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Valenti Coffee Table

Valenti, coffee table, golden brass, circa 1970, Spain.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Valenti, coffee table, golden brass, circa 1970, Spanish. Height 50 cm, width 45 cm, depth 35 cm.
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Valenti, coffee table, golden brass, circa 1970, Spain.
Valenti, coffee table, golden brass, circa 1970, Spain.
$4,193
H 19.69 in W 17.72 in D 12.6 in
Brutalist Bronze Base Coffee Table Attributed to Valenti, 1970s
By Valenti
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking 1970s Brutalist coffee table, attributed to Valenti, Barcelona. Crafted of solid cast
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Bronze

Italo Valenti Brass Faux Elephant Tusks Coffee Table 70s Glass Hollywood Regency
By Italo Valenti
Located in London, GB
One of the most impressive pieces we've seen in a long time, this massive coffee table from Spanish
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Brass

1 of 2 Huge Bronze and Brass Elephant Tusk Coffee Table by Italo Valenti
By Italo Valenti
Located in Berlin, BE
Huge elephant tusk coffee table with oval glass top. Tusks are made of bronze and brass fittings
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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Coffee Table 'Dolphin' Solid Brass and Glass, Valenti, Spain, 20th Century
By Valenti
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This exceptional coffee table is a ‘Valenti’ production, the high-range Spanish company of
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Vintage 1980s Spanish International Style Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Large Smoke Glass & Brass Tusk Base Coffee Table circa 1970s
By Italo Valenti
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Beautiful low coffee table comprised of oval smoke glass on moulded resin elephant tusks, featuring
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20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Spectacular Tusk Table
By Valenti
Located in Brussels, BE
spectacular Tusk Table ,oversized with extremely thick glazed top in slightly green tinted
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass

Spectacular Tusk  Table
Spectacular Tusk  Table
H 16.93 in W 70.08 in D 38.78 in
Large Spanish 1970s Coffee Table by Valenti
By Valenti
Located in London, GB
This grand scale two tier coffee table was made in Spain in the 1970s by the furniture designer
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Large Spanish 1970s Coffee Table by Valenti
Large Spanish 1970s Coffee Table by Valenti
H 18.9 in W 59.45 in D 39.77 in
Large Bronze Tusk Coffee Table by Valenti
By Valenti
Located in London, GB
A faux tusk table in bronze and gilt brass by Valenti Madrid.
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Late 20th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass, Bronze

Large Bronze Tusk Coffee Table by Valenti
Large Bronze Tusk Coffee Table by Valenti
H 16.54 in W 59.06 in D 33.47 in
Valentí Vulcano coffee table in bronze Spain 1979
By Valenti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning sculptural 'Vulcano' coffee table manufactured by Valentí Vulcano in Spain in 1979. What
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Italo Valenti Faux Tusk and Gilt Bronze Coffee Table
By Italo Valenti
Located in London, GB
A grand scale coffee table made by the luxury Spanish furniture maker Valenti. The rectangular
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass, Bronze

Glass and Brass Elephant Tusk Base Coffee Table by Valenti, 1970s
By Italo Valenti
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large and heavy cast resin tusks with solid brass "rope" details. Glass top coffee table with
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Faux Elephant Tusk Valenti Bronze and Gilt Brass Coffee Table, 1970s
By F. Valenti
Located in Florence, IT
An iconic and large faux elephant tusk coffee table in bronze and gilt brass signed by Valenti
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Crystal, Brass, Bronze

Huge Bronze and Brass Elephant Tusk Coffee Table by Italo Valenti
By Italo Valenti
Located in Berlin, BE
Wonderful huge elephant tusk coffee table with oval glass tabletop. Tusks are made of bronze with
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Large Glass and Brass Elephant Tusk Base Coffee Table by Valenti, 1970s
By Italo Valenti
Located in Marbella, ES
Large glass and brass elephant tusk base coffee table by Valenti, 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Vintage Regency 1970s Valenti Glass and Brass Faux Elephant Tusk Coffee Table
By Italo Valenti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Spectacular 1970s Italo Valenti Brass and glass coffee table. Chic faux elephant tusks wrapped in a
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Italo Valenti Brass Faux Elephant Tusks Coffee Table 70s Glass Hollywood Regency
By Italo Valenti
Located in London, GB
One of the most impressive pieces we've seen in a long time, this massive coffee table from Spanish
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Brass

Elephant Tusk Table in Bronze by Valenti, 1975
By Italo Valenti
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Fantastic and spacious coffee table designed by Italy Valenti for Valenti Spain 1975. Made of
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Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass, Bronze

Elephant Tusk Table in Bronze by Valenti, 1975
Elephant Tusk Table in Bronze by Valenti, 1975
H 16.54 in W 33.47 in D 59.06 in
Italo Valenti Bronze Elephant Tusk Table, Spain, 1975
By Italo Valenti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic and large coffee table designed by Italy Valenti for Valenti, Spain, 1975. This table is
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Italo Valenti Gilt Bronze Faux Tusk Cocktail Table
By Italo Valenti
Located in Houston, TX
Designed by Italo Valenti, this exquisite cocktail table is a stunning example of mid-20th-century
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Late 20th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Italo Valenti Bronze Faux Elephant Tusk Cocktail Table
By Italo Valenti
Located in Houston, TX
A chic Spanish 1970s signed Valenti faux elephant tusk table with gleaming glass and solid bronze
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Late 20th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

1970 Spanish Italo Valenti Bronze Faux Elephant Tusk Table
By Italo Valenti
Located in Marbella, ES
1970 Spanish bronze faux elephant tusk table by Italo Valenti workshop. Two fake tusk on a bronze
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Late 20th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Bronze Faux Elephant Tusk Cocktail Table, Signed Valenti
By Italo Valenti
Located in Miami, FL
A midcentury custom coffee table by designer Italo Valenti of Spain, Valenti and Co. Fabulously
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Italo Valenti Regency Bronze Faux Elephant Tusk Cocktail Table 1970s, Spain
By Italo Valenti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Presenting to you: 1970s Hollywood Regency by designer Italo Valenti of Spain, Valenti and Co
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Gild Brass Coffee Table, circa 1970
By Valenti
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This coffee table is made of brass, very good quality. It is signed Valenti, the famous Spanish
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Gild Brass Coffee Table, circa 1970
Gild Brass Coffee Table, circa 1970
H 18.51 in W 48.82 in D 25.2 in
Spanish Vintage Coffee Table By Valenti
Located in Austin, TX
Spanish vintage coffee table by Valenti for Bank Banesta in Madrid in gilded, solid brass with
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Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Spanish Vintage Coffee Table By Valenti
Spanish Vintage Coffee Table By Valenti
H 15.63 in W 51.13 in D 31.63 in
Bronze and Faceted Glass Top Coffee Table with Birds
By Valenti
Located in Miami, FL
Solid bronze coffee table with asymmetric glass top. An almost surreal depiction of birds perched
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Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Monumental Faux Tusk Coffee Table, Signed Valenti
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large Spanish coffee table of exceptional quality designed by Valenti of Madrid. Sculptural base
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20th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Spanish Wood and Gilt Bronze Coffee Table by Valenti
Located in Austin, TX
Spanish mid-century coffee table in ebonized wood with gilt bronze decorative corners and feet
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Pair of Solid Brass Coffee Tables Attributed to Valenti
Located in Chicago, IL
years. These brass coffee tables are beautifully constructed, utilizing solid brass in lieu of your
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

1970s Modern Karl Springer Style Faux Tusk, Lucite & Glass Coffee Table
By Italo Valenti
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1970s modern Karl Springer style faux tusk and lucite coffee table with glass top. The
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Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Resin, Lucite

Hollywood Regency Coffee Table Faux Ivory and Bronze Valenti Madrid, Spain
By Arturo Pani
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a custom made coffee table with faux ivory and bronze base. Original glass
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

1970s Italo Valenti Tusk Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
With shaped glass top, on patinated bronze tusk form base with gilded bronze rope supports.           
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Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

1970s Italo Valenti Tusk Table
1970s Italo Valenti Tusk Table
H 15.75 in W 66.15 in D 39.38 in
20th Century Spanish Faux Tusk Coffee Table, c.1970
By Valenti
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A striking Spanish made coffee table in the early 1970s by Valenti. The faux elephant tusks are
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20th Century Spanish Side Tables

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Brass

Italian 1970s Marble and Brass Coffee Table Attributed to Italo Valenti
By Italo Valenti
Located in Berlin, BE
Mint high end manufactured 1970s marble and brass coffee table with very elegant glass top.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Brass

Large Glass and Brass Elephant Tusk Base Coffee Table by Valenti, 1970s
By Italo Valenti
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large and heavy cast resin tusks with solid brass "rope" details. Glass top coffee table with
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

1970s Bronze & Glass Coffee Table with Resin Elephant Tusk Base by Italo Valenti
By Italo Valenti
Located in Miami, FL
Large coffee table designed by Italo Valenti for Valenti Design (Spain). Hollywood Regency Period
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Large Bronze Brass Elephant Tusk Table by Italo Valenti
By Italo Valenti
Located in Vienna, AT
Elephant tusk table with oval glass tabletop made from bronze cast tusks with brass parts. A solid
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass, Bronze

Large Bronze Brass Elephant Tusk Table Base by Italo Valenti
By Italo Valenti
Located in Vienna, AT
Sculptural bronze base by Italo Valenti, Spain circa 1975 Elephant tusk table base made from
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass, Bronze

Bronze Aviary Coffee Table with Glass Top
By Valenti
Located in New York, NY
Bronze aviary coffee table with glass top by Valenti.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Monumental Faux Tusk and Brass Coffee Table
By Valenti
Located in London, GB
An exceptional quality coffee table by Valenti, Madrid. The large brass banded glass top supported
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Late 20th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Monumental Faux Tusk and Brass Coffee Table
Monumental Faux Tusk and Brass Coffee Table
H 16.54 in W 70.87 in D 40.16 in
Vintage Gilt Brass Coffee Table by Valenti
Located in Austin, TX
Spanish vintage coffee table in gilt brass with clear glass top and smoked glass bottom shelf
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Vintage Gilt Brass Coffee Table by Valenti
Vintage Gilt Brass Coffee Table by Valenti
H 18.25 in W 48.25 in D 25 in
Pair of Solid Brass Coffee Tables Attributed to Valenti
Located in Chicago, IL
years. These brass coffee tables are beautifully constructed, utilizing solid brass in lieu of your
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Lucite Acrylic and Glass Faux Tusk Coffee Cocktail Table after Maison Jansen
By Ralph Pucci, Italo Valenti, Maison Jansen
Located in Topeka, KS
Uniquely handsome Hollywood Regency coffee or cocktail table with Lucite and acrylic faux tusk base
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Pair of Spanish Nightstands or Side, Coffee Tables in Walnut Signed by Valenti
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Spanish nightstands or side, coffee tables in walnut with two shelves. The legs are turned
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Sofa Tables

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Walnut

Italo Valenti Bronze and Brass Elephant Tusk Table, Spain, 1970s
By Italo Valenti
Located in The Hague, NL
Excellent an decorative bronze and brass coffee table designed by Italy Valenti for Valenti, Spain
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Valenti Madrid Faux Elephant Tusk Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A magnificent and beautiful large 1970s Spanish iconic coffee table of exceptional quality
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20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

A Large Resin Tusk Coffee Table
By Italo Valenti
Located in Madrid, Madrid
A large oval-shaped coffee-table with its base formed by two resine elephant tusks mounted on
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Tables

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Resin, Glass

A Large Resin Tusk Coffee Table
A Large Resin Tusk Coffee Table
H 15.7 in W 70.86 in D 39.3 in
Large Spanish coffee table By Valenti
Located in Ranst, BE
Crafted in the captivating era of the 1970s in Spain, this exquisite two-tier coffee table
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Large Spanish coffee table By Valenti
Large Spanish coffee table By Valenti
H 14.97 in W 39.38 in D 59.06 in

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Finding the Right Coffee And 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 Valenti Coffee Table
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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, 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 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 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 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.