Sputnik Coffee Table
Sputnik Coffee Table Organic Glass, Limited Edition
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Handcrafted in New York by Spark Interior.
It can be finished in different finishes; Starphire glass top with polished edges.
Category
2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Sputnik Coffee Table in Chromed Metal and Smoked Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Space Age Coffee Table - Chrome Cocktail Table - Sputnik Living Room Table
Intriguing, timeless
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$1,227 Sale Price
20% Off
H 13.78 in Dm 35.44 in
Space Age Vintage Chromed Metal Glass Vintage Sputnik Coffee Table 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage coffee table or sofa table from chromed metal in sputnik shape with a circular
Category
Vintage 1960s Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Coffee table, mid-century, Sputnik style
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This charming Mid-Century style round coffee table is an elegant fusion of wood and glass. Its base
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Chrome Sputnik Base Modernist Coffee Table
By Established Lines, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
acacia top coffee table. Elegant medium size design with nice heft to it.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Italian Freeform Calacatta Marble Coffee or Cocktail Table Brass Sputnik Legs
By Ico Parisi, Gio Ponti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed after the work of Gio Ponti or Ico Parisi, this wonderful coffee table features a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
$3,200
H 16.5 in W 43.5 in D 29.5 in
Sputnik, Metal Chrome Globes Round Glass Top Coffee Table, Germany 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A Dynamic Space Age round coffee table made with metal chrome circles connected with six metal
Category
Vintage 1960s German Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$2,688
H 16.93 in Dm 43.31 in
Lovely coffee table in clear and dark wood with sputnik style feet
Located in Monaco, MC
Lovely coffee table in clear wood with a beautiful wood veneer top.
The sputnik foot shape give a
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Live Edge Round Side Table, Modern Organic Blue Sputnik Table
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
This live edge round side Table is an occasional table, a coffee table, or a side table. We call it
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Italian Space Age Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Wood Glass Side Table
Located in Miami, FL
Space Age Mid-Century Modern mixed color silver lacquered Sputnik glass side table from Italy.
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Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Atomic Age Sputnik Freeform Glas Mosaic Table by Berthold Muller- Oerlinghausen
By Berthold Muller
Located in Halle, DE
Outstanding table of the German artist Berthold Müller, Oerlinghausen.
Designed and handcrafted in
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
$5,709
H 20.67 in W 36.62 in D 21.66 in
Space Age Vintage Chromed Metal Sputnik Sofa Table Coffee Table circa 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage sofa table or coffee table from chromed metal sputnik like with glass plate circa
Category
Late 20th Century European Space Age Sofa Tables
Materials
Metal
$4,425
H 18.12 in Dm 38.59 in
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1970s Chrome and Glass Sputnik Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
1970s chrome and glass sputnik coffee table
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Coffee Table Sputnik
Located in Prague, CZ
Brass coffee table Sputnik with smoked glass, the glass and the table are in perfect condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Brass Sputnik Coffee Table with Glass Top
Located in Berlin, BE
Wonderful sputnik coffee table with eight brass balls in two tiers.
Excellent vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Sputnik Coffee Table
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous sputnik coffee table with six polished brass balls orbiting around an aged iron frame
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
Round Brass Sputnik Coffee Table with Glass Top
Located in Berlin, BE
Wonderful sputnik coffee table with six brass balls on one tier.
Excellent vintage condition. Clear
Category
Vintage 1960s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
French Sputnik Coffee Table
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French chrome coffee table with floating glass top, the body made of six chrome globes orbiting in
Category
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
French Sputnik Coffee Table
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French chrome coffee table with six floating orbs around middle ring. Floating new glass top
Category
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
French Sputnik Coffee Table
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French chrome coffee table with six floating orbs around middle ring. Floating new glass top. Great
Category
Vintage 1960s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
French Chrome Sputnik Coffee Table
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French chrome coffee table with floating glass top. Base is made of six chrome globes orbiting in
Category
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Space Age Vintage Chrome Coffee Table circa 1970 Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age chromed vintage sputnik coffee table, which shows one chrome ring and six large chrome
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Coffee Table Sputnik in Gold Finish
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table with stainless steel gold
finish structure and with clear glass top.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Italian Marble Top "Sputnik" Coffee / Cocktail Table
By Gio Ponti
Located in Westport, CT
Italian coffee table featuring a beautiful solid marble top with shades of black, white and grey
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Sputnik Cocktail Table
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderful Cocktail Table Designed in the manner of Gio Ponti,
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
French Chrome Sputnik Table
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French chrome coffee table made of 6 large chrome orbs vertically stacked between chrome beam legs
Category
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Walnut and Glass Sculpted 'Sputnik' Round Coffee Table
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Wilmington, DE
This piece was made by Broyhill Brasilia. It has a walnut base with a removable glass insert on top and eight sculpted legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Modernism Sputnik Cocktail Table
Located in Miami, FL
Very Special Little Cocktail Table. Great for a Small Area or Balcony.
Comes with the Original
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Coffee Table Sputnik with Gold Finish Structure and Clear Glass Top
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table with gold finish structure
and clear glass top, also available in
polished stainless
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Steel Rod Base and Sputnik Style Glass-Top Coffee Table
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice sputnik style mid century modern coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Stylish 1950s Sputnik Occasional Table
Located in Kent, Dover
An Italian occasional table in the shape of a sputnik. Ebonised with an an insert glass top.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Live Edge Round Side Table - Midcentury Modern Furniture - Sputnik Table
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
This Live Edge Round Side Table is an occasional table, a coffee table, or a side table. We call it
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Italian Sputnik side table mahogany and glass tripod Italy 1950
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful Sputnik shaped Italian side table in the style of Carlo di Carli and Cesare Lacca, Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Round Chrome Sputnik Atomic Coffee Table with Glass Top
Located in Berlin, BE
Wonderful Sputnik coffee table with six chrome balls on one-tier. Excellent condition. Clear glass
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Round Chrome Sputnik Atomic Coffee Table with Glass Top
Located in Berlin, BE
Wonderful Sputnik coffee table with six chrome balls on one-tier. Excellent condition. Clear glass
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Chrome Sputnik Coffee Table
Located in Vienna, AT
Stylish chrome Sputnik table made from a solid chromed metal ring, spheres and a floating glass top
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Round Chrome Sputnik Atomic Coffee Table with Glass Top
Located in Berlin, BE
Wonderful Sputnik coffee table with six chrome balls on one-tier. Excellent condition. Clear glass
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Round Chrome Sputnik Atomic Coffee Table with Glass Top
Located in Berlin, BE
Wonderful Sputnik coffee table with six chrome balls on one-tier. Excellent condition. Clear glass
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mahogany Sputnik Leg Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Large hand carved mahogany Sputnik leg coffee table with amorphic glass top.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Midcentury Space Age Coffee Table with Brass Finish and Smoke Glass, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
A gorgeous and quite rare large Sputnik or Space Age coffee table made of a solid chrome base
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
H 18.9 in W 62.21 in D 31.5 in
Sputnik Style Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Sputnik-style coffee or side table with tripod metal base and glass top.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Italian Sputnik Coffee Table with Marble Top
Located in Hamburg, DE
Italian sputnik coffee table with marble top. Iron Legs with brass ends.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass, Iron
Retro Mid Century 50s walnut coffee table tiered Atomic Sputnik
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Coffee Table Mid-Century Atomic Sputnik Retro.
Perfect place to display collector’s edition magazines
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Atomic Chrome and Glass Coffee Table Space Age Sputnik, 1970s
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Chrome and Glass Space Age coffee table from the 1970s. Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
SCULPTURAL SPUTNIK CHROME TABLE
Located in Miami, FL
METAL IN CHROME WITH GLASS TOP
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Hand Made Wrought Iron Sputnik Cocktail Table
Located in New York, NY
A hand made wrought iron starburst Sputnik form cocktail table (40" circular glass not shown
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
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Sputnik Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the sputnik coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A sputnik coffee table — often made from metal, glass and chrome — can elevate any home. There are 25 variations of the antique or vintage sputnik coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the sputnik coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A sputnik coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Alabama Sawyer, Berthold Muller and Broyhill Brasilia each produced at least one beautiful sputnik coffee table that is worth considering.
How Much is a Sputnik Coffee Table?
Prices for a sputnik coffee table start at $475 and top out at $7,200 with the average selling for $3,650.
Finding the Right Coffee-tables-cocktail-tables for You
As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.
Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.
Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.
If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”
Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.
Questions About Sputnik Coffee Table
- 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.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, 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.
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, 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.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No 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. - Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022While 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, 2024Yes, 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, 2024The 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, 2024The 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, 2024The 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.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether 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, 2024How 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, 2023To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
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