What is a step table?

A step table is a small size table that is surmounted by many progressively diminishing shelves. As its name suggests, it mimics the appearance of steps. Visit 1stDibs to find the antique or vintage step table that you need.

Can a coffee table be too low?

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.

Who invented the coffee table?

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.

What size should a coffee table be?

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?

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.

Why is it called a coffee table?

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.

What is the difference between a center table and a coffee table?

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.

Are end tables taller than coffee tables?

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.

What is the difference between a coffee table and a console table?

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.

What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?

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.

Is there a difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?

"Coffee table" and "cocktail table" are used interchangeably; cocktail table is the more traditional term, often applied to lower, more formal designs.

What is the difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?

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.

What is the difference between a sofa table and a coffee table?

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.

How big should a coffee table be for a sectional?

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.

How do I authenticate my Noguchi coffee table?

To 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.

How do you stack books on a coffee table?

To 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.

How do you date a Lane coffee table?

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.

What is a tall coffee table called?

A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

What is the best height for a coffee table?

The 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.

What is the best coffee table for a sectional?

The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.

Stepped Coffee Table

High Gloss Lacquer Table

Dowel Leg Table

Paul Frankl For Brown Saltman

Mid Century Step Table

Italian Modern Step Coffee Table with Shelf

$2,800

Italian Modern Step Coffee Table with Shelf

By Gio Ponti

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Midcentury Italian modern step coffee table with 12" H shelf. Oval rectangle shape on tempered dowel legs.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Plywood

Step Coffee Table R108- Solid Oak Wood

$1,980 / item

Step Coffee Table R108- Solid Oak Wood

Located in Ankara, TR

The Step solid wood coffee table offers a spacious surface area for a variety of uses.

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Coc...

Materials

Cane, Wood, Oak

Solid Oak Stepped Coffee Table, Modernist and Brutalist Spirit

$914

Solid Oak Stepped Coffee Table, Modernist and Brutalist Spirit

Located in LYON, FR

Maison Lecan presents this solid oak stepped coffee table, modernist and brutalist in spirit, circa 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Faux Malachite Stepped Coffee Table

$4,950

Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Faux Malachite Stepped Coffee Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Introduce a touch of regal sophistication to your living space with this Vintage Regency Faux Malachite Stepped Coffee Table. Crafted with American finesse, this table boasts faux ma...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Malachite

Paul Frankl Art Deco Stepped Coffee Table, Ebonized Finish and Custom-Cut Smoked

$1,650

Paul Frankl Art Deco Stepped Coffee Table, Ebonized Finish and Custom-Cut Smoked

By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman

Located in Alhambra, CA

Original 1940's vintage "stepped" coffee table by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Smoked Glass

Paul Frankl Black Stepped Coffee Table for Brown Saltman

$2,173Sale Price|40% Off

Paul Frankl Black Stepped Coffee Table for Brown Saltman

By Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Paul Frankl noted for his "skyscraper" designed furniture of the 1930s, took a different direction on this design for the Brown Saltman Company. This elegant round table has an inver...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Oak

LOVELY FENDI LUXURY LiVING HERITAGE COLLECTION NICKLE PLATED BRONZE COFFEE TABLE

$3,840

LOVELY FENDI LUXURY LiVING HERITAGE COLLECTION NICKLE PLATED BRONZE COFFEE TABLE

By Fendi Casa

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super decorative Fendi Italy, Luxury Living Heritage Collection Nickle Plated Bronze round stepped coff...

Category

20th Century Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Nickel

FENDI ITALY LUXURY LIVING HERITAGE COLLECTION NiCKLE PLATED BRONZE COFFEE TABLE

$3,166

FENDI ITALY LUXURY LIVING HERITAGE COLLECTION NiCKLE PLATED BRONZE COFFEE TABLE

By Fendi Casa

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super decorative Fendi Italy, Luxury Living Heritage Collection Nickle Plated Bronze round stepped coff...

Category

20th Century Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Nickel

Step Set of 2 Coffee Table

$21,600 / set

Step Set of 2 Coffee Table

Located in Paris, FR

Coffee table step set of 2 with solid brass base In brushed finish.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

1970s Acrylic Stepped Cream Colored Coffee Table with Brass Ribbon Inlay

$3,045Sale Price|30% Off

1970s Acrylic Stepped Cream Colored Coffee Table with Brass Ribbon Inlay

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This stunning 1970s coffee table showcases eye-catching design with its stepped cream acrylic body and brass ribbon inlay.

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...

Materials

Acrylic

Bespoke Mid-century Stepped Oak Coffee Table w/ Knife Legs by Manheim House

$2,065Sale Price|30% Off

Bespoke Mid-century Stepped Oak Coffee Table w/ Knife Legs by Manheim House

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original Mid-century blond wood coffee table with a stepped rift-sawn oak top and knife legs.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Sculptural Mahogany & Copper Step Table

$1,400

Mid-Century Sculptural Mahogany & Copper Step Table

By John Van Koert, Johannes Andersen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Unique Mid-Century Modern two-tier step table with cantilever floating top design, features copper tray inserts on both shelves which are useful as a planter, ashtray, dish, and more...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper

Vintage italian marble and glass coffee table, 1970s

$1,314

Vintage italian marble and glass coffee table, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Timeless stepped marble base coffee table supporting a clear glass top.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Platea Coffee Table in Hand-Polished High-Gloss Gradient Lacquer

$18,880 / item

Platea Coffee Table in Hand-Polished High-Gloss Gradient Lacquer

By Sidani Design

Located in New York, NY

Platea Coffee Table Inspired by the layered topography of plateaus and stepped land formations, the Platea Coffee Table is conceived as an architectural landscape composed of interc...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Platea Coffee Table In Matte Walnut By Sidani Design

$16,000 / item

Platea Coffee Table In Matte Walnut By Sidani Design

Located in New York, NY

Platea Coffee Table Inspired by the layered beauty of natural plateaus and stepped land formations, the Platea Coffee Table embodies an architectural landscape in motion.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Christian Krekels Black Rectangular Coffee Table Inlaid With Minerals

$25,000

Christian Krekels Black Rectangular Coffee Table Inlaid With Minerals

By Christian Krekels

Located in Plainview, NY

Christian Krekels Pyrite and Resin Coffee Table with Stepped Steel Base, Signed A masterful fusion of sculptural form and refined composition, this oblong coffee table by Belgian ar...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Agate, Steel

Platea Green Horizon Coffee Table, Hand-Polished Gradient Lacquer-Sidani Design

$18,880 / item

Platea Green Horizon Coffee Table, Hand-Polished Gradient Lacquer-Sidani Design

Located in New York, NY

Platea Coffee Table Inspired by the layered beauty of natural plateaus and stepped land formations, the Platea Coffee Table embodies an architectural landscape in motion.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Platea Green Horizon – Coffee Table in Hand-Polished High-Gloss Gradient Lacquer

$18,880 / item

Platea Green Horizon – Coffee Table in Hand-Polished High-Gloss Gradient Lacquer

Located in New York, NY

Platea Coffee Table Inspired by the layered beauty of natural plateaus and stepped land formations, the Platea Coffee Table embodies an architectural landscape in motion.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Platea Blue Horizon – Coffee Table in Hand-Polished High-Gloss Gradient Lacquer

$18,880 / item

Platea Blue Horizon – Coffee Table in Hand-Polished High-Gloss Gradient Lacquer

Located in New York, NY

Platea Coffee Table Inspired by the layered beauty of natural plateaus and stepped land formations, the Platea Coffee Table embodies an architectural landscape in motion.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Light Walnut Oversize 32" Wide Two Drawers Dowel Leg Step End Coffee Table MINT!

$2,600

Light Walnut Oversize 32" Wide Two Drawers Dowel Leg Step End Coffee Table MINT!

By Drexel, American of Martinsville

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Light Walnut Oversize 32" Wide Two Drawers Dowel Leg Step End Coffee Table MINT!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Octagonal Gilt Regency Pedestal Side Table

$1,850

Octagonal Gilt Regency Pedestal Side Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Octagonal stepped plinth based pedestal coffee table in gold leaf over carved wood.

Category

Vintage 1960s American End Tables

Materials

Brass

Metamorphic Library Steps

$6,872

Metamorphic Library Steps

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A George III design, mahogany four-step metamorphic library coffee table, with decorative gilt incised leather top and leathered steps opening to form library steps on square brass c...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British George III Stairs

Materials

Mahogany

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Paul Frankl Designed Stepped Coffee Table for Brown Saltman

Unavailable

H 14.38 in W 50 in D 28 in

Paul Frankl Designed Stepped Coffee Table for Brown Saltman

By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman

Located in San Francisco, CA

Offered here is a Paul Frankl designed coffee table for Brown Saltman. Ebonized cerused oak, with glass, table top, and has a step down design, with a shelf below.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Oak

Large Rare Canadian Mid-Century Biomorphic, Triple Stepped Coffee Table

Unavailable

H 16 in W 46 in D 66 in

Large Rare Canadian Mid-Century Biomorphic, Triple Stepped Coffee Table

Located in Port Hope, ON

This fabulous, large and very rare Canadian Mid-Century biomorphic two-tone coffee table was produced in the early 50's by custom furniture designers and cabinet makers,The Bernard W...

Category

Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Mirror-Polished Metal Cubist stepped TERMS Coffee Table

Unavailable

H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 39.38 in

Mirror-Polished Metal Cubist stepped TERMS Coffee Table

By Reinier de Jong

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

TERMS coffee table challenges and reimagines the typology of a coffee table.

Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Willy Rizzo Chrome, Brass and Smoked Glass Coffee Table

Unavailable

H 15.75 in W 51.25 in D 27.5 in

Willy Rizzo Chrome, Brass and Smoked Glass Coffee Table

By Willy Rizzo

Located in New York, NY

The rectangular two-tiered coffee table with stepped brass trim holding the smoked glass, raised on a chrome frame.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Stunning Cerused Wood and Mirrored Stepped Coffee Table

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H 17 in W 38.5 in D 38.5 in

Stunning Cerused Wood and Mirrored Stepped Coffee Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Handsome vintage square cerused wood coffee table having a dimensional stepped Silhouette and mirrored top.

Category

1990s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Set of Two Nesting Italian Marble Coffee or End Tables, C. 1950.

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H 14 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in

Set of Two Nesting Italian Marble Coffee or End Tables, C. 1950.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These vintage Italian post-modern tables are different heights allowing the set to be grouped as a stepped coffee table or separated for side-table use.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Glass Sculptural Coffee Table with Stepped Pedestal Bases

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H 10 in W 58 in D 58 in

Glass Sculptural Coffee Table with Stepped Pedestal Bases

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exceptional vintage sculptural coffee table featuring a thick square glass top supported by four dramatic stepped brass pedestal bases.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Two Step Oak Wood Coffee Table with Iron Frame

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H 15.5 in W 59.5 in D 24.5 in

Two Step Oak Wood Coffee Table with Iron Frame

Located in Chicago, IL

This recently made coffee table is from Paris, France and was made from oak wood and iron, c. 2017. Could also be used as a coffee table or TV stand as well.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Paul Frankl Oak Stepped Cerused Coffee Table for Brown Saltman

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H 14 in W 40 in D 40 in

Paul Frankl Oak Stepped Cerused Coffee Table for Brown Saltman

By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Paul Frankl, renowned for his 1930s "skyscraper" furniture designs, took a distinct approach with this elegant round table for the Brown Saltman Company. Featuring an inverted design...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Oak

Stepped Art Deco Blond Oak & Glass Coffee Table By Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman

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H 14 in Dm 40 in

Stepped Art Deco Blond Oak & Glass Coffee Table By Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman

By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Art Deco coffee table with stepped center and glass top. Crafted from solid blond finished oak with an integrated glass top designed by Paul T Frankl for the Brown & Saltman company.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Iconic 1970's stepped Italian marble coffee table by Carlo Scarpa with glass top

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H 14.18 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in

Iconic 1970's stepped Italian marble coffee table by Carlo Scarpa with glass top

By Carlo Scarpa

Located in London, England

Iconic stepped marble and glass coffee table, with vivid coloured marble and thick toughened glass.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Low Wooden Step

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H 9.75 in W 53 in D 11 in

Low Wooden Step

Located in Chicago, IL

Pagoda Red Collection #: P344 Keywords: Step, bench, stool, low table, coffee, cocktail, pedestal, shelf, display

Category

Antique 19th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Square Step Top Cocktail Table Signed 'Pierre Cardin'

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H 13.25 in W 47 in D 47 in

Square Step Top Cocktail Table Signed 'Pierre Cardin'

Located in Hanover, MA

A chrome, brushed aluminum and ebonized square coffee table with inset jardiniere/bottle chiller, signed on the side by Pierre Cardin, circa 1975.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Art Deco Satinwood Coffee Table

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H 24.02 in W 26.78 in D 26.78 in

Art Deco Satinwood Coffee Table

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco coffee table. Stepped square top set over an X framed base, satinwood veneer throughout.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Lucite and Glass Coffee Table

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H 16 in W 43 in D 43 in

Lucite and Glass Coffee Table

Located in Astoria, NY

A large scale Lucite coffee table with stepped legs and beveled edges, and a clear glass top.

Category

20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lucite, Glass

19th Century Chinese Coffee Table

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H 12 in W 36 in D 22 in

19th Century Chinese Coffee Table

Located in Martlesham, GB

19th century rosewood Chinese coffee table, the stepped moulded rectangular top with a shaped frieze below with bead decoration supported on square and shaped legs, circa 1880.

Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Marble Coffee Table, 1970s

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H 15.75 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in

Vintage Marble Coffee Table, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Attractive marble coffee table with stepped legs and beautiful natural veining.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

American Mid century Atomic Age Rare Step End table in Bleached Mahogany/Lacquer

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H 22 in W 29 in D 19 in

American Mid century Atomic Age Rare Step End table in Bleached Mahogany/Lacquer

By Brown Saltman

Located in San Diego, CA

A classic American Mid Century step end table , incredible lines and quality the legs are put togoether with no screws , it has a bleached mahogany finish with black lacquer legs, or...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Lacquer

Vintage Travertine Coffee Table, 1970s

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H 14.57 in W 55.12 in L 14.57 in

Vintage Travertine Coffee Table, 1970s

By Tobia Scarpa

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Timeless travertine coffee table with stepped travertine bases and an oval beveled glass top.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Chrome And Brass Stepped Cocktail Table In The Manner Of Paul Evans

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H 16 in W 40 in D 40 in

Vintage Chrome And Brass Stepped Cocktail Table In The Manner Of Paul Evans

By Paul Evans

Located in Atlanta, GA

Mid Century Modern square cocktail table with a stepped base, the outer covered in steel. The inside base is hollow and the bottom square is covered in brass. The next two inner sq...

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Brass

19th Century Chinese Hardwood Coffee Table

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H 13.75 in W 50.5 in

19th Century Chinese Hardwood Coffee Table

Located in Martlesham, GB

19th century Chinese hardwood coffee table, the stepped moulded rectangular top with a beaded edge frieze with carved fret decoration, supported on squat cabriole legs, circa 1890.

Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Carrara Marble Eye Shape Coffee Table

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H 17.72 in W 54.73 in D 38.59 in

Carrara Marble Eye Shape Coffee Table

Located in London, England

Vintage Carrara marble eye shaped coffee table, with stepped legs. Surface in good vintage condition, no chips or cracks.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Peter Ghyczy Iron and Brass Coffee Table

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H 17.72 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in

Peter Ghyczy Iron and Brass Coffee Table

By Peter Ghyczy

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Rare brass and sculptural stepped iron frame coffee table by Peter Ghyczy with a thick clear glass top.

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Peter Ghyczy Iron and Brass Circular Coffee Table

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H 18.12 in Dm 39.38 in

Peter Ghyczy Iron and Brass Circular Coffee Table

By Peter Ghyczy

Located in London, GB

A Peter Ghyczy circular coffee table with stepped iron legs and supports around a circular brass ball centre, which is stamped with the Peter Ghyczy logo of four squares.

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

Vintage Travertine Coffee Table by Cattelan, Italy, 1970s

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H 14.57 in W 46.86 in D 31.5 in

Vintage Travertine Coffee Table by Cattelan, Italy, 1970s

By Cattelan Italia, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Timeless travertine coffee table with stepped travertine bases and an oval beveled glass top.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Burl Wood Coffee Table in the style of Aldo Tura

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H 18 in W 51.25 in D 31.5 in

Burl Wood Coffee Table in the style of Aldo Tura

By Aldo Tura

Located in Toronto, CA

The top of the stepped deco-style burled wood coffee table opens to reveal ample storage.

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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Milo Baughman Style Wood Coffee or Cocktail Table w/Chrome Legs

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H 17.25 in W 39.25 in D 23.5 in

Mid-Century Milo Baughman Style Wood Coffee or Cocktail Table w/Chrome Legs

By Milo Baughman

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage stepped coffee or cocktail table with chrome base and lacquered wooden top in the style of Milo Baughman.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Modernist Folky Stepped Helix Form Coffee Table Base

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H 16 in W 45 in D 42 in

Modernist Folky Stepped Helix Form Coffee Table Base

Located in New York, NY

Unusual possibly unique wood coffee table base of repeated rectangular wood blocks, stacked in opposing helix type shapes, on a wood base. The base is signed Canemaker Studios and da...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Hollywood Regency Stepped Triangular Cocktail Table or Corner Table with Brass

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H 14.5 in W 54 in D 44 in

Hollywood Regency Stepped Triangular Cocktail Table or Corner Table with Brass

By Karl Springer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A well built and unusual coffee table or corner table from the 1970's. It features a two tone lacquer, wavy front, brass risers, and black plinth base.

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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Uber-Modern 1950's French Cocktail Table w/Floating Step

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H 15 in W 44 in D 15.75 in

Uber-Modern 1950's French Cocktail Table w/Floating Step

Located in Highwood, IL

Clean, uncluttered lines give this fine coffee table a current timeless appearance. Unique in style, it appears to have a floating shelf suspended at one end. Perfect most anywhere, ...

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Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

1950s Brass and Glass Library Step Ladder Table Attributed to Fontana Arte

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H 47 in W 22 in D 26 in

1950s Brass and Glass Library Step Ladder Table Attributed to Fontana Arte

By Fontana Arte

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Rare 1950's brass & glass library step ladder attributed to Fontana Arte' Finally crafted with flat bar brass frame and tubular hand rail with four 1" thick green sided glass steps....

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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Marble Coffee Table, 1970s, Italy

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H 16.15 in W 57.49 in D 38.19 in

Marble Coffee Table, 1970s, Italy

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Timeless green/grey marble coffee table with stepped bases The eye shaped top has nicely finished edges.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Italian Deco 3 Tier Glass Side End Occasional Step Table Tapered Dowel Legs Mint

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H 24 in W 30 in D 16 in

Italian Deco 3 Tier Glass Side End Occasional Step Table Tapered Dowel Legs Mint

By Fontana Arte

Located in Rockaway, NJ

1940's Italian Fontana Arte Style Deco 3 tier glass side end occasional step table tapered dowel legs mint!

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Frances Elkins Mahogany Coffee Table with Parchment top

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H 16.5 in W 40 in D 20 in

Frances Elkins Mahogany Coffee Table with Parchment top

By Frances Elkins

Located in Danville, CA

Custom Mahogany coffee table with step profile base and Parchment top by Frances Elkins.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Parchment Paper

George Nelson Style Mid-Century Modern Beechwood Slat Bench Coffee Table

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H 16.5 in W 17 in D 60 in

George Nelson Style Mid-Century Modern Beechwood Slat Bench Coffee Table

By John Keal, George Nelson

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Use this solid beech wood piece as a bench, coffee table or step-up for your pet at the foot of your bed.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Beech

Antique Hand Carved Marble Stepped Plinth Base or Coffee Table

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H 19 in W 25 in D 17 in

Antique Hand Carved Marble Stepped Plinth Base or Coffee Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

The antique hand carved marble coffee table or stepped plinth base works well as a garden ornament for displaying potted plants, standing by itself as an sculptural feature, as a cof...

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Antique 18th Century Unknown Classical Roman Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Early 20th Century English Carved Walnut Coffee Table and Folding Step Ladder

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H 17.75 in W 27.5 in D 17.25 in

Early 20th Century English Carved Walnut Coffee Table and Folding Step Ladder

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a library or study with this artisan-made "dual function" folding step ladder and coffee table. Crafted in Southern England circa 1920, the metamorphic table features a leat...

Category

Early 20th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Brass

Antique Folding Library Steps Convertible Table

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H 28 in W 18 in D 28 in

Antique Folding Library Steps Convertible Table

Located in Seattle, WA

A George III design, mahogany four-step metamorphic library coffee table, with a naturally aged decorative gilt incised leather top and leathered steps opening to form a library step...

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Antique 1890s Edwardian Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Round Stepped Coffee Table

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H 15.75 in Dm 23.63 in

Art Deco Round Stepped Coffee Table

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Art Deco round coffee table, triple column with triple stepped base on three cabriole toes.

Category

Vintage 1930s Australian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Pair of Platform Step Coffee Tables

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H 19.5 in W 40.5 in D 38.5 in

Pair of Platform Step Coffee Tables

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Pair of coffee tables made from two platform steps from a Masonic temple. The bases are new. The tops are compostiton with aged patina. the oak surrounds are original but have been...

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Early 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Chrome Double Helix Stair Step Coffee Table

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H 15 in Dm 40 in

Chrome Double Helix Stair Step Coffee Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Chromed steel

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Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Glass Coffee Table with Corner Step Supports, Attributed to Steve Chase

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H 18.25 in W 75.25 in D 57 in

Glass Coffee Table with Corner Step Supports, Attributed to Steve Chase

By Steve Chase

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Glass Coffee Table with Corner Step Supports, Attributed to Steve Chase.

Category

Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

"Chan" Bronze Step Table

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H 19.5 in W 48.5 in D 20 in

"Chan" Bronze Step Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Philip & Kelvin Laverne Signed "Chan" Patinated Bronze Step Table with acid etched & carved chinoiserie scene.

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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Coffee Table

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H 1 in W 4 in D 2 in

Coffee Table

Located in SouthPort, CT

Three tiered coffee table of stepped asymmetrical form with mirrored surfaces, c. 1960's.

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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mirror

Live Edge Redwood Root Side Table with Turned, Stepped & Tapered Walnut Legs

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H 18 in W 20.5 in D 29 in

Live Edge Redwood Root Side Table with Turned, Stepped & Tapered Walnut Legs

By Michael Moran and Celia Gibson, Moran Woodworked Furniture

Located in Gallatin, NY

Scaled to function as either a side table or petite coffee table, this sustainably sourced redwood root and walnut piece celebrates the beauty of decades of growth documented, writte...

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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Italian Travertine Marble Coffee Table

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H 16.25 in W 58.25 in D 23.75 in

Italian Travertine Marble Coffee Table

Located in Wainscott, NY

Rectangular Travertine Marble Coffee Table with Stepped Edge Over Rectangular Block Base

Category

Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Maitland Smith Fossil Stone Coffee Table

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H 16.5 in W 38 in D 38 in

Maitland Smith Fossil Stone Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

Pink fossil stone four leg coffee table with stepped top. Brass-edged glass top reveals a layer of rough hewn fossil stone.

Category

Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Mastercraft Solid Brass and Glass Top Coffee Table, with Greek Key Inset

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H 18.5 in W 40.75 in D 35.5 in

Mastercraft Solid Brass and Glass Top Coffee Table, with Greek Key Inset

By Mastercraft

Located in Stamford, CT

This solid brass Mastercraft picture frame coffee table has stepped, riveted details and finished with a glass insert.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Glass-topped mirror based brass cocktail table

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H 15 in W 43.25 in D 23.5 in

Glass-topped mirror based brass cocktail table

Located in New Orleans, LA

Good looking rectangular brass coffee table. The stepped base is mirrored; the stepped top surface is glass; the top and base are joined by round and square columns in each corner.

Category

Vintage 1940s Argentine Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Willy Rizzo Chrome, Brass and Smoked Glass Coffee Table, Italy, 1970s

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H 15.75 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in

Willy Rizzo Chrome, Brass and Smoked Glass Coffee Table, Italy, 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Ghent, BE

Rectangular two-tiered coffee table with stepped brass trim holding the smoked glass, raised on a chrome frame.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

John Keal for Brown Saltman Coffee Table and Step Table Set - (3 piece set)

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H 23 in W 26 in D 26 in

John Keal for Brown Saltman Coffee Table and Step Table Set - (3 piece set)

By Brown Saltman, John Keal

Located in Mississauga, CA

If you would like some more detailed photos, do not hesitate to reach out and we will be happy to answer any questions. Step Table Measurements: 23" H x 26" W x 26" D Coffee Table D...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table 'Fiori' 140, Oak

$4,092 / item

H 13.78 in W 55.12 in D 25.6 in

Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table 'Fiori' 140, Oak

By Poiat, Antrei Hartikainen

Located in Paris, IDF

Fiori Table designed by Antrei Hartikainen for Poiat Studio Fiori Collection Available finishes: - Oak - Dark oak - Black oak Model shown in picture : - H. 35 x 140 x 65 cm - Oa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Coc...

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Oak

Vintage Rustic Brutalist Mid-Century Coffee Table from Oak

$456

H 14.18 in W 31.5 in D 31.11 in

Vintage Rustic Brutalist Mid-Century Coffee Table from Oak

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

This small, square coffee table from the 1960s is crafted in the Brutalist style and made of heavy oak. The tabletop features a decorative wood grain, which gives the furniture a war...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Oak Coffee Table, 1960s

$1,381

H 17.33 in W 31.89 in D 30.71 in

Brutalist Oak Coffee Table, 1960s

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

A sturdy Brutalist oak coffee table featuring thick legs and a solid, substantial tabletop, exemplifying the Brutalist style and craftmanship. The table shows light signs of use, enh...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Rustic Farmhouse Vintage Brutalist Coffee Table Solid Oak

$705

H 20.48 in Dm 38.59 in

Rustic Farmhouse Vintage Brutalist Coffee Table Solid Oak

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

This large, round coffee table from the 1960s is crafted in the Brutalist style and made of heavy, high-quality oak. The wood displays a beautiful patina and light signs of use, whic...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Brutalist Oak Coffee Table From France, Circa 1960

$5,500

H 15 in Dm 41 in

Vintage Brutalist Oak Coffee Table From France, Circa 1960

Located in Nashville, TN

Vintage Brutalist Oak Coffee Table From France, Circa 1960. Robust, solid oak construction with very nice patina and use.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Brutalist solid Oak Coffee Table by De Puydt Belgium, 1970s

$1,782Sale Price|20% Off

H 20.08 in W 24.02 in D 55.12 in

Brutalist solid Oak Coffee Table by De Puydt Belgium, 1970s

By De Puydt

Located in Berlin, DE

Brutalist solid Oak coffe table by De Puydt. De Puydt was a Belgian furniture manufacturer known for producing high-quality, modern designs during the mid-20th century, particularly ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Roger Capron Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table, Ceramic & Metal, 1960, green

$9,142

H 15.36 in W 29.34 in D 28.55 in

Roger Capron Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table, Ceramic & Metal, 1960, green

By Roger Capron

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Roger Capron (1922-2006) Table en céramique, pied en métal. Kaki Dimensions : 39 x 72,5 x 74,5 cm.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Solid Oak Wood Coffee Table, Made in Italy

$1,421 / item

H 11.82 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Solid Oak Wood Coffee Table, Made in Italy

Located in Lentate Sul Seveso, IT

The coffee table Minami is made entirely of solid oak wood. The top is circular and has a diameter of 60cm, the legs are made from two glued solid wood boards in which one part is in...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Artisan Brutalist Oak Coffee or Outdoor Table Mid Century, France, 1950

$2,800

H 18.5 in W 35 in D 35 in

Artisan Brutalist Oak Coffee or Outdoor Table Mid Century, France, 1950

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Vienna, AT

Artisan brutalist oak coffee or outdoor table, France, 1950 Artisan rustic coffee table, France, 1950. Unique, handmade solid oak-tree table from planks of wood with a rough finish....

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Rustic Vintage Brutalist Mid-Century Coffee Table from Oak

$787

H 16.93 in W 35.44 in D 34.65 in

Rustic Vintage Brutalist Mid-Century Coffee Table from Oak

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

A robust Brutalist coffee table, crafted from thick solid oak and constructed using traditional mortise-and-tenon joints. The tabletop shows slight weathering, consistent with the pi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Italian Wood & Brass Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Attrib. to Paolo Buffa

$2,579

H 19.69 in W 35.83 in D 19.49 in

Italian Wood & Brass Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Attrib. to Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Elegant low wooden table with 4 open structure-legs and brass ends. Very good condition: partially restored. Brass oxidation.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Aldo Tura Green Goatskin Square Side Table

$2,628

H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Aldo Tura Green Goatskin Square Side Table

By Aldo Tura

Located in Munich, DE

Square side table made by Aldo Tura in green lacquered goatskin and four brass ros executed circa 1970s, in excellent condition. Along with artists like Piero Fornasetti and Carlo Bu...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Oak Mid-Century Modern Rustic Brutalist Round Coffee Table, 1960s

$1,600

H 18.31 in Dm 41.74 in

Oak Mid-Century Modern Rustic Brutalist Round Coffee Table, 1960s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning Mid-Century Modern Rustic Brutalist round coffee table. Striking Dutch design from the 1960s. Solid oak top on four solid oak legs. This wonderful Mid-century Modern Rustic ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Mar solid ash wood Coffee Table

$1,880 / item

H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in

Mar solid ash wood Coffee Table

By Capital Studio

Located in Mexico City, MX

The Mar coffee table, with contemporary style, was designed from the interaction and conversation that arise around a central table. This piece of furniture was born to smooth the in...

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Ash

Brutalist Solid Oak Coffee Table, Mid-20th Century

$3,600

H 15.75 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in

Brutalist Solid Oak Coffee Table, Mid-20th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Brutalist coffee table dating to the mid-20th century, constructed in solid oak with a square top assembled from substantial individual timber sections. Four heavy block-shaped legs ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Roger Capron Green Enameled Ceramic Coffee Table, 1960s

$4,298

H 11.82 in W 29.53 in D 28.75 in

Vintage Roger Capron Green Enameled Ceramic Coffee Table, 1960s

By Roger Capron

Located in London, England

The Roger Capron coffee table in green enameled ceramic is a real centerpiece that evokes the elegance and style of the 1960s. Its design, inspired by the undeniable charm of the Fre...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

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By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos

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$3,035 / item

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Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

$4,554 / set

H 28.5 in W 26 in D 26 in

Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Westwood, NJ

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1970s B&B Italia Olinto Lacquered Cabinet w/ Glass Shelving by Kazuhide Takahama

$3,000

H 91.5 in W 26.5 in D 13 in

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By B&B Italia, Kazuhide Takahama

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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$9,500 / set

H 35 in W 20 in D 20.5 in

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By Maria Pergay

Located in New York, NY

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Charlotte Perriand "Rio" Coffee Table in Cane by Cassina

$13,314

H 13 in Dm 55.12 in

Charlotte Perriand "Rio" Coffee Table in Cane by Cassina

By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Berlin, DE

Price is dependent on the chosen material. Also available in marble. The low table by Charlotte Perriand is composed of six segments of different radius, arranged in a circle but o...

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$1,676 / item

H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in

Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

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Handsome Milo Baughman Style Plinth Base Velvet Sofa Mid-Century Modern

$4,320Sale Price|20% Off

H 24.5 in W 97.5 in D 37 in

Handsome Milo Baughman Style Plinth Base Velvet Sofa Mid-Century Modern

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pemberton, NJ

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$4,091 / item

H 47.25 in W 34.65 in D 17.52 in

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$27,500

H 46.46 in W 101.58 in D 20.28 in

Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel

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$2,850

H 18 in W 35.75 in D 18 in

Red Acrylic Lucite Bench Cocktail Table

Located in New York, NY

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$7,020 / item

H 28 in W 32 in D 22 in

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$1,828 / item

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$7,775 / item

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$16,800 / set

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Stepped Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal stepped coffee table for your home. A stepped coffee table — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. Find 18 options for an antique or vintage stepped coffee table now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a stepped coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each stepped coffee table bearing Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Paul Frankl, American of Martinsville and Brown Saltman each produced at least one beautiful stepped coffee table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Stepped Coffee Table?

Prices for a stepped coffee table start at $790 and top out at $20,149 with the average selling for $3,600.

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 Stepped Coffee Table

What is a step table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
A step table is a small size table that is surmounted by many progressively diminishing shelves. As its name suggests, it mimics the appearance of steps. Visit 1stDibs to find the antique or vintage step table that you need.
Can a coffee table be too low?
1 Answer
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.
Who invented the coffee table?
1 Answer
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.

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What size should a coffee table be?
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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?
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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.
Why is it called a coffee table?
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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.
What is the difference between a center table and a coffee table?
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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.
Are end tables taller than coffee tables?
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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.

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What is the difference between a coffee table and a console table?
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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.
What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?
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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.
Is there a difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
"Coffee table" and "cocktail table" are used interchangeably; cocktail table is the more traditional term, often applied to lower, more formal designs.
What is the difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?
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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.
What is the difference between a sofa table and a coffee table?
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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.
How big should a coffee table be for a sectional?
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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.
How do I authenticate my Noguchi coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To 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.
How do you stack books on a coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To 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.
How do you date a Lane coffee table?
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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.
What is a tall coffee table called?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
What is the best height for a coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
The 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.
What is the best coffee table for a sectional?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.

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