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Specimen Coffee Table by Batten and Kamp
Located in Geneve, CH
Specimen coffee table by Batten and Kamp Dimensions: D110 x H30 cm Materials: Cast aluminium
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2010s Hong Kong Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Granite, Aluminum

Gio Ponti Style Round Cocktail Table by Keno Bros.
By Theodore Alexander, Gio Ponti
Located in Hanover, MA
"The Sampler" round specimen coffee table designed by the Keno Bros. for Theodore Alexander. This
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2010s Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Specimen Marble Coffee Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A vintage pietra dura specimen marble table top mounted on a new metal base.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Mid-Century Specimen Marble Chinoiserie Coffee Table
Located in Richmond, London
specimen marble inset, very much in the style an of the quality of Mallett Antiques, who made small tables
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Mid-20th Century English Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Inlay Sunburst Specimen Wood Coffee or Cocktail Table
Located in Nantucket, MA
A specimen wood coffee or cocktail table with an angular, sunray inlay design on the top. Burmese
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Late 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Teak

An Italian specimen style marble coffee table 1950s
Located in London, GB
It’s all about the quality of the Breccia marble - almost specimen like displaying a variety of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Breccia Marble, Stainless Steel

French Ormolu Coffee Table with Italian Marble Specimen Top
Located in London, GB
French ormolu coffee table with Italian marble specimen top French and Italian, 20th Century
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20th Century French Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Neoclassical Style Coffee Table with Italian Marble Specimen Top
Located in London, GB
Neoclassical style coffee table with Italian marble specimen top French, 20th century Dimensions
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20th Century French Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Italian 19th Century Mecca and Specimen Marble Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and large scale Italian 19th century mecca and specimen marble coffee table. The
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Antique 19th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Belgian Black Marble

Lacquered Live Edge Specimen Burl Coffee Table with Root Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the enchanting charm of a beautifully crafted, unique tree-shaped wood coffee table—a
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Burl

American Lacquered Live Edge Specimen Burl Coffee Table with Root Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American Lacquered Live Edge Specimen Burl Coffee Table with Root Base  USA, circa 1980s Offering
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Burl

Hollywood Regency Gold Iron Scroll Agate Stone Specimen Resin Top Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Gold Iron Scroll Agate Stone Specimen Resin Top Coffee Table. Circa Mid
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Gilt Wrought Iron Specimen Onyx Gold Flake Resin Coffee Table by Enzo Missoni
By Enzo Missoni
Located in New York, NY
Voguish, chic, and sophisticated Hollywood Regency style coffee table by Enzo Missoni, made in
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Onyx, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Antique Italian Specimen Marble Table Top
Located in London, GB
This beautiful table-top was crafted in Italy in the late 19th century. It is decorated with a
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique Italian Specimen Marble Table Top
Antique Italian Specimen Marble Table Top
H 1.58 in W 30.32 in D 54.73 in
Specimen Marble Cocktail Table with a Custom Iron Base
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This table is comprised of multiple specimen marble squares measuring 1.75" X 1.75". The table top
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Vintage 1970s Italian Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Maltese Specimen Marble Tabletop Attributed to Darmanin of Malta
By Joseph Darmanin
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
size. Now set of a brass base and set as a coffee table. This fine top depicts a classical
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Antique 1850s Maltese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Percival Lafer Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Style Coffee Table
By Percival Lafer
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very dramatic looking midcentury specimen wood coffee table, designed by Percival Lafer, dated
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20th Century Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu and Marble Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
soapstone specimen marble coffee table. The rectangular table is raised by beautiful elegantly curved fluted
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Ormolu

SUBLIME ANTiQUE 19TH CENTURY SPECIMEN GEOMETRIC SAMPLE WOOD INLAID COFFEE TABLE
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, antique circa 1880 hand made in England, Sample wood coffee table with Geometric inlaid top after the
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Tables

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Wood

Table, Low, Sofa, Coffee, Specimen, Marble, Pietre Dure, Iron, Marcel Coard 57"L
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
MASSIVE 145CM, 57” LONG, VINTAGE, SPECIMEN MARBLE, TOP UNITED WITH AN IRON BASE IN THE MANNER OF
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Marble

Italian Specimen Marble Top Coffee Table
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa early 20th century rectangular Italian coffee table with colorful marble top ornamented by
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Early 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Italian Specimen Marble Top Coffee Table
Italian Specimen Marble Top Coffee Table
H 18 in W 57.375 in D 30 in
Specimen Marble Table
Located in Madrid, ES
A specimen different color marble top on a brass stand coffe table
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Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Specimen Marble Table
Specimen Marble Table
H 15.36 in W 59.06 in D 24.81 in
Rectangular Iron Coffee Table with Specimen Marble Top, Italy, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury specimen marble coffee table on a rectangular open iron base. Italy, circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Rare English Regency Period Specimen Marble Table Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Woodbury, CT
A rare and possibly unique drinks or serving side table attributed to Gillows of London and
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Ormolu

Italian Modern Specimen Marble, Resin and Walnut Low Table, Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in Hollywood, FL
The kidney shaped top with different chunks of specimen marbles laid in a resin ground over splay
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Neoclassical Oval French Coffee Table by Maison Ramsey in Slade, Gold Plating
By Maison Ramsay
Located in Cologne, DE
Go glam with this extraordinary specimen of a coffee table. Due to the combination of an oval
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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Slate, Gold Leaf

Impressive Large 19th Century Specimen Marble Coffee Table
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
An impressive large 19th century specimen marble coffee table; the spectacular circular specimen
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Center Tables

Italian 18th Century Marble Specimen Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular Italian 18th century marble specimen coffee table. The stunning coffee table is
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktai...

Onyx Specimen Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning midcentury coffee table featuring rare specimens of blue, pink, yellow and honey onyx
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Onyx, Metal

Onyx Specimen Coffee Table
Onyx Specimen Coffee Table
H 13.5 in W 39 in D 39 in
Neoclassical Marble Specimen Coffee Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian Neoclassical Grand Tour manner polychrome specimen marble coffee table with ornamental
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Neoclassical Marble Specimen Coffee Table
Neoclassical Marble Specimen Coffee Table
H 21.75 in W 48.75 in D 25.5 in
Onyx Specimen Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, PA
Onyx stone specimen encased in resin, coffee table circa 1970s. Very good age appropriate
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx

Onyx Specimen Coffee Table, 1970s
Onyx Specimen Coffee Table, 1970s
H 16 in W 36 in D 36 in
Specimen Marble Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Italian honeycomb specimen marble on an 8-legged coffee table base.
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Specimen Marble Coffee Table
Specimen Marble Coffee Table
H 17.25 in W 55.5 in D 31 in
Specimen Marble Inlaid Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A circa 1940s specimen marble top featuring bulls and a center star pattern set in a contemporary
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20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Specimen Marble Inlaid Coffee Table
Specimen Marble Inlaid Coffee Table
H 22.5 in W 38.25 in D 19.5 in
Italian Specimen Marble Coffee Table
Located in Essex, MA
Antico verde marble top with central checkerboard top flanked by wine glasses and Greek key border , wrought iron base with trestle base with twist stretchers , flattened fan shaped ...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

Italian Specimen Marble Coffee Table
Italian Specimen Marble Coffee Table
H 18.5 in W 40 in D 21 in
Natural Shape Specimen Root Coffee Table
By George Nakashima
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern natural shape varnished wood specimen root coffee table- with a Nakashima
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

1960s Specimen Marble-Top Coffee Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Exceptional quality 1960s, hard wood coffee table. The top is inset with thirty square pieces of
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Vintage 1960s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

1960s Specimen Marble-Top Coffee Table
1960s Specimen Marble-Top Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 55.12 in D 35.44 in
Italian Specimen Marble Coffee Table, 1950s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Brussels, BE
The table foot of the table is from the 1950s. It is in the style Maison Jansen. The specimen
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Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Italian Specimen Marble Coffee Table, 1950s
Italian Specimen Marble Coffee Table, 1950s
H 15.75 in W 39.77 in D 23.63 in
A 20th Century Specimen Marble Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa 1940 An early twentieth century coffee table of large scale, with specimen marble top
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

A 20th Century Specimen Marble Coffee Table
A 20th Century Specimen Marble Coffee Table
H 16.15 in W 48.82 in D 30.71 in
Neoclassical Style Painted Coffee Table W. Specimen Marble Top
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical Style Painted Coffee Table W. Specimen Marble Top, great patina!
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20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Vintage Amber Resin Illuminated Coffee Table w/ Nature Specimens
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage oval coffee or cocktail table with an amber resin surface and interior lighting. The
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20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Monumental, Fossil, slice Specimen Petrified Wood Coffee/cocktail Table.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an Araucarioxylon Arizonicum , Chinle formation, northen Arizona .This sample was harvested on the property just adjacent to the renowned Petrified forest,National Park in AZ...
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Vintage 1960s American Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Petrified Wood

Specimen Marble (Grand Tour) Gilt Coffee Table Mallett and Son
Located in Dallas, TX
mid-20th century handmade paint and parcel gilt frame for use as a coffee / cocktail table, Mallett
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Rare Specimen Marble Inlaid Creme Painted Directoire Gilded Coffee Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb coffee table with a specimen marble inlaid top and fantastic gilded and creme
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Vintage 1950s Directoire Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Red Marble Mid-Century Italian Coffee Table with Ammonite Specimens
Located in London, GB
A large sized mid-century coffee table. Italy, c1960s. A great specimen full of ammonites
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Mid-20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Specimen Marble Low Table
Located in Stamford, CT
A very special Italian specimen marble low table on painted & gilt carved wood base.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Lovely Victorian Walnut & Italian Pietra Dura Specimen Marble Chess Coffee Table
By PIETRA DURA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
table with Italian Pietra Dura circa 1800 Specimen marble Chess table top A beautiful find and a
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Custom William Haines "Specimen" Cocktail Table
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Unique, handsome custom cocktail table designed by William Haines for the Jorgensen estate in Bel
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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

The Specimen Marble Top Low Table
Located in London, GB
Raised carved end supports
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Antique 19th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

The Specimen Marble Top Low Table
The Specimen Marble Top Low Table
H 16.93 in W 44.49 in D 23.23 in
Specimen Stone Travertine Table Wrought Iron Base
Located in Ferndale, MI
Specimen Stone Travertine Table Wrought Iron Base
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20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Continental Specimen Walnut and Horn Side Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
The top a beautiful cross section or specimen of walnut mounted atop three cow horns.
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Early 20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Custom "Specimen" Cocktail Table designed by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A stunning custom cocktail table designed by William Haines for the Jorgensen estate in Bel Air
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Roger Capron Coffee Table
By Roger Capron
Located in San Francisco, CA
Roger Capron design ceramic specimen top coffee table. Interesting organic feeling table with
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Vintage Italian Circular Brass and Marble Coffee Table
Located in Geneva, CH
Vintage specimen tripod marble coffee table inlaid with various colored Italian marbles within a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Large Scale Teak Organic Form Coffee Table
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Large-scale teak organic form coffee table.
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Vintage 1960s Indonesian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

1950s Tripod Cirular Italian Brass and Marble Coffee Table
Located in Geneva, CH
Vintage specimen tripod marble coffee table inlaid with various colored Italian marbles within a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Italian Pietra Doré Specimen Marble Plaques/Tops with Porphyry, Jasper
Located in New York, NY
An early antique pair of Italian pietra doré specimen marble plaques or table tops, Italian Grand
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Late 19th Century Faux Specimen Marble Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Extraordinary Walnut Side or Coffee Table intricately carved base of four winged angels with tails
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Regency Specimen Wood Nest of Five Coffee Tables
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An exceptionally fine late Regency period nest of five specimen wood veneered coffee tables, having
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Nesting Tables and Stacking T...

Materials

Mahogany, Maple, Rosewood, Satinwood, Amboyna

Fine Specimen Wood Coffee Table by Mallett
Located in London, GB
A fine 20th century specimen wood coffee table with starburst panel to the top, made by Mallett and
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Mid-20th Century English Benches

Fine Specimen Wood Coffee Table by Mallett
Fine Specimen Wood Coffee Table by Mallett
H 14.97 in W 46.86 in D 34.26 in
Antique Regency Quartetto Nest of Coffee Tables
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very fine quality Regency period Quartetto nest of specimen wood coffee tables, the crossbanded
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Nesting Tables and Stacking T...

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Maple, Rosewood, Satinwood, Amboyna

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Specimen Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal specimen coffee table for your home. Frequently made of stone, marble and metal, every specimen coffee table was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer specimen coffee table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A specimen coffee table, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Neoclassical or Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made specimen coffee table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Aldo Tura, Brendan Bass and Joseph Darmanin are consistently popular.

How Much is a Specimen Coffee Table?

Prices for a specimen coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $100 and can go as high as $108,400, while the average can fetch as much as $7,254.
Questions About Specimen Coffee Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.

    Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.

    Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

    The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.

    Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.

  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.