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Southwestern Motif Tile Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Round coffee table with tile design in American Indian motif. Tapered wood legs and brass trim
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Tiled Coffee Table from Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Coffee table from Vallauris on the French Riviera. This piece has a structure of hand-hammered
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Tiled Coffee Table from Vallauris
Tiled Coffee Table from Vallauris
H 19.25 in W 43.625 in D 19.25 in
Oval coffee table, tile table, 1970s
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Handmade table, probably made in the French ceramics village of Vallauris. Each tile is unique in
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Oval coffee table, tile table, 1970s
Oval coffee table, tile table, 1970s
H 15.36 in W 42.92 in D 19.1 in
Polychrome French Tiled Coffee Table
Located in Austin, TX
Polychrome French tiled coffee table from Vallauris. The tile work is framed in metal trim and
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Polychrome French Tiled Coffee Table
Polychrome French Tiled Coffee Table
H 16.875 in W 37.5 in D 19.25 in
Micromosaic Tile Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine tile micromosaic coffee table in the manner of Louis XV. Very decorative.
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Micromosaic Tile Coffee Cocktail Table
Micromosaic Tile Coffee Cocktail Table
H 14 in W 28.25 in D 14.25 in
Coffee Table Made In Teak With Tiles From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Crafted from teak wood with charming tile accents, this coffee table embodies the iconic Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Teak

Coffee Table Made In Teak With Tiles From 1960s
Coffee Table Made In Teak With Tiles From 1960s
H 20.48 in W 58.27 in D 34.26 in
Coffee Table Made In Teak With Tiles From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Crafted from teak wood and adorned with charming tiles, this coffee table captures the essence of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Teak

Coffee Table Made In Teak With Tiles From 1960s
Coffee Table Made In Teak With Tiles From 1960s
H 19.69 in W 55.91 in D 34.26 in
Teak Scandinavian Modern Tile Coffee Table
By Mobelfabrikken Toften
Located in Fulton, CA
A teak and ceramic tile top Danish Modern coffee table. Made by Mobelfabrikken Toften, Norway
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Teak

Teak Scandinavian Modern Tile Coffee Table
Teak Scandinavian Modern Tile Coffee Table
H 17.5 in W 52.5 in D 28.63 in
Vintage Rosewood and Tile Coffee Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Very nice vintage coffee table executed in solid Rosewood with a beautiful ceramic tile top. Table
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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Rosewood

Incredible Space Age Coffee Table in Rosewood, Tile + Chrome
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood, Tile
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern coffee table tiles
By Juliette Belarti
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Just a very nice coffee table from the Mid-Century period. In the style of Belarti.
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern coffee table tiles
Mid-Century Modern coffee table tiles
H 13.78 in W 21.66 in D 12.6 in
Midcentury Vallauris Tiles Cubist Coffee Table
By Vallauris, Le Duc Raymond Vallauris
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
1960s coffee table signed by Raymonde Leduc with wooden base and top surface composed of stoneware
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Midcentury Vallauris Tiles Cubist Coffee Table
Midcentury Vallauris Tiles Cubist Coffee Table
H 13.78 in W 45.67 in D 25.2 in
Coffee Table Made In Rosewood With Tiles In The Table Top From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
The coffee table in rosewood, made in Danish design from the 1960s, is a beautiful example of the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Rosewood

1960s rosewood + ceramic tile coffee table
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood, Tile
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

1960s rosewood + ceramic tile coffee table
1960s rosewood + ceramic tile coffee table
H 20.5 in W 56.75 in D 32.75 in
Danish Modern Tue Poulsen Tile Coffee Table in Wengé, 1960s.
By Tue Poulsen, Willy Beck, Erik Wortz
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Tue Poulsen Tile Coffee Table in Wengé, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wenge

Pia Manu Ceramic Tile Coffee Table
By Pia Manu
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pia Manu, coffee table, slate, chromed steel, Belgium, 1960s This unique, handmade coffee table
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Pia Manu Ceramic Tile Coffee Table
Pia Manu Ceramic Tile Coffee Table
H 14.57 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Coffee Table Decorated With Tiles Made In Rosewood From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
The coffee table adorned with tiles in rosewood Danish design from the 1960s is a stunning example
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Danish Brutalist Coffee Table in Oak with Tiles, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Brutalist Coffee Table in Oak with Tiles, 1960s. Danish Modern brutalist style
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Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Coffee Table Made In Rosewood With Blue Tiles From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
The coffee table in rosewood adorned with blue tiles is a stunning example of Danish design from
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Rosewood

Coffee Table Made In Teak With Red Tiles From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Crafted from teak wood and adorned with vibrant red tiles, this coffee table epitomizes the iconic
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Teak

1960s Tue Poulsen Tile Topped Coffee Table in Tanned Oak
By Tue Poulsen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Knebel, DK
Tue Poulsen tile topped coffee table in tanned oak signed by Tue Poulsen. The coffee table has
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Mid-Century Modern coffee table tiles Belarti
By Juliette Belarti
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Just a very nice coffee table from the Mid-Century period. Tiles are in a very good condition, no
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern coffee table tiles Belarti
Mid-Century Modern coffee table tiles Belarti
H 13.78 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Mid-Century Modern coffee table tiles Belarti
By Juliette Belarti
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Just a very nice coffee table from the Mid-Century period. Tiles are in a very good condition, no
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern coffee table tiles Belarti
Mid-Century Modern coffee table tiles Belarti
H 14.57 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Mid Century Vallauris Ceramic Tiles Coffee Table
By Vallauris
Located in palm beach, FL
Mid-century coffee table with solid black metal and original black and red handcrafted painted
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Brutalist Coffee Table with Red Glazed Tiles
Located in LELYSTAD, FL
Brutalist coffee table made of oak wood in the 1970s. This unique piece of furniture was made to
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Coffee Table with Red Glazed Tiles
Brutalist Coffee Table with Red Glazed Tiles
H 15.75 in W 56.3 in D 29.14 in
Brazilian Modern Checkered Coffee Table in Metal & Tile w. Illustration, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Table in Metal & Tile with Illustration made in the 50's is gorgeous! This coffee table is made with
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Hand Made Coffee Table in Metal and Ceramic Tiles Belgium 1960s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Coffee table in ceramic tiles and metal, Belgium, 1960s. This is a truly wonderful mid-century
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Svend Aage Jessen Tile Top Coffee Table in Rosewood and Brass
By Svend Aage Jessen
Located in Toronto, Ontario
An incredible large coffee table in rosewood and brass by Svend Aage Jessen ca. 1965. This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Coffee Table with Tiffany Tiles
By Edward Wormley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant coffee table incorporating seven beautiful iridescent Tiffany Tiles.This group of
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Circular Tile + Aluminum Coffee Table by Haslev
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Haslev Era: 1960s Materials: Tile, Aluminum
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Swedish Modern Mosaic Tile + Beech Coffee Table
Located in Berkeley, CA
: 1950s Materials: Tile, Beech Measurements: 47.25? wide x 23.75? deep x 21.75? tall. Condition: In
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Beech

Swedish Modern Mosaic Tile + Beech Coffee Table
Swedish Modern Mosaic Tile + Beech Coffee Table
H 21.75 in W 47.25 in D 23.75 in
Coffee Table in Teak with Tiles in Dark Colors of Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Crafted in the iconic Danish design style of the 1960s, this coffee table seamlessly blends
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Teak

Tue Poulsen, Coffee Table in Oak & Ceramic Tiles, Danish Modern, 1960s
By Willy Beck, Tue Poulsen, Erik Wørts
Located in Odense, DK
Such a lovely and rare coffee table in oak with ceramic tiles. Made in the 1960s, designed by
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Oak

Teak + Tile Coffee Table by Tue Poulsen
By Tue Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Tue Poulsen Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak, Tile
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Teak + Tile Coffee Table by Tue Poulsen
Teak + Tile Coffee Table by Tue Poulsen
H 19.75 in W 57 in D 31.5 in
Italian Abstract Tile Coffee Table in the Style of Pia Manu
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rectangular white abstract ceramic coffee table on four chrome legs. This table is not signed but
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Chrome

Galapagos" oak and tiles coffee table, Barracuda Edition.
By Barracuda Interiors
Located in Lisboa, PT
"Galapagos" zoomorphic coffee table representing a turtle, oak structure with handmade sponge tiles
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2010s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Modernist Tile, Wood and Chrome Rectangular Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an amazing modernist tile mosaic coffee table made in the 1960's. On display in our Los
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Roger Capron - Vintage Coffee Table with Ceramic Tiles
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic coffee table with roger capron tiles. Hand-crafted tiles produced by a technique
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Coffee Table Made In Rosewood With Blue Tiles By Arrebo From 1960s
By Arrebo Mobler
Located in Lejre, DK
This elegant coffee table is a stunning example of Danish design from the 1960s, crafted with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Rosewood

Glazed Ceramic Tile Coffee Table, Belgium, c. 1960
By Juliette Belarti
Located in New York City, NY
This table features glazed ceramic tiles with lots of texture and variation in tone. A solid, eye
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Chinese inspired mahogany coffee table with tiles in white, green, blue nuances
By Frits Henningsen
Located in DK
This Chinese inspired mahogany coffee table was executed by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen (1889
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Mahogany

Martz Style Ceramic Tile Inlaid Walnut Coffee Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Martz style ceramic tile inlaid walnut coffee table. No makers marks. Extremely rare form
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Magnificent Tile Top Coffee Table, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Tile top coffee table with magnificent splayed legs. This is one of those pieces that actually
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Brutalist Design in Style Slate Tile Inlay Coffee Table, Belgium 1970's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Brutalist Design Style Slate Tile inlay Coffee Table, made in Belgium 1970's. Dark stained
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Slate

Martz Style Ceramic Tile Inlaid Walnut Coffee Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Martz style ceramic tile inlaid walnut coffee table. No makers marks. Extremely rare form
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Jens Risom Floating Walnut and Tile Coffee Table
By Jens Risom, Grete Jalk
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning floating walnut table sturdily built on top of elegant stilt styled legs. Simple yet
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Rare 1960s G Plan Midcentury Tiled Coffee Table
By G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
A high quality G Plan item. A square coffee table with solid, sculpted teak frame, inlaid with
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Teak

Cloutier Brothers Red enameled Lava Tile Coffee Table
By Cloutier Freres, Robert and Jean Cloutier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
-century Lava Tile Coffee Table by the Cloutier Brothers is truly a one-of-a-kind piece. Beautifully
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lava

1960s Ole Bjorn Krüger Fully Restored Tile Topped Coffee Table in Rosewood
By Ole Bjørn Krüger
Located in Knebel, DK
Tile topped coffee table in rosewood and abstract stoneware tile designed and signed by Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Stoneware

Mid Century Modern Checker Style Tile Top Coffee Table in Brass Frame
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice art tile coffee table top frame in brass "frame" banding around the edge.
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Vintage Rectangular tiled coffee table - Juliette Belarti Unique brutalist table
By Juliette Belarti
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Rectangular tiled coffee table by Juliette Belarti dating back from the late 70’s. The tiles are
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Square Coffee Table in Beechwood and Ceramic Tiles by Sallingboe, Denmark, 1970s
By Britt Sallingboe
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful square coffee table designed by Britt Sallingboe, Denmark in the 1970s. Beautiful
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Tile-Tip Pivot Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning walnut grain coffee table features a rotating base offering more room for use and
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Danish Design Coffee Table with Ceramic Tiles, 1960
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Beautiful square coffee table with ceramic tiles and dark wood. Beautiful special foot of wood
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Vintage 1960s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Martz Square Coffee Table in White Ceramic Circular Tiles Set in Charcoal Grout
By Gordon Martz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
pieces of art in the midcentury period. This table is finished in oak with white ceramic circles and a
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...

Materials

Ceramic

Tile Top Coffee Table by Jane & Gordon Martz
Located in Long Island City, NY
Tile Top Coffee Table by Jane & Gordon Martz on Teak legs About Jane and Gordon Martz: Gordon
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak, Ceramic

Round Coffee Table in Teak & Ceramic Tiles, Ox Art by Trioh, 1970s in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, Britt Sallingboe
Located in Odense, DK
A quality large round coffee table / sofa table in solid teak with handmade ceramic tiles. Designed
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak, Ceramic

1960s Swedish Modern Geometric Tile Top Coffee Table
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1950s Materials: Steel, tile
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Oak + Tile Coffee Table by Tue Poulsen, Denmark 1970s
By Tue Poulsen
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1970s coffee table by Danish ceramicist Tue Poulsen (b.1939). This table features a square oak
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

1970s French Designer Coffee Table with Tiled Signed Top
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
1970s French Designer Coffee Table with Tiled Signed Top   This classically designed coffee table
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Beech, Teak

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Tile In Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tile in coffee table for your home. Each tile in coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, wood and metal. There are 1621 variations of the antique or vintage tile in coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 147 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a tile in coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A tile in coffee table, designed in the mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made tile in coffee table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Roger Capron, Tue Poulsen and Vallauris are consistently popular.

How Much is a Tile In Coffee Table?

Prices for a tile in coffee table start at $20 and top out at $45,000 with the average selling for $2,785.

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. Browse a vast selection of antique, new and vintage coffee table and cocktail tables today.

Questions About Tile In Coffee Table
  • 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 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 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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  • 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 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 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 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 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, 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 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 5, 2022
    Modern 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 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.
  • 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, 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, 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, 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.