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Thai Teak Coffee Table

Thai Teak Wood Vintage Coffee Table with Carved Apron and Dark Brown Patina
Thai Teak Wood Vintage Coffee Table with Carved Apron and Dark Brown Patina

Thai Teak Wood Vintage Coffee Table with Carved Apron and Dark Brown Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Thai teak wood coffee table from the mid 20th century with carved apron, cabriole legs

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Thai Teak Oval Top Coffee Table with Whitewash Finish and Chow Legs
Vintage Thai Teak Oval Top Coffee Table with Whitewash Finish and Chow Legs

Vintage Thai Teak Oval Top Coffee Table with Whitewash Finish and Chow Legs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Thai teak wood oval top coffee table from the mid-20th century, with whitewash finish and

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Solid Teak Coffee Table, c. 1970's
Mid-Century Modern Solid Teak Coffee Table, c. 1970's

Mid-Century Modern Solid Teak Coffee Table, c. 1970's

Located in Deland, FL

Gorgeous, vintage, solid teak coffee table with exposed finger joints. The minimalist Danish Modern

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Large Light Brown Teak Vintage Coffee Table with Carved Chow Legs
Large Light Brown Teak Vintage Coffee Table with Carved Chow Legs

Large Light Brown Teak Vintage Coffee Table with Carved Chow Legs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A large vintage teak coffee table with light brown finish, waisted apron and carved chow legs

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Carved Teak Coffee Table with Painted Floral Apron and Chow Legs
Carved Teak Coffee Table with Painted Floral Apron and Chow Legs

Carved Teak Coffee Table with Painted Floral Apron and Chow Legs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A carved teak wood coffee table with floral apron and painted accents. Charming with its robust

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Teak Coffee Table with Custom Silver Patina, Chow Legs and Carved Apron
Teak Coffee Table with Custom Silver Patina, Chow Legs and Carved Apron

Teak Coffee Table with Custom Silver Patina, Chow Legs and Carved Apron

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage teak wood coffee table with custom silver patina, chow legs and carved apron on all sides

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Teak Wood Low Table with Scalloped Apron and Hoof Feet
Vintage Teak Wood Low Table with Scalloped Apron and Hoof Feet

Vintage Teak Wood Low Table with Scalloped Apron and Hoof Feet

Located in Yonkers, NY

This vintage low table exudes quiet elegance through its balanced proportions and time-softened

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

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Colonial  Antique Coffee Table in Teak Wood
Colonial  Antique Coffee Table in Teak Wood

Colonial Antique Coffee Table in Teak Wood

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H 12.6 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Colonial Antique Coffee Table in Teak Wood

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Elegant Teak Asian coffee table with a great shine, warm and worn patina of the Teak Wood, Bangkok

Category

Early 20th Century Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

"Dragon Leg" Thai Teak Coffee Table
"Dragon Leg" Thai Teak Coffee Table

"Dragon Leg" Thai Teak Coffee Table

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H 16.5 in W 20 in D 20 in

"Dragon Leg" Thai Teak Coffee Table

Located in Chicago, IL

This Thai teak coffee table is made in the ancient "dragon leg" style and is entirely hand carved

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak, Lacquer

Thai Teak Wood Coffee Table
Thai Teak Wood Coffee Table

Thai Teak Wood Coffee Table

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H 17 in W 73 in D 40.5 in

Thai Teak Wood Coffee Table

Located in Chicago, IL

A powerfully built large, rectangular Lan Na Thai coffee table with curved "chow" legs. The legs

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Thai Teak Wood Coffee Table
Thai Teak Wood Coffee Table

Thai Teak Wood Coffee Table

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H 17 in W 37 in D 50 in

Thai Teak Wood Coffee Table

Located in Chicago, IL

This newly made solid teak coffee table is made in the "Lan Na" Thai style. Tables like this were

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak, Lacquer

Lanna Thai Teak Wood Coffee Table
Lanna Thai Teak Wood Coffee Table

Lanna Thai Teak Wood Coffee Table

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H 17.5 in W 35 in D 48 in

Lanna Thai Teak Wood Coffee Table

Located in Chicago, IL

This handsome newly made coffee table is from Thailand and was made from teak wood. The customer

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Thai Lanna Coffee Table
Thai Lanna Coffee Table

Thai Lanna Coffee Table

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H 17 in W 50 in D 38 in

Thai Lanna Coffee Table

Located in Chicago, IL

A contemporary Thai Lanna coffee table with large leg supports, freshly carved from teak. Recently

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Thai Lanna Coffee Table
Thai Lanna Coffee Table

Thai Lanna Coffee Table

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H 17 in W 38 in D 38 in

Thai Lanna Coffee Table

Located in Chicago, IL

A contemporary Thai Lan Na coffee table with massive curved legs in the Chinese style. "Lan Na" is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Large Vintage Thai Ming Dynasty Style Teak Coffee Table with Natural Patina
Large Vintage Thai Ming Dynasty Style Teak Coffee Table with Natural Patina

Large Vintage Thai Ming Dynasty Style Teak Coffee Table with Natural Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

A large Thai vintage Chinese Ming Dynasty style teak wood coffee table from the mid 20th century

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Thai Teak Wood Coffee Table with White Wash Finish and Bulging Chow Legs
Thai Teak Wood Coffee Table with White Wash Finish and Bulging Chow Legs

Thai Teak Wood Coffee Table with White Wash Finish and Bulging Chow Legs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Thai teak wood coffee table from the late 20th century, with white wash finish and

Category

20th Century Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Thai Teak Oval Top Coffee Table with Whitewash Finish and Chow Legs
Vintage Thai Teak Oval Top Coffee Table with Whitewash Finish and Chow Legs

Vintage Thai Teak Oval Top Coffee Table with Whitewash Finish and Chow Legs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Thai teak wood oval top coffee table from the mid-20th century, with whitewash finish and

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Solid Teak Danish Modern Round Coffee Table
Solid Teak Danish Modern Round Coffee Table

Solid Teak Danish Modern Round Coffee Table

Located in Fulton, CA

Remarkable solid teak material use when crafting this circular Danish Modern style coffee table

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Vintage tree root coffee table, 1970s
Vintage tree root coffee table, 1970s

Vintage tree root coffee table, 1970s

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H 17.72 in Dm 47.25 in

Vintage tree root coffee table, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage solid teak wood tree root coffee table with a smoked glass top. Beautiful sculptural

Category

Vintage 1970s Thai Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Reclaimed Makha Stump Coffee Table
Reclaimed Makha Stump Coffee Table

Reclaimed Makha Stump Coffee Table

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H 18.5 in W 49 in D 42 in

Reclaimed Makha Stump Coffee Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Supported by contemporary metal legs, this stump cross-section maintains its organic beauty with unaltered knotted and undulating edges. Makha is a sturdy and highly durable wood tha...

Category

20th Century Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

British Colonial Art Deco Round Coffee Table with Four Stools
British Colonial Art Deco Round Coffee Table with Four Stools

British Colonial Art Deco Round Coffee Table with Four Stools

Located in Chicago, IL

Handsome British Colonia Art Deco coffee table from Thailand made from teak wood, circa 20th

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Natural Wood Table
Natural Wood Table

Natural Wood Table

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H 19.5 in W 33.5 in D 28 in

Natural Wood Table

Located in New York, NY

Natural Teak wood burl table. Sun bleached with polished edges exposing the natural colors of the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

Materials

Teak

Vintage Thai Teak Coffee Table with Bulging Chow Legs and Black Lacquer
Vintage Thai Teak Coffee Table with Bulging Chow Legs and Black Lacquer

Vintage Thai Teak Coffee Table with Bulging Chow Legs and Black Lacquer

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Thai teak coffee table from the mid-20th century, with large chow legs and black lacquer

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Thai Teak Wood Coffee Table with All Natural Patina and Slatted Top
Vintage Thai Teak Wood Coffee Table with All Natural Patina and Slatted Top

Vintage Thai Teak Wood Coffee Table with All Natural Patina and Slatted Top

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Thai teak wood coffee table from the mid-20th century, with all natural patina and

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Lanna Thai Coffee Table
Lanna Thai Coffee Table

Lanna Thai Coffee Table

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H 15.5 in W 35.5 in D 23.5 in

Lanna Thai Coffee Table

Located in Chicago, IL

This Lanna Thai coffee table is made from reclaimed teakwood.

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Thai Teak Vintage Coffee Table with Black Lacquer and Chow Legs and Horsehoof
Thai Teak Vintage Coffee Table with Black Lacquer and Chow Legs and Horsehoof

Thai Teak Vintage Coffee Table with Black Lacquer and Chow Legs and Horsehoof

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Thai teak wood coffee table from the mid-20th century, with black lacquer finish and

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Solid Teak and Glass Cubist Architectural Living Room Coffee Table End Table Set
Solid Teak and Glass Cubist Architectural Living Room Coffee Table End Table Set

Solid Teak and Glass Cubist Architectural Living Room Coffee Table End Table Set

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Vintage Danish modern style coffee table and (two) side tables made of solid teak and glass. All

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Teak

Teak Wood Chow Legs Coffee Table with Custom Black Lacquer Finish
Teak Wood Chow Legs Coffee Table with Custom Black Lacquer Finish

Teak Wood Chow Legs Coffee Table with Custom Black Lacquer Finish

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage teak wood chow legs coffee table with custom black lacquer finish. This vintage teak wood

Category

20th Century Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Teak Coffee Table Side Table Root Wood
Teak Coffee Table Side Table Root Wood

Teak Coffee Table Side Table Root Wood

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H 19 in Dm 49.25 in L 19 in

Teak Coffee Table Side Table Root Wood

Located in Monterey, CA

This teak root coffee table or side table is a real eye catcher. Solid very sturdy table.  

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Hand Carved Teak Low /Coffee Table
Hand Carved Teak Low /Coffee Table

Hand Carved Teak Low /Coffee Table

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H 16.5 in W 44 in D 32 in

Hand Carved Teak Low /Coffee Table

Located in Water Mill, NY

Hand carved teak low/coffee table

Category

20th Century Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables

White Painted Hand Carved Teak Coffee Table
White Painted Hand Carved Teak Coffee Table

White Painted Hand Carved Teak Coffee Table

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H 16.5 in W 44 in D 32 in

White Painted Hand Carved Teak Coffee Table

Located in Water Mill, NY

Beautifully hand carved teak coffee table finished in white

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Late 19th Century Hand Carved Round Teak Table
Late 19th Century Hand Carved Round Teak Table

Late 19th Century Hand Carved Round Teak Table

Located in Chicago, IL

• Stripped wood finish • Teak • Hand carved detail • Late 19th century • Northern Thailand

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Thai British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

100% Solid Teak Hand-Crafted Rustic Farmhouse Coffee Table
100% Solid Teak Hand-Crafted Rustic Farmhouse Coffee Table

100% Solid Teak Hand-Crafted Rustic Farmhouse Coffee Table

By The Table Company

Located in Buffalo, WY

The hand-built rustic teak table emphasizes the elegance of simple design blended with quality

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Teak

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Located in Yonkers, NY

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Located in Brooklyn, NY

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Located in Miami, FL

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Located in London, England

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Located in Casteren, NL

This elegant antique French coffee table was crafted around 1880 and represents a beautiful example of the transitional period between the late Louis Philippe style and the early Bel...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Thai Teak Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Thai teak coffee table you’re looking for. Each Thai teak coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. There are 15 variations of the antique or vintage Thai teak coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Thai teak coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A Thai teak coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Thai Teak Coffee Table?

Prices for a Thai teak coffee table start at $885 and top out at $10,403 with the average selling for $2,950.

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.