Tambour Coffee Table
Round Rattan Coffee Table, Tambour, by Bunny Williams Home
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
A sleek yet casual coffee table inspired by the Aesthetic era’s interest in the play between
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Charles Hollis Jones Mid Century Tambour Lucite Coffee Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Charles Hollis Jones Mid Century Tambour Lucite Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 52.5 wide
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite
Lane Mid-Century Modern Style Teak And Tambour Door Base Rolling Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare Lane Mid-Century Modern Style Teak And Tambour Door Base Rolling Coffee Table in great
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
$1,995
H 15 in W 64 in D 21 in
White and Beige Hide 'Tambour' Ottoman or Coffee Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White and beige hide 'Tambour' ottoman or coffee table by Design Frères. Perfect as an ottoman or a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
$6,000 / item
H 17 in Dm 43 in
White and Beige Hide 'Tambour' Ottoman or Coffee Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White and beige hide 'Tambour' ottoman or coffee table by Design Frères. Perfect as an ottoman or a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
$6,000 / item
H 17 in Dm 43 in
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John Keal Coffee Table Brown Saltman Mid Century Mahogany Tambour Storage Table
By Brown Saltman
Located in East Hampton, NY
coffee table has a tambour sliding door and storage inside.
Shipping Free Only on Long Island
Height
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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 17 in W 32.25 in D 32.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Coffee Table with Tambour Doors
By Glenn of California
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a Mid-Century Modern walnut coffee table with tambour doors.
Unmarked. The
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Charles Hollis Style Tubular Tambour Lucite Acrylic Coffee Table
By Vladimir Kagan, Charles Hollis Jones, Pace Collection
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Luxurious serpentine Lucite coffee table base topped with a large 48" diameter piece of round glass
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite, Acrylic, Glass
Vintage Acrylic Tambour Style Oval Cocktail Table
Located in North York, ON
Unique vintage coffee table with a serpentine S-shaped base consisting of acrylic tubes joined in a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Acrylic
Mid-Century Modern Tambour Side Table/Coffee Table
Located in Bellport, NY
Beautifully crafted cylindrical cabinet with a tambour door. The top opens to reveal a separate
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Side Tables
Materials
Teak
1970s Backgammon Coffee Table with Tambour Top
Located in Denton, TX
Vintage modern backgammon, game, chess, checkers table with reversible game-board and sliding
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Maple, Oak, Purpleheart
Mid-century Modern Custom Tambour Coffee Table with Glass Top
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century Modern Custom Tambour Coffee Table with Glass Top
Offered for sale is an elongated
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Poritz Studio Tambour Coffee Table, Walnut
By Aaron Poritz
Located in New York, NY
Aaron Poritz
Tambour coffee table
Walnut, 2017
Measures: 16" height x 37"diameter
Aaron
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2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
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California Modern Walnut Dresser with Tulip Style Pulls by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
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$4,500
H 32.5 in W 65 in D 18 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and original Dragør fabric as they were made originally with. Provided by Danish Art Weavery.
Refreshing design with b...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
$841 / item
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Midcentury Italian Coffee Table in the Style of Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Roma, IT
A splendid Coffe Table, most probably, due to design and materials used, made in Italy between the 1970s and the 1980s.
The light color of the maple, the transparency of the glass a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple, Plywood
$2,255 Sale Price
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H 14.18 in W 41.74 in D 25.6 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table
Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has some expected slight finish wear and scratching. Outdoor listing pictures mig...
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Teak
John Keal Walnut Dresser with Metal Accent Pulls for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Midcentury Upholstered Bench with Storage Compartment
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish midcentury bench with upholstered seating and backrests, plus sleek chrome supports and sled legs. The bench's seat lifts up to reveal a storage compartment. A nice mix of st...
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Stunning Pair of Signed Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Chrome Cube Chairs Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of signed Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin chrome cube chairs. The original vinyl shows wear and re-upholstery is recommended. Thayer Coggin tags are still on the underside.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$6,500 / set
H 25.5 in W 24 in D 25.5 in
Kai Kristiansen Teak Chest of Drawers Dresser
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Midcentury Danish teak low dresser designed by Kai Kristiansen, 1955, Denmark. The dresser is crafted of teak with six book-matched drawers and carved pulls, raised on solid teak leg...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak Coffee Table
Located in Sheridan, CO
Italian mid-century modern teak coffee table, c.1960s. This table features a rectangular top, over medial tier, rising on stretcher-joined legs.
Dimensions
approx 18.75"h x 43.5"w x...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Moncloud Sofa by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
By Patricia Urquiola, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Moncloud Sofa designed by Patricia Urquiola.
Manufactured by Cassina (Italy)
THE FUTURE IN A SOFA
A generous, welcoming refuge that celebrates comfort and hospitality.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Upholstery
Ottoman or Coffee Table with Real for Fur, 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
Ottoman or coffee table with real for fur!
This tubular steel bench from the 1970s has been completely reupholstered and covered with very nice genuine vintage fox fur. The chromed ...
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Steel, Chrome
Sputnik Cut-Glass Chandelier by Fontana Arte, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Fontana Arte sputnik chandelier. Chrome frame with green colored cut-glass.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Cut Glass
Mid Century Walnut and Smoked Glass Coffee Table - Style of John Keal
By John Keal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek walnut with smoked glass mid century modern coffee table in the style of John Keal for Brown Saltman.
*We have a pair of matching end tables. See our other listing if inter...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Walnut
$1,876 Sale Price
30% Off
H 14.5 in W 54.5 in D 22 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Stand with Shelf
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Stand with Shelf
Dimensions. 45 W ; 17 D ; 16 H.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$796 Sale Price
20% Off
H 16 in W 45 in D 17 in
Solid Pine Stools in style of Charlotte Perriand, France 1960's
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Den Haag, NL
Set of four Pine Stools in style of Charlotte Perriand, France 1960's.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
$451 / item
H 19.3 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Midcentury Leather Club Chairs, a Pair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Raleigh, NC
Wonderful pair of wide and low profile lounge chairs. Newly upholstered in distressed leather with walnut bases refinished. Comfortable and supple in the style of Milo Baughman and A...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Tambour Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the tambour coffee table you’re looking for. A tambour coffee table — often made from wood, walnut and acrylic — can elevate any home. There are 7 variations of the antique or vintage tambour coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the tambour coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right tambour coffee table, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Design Frères, Aaron Poritz and Brown Saltman each produced at least one beautiful tambour coffee table that is worth considering.
How Much is a Tambour Coffee Table?
Prices for a tambour coffee table start at $1,250 and top out at $24,000 with the average selling for $3,248.
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 Tambour Coffee Table
- Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.
Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
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