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1970s Up and Up Travertine Coffee Table - Set of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
Such a good design. Two triangles that form a square 39” by 39”. The taller triangle is 16” in height and the shorter is 13”. Place them as you like.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine, Marble

Up & Up travertine triangular coffee tables, 1970s
By Up & Up
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of 1970s italian travertine stone triangular coffee tables by Up&Up. Can be used as one table
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Rough Travertine Coffee Table by Up & Up, Italy
By Up&Up
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Rough Travertine coffee table by Up & Up, Italy.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Up&Up travertine triangle coffee table, Italy 1970s.
By Up & Up
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Up&Up travertine coffee table, Italy 70s. 2 triangle tables with height difference. Place them as
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine

Up & Up Travertine Tiered Tables
By Up & Up
Located in London, England
Up & Up Travertine Tiered Tables. 1970s. The price reflected includes both pieces.
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Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine

Up & Up Travertine Tiered Tables
Up & Up Travertine Tiered Tables
H 15.36 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Square Travertine Coffee Table by Up & Up Italy, 1970s
By Up & Up
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This very nice coffee or side table is made by the Italian company Up & Up in the 1970's. It is
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Two Part Travertine Modular Coffee Table by Up & Up, circa 1970s
By Up & Up
Located in amstelveen, NL
Italian sculptural two-part modern travertine coffee tables from the 1970s. It showcases a
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Large Italian Two Part Travertine Modular Coffee Table by Up & Up, circa 1970s
By Up & Up
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Gorgeous Italian sculptural two part modern travertine coffee tables hailing from the 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Set of Two Triangle Coffee Tables In Travertine By Up & Up, Italy 1980's
By Up & Up
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice set of 2 triangle shaped Italian coffee or side tables by Up & Up, 1980's. It is made of
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

2-Piece Up & Up Triangular Nesting Staggered Coffee Tables in Travertine Stone
By Stone International, Up & Up
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in the 1980s. The staggered heights of these tables allows for many interesting and dynamic
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Travertine, Stone

Square Travertine Coffee Table in the style of Up&Up Mangiarotti, Italy, 1970
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Up&Up
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Travertine coffee table in the manor of Up&Up, circa 1970. Designer: Unknown Manufacturer
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Pair of Low Square Up & Up Travertine end coffee tables or Nightstands Italy
By Up & Up
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Low Square Up & Up Travertine end coffee tables or Nightstands circa 1970 Made in Italy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Travertine

Modular Up and Up Travertine Coffee/Center Table
By Ello Furniture
Located in Nashville, TN
Travertine center/coffee table consisting of two right triangles finished on three sides. bottom is
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Up & Up travertine triangular coffee tables, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of 1970s italian travertine stone triangular coffee tables by Up&Up. Can be used as one table
Category

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

Materials

Travertine

Up & Up travertine triangular coffee tables, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of 1970s italian travertine stone triangular coffee tables by Up&Up. Can be used as one table
Category

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

Materials

Travertine

Pair of Italian Travertine and Cantilevered Glass Coffee Tables
By Up & Up, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A gorgeous pair of travertine and glass coffee tables. A highly versatile duo which can be arranged
Category

20th Century Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Angelo Mangiarotti Travertine Coffee Table for Up&Up, Italy
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Timeless travertine coffee table with interlocking legs designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Up&Up
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Travertine Coffee Table by Angelo Mangiarotti for Up & Up, Italy, 1970s
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Waasmunster, BE
travertine coffee table by Angelo Mangiarotti for Up & Up, Italy, 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Travertine Side Table by Angelo Mangiarotti, Up and Up
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Brussels , BE
Very elegant and practical coffee table.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine

Italian Modern Travertine Coffee Table Attributed To Angelo Mangiarotti
By Mario Bellini, Angelo Mangiarotti, Up & Up, Romeo Rega
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Travertine Coffee Table Attributed To Angelo Mangiarotti. This shapely designed
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Angelo Mangiarotti Mid-Century Travertine Table for Up & Up
Located in London, GB
A large open square travertine coffee table by legendary designer Angelo Mangiarotti for Up&Up
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Pair of Low Triangular Travertine Tables Up & Up, 1970s
Located in Brussels , BE
Pair of Low Triangular Travertine Tables Up & Up, 1970s
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine

Coffee Table by Angelo Mangiarotti for Up & Up, Italy, 1970
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Brussels , BE
Angelo Mangiarotti coffee table for Up & Up, 1970.
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Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine

Monumental Italian Travertine Coffee Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage monumental Italian travertine coffee table designed in Italy, circa 1970s. The combination
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Monumental Italian Travertine Coffee Table
Monumental Italian Travertine Coffee Table
H 16 in W 42.25 in D 42.25 in
Vintage Italian Travertine Coffee Tables
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous vintage Italian travertine coffee tables designed in Italy, circa 1970s. The exquisite
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine

Willy Rizzo travertine coffee table
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
Beautiful travertine table designed by Willy Rizzo. The table is made entirely of travertine and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Willy Rizzo travertine coffee table
Willy Rizzo travertine coffee table
H 13.78 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in
Italian Modernist Travertine Coffee Table, 2 Available
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful Italian modernist travertine coffee table designed in Italy, circa 1970s. The combination
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine

Vintage Travertine Hidden Bar Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage travertine hidden bar coffee table. With the top closed it looks like a regular coffee
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine

Fold Classic Travertine Coffee Table by Etamorph
Located in Geneve, CH
Fold Classic Travertine Coffee Table by Etamorph Dimensions: D 70 x W 120 x H 40 cm. Materials
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Fold Classic Travertine Coffee Table by Etamorph
Fold Classic Travertine Coffee Table by Etamorph
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
Italian Travertine Coffee Table by STONE INTERNATIONAL
By Stone International
Located in Lake Worth, FL
adjustable in height if you have an uneven floor. This incredibly stylish live-edge travertine coffee table
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Brass

L'Impossibile Travertine Coffee Table
By Lombardi Marmi
Located in Milan, IT
A striking sculptural design of understated and essential charm, this magnificent coffee table will
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2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

L'Impossibile Travertine Coffee Table
H 21.66 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
1970s Beige Octagon Travertine Cocktail Coffee Table, sculptural
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Basel, BS
Absolutely gorgeous octagon shaped travertine coffee or cocktail table from the 1970s, in fantastic
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine, Carrara Marble

Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Brass and Travertine Coffee Table- Calvin Furniture
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid Century Modern's star Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Brass and Travertine Coffee Table for Calvin
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Marble, Brass

Sun and Moon Marble and Brass Coffee Table, Travertine, Geometric by Lara Bohinc
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Lunar Collection consists of the Half Moon dining table, the Sun and Moon coffee table and the
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2010s Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine, Marble, Brass

Travertine Square Coffee Table with Cylindrical Legs, France, 1970s
Located in Hellouw, NL
The travertine coffee table - a timeless piece of furniture that exudes both elegance and
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Italian Modernist Live Edge Travertine Coffee Table by Stone International
By Stone International
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fantastic vintage Italian modernist travertine coffee table manufactured by Stone International in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

1980s Postmodern Italian Travertine Coffee Table by Stone Intentional, Italy
By Stone International
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Postmodern Italian Travertine coffee table by Stone Intentional Italy. Circa 1980s
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Travertine Coffee Table Italian Live Edge 1970s by Stone International
By Stone International
Located in Lake Worth, FL
incredibly stylish live-edge travertine coffee table is by Stone International S.p.A. and signed with the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine

Marble Cocktail Coffee Table Live Edge Travertine 1970s by Stone International
By Stone International
Located in Lake Worth, FL
travertine coffee cocktail table by STONE INTERNATIONAL Both the top and base are highly polished. This
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine, Marble

Arkhe No 2 Coffee Table Travertine, Modern Sculptural Round by Fulden Topaloglu
By Studio Kali, Fulden Topaloglu
Located in Istanbul, TR
history, culture and myths they whisper to our collective consciousness.” Arkhe coffee table is a
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2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Travertine

Arkhe No 1 Coffee Table Travertine, Modern Sculptural Round by Fulden Topaloglu
By Fulden Topaloglu, Studio Kali
Located in Istanbul, TR
history, culture and myths they whisper to our collective consciousness.” Arkhe coffee table is a
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2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Travertine

Arkhe No 3 Coffee Table Travertine, Modern Sculptural Round by Fulden Topaloglu
By Fulden Topaloglu, Studio Kali
Located in Istanbul, TR
history, culture and myths they whisper to our collective consciousness.” Arkhe coffee table is a
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2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Travertine

Arkhe No 1 Coffee Table Oval Travertine, Modern Sculptural by Fulden Topaloglu
By Studio Kali, Fulden Topaloglu
Located in Istanbul, TR
history, culture and myths they whisper to our collective consciousness.” Arkhe coffee table is a
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2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Travertine

Arkhe No 4 Coffee Table Travertine, Modern Sculptural Round by Fulden Topaloglu
By Studio Kali, Fulden Topaloglu
Located in Istanbul, TR
history, culture and myths they whisper to our collective consciousness.” Arkhe coffee table is a
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2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Travertine

Arkhe No 4 Coffee Table Square Travertine, Modern Sculptural by Fulden Topaloglu
By Studio Kali, Fulden Topaloglu
Located in Istanbul, TR
history, culture and myths they whisper to our collective consciousness.” Arkhe coffee table is a
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Travertine

Arkhe No 4 Coffee Table Oval Travertine, Modern Sculptural by Fulden Topaloglu
By Studio Kali, Fulden Topaloglu
Located in Istanbul, TR
history, culture and myths they whisper to our collective consciousness.” Arkhe coffee table is a
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Travertine

Arkhe No 2 Coffee Table Square Travertine, Modern Sculptural by Fulden Topaloglu
By Fulden Topaloglu, Studio Kali
Located in Istanbul, TR
history, culture and myths they whisper to our collective consciousness.” Arkhe coffee table is a
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Travertine

Arkhe No 3 Coffee Table Oval Travertine, Modern Sculptural by Fulden Topaloglu
By Fulden Topaloglu, Studio Kali
Located in Istanbul, TR
history, culture and myths they whisper to our collective consciousness.” Arkhe coffee table is a
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Travertine

Arkhe No 2 Coffee Table Oval Travertine, Modern Sculptural by Fulden Topaloglu
By Studio Kali, Fulden Topaloglu
Located in Istanbul, TR
history, culture and myths they whisper to our collective consciousness.” Arkhe coffee table is a
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Travertine

Arkhe No 3 Coffee Table Square Travertine, Modern Sculptural by Fulden Topaloglu
By Studio Kali, Fulden Topaloglu
Located in Istanbul, TR
history, culture and myths they whisper to our collective consciousness.” Arkhe coffee table is a
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Travertine

Arkhe No 1 Coffee Table Square Travertine, Modern Sculptural by Fulden Topaloglu
By Fulden Topaloglu, Studio Kali
Located in Istanbul, TR
history, culture and myths they whisper to our collective consciousness.” Arkhe coffee table is a
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Travertine

Lily Round Coffee Table in Honed Unfilled Navona Travertine by Fred&Juul
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
A coffee table handmade out of 30 mm thick honed unfilled Navona Travertine. Inspired by lily pads
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Travertine, Marble

Marzio Cecchi Pair of Leather Travertine Brass Low Coffee Tables, Circa 1970
By Marzio Cecchi, Studio Most
Located in Vienna, AT
A Pair of Low Coffee Tables with Travertine Top by Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most, 1970s This is a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Brass, Steel

French Mid-Century Teardrop Travertine Coffee Table in Style of Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois
Located in Zagreb, HR
A beautiful original 1980s French travertine coffee table, in the style of Roche Bobois. Large
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Sillar Coffee Table Marble Travertine & Iron Oxid Contemporary Design by Meddel
By Joaquín Moll, Meddel
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
natural stone. Sillar Coffee is a high-end coffee table made of Roman travertine marble, oxidized iron
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2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Laverne Rectangle Cocktail Table w/ Travertine Top on Light Antique Bronze Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a recent production Laverne table with a Travertine top and light antique bronze frame
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Steel

French Art Deco Cocktail Table in Wrought Iron and Travertine by Paul Kiss
By Paul Kiss
Located in New York, NY
Rare and Exceptional French Art Deco hand-wrought iron coffee table with perfect line and pure
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Granite, Wrought Iron

Lily Round Coffee Table in Solid Canaletto Walnut by Fred&Juul
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
A coffee table handmade out of 30 mm thick solid Canaletto Walnut wood. Inspired by lily pads and
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Travertine, Marble

The Lucie: A Modern Stone Coffee Table with Round Top and Base
By Atelier Jouvence Custom Stoneworks
Located in Chicago, IL
The Lucie is a modern stone coffee table, with a generous round top, and a bullnose edge detail
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

NORDST Mette Coffee Table, Italian White Mountain Marble, Danish Modern Design
By NORDST
Located in Rungsted Kyst, DK
bound to be stunning. The simple table series uses natural elements to present itself in a
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Coc...

Materials

Travertine, Marble

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Up And Up Travertine Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the up and up travertine coffee table you’re looking for. Each up and up travertine coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, limestone and travertine. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer up and up travertine coffee table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An up and up travertine coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. A well-made up and up travertine coffee table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Up & Up, Angelo Mangiarotti and Up&Up are consistently popular.

How Much is a Up And Up Travertine Coffee Table?

The average selling price for an up and up travertine coffee table at 1stDibs is $4,700, while they’re typically $1,075 on the low end and $24,500 for the highest priced.

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 Up And Up Travertine Coffee Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A travertine table is a table made from travertine. Travertine is a kind of limestone that is known for its eye-catching varied color and texture. It is usually polished for use in tables, but the varying detail in the material makes it a highly unique material. Browse a range of travertine tables from 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 5, 2022
    Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.

    Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.

    Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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.

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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, 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 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 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 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 5, 2022
    To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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, 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 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.