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Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Surfboard Walnut & Marble Coffee Table
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Surfboard Walnut & Marble Coffee Table

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Surfboard Walnut & Marble Coffee Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...

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

Materials

Marble

Early Charles Eames Surfboard Table
Early Charles Eames Surfboard Table

Early Charles Eames Surfboard Table

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Dallas, TX

All original 1950's Herman Miller Surfboard Table designed by Charles Eames. This table has the

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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plywood

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Surfboard Shaped Coffee Table, Walnut, circa 1950
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Surfboard Shaped Coffee Table, Walnut, circa 1950

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Surfboard Shaped Coffee Table, Walnut, circa 1950

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in High Point, NC

A walnut coffee table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings in a symmetrical rounded form. Manufactured by

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

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Regency Surfboard Glass, Lucite, and Brass Coffee Table, 1970s
Mid Century Regency Surfboard Glass, Lucite, and Brass Coffee Table, 1970s

Mid Century Regency Surfboard Glass, Lucite, and Brass Coffee Table, 1970s

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

Lucite legs are adorned with brass acorn feet which support an oval glass top coffee table

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Walnut Surfboard Style Coffee Table by Moreddi
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Walnut Surfboard Style Coffee Table by Moreddi

Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Walnut Surfboard Style Coffee Table by Moreddi

By Moreddi 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant surfboard style coffee table imported from Denmark by Moreddi circa 1950s. This fantastic

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

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Wooden Studio Coffee Table in the Shape of a Surfboard, US, 1960s
Wooden Studio Coffee Table in the Shape of a Surfboard, US, 1960s

Wooden Studio Coffee Table in the Shape of a Surfboard, US, 1960s

Located in Berlin, DE

Wooden studio coffee table in the shape of a surfboard.

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

Materials

Wood

Arne Hovmand-Olsen Floating-Top Surfboard Teak Coffee Table for Mogens Kold
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Floating-Top Surfboard Teak Coffee Table for Mogens Kold

Arne Hovmand-Olsen Floating-Top Surfboard Teak Coffee Table for Mogens Kold

By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Arne Hovmand-Olsen floating-top surfboard teak coffee table for Mogens Kold.

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

Materials

Teak

Charles Eames ; Vintage Surfboard Table
Charles Eames ; Vintage Surfboard Table

Charles Eames ; Vintage Surfboard Table

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Charles Eames for Herman Miller , a vintage ETR coffee table , black laminate top over formed

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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Newly Refinished -Mid-Century Modern Surfboard Style Marble, Walnut Coffee Table
Newly Refinished -Mid-Century Modern Surfboard Style Marble, Walnut Coffee Table

Newly Refinished -Mid-Century Modern Surfboard Style Marble, Walnut Coffee Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Newly Refinished Base, Original Marble With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativi...

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

Materials

Marble

Gordon's Johnson City, TN Mid-Century Surfboard Travertine Coffee Cocktail Table
Gordon's Johnson City, TN Mid-Century Surfboard Travertine Coffee Cocktail Table

Gordon's Johnson City, TN Mid-Century Surfboard Travertine Coffee Cocktail Table

Located in West Hartford, CT

A stunning contoured walnut frame suspends a gorgeous piece of original travertine designed and manufactured in the 1960s by Gordon's of Johnson City, TN. They advertised it as "...I...

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

Materials

Travertine

Edward Wormley Surfboard Cocktail Table
Edward Wormley Surfboard Cocktail Table

Edward Wormley Surfboard Cocktail Table

By Edward Wormley

Located in New York, NY

Edward Wormley low table in the form of a surfbaord with lipped edge and mirrored veneer top in

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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Surfboard Table
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Surfboard Table

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Surfboard Table

By Edward Wormley

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A Classic "surfboard" table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s. Angled legs, walnut with

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

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Surfboard Table
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Surfboard Table

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Surfboard Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings design for Widdicomb furniture co. walnut coffee table, labeled and

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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Rare Edward Wormley surfboard cocktail table
Rare Edward Wormley surfboard cocktail table

Rare Edward Wormley surfboard cocktail table

Located in St. Louis, MO

Oval top mahogany table with splayed legs in dark brown finish, green Dunbar label

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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings surfboard cocktail table
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings surfboard cocktail table

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings surfboard cocktail table

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in St. Louis, MO

Surfboard shaped cocktail table on double plinth base, sculpted walnut with lip edged.

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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Early Charles and Ray Eames Surfboard Table
Early Charles and Ray Eames Surfboard Table

Early Charles and Ray Eames Surfboard Table

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Westport, CT

Early ETR (elliptical Table rod base) surfboard table by Charles and Ray Eames with black formica

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

Materials

Aluminum

Spectacular Rosewood Surfboard Table, Italy 1950's
Spectacular Rosewood Surfboard Table, Italy 1950's

Spectacular Rosewood Surfboard Table, Italy 1950's

By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Stunning 1950s sculptural form italian rosewood coffee table in the style of Campo Graffi's work

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

Materials

Brass

Surfboard Cocktail Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Surfboard Cocktail Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Surfboard Cocktail Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Located in Ferndale, MI

Surfboard Cocktail Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Eames for Herman Miller Black Elliptical Surfboard Table
Eames for Herman Miller Black Elliptical Surfboard Table

Eames for Herman Miller Black Elliptical Surfboard Table

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Distinctive Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller elliptical ETR surfboard table finished in

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

Materials

Metal

Eames for Herman Miller Black Elliptical Surfboard Table
Eames for Herman Miller Black Elliptical Surfboard Table

Eames for Herman Miller Black Elliptical Surfboard Table

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Distinctive Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller elliptical ETR surfboard table finished in

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

Materials

Metal

Rare Surfboard Form  Cocktail Table by Pace Collection

Rare Surfboard Form Cocktail Table by Pace Collection

Located in New York, NY

Cardin, Paul Evans, Springer, coffee table)

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Dutch Marble Top Surfboard Cocktail Table
Mid-Century Modern Dutch Marble Top Surfboard Cocktail Table

Mid-Century Modern Dutch Marble Top Surfboard Cocktail Table

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Stylish Mid-Century Modern Dutch surfboard coffee or cocktail table featuring a large, variegated

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

Materials

Marble

Teak and Stainless Steel Surfboard Table by Arne Vodder
Teak and Stainless Steel Surfboard Table by Arne Vodder

Teak and Stainless Steel Surfboard Table by Arne Vodder

By Arne Vodder

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Teak and stainless steel surfboard table by Arne Vodder.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Walnut and Glass Surfboard Cocktail Table by Adrian Pearsall
Walnut and Glass Surfboard Cocktail Table by Adrian Pearsall

Walnut and Glass Surfboard Cocktail Table by Adrian Pearsall

Located in Ferndale, MI

Walnut and Glass Surfboard Cocktail Table by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates

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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Eames "Surfboard" Cocktail Table with Elliptical Rod Base Herman Miller
Eames "Surfboard" Cocktail Table with Elliptical Rod Base Herman Miller

Eames "Surfboard" Cocktail Table with Elliptical Rod Base Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in San Diego, CA

1990;s Original long surfboard oval coffee table designed by Eames, for Herman Miller nice

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

Materials

Iron

Charles and Ray Eames, ETE or "Surfboard" Table, Vintage Production
Charles and Ray Eames, ETE or "Surfboard" Table, Vintage Production

Charles and Ray Eames, ETE or "Surfboard" Table, Vintage Production

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA . A vintage ETR or "Surfboard" table with black

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

Harvey Probber   Glass and wood Surfboard table circa 1950's
Harvey Probber   Glass and wood Surfboard table circa 1950's

Harvey Probber Glass and wood Surfboard table circa 1950's

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This table came from a house full of Wormley an Probber furniture and in fact it was placed in

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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, Surfboard Table ETR, 1950s
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, Surfboard Table ETR, 1950s

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, Surfboard Table ETR, 1950s

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Milano, IT

Charles and Rat Eames' table is reminiscent of a surfboard for its elliptical top. Original label

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

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table

Located in Houston, TX

This Mid-Century Modern surfboard style coffee table in teak is both functional and elegant. A

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Solid One-Piece Koa Wood Coffee Table
Solid One-Piece Koa Wood Coffee Table

Solid One-Piece Koa Wood Coffee Table

Located in Chicago, IL

In the style of George Nakashima, this surfboard-form coffee table's top is crafted of a single

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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Grete Jalk Coffee Table with Slatted Shelf
Grete Jalk Coffee Table with Slatted Shelf

Grete Jalk Coffee Table with Slatted Shelf

By Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Grete Jalk designed this surfboard style coffee table with slatted shelf for Glostrup Mobelfabrik

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Coffee Table with Cane Shelf
Danish Teak Coffee Table with Cane Shelf

Danish Teak Coffee Table with Cane Shelf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant surfboard-style coffee table manufactured for MM Moreddi of California in the 1960s. The

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Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cane, Teak

Leland Swennes Bronze and Walnut Coffee Table
Leland Swennes Bronze and Walnut Coffee Table

Leland Swennes Bronze and Walnut Coffee Table

By Lee Swennes

Located in Los Angeles, CA

feeling of richness. This surfboard shaped coffee table lived with Swennes in his home for 50 years until

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

Materials

Bronze

Artisan Crafted Coffee Table in Tessellated Brown Onyx 1970s
Artisan Crafted Coffee Table in Tessellated Brown Onyx 1970s

Artisan Crafted Coffee Table in Tessellated Brown Onyx 1970s

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Artisan crafted surfboard shaped coffee table in polished tessellated brown onyx, custom design

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

Materials

Onyx

Midcentury Italian Chromed Coffee Table Guglielmo Ulrich attributed Top Crystal
Midcentury Italian Chromed Coffee Table Guglielmo Ulrich attributed Top Crystal

Midcentury Italian Chromed Coffee Table Guglielmo Ulrich attributed Top Crystal

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Elegant large Italian surfboard shaped coffee table Guglielmo Ulrich attributed with nice chromed

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

Materials

Crystal, Steel

Danish Teak Coffee Table by H. W. Klein for Bramin, 1960s
Danish Teak Coffee Table by H. W. Klein for Bramin, 1960s

Danish Teak Coffee Table by H. W. Klein for Bramin, 1960s

By H.W. Klein, Bramin Mobler

Located in Asaa, DK

Modern boat/surfboard shaped coffee table with split magazine shelf. Top and shelves are framed in solid

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen, 1960s
Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen, 1960s

Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen, 1960s

By Poul Jeppesen, Grete Jalk

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Surfboard table. This large coffee table could also be used as a bench. The size is 163 cm wide, 60 cm deep

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Oval Coffee Table on Black Tripod Metal Legs
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Oval Coffee Table on Black Tripod Metal Legs

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Oval Coffee Table on Black Tripod Metal Legs

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Chicago, IL

A beautiful flamed mahogany surfboard shaped coffee table by master Italian designer Osvaldo

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

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Rare Adrian Pearsall Oval Jacks Coffee Table Glass Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Rare Adrian Pearsall Oval Jacks Coffee Table Glass Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Rare Adrian Pearsall Oval Jacks Coffee Table Glass Walnut

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a ravishing and rare, surfboard jacks coffee table, with a glass top, by

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

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Rare Oval Coffee Table by T.H. Robs John Gibbings for Widdicomb
Rare Oval Coffee Table by T.H. Robs John Gibbings for Widdicomb

Rare Oval Coffee Table by T.H. Robs John Gibbings for Widdicomb

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A rare elongated oval surfboard styled medium toned mahogany coffee table with rounded rolled

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

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Modern Two-Tier Teak Coffee Table Attributed to Hans Wegner by Moreddi
Danish Modern Two-Tier Teak Coffee Table Attributed to Hans Wegner by Moreddi

Danish Modern Two-Tier Teak Coffee Table Attributed to Hans Wegner by Moreddi

By Moreddi 1, Hans J. Wegner

Located in San Diego, CA

Stunning Danish modern two-tier, surfboard style teak coffee table attributed to Hans Wegner by

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

Materials

Teak, Cane

Mid-Century Green Marble Surfboard Shaped Coffee Table
Mid-Century Green Marble Surfboard Shaped Coffee Table

Mid-Century Green Marble Surfboard Shaped Coffee Table

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage, mid century, green marble coffee table with a black enameled metal base. In original

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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Unusual Surfboard Coffee Table by Lane
Unusual Surfboard Coffee Table by Lane

Unusual Surfboard Coffee Table by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An unusual surfboard coffee table by Lane.

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Vintage 1960s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Vintage Lane Altavista Surfboard Coffee Table
Vintage Lane Altavista Surfboard Coffee Table

Vintage Lane Altavista Surfboard Coffee Table

By Lane Furniture

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An unusual surfboard coffee table by Lane Altavista, model # 076. Interesting design with inlaid

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

Edward Wormley Surfboard Coffee Table by Dunbar
Edward Wormley Surfboard Coffee Table by Dunbar

Edward Wormley Surfboard Coffee Table by Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Middlesex, NJ

Edward Wormley Surfboard coffee table by Dunbar Table is signed, underside with original

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Surfboard Coffee Table
Mid-Century Modern Surfboard Coffee Table

Mid-Century Modern Surfboard Coffee Table

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in New York, NY

A teak surfboard coffee table, attributed to T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. Mid-century modern floating

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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper

Kurt Østervig 'Surfboard' Coffee Table in Teak
Kurt Østervig 'Surfboard' Coffee Table in Teak

Kurt Østervig 'Surfboard' Coffee Table in Teak

By Kurt Østervig

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Kurt Østervig, 'Surfboard' coffee table, teak, Denmark, 1950s. Boat-shaped coffee table with a

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

1950s "Surfboard" Coffee Table by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler, Denmark
1950s "Surfboard" Coffee Table by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler, Denmark

1950s "Surfboard" Coffee Table by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler, Denmark

By Jason Møbler, Kurt Østervig

Located in Berlin, DE

Amazing “Surfboard” coffee table by Kurt Østervig, with a long tabletop with sweeping teak veneer

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table
Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table

Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table

By Mel Smilow

Located in New Windsor, NY

Mid Century Modern solid walnut surfboard coffee table. Large and contoured solid walnut top with

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

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Travertine Marble Surfboard Coffee Table
Vintage Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Travertine Marble Surfboard Coffee Table

Vintage Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Travertine Marble Surfboard Coffee Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Hollywood Regency faux bamboo travertine marble surfboard coffee table. Item features solid

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

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Travertine

Grete Jalk Glostrup Mobelfabrik Teak Surfboard Coffee Table from Denmark
Grete Jalk Glostrup Mobelfabrik Teak Surfboard Coffee Table from Denmark

Grete Jalk Glostrup Mobelfabrik Teak Surfboard Coffee Table from Denmark

By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk

Located in Miami, FL

Grete Jalk for Glostrup Mobelfabrik Denmark Teak Surfboard Coffee Table Offered for sale is a

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Ib-Kofod Larsen, Two-Tier Teak Surfboard Coffee Table with Caned Shelf
Ib-Kofod Larsen, Two-Tier Teak Surfboard Coffee Table with Caned Shelf

Ib-Kofod Larsen, Two-Tier Teak Surfboard Coffee Table with Caned Shelf

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Two-tier teak surfboard coffee table with caned shelf, by Ib-Kofod Larsen, With canted corners with

Category

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

Materials

Teak, Cane

Mid-Century Modern Rare Surfboard Coffee Table Brown Saltman by John Keal
Mid-Century Modern Rare Surfboard Coffee Table Brown Saltman by John Keal

Mid-Century Modern Rare Surfboard Coffee Table Brown Saltman by John Keal

By John Keal

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and rare surfboard coffee table in multimix of woods, mahogany, and birch designed by

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

Materials

Mahogany

Mid Century Modern Surfboard Coffee Table by Mersman, c1960s
Mid Century Modern Surfboard Coffee Table by Mersman, c1960s

Mid Century Modern Surfboard Coffee Table by Mersman, c1960s

By Mersman

Located in Chino Hills, CA

, this Mersman Surfboard Coffee Table promises to be a conversation starter and a beloved heirloom for

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

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Surfboard Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of surfboard coffee tables available for sale. Frequently made of wood, walnut and hardwood, all surfboard coffee tables available were constructed with great care. Find 383 antique and vintage surfboard coffee tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Surfboard coffee tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of surfboard coffee tables to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern surfboard coffee tables are of considerable interest. Some surfboard coffee tables are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller surfboard coffee tables, measuring 1 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many surfboard coffee tables are appealing in their simplicity, but Charles and Ray Eames, Lane Furniture and Herman Miller produced popular surfboard coffee tables that are worth a look.

How Much are Surfboard Coffee Tables?

Prices for surfboard coffee tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, surfboard coffee tables begin at $350 and can go as high as $100,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,200.

Finding the Right Coffee And 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 Surfboard Coffee Tables
  • 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 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 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 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 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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  • 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 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
    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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The 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 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.