Ufo Coffee Table
Ufo TT coffe table
By Emmemobili
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The Ufo TT coffee table, designed by Ferruccio Laviani for Emmemobili, is a timeless piece of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood
UFO CONICAL COFFEE TABLE by CG Capelletti
By CG capelletti
Located in Milan, IT
An extraordinary game of form and balance, this coffee table features a reversed conical shape
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Fatty Table
By Emmemobili
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The Ufo TT coffee table, designed by Ferruccio Laviani for Emmemobili, is crafted from shaped
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tray Tables
Materials
Plywood
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Ufo Coffee coffee Table by Jean Maneval, 1960s, France
By Jean Maneval
Located in Denia, ES
This two-tiered coffee table is made of white fiberglass and a smoked glass top. The coffee table
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
T_ufo Low Tables by Andrea Tognon
By Andrea Tognon
Located in Milan, IT
A pair of tables with a unique and identifying shape, where the concrete loses its character of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
Ufo Coffee Table produced by Astarte Milano, 1960s
By Astarte Milano
Located in MIlano, IT
Ufo coffee table produced by Astarte Milano, 1960s
The structure is in white fiberglass with an
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Fiberglass
Space Age Design UFO Coffee Table by Jean Maneval for Mobilier De France, 1970s
By Jean Maneval
Located in Oirlo, LI
Space age design UFO coffee table by Jean Maneval for Mobilier de France, 1970s
This is a
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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Art Glass, Plywood
H 17.72 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
Jean Maneval UFO Coffee Table
By Jean Maneval
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This coffee table was inspired on the 'Bubblehouse' Maneval designed in 1955. The table was
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20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Fiberglass
UFO Coffee Table by Astarte Nerviano Milano
By Astarte Milano
Located in Dronten, NL
Spectacular fiberglass coffee table with smoked glass top.
Marked with silver foil label.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Fiberglass
Curvoform Series Brown Fibreglass Ufo Coffee Table by Curver, 1960s
By Curver
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Very unique Space Age fiberglass round coffee table by Curver for Curvoform. The smoke glass table
Category
Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Fiberglass
Space Age Ufo Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Athens, Attiki
A rare, cool plastic UFO coffee table in orange, original from the 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Plastic
1970s Italian Astarte Milano Space Age UFO Fibreglass Coffee Table
By Astarte Milano
Located in London, GB
Large Italian 1970s space-age coffee table in the shape of a UFO. Designed and manufactured by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Fiberglass
Smile or ‘UFO’ Coffee Table by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg
By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Beautiful and sought after Smile or ‘UFO’ coffee table in teak by Johannes Andersen for CFC
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
UFO Coffee Table
By Xavier Mennessier
Located in Saint Macaire en Mauges, FR
"UFO" coffee table. Creation made from stabilizers Soviet ground-to-air missile (nato
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
UFO Coffee Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Swiss designed glass and white fiberglass coffee table.
Can be used indoors or outdoors.
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Grande table basse vintage des années 70, style Space Age dans le goût du designer italien Willy Rizzo, grand plateau rectangulaire en mélaminé au décor galactique / espace / univers...
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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,505
H 15.36 in W 67.33 in D 35.44 in
Weiman Biedermeier Salon Tables, a Pair
By Weiman
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of Biedermeier style two tier salon side tables made by Weiman furniture, circa 1950. The round tabletops are covered in green leather with a gold tooled border, and skirts ar...
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Mid-20th Century American Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile
$1,320 Sale Price / item
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H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
Pink Murano Glass & Brass Luxury Bedside Tables: Italian Artistry Modern Bedroom
Located in Guazzora, IT
These luxury bedside tables in pink Murano glass and brass exemplify exquisite Italian craftsmanship and Mid-Century Modern style.
Handcrafted in Italy exclusively for Milan Fashio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
$5,689 / set
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Pair 19th Century Empire Scalamandré Tiger Velvet Bergère Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th Century diminutive Italian Empire Scalamandré Tiger Velvet Bergère chairs composed of mahogany and gilded accents. and newly upholstered in Scalamandré Tiger Velvet.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
$8,800 / set
H 33.5 in W 23.75 in D 22.25 in
Karl Springer Mid - Century 1980's Lucite and Brass Smoked Glass Coffee Table.
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
1980's Large rectangle Lucite and smoked glass coffee table by Karl Springer.
Four Lucite columns support the 3/4" thick piece of smoked glass which is held in position by polished b...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$12,500
H 17 in W 60 in D 40 in
Customizable ClassiCon Bow Coffee Table by Guilherme Torres
By Guilherme Torres
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by 1970s lines and designs, Brazilian Guilherme Torres presents a side table or coffee table of casual elegance. The metal-covered surface of the body also quotes futuristic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$3,791 / item
H 7.49 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Paco Rabanne Coffee Table in Etched Brass with Agate Detailed Top
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paco Rabanne, coffee table, brass, laminated wood, agate, France, 1970s
A top notch example of 1970s French glamour, this exceptional coffee table by Paco Rabanne is a striking comb...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Agate, Brass
$26,400
H 15.75 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Sculptural Sofa In Portofino Pink Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural interpretation of midcentury modern elegance, this curved sofa is upholstered in pink velvet that adds depth and style to any setting. The tailored silhouette features v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
$12,540 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
Platea Green Horizon – Coffee Table in Hand-Polished High-Gloss Gradient Lacquer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Platea Coffee Table
Inspired by the layered beauty of natural plateaus and stepped land formations, the Platea Coffee Table embodies an architectural landscape in motion. Each block ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
$15,840 / item
H 18 in W 75 in D 40 in
Mambo Orange Velvet Bed by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
The Mambo bed features a sinuous shape that elegantly unfolds within a space, inspired by the graceful and lively movements of mambo dance. The generous folds and curves evoke the vi...
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2010s Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Textile
New Modern Coffee Table in Black Marquinia marble, Designer Ivan Colominas
By Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Coffee Table in Black Marquinia marble
Size: 182.5 x 72.5 x 40.5 cm. - 71.86 x 28.5 x 15.9 in.
Commercial name: Nissa Coffee Table in Black Marquinia, Nissa Collection by the Span...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
$35,509 / item
H 15.75 in W 29.14 in D 71.66 in
Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscapes in Patinated Brown Leather
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ubald Klug for De Sede, set of four DS-1025 'Terrazza' landscape sofa elements, patinated brown leather, Switzerland, 1970s.
Waterfall shaped sofas in a heavily patinated leather b...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$74,800 / set
H 26.38 in W 59.06 in D 33.86 in
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Ufo Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the ufo coffee table you’re looking for. A ufo coffee table — often made from fiberglass, plastic and glass — can elevate any home. Find 7 options for an antique or vintage ufo coffee table now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a ufo coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A ufo coffee table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one ufo coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jean Maneval, Johannes Andersen and Andrea Tognon produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Ufo Coffee Table?
Prices for a ufo coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $11,047, while the average can fetch as much as $2,791.
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 Ufo Coffee Table
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. - 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 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.
- 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 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 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021A 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, 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.
- 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 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 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 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.
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