Verdigris Coffee Table
Verdigris Laverne Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
A Philip & Kelvin Laverne Coffee Table with Verdigris patina. Acid-etched and patinated brass over
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Materials
Bronze
John Salterini 'El Prado' Collection Verdigris Finish Coffee Table
By John Salterini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
John Salterini 'El Prado' Collection wrought iron coffee table with a vintage applied verdigris
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Materials
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Pavè sculptural verdigris copper coffee table by dAM Atelier
By dAM Atelier
Located in San Paolo D'argon, BG
the Giant’s Causeway, the Pavè Coffee Table is a bold and elegant piece that fuses architectural
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Materials
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Jacques Dufresne French Modern Design Verdigris Bronze Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
French Modern Design bronze verdigris patina square coffee table with fish design on apron and a
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Brutalist Teal Ceramic & Verdigris Copper Coffee Table by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Egg Designs’ Boogie Nights coffee table (2021) is a bold, Brutalist-inspired piece handcrafted with
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2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Copper, Steel
$14,020 / item
H 13.78 in W 38.98 in D 72.84 in
Egyptian-Inspired Nautical Bronze Coffee Table Base with Verdigris Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
Evoking the silhouette of an ancient vessel, this sculptural bronze coffee table base draws on both
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$5,800
H 17.5 in W 37.5 in D 22 in
Iron & Glass Coffee Table in Faux Verdigris Finish After Giacometti
By Diego Giacometti
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Classic Giacometti style large patinated bronze verdigris wrought-iron welded steel base. Water
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Materials
Iron
$3,060
H 16.5 in W 41.5 in D 41.5 in
Giacometti Style Square Glass Top Iron Coffee Table with Verdigris Green Patina
Located in New York, NY
Vintage square coffee table with glass top with verdigris green patina and tree leaf details in the
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Materials
Iron
$2,700 Sale Price
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H 16.5 in W 36 in D 36 in
Brutalist Faux Verdigris Finish Glass Top Coffee Table c. 1970/1980's
By Diego Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Voguish Brutalist coffee table in rich faux Verdigris paint finish, made in the USA c 1970-1980's
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Arboreal Occasional Table of Verdigris Bronze
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Signature arboreal accent table, having a round top of glass, on a base of welded bronze with a
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French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Bronze and Marble Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
table. The coffee table is raised by four striking verdigris bronze legs with impressive paw feet below
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$17,800
H 26.5 in W 36 in D 21.5 in
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Midcentury Metal and Glass Verdigris Coffee Table
Located in Bellport, NY
A large lattice work metal coffee table with a verdigris finish. Lattice work top and glass inset.
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Copper Verdigris Patinated Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A rectangular coffee table on angular supports with a patinated copper top.
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Materials
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Verdigris Lacquered Wrought Iron square Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Stylized bamboo wrought iron cofee table with a center X stretcher featuring Giacometti-inspired
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
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Verdigris Metal & Glass Rectangular Coffee Table, Giacometti Style
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large metal and glass rectangular coffee or cocktail table featuring a textured verdigris finish
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Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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1960 Brutalist Coffee Table in Wrought Iron, Verdigris Patina
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1960 Brutalist coffee table in wrought iron, verdigris patina.
This coffee table is designed
Category
Vintage 1960s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Steve Chase Verdigris and Bronze Metal Postmodern Custom Coffee Table
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
spectacular coffee table of his I have seen. It was made for a $4,000,000 Rancho Mirage Estate where Mr. Chase
Category
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Materials
Metal
1940s Art Deco French Bronze Verdigris KOI Side Tables
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Spectacular pair of fluttering bronze Koi on a stepped verdigris copper base side tables, circa
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Large Laverne Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
A midcentury patinated bronze coffee table with verdigris patina by LaVerne.
Measurements
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Brutalist Spanish Coffee Table
Located in London, England
Monumental artist made 1970s Spanish coffee table.
Beautiful verdigris patination across the 100s
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
Vintage Bronze Patinated Metal Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage bronze patinated coffee table. Beautiful verdigris finish on a chic contemporary
Category
Late 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Coffee Table By Ilana Goor.
By Ilana Goor
Located in Miami, FL
Bronze with verdigris patina coffee table by Ilana Goor. Signed plaque as well under birds
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Paul Evans Hand-Hammered and Patinated Copper Studio Coffee Table, USA, 1960s
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural hand-hammered verdigris copper coffee table with the original 3/4 in glass.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
H 18.25 in W 48 in D 30.25 in
Verdigris Lacquered Elliptical Spirals Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
central X. Finished in a patinated green to resemble the verdigris of aged bronze. Race track oval glass
Category
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Giacometti Inspired Verdigris Green, Wrought Iron Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Stylized bamboo wrought iron coffee table with a centre "X" stretcher featuring Giacometti inspired
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Materials
Metal
Verdigris Bronze Coffee Table in the Style of Giacometti
By Diego Giacometti
Located in Danville, CA
Giacometti style coffee tables with excellent scale and form in faux bronze Verdigris finish. Glass
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Postmodern Sculptural Freeform Verdigris Square Wrought Iron Glass Coffee Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage wrought iron and beveled glass coffee table featuring square form with a sculptural
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
H 19 in W 50 in D 50 in
Giacometti-Style Iron Coffee Table With Verdigris Finish and Glass Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
Giacometti-Style Iron Coffee Table With Verdigris Finish and Glass Top
There is a chip on one of
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20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Neoclassic Verdigris Marble Top Campaign Style Coffee Table by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassic Verdigris marble top Campaign style coffee table by Maitland Smith, With removable
Category
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Marble, Brass, Metal
H 19 in W 37 in D 21 in
Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Crab Coffee Table Base with Verdigris Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage lost wax cast bronze crab coffee table base from the mid 20th century, with verdigris
Category
Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Heavy Bronze Lilypad Cocktail Table w/ Verdigris Patina
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderfully whimsical bronze coffee table with 36 inch diameter beveled glass top features
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Excellent Bronze and Glass Coffee Table in the Style of Giacometti
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Faux Verdigris finish bronze base coffee table with original thick ( .75" ) double beveled glass
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Ethereal Bronze Verdigris Patinated Bonsai Tree and Crane Coffee Table Base
By Willy Daro
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A sculptural coffee table base in the manner of Willy Daro. The original green patina is in good
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
H 16.5 in W 28 in D 27 in
Glass Top Coffee Table with Metal Verdigris Finish Patina
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Giacometti inspired metal and glass top coffee table with verdigris style finish paint patina
Category
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Materials
Metal
French verdigris iron coffee table.
Located in New Orleans, LA
French oval verdigris low table on cabriole legs.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Verdigris and Gilt Tole Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
French Verdigris and Gilt Tole Coffee Table, c. 1950,
Later Marble Top
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Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Marble, Metal
Iron Verdigris Table
Located in New York, NY
Wrought iron coffee table with verdigris and gilded patina and beveled mirror top in 'as found
Category
Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
20th Century Patinated Verdigris Coffee Table with Bamboo Motif, Glass Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century patinated verdigris coffee table with bamboo motif, glass top.
Category
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 17.5 in W 41.25 in D 29.5 in
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Verdigris Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic verdigris coffee table available at 1stDibs. Each verdigris coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and iron. Find 13 options for an antique or vintage verdigris coffee table now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the verdigris coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A verdigris coffee table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made verdigris coffee table over the years, but those crafted by Lara Bohinc, Maitland Smith and Steve Chase are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Verdigris Coffee Table?
The average selling price for a verdigris coffee table at 1stDibs is $2,950, while they’re typically $566 on the low end and $6,476 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 Verdigris Coffee Table
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024The 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.
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