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Very rare brazillian Jean Gillon coffee table
By Jean Gillon
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Very rare brazillian Jean Gillon coffee table An extremely rare ceramic coffee table by Jean Gillon
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1960s Brazilian Very Retro Coffee Table

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Wood

Retro Very rare brazillian Jean Gillon coffee table
Very rare brazillian Jean Gillon coffee table
H 15.36 in W 54.34 in D 18.51 in
Very Nice Chrome Coffee Table, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice coffee table is made of chrome. It has a beveled glass as top shelf and a clear
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Very Retro Coffee Table

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Chrome

Retro Very Nice Chrome Coffee Table, circa 1970
Very Nice Chrome Coffee Table, circa 1970
H 14.38 in W 51.19 in D 27.96 in
Very Rare Maison Charles Directoire Coffee Table
By Maison Charles
Located in Munich, DE
elegant maison charles coffe table. we can offer a few different pieces of the directoire range.
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1970s Hollywood Regency Very Retro Coffee Table

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Metal, Brass

Very Nice Large Chrome Coffee Table, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice large coffee table is made of chrome. It has a great design with greek keys feet and
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Very Retro Coffee Table

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Chrome

Retro Very Nice Large Chrome Coffee Table, circa 1970
Very Nice Large Chrome Coffee Table, circa 1970
H 14.57 in W 49.22 in D 21.66 in
Chrome Coffee Table, Very Nice Quality, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This coffee table is made of chrome with two glass shleved. The top glass shelves is inserted in a
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Very Retro Coffee Table

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Chrome

Very Rare Brass Coffee Table by Heinz Lilienthal
By Heinz Lilienthal
Located in Berlin, BE
Very rare coffee table with a etched brass tabletop on a wooden plywood base by the German
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Very Retro Coffee Table

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Brass

Retro Very Rare Brass Coffee Table by Heinz Lilienthal
Very Rare Brass Coffee Table by Heinz Lilienthal
H 17.33 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Very Rare James Mont Burnished Leaf Coffee Table
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Extremely rare James Mont burnished silver leaf coffee table. The table has bold moldings around
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Very Retro Coffee Table

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Wood

Very Rare Coffee Table by Roger Capron, circa 1950
By Roger Capron
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very rare coffee ceramic table by Roger Capron, circa 1950.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Very Retro Coffee Table

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Ceramic, Wood

Very Large Karl Springer Style Hermes Orange Painted Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Eye poppingly chic oversized Karl Springer style orange and black lacquer coffee table having
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1990s American Hollywood Regency Very Retro Coffee Table

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Wood

Very Large Coffee Table in Laminate and Suede, Around 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
very large coffee table in laminate and suede. around 1970 small defects, the suede is worn and
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Very Retro Coffee Table

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Suede, Laminate

Very large round wabi sabi solid oak coffee table, 1950s
Located in ECHT, NL
Hand crafted solid oak coffee table. 130cm thick round top with lots of patina and relief. The four
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Very Retro Coffee Table

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Oak

Very Large Unique Hewn Pine & Hammered Copper Brutalist Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A large hewn pine coffee table with hammered copper insert. Spain 1970s. - We offer free
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1970s Spanish Brutalist Very Retro Coffee Table

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Copper

A Chunky Solid Elm Irish Coffee Table This is a very sturdy table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Chunky Solid Elm Irish Coffee Table This is a very sturdy table, made in the Farmhouse refectory
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1960s Country Very Retro Coffee Table

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Elm

Nice Octagonal Chromed Coffee Table with Black Glass Top, Very Good Quality
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice octagonal coffee table is made of chrome with black smoked glass top. This is a French
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Very Retro Coffee Table

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Chrome

Very Rare No. 401 Coffee Table by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Munich, DE
Very rare No. 401 coffee table. Only made for a short time and only a few are known. Documented!
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Very Retro Coffee Table

Refurbished Very Large Maison Jansen Brass and Chrome Vitrine Coffee Table, 1970
By Maison Jansen
Located in Vienna, AT
Refurbished large Maison Jansen brass and chrome vitrine coffee table, 1970. Measures: 42.5 x 42.5
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Very Retro Coffee Table

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Steel, Brass, Chrome

A Superb Very Long Walnut Coffee Table This is a lovely looking piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Superb Very Long Walnut Coffee Table This is a lovely looking piece it is very heavy and in the
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Very Retro Coffee Table

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Walnut

Brunati, Very Large Coffee Table in Ash and Veneer Ash, Italy, circa 1960
By Brunati
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brunati, very large coffee table in ash and veneer ash, Italy, circa 1960.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Very Retro Coffee Table

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Ash

Very Fine high quality solid Tea and brass inlay framed Mosaik Coffee table 1950
Located in Berlin, DE
Very Fine high quality solid teak and brass inlay framed German Mosaik Coffee table. Incredible
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Very Retro Coffee Table

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Brass

Very Large Brass Midcentury Coffe Table in the Style off Romeo Rega, Italy, 1970
By Romeo Rega
Located in Roma, IT
A Very Large coffee table, 150cm wide by 61cm of deep; Certainly handcrafted in Italy during the
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Very Retro Coffee Table

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Brass

Coffee Table .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present coffee table from 1960. The coffee table was produced in the Czech Republic
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1950s Czech International Style Very Retro Coffee Table

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Oak

Coffee Table .
Coffee Table .
H 21.26 in W 34.65 in D 19.69 in
Primate circa 1950's Coffee or Side Wine Table Very Utilitarian Priced to Sell
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this nice primate English oak coffee table circa 1950’s A very
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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Very Retro Coffee Table

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Oak

Very rare TRG coffee table with bar by Willy Rizzo for Willy Rizzo Studio Italy
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Spectacular TRG revolving coffee table in a stunning color combination. Designed by Willy Rizzo and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Very Retro Coffee Table

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Wood

Travertine coffee table
Located in PARIS, FR
Varnished travertine coffee table dating back to the 1970s. This table consists of a rectangular
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Mid-20th Century Very Retro Coffee Table

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Travertine

 Travertine coffee table
 Travertine coffee table
H 13 in W 47.64 in D 26.78 in
Wooden coffee table
Located in PARIS, FR
Free-form solid elm coffee table from the 1980s. In very good condition. LP337
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Mid-20th Century Very Retro Coffee Table

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Elm

Wooden coffee table
Wooden coffee table
H 15.36 in W 45.28 in D 23.23 in
Brutalist coffee table
Located in PARIS, FR
Round wooden coffee table in the style of Pierre Chapo. Very good condition. DV316
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Mid-20th Century French Very Retro Coffee Table

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Wood

Brutalist coffee table
Brutalist coffee table
H 18.12 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Unique coffee table
Located in Neuss, NW
Article Details Unique coffee table from the 1970s. Solid acacia wood panel on three tree stumps
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Very Retro Coffee Table

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Wood

 Unique coffee table
 Unique coffee table
H 20.08 in W 49.22 in D 29.53 in
Wooden coffee table
Located in PARIS, FR
Free-form solid elm coffee table from the 1980s. In very good condition. LP337
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Mid-20th Century Very Retro Coffee Table

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Elm

Wooden coffee table
Wooden coffee table
H 15.36 in W 45.28 in D 23.23 in
Rattan Coffee Table
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Large unusual coffee table in natural rattan. Typical of the seventies, its design is very unique
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Very Retro Coffee Table

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Rattan

Rattan Coffee Table
Rattan Coffee Table
H 14.18 in W 53.94 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Xl Coffee Table Coffee Table Knud Michel Danish
By Knud Michel
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
Vintage Xl Coffee Table Coffee Table Knud Michel Danish Rare handmade coffee table by Knud Michel
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1960s Danish Very Retro Coffee Table

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Stone, Metal

McGuire Coffee Table
By McGuire
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming McGuire-attributed small coffee table. All design details conform to McGuire
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1980s American Organic Modern Very Retro Coffee Table

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Glass, Bamboo

McGuire Coffee Table
McGuire Coffee Table
H 16 in W 34 in D 34 in
Industrial Coffee Table
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial coffee table. It features iron legs and old wooden plate with very nice patina. Weight
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Very Retro Coffee Table

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Iron

Industrial Coffee Table
Industrial Coffee Table
H 18.51 in W 49.22 in D 22.84 in
Very Nice Cocktail Table by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Cocktail table covered with stitched blue leather by Jacques Adnet. Perfect condition.
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1950s French Very Retro Coffee Table

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Leather

Very Nice Cocktail Table by Jacques Adnet
Very Nice Cocktail Table by Jacques Adnet
H 17.72 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in
1970s Coffee Table
Located in Brecht, BE
A 1970s plywood coffee with glass top and red rattan tray... rare find, lots of charm and in very
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Mid-20th Century French Very Retro Coffee Table

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Rattan, Glass, Plywood

1970s Coffee Table
1970s Coffee Table
H 12.21 in W 50.79 in D 26.78 in
Brass « bonsaï » coffee table
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Rare polished brass « bonsaï » coffee table attributed to Willy Daro. Very decorative, great
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1970s Very Retro Coffee Table

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Brass

Brass « bonsaï » coffee table
Brass « bonsaï » coffee table
H 16.54 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
1970's coffee table
Located in Brecht, BE
organic shape this 1970's coffee table, in very good vintage condition ...
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Mid-20th Century French Very Retro Coffee Table

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Wood

1970's coffee table
1970's coffee table
H 13.78 in W 39.38 in D 27.56 in
Flower Travertine Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Italian travertine coffee table from the 1980s boasts a unique and rare cut flower
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Very Retro Coffee Table

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Travertine

Flower Travertine Coffee Table
Flower Travertine Coffee Table
H 19.69 in W 46.86 in D 46.86 in
Brazilian style coffee table
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Brazilian style coffee table What an exceptional piece, this piece is a unique piece. It is made of
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1960s Very Retro Coffee Table

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Wood

Brazilian style coffee table
Brazilian style coffee table
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Johannes Anders Coffee Table
By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Johannes Anders Coffee table Very nice and versitile coffee table made in Denmark in the 70s. The
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1970s European Very Retro Coffee Table

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Oak

Johannes Anders Coffee Table
Johannes Anders Coffee Table
H 20.08 in W 59.06 in D 23.63 in
Scarpa Coffee Tables, Italy
By Carlo Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful coffee table that is smoothly clad on all sides with strokes of veneer. Very strong
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Very Retro Coffee Table

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Plywood

Scarpa Coffee Tables, Italy
Scarpa Coffee Tables, Italy
H 11.82 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Coffee table, Memphis style
By Memphis Group
Located in Milano, Lombardia
an extremely unique coffee table. Designed and produced in Italy in the 1980s, following the
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Very Retro Coffee Table

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Metal

Coffee table, Memphis style
Coffee table, Memphis style
H 13.39 in Dm 23.63 in
Maison Bagues Coffee Table
Located in charmes, FR
pretty coffee table from Maison Jansen in gilded bronze for the base and a top in fleur de peché
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1960s French Very Retro Coffee Table

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Marble

Maison Bagues Coffee Table
Maison Bagues Coffee Table
H 17.72 in W 29.73 in D 23.04 in
Italian Travertine Coffee Table
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very elegant Italian coffee table handcrafted out of travertine. The beautiful rectangle shaped
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Very Retro Coffee Table

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Travertine

Italian Travertine Coffee Table
Italian Travertine Coffee Table
H 16.54 in W 48.04 in D 28.35 in
Vintage Industrial Coffee Table
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial coffee table. It features iron legs and old wooden plate with very nice patina. Weight
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Very Retro Coffee Table

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Iron

Vintage Industrial Coffee Table
Vintage Industrial Coffee Table
H 14.57 in W 49.22 in D 22.45 in
Map Decorated Coffee Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
A very interesting and decorative coffee table. It has a orientalist appearance which works in many
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Mid-20th Century French Arts and Crafts Very Retro Coffee Table

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Acrylic, Wood, Lacquer

Map Decorated Coffee Table
Map Decorated Coffee Table
H 15 in W 27.25 in D 36.25 in
Midcentury Coffee Table, 1950s
By Jitona
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This beautiful coffee table was made in Czechoslovakia in 1950s by famous manufacturer Jitona. It
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Very Retro Coffee Table

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Walnut, Beech

Midcentury Coffee Table, 1950s
Midcentury Coffee Table, 1950s
H 20.87 in W 47.25 in D 20.08 in
Industrial Coffee Table, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This is an industrial coffee table from the 1950s. It features cast iron legs and a solid old
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Very Retro Coffee Table

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Iron

Industrial Coffee Table, 1950s
Industrial Coffee Table, 1950s
H 23.63 in W 55.12 in D 35.44 in
Midcentury Coffee Table, 1950s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
practical design. Absolutely versatile and practical pice that can be used as a side table or coffee table
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Very Retro Coffee Table

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Oak

Midcentury Coffee Table, 1950s
Midcentury Coffee Table, 1950s
H 23.63 in W 34.65 in D 19.69 in
Pierre Jeanneret Coffee Table
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A very unusual and rather rare Pierre Jeanneret coffee table in solid and plated teak. This
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Very Retro Coffee Table

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Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Coffee Table
Pierre Jeanneret Coffee Table
H 18 in W 48 in D 24 in
Coffee Table 1950s France
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
cocktail table from the 1950s representing a medieval scene with horsemen the top is very
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Mid-20th Century French Very Retro Coffee Table

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Aluminum, Chrome

Coffee Table 1950s France
Coffee Table 1950s France
H 17.33 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This Mid-Century coffee table is from Denmark and made from teak wood. Teak wood is a very strong
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Very Retro Coffee Table

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Teak

Mid-Century Coffee Table
Mid-Century Coffee Table
H 20.5 in W 22 in D 61 in
Luiza Miller Coffee Table
By Luiza Miller 1
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Luiza Miller (Brazilian, 1917-2003); Susse Fondeur Additional Information: Luiza Miller is known for her brutalist sculptures and furniture. Marking(s); notes: no ...
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Mid-20th Century French Very Retro Coffee Table

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Steel

Luiza Miller Coffee Table
Luiza Miller Coffee Table
H 12 in W 43.25 in D 31.5 in
60s Brutalist Coffee Table
Located in WARNETON, FR
This table is in very good condition Its 20cm top surrounded by metal makes it a unique model!.
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1960s Very Retro Coffee Table

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Oak

60s Brutalist Coffee Table
60s Brutalist Coffee Table
H 21.66 in W 30.71 in D 30.32 in
Brass Etched Coffee Table
By Christian Krekels
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Marc Fourdin made very special tables, he also exposed together with Christian Krekels in the
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1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Very Retro Coffee Table

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Brass

Brass Etched Coffee Table
Brass Etched Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 39.38 in D 24.41 in
Solid Oak Coffee table, 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice solid Oak coffee table, looks like the tables of Charlotte Periand
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Very Retro Coffee Table

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Oak

Solid Oak Coffee table, 1950s
Solid Oak Coffee table, 1950s
H 20.08 in W 42.52 in D 19.69 in
Brutalist and elegant coffee table
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Brutalist and elegant coffee table Brutalist oak coffee table Design in its purest form. A very
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1980s Very Retro Coffee Table

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Oak

Brutalist and elegant coffee table
Brutalist and elegant coffee table
H 16.54 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Painter's Palette Marble Coffee Table
Located in Stamford, CT
A very unusual small coffee table or side table in marble mosaic in the shape of a painter's
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Very Retro Coffee Table

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Marble, Metal, Brass

Painter's Palette Marble Coffee Table
Painter's Palette Marble Coffee Table
H 10.5 in W 20 in D 28 in
Chrome and Brass Coffee Table
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice coffee table is made of chrome and brass, with brass bowls. This is a very
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Very Retro Coffee Table

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Brass, Chrome

Chrome and Brass Coffee Table
Chrome and Brass Coffee Table
H 17.72 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Handmade inlay wooden coffee table
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Handmade inlay wooden coffee table What a beautiful coffee table. This coffee table was probably
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1960s Very Retro Coffee Table

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Oak

Handmade inlay wooden coffee table
Handmade inlay wooden coffee table
H 21.26 in W 38.59 in D 38.59 in
Chrome-plated metal coffee table
Located in PARIS, FR
Square coffee table from the 1970s, the top consists of a mirrored glass plate framed in brass and
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Mid-20th Century Very Retro Coffee Table

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Metal

Chrome-plated metal coffee table
Chrome-plated metal coffee table
H 12.8 in W 27.96 in D 27.96 in
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Very Retro Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the very retro coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A very retro coffee table — often made from metal, wood and chrome — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the very retro coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A very retro coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Jacques Adnet, Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline Lecoq and Bernhard Rohne each produced at least one beautiful very retro coffee table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Very Retro Coffee Table?

The average selling price for a very retro coffee table at 1stDibs is $4,783, while they’re typically $400 on the low end and $12,500 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. Browse a vast selection of antique, new and vintage coffee table and cocktail tables today.

Questions About Very Retro Coffee Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.

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

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  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.

  • 1stDibs 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 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
    How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.