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French Mid-Century Latticed Cocktail Table
By Cocktail Tables
Located in New York, NY
Chic French 1960s modernist coffee table with a long slab of raw travertine latticed by four sleek
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

Vintage French Mid-Century Latticed Cocktail Table
French Mid-Century Latticed Cocktail Table
H 11.5 in W 53 in D 15.75 in
Coffee Table
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Clear blue glass coffee table, metal bracket, X shaped base.
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1960s Italian Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Glass

Vintage Coffee Table
Coffee Table
H 14 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Square coffee table composed entirely of filled travertine, Featuring a “slash” opening in its
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1980s Italian Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Travertine

Vintage Coffee Table
Coffee Table
H 14 in W 39.5 in D 39.5 in
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 Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Oak

Vintage Coffee Table .
Coffee Table .
H 21.26 in W 34.65 in D 19.69 in
Coffee Table
By Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in Paris, FR
Waxed mahogany coffee table with base connected by a spacer.
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1940s European Art Deco Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Mahogany

Vintage Coffee Table
Coffee Table
H 20.08 in W 49.61 in D 15.75 in
Coffee Table
By Maison Ramsay
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table in gilded wrought iron with a rectangular glass slab top on a corner base with tapered
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Metal, Gold Leaf

Vintage Coffee Table
Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 20.87 in D 44.49 in
Coffee Table by Tommaso Barbi Coffee Table
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in New York, NY
Stylish glass top, brass and white metal table designed by Tommaso Barbi, Original, clean, ready to
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Coffee Table by Tommaso Barbi Coffee Table
Coffee Table by Tommaso Barbi Coffee Table
H 13.75 in W 51 in D 27.5 in
Merrow&associates Coffee Table/Richard Young Coffee Table
By Richard Young
Located in London, Lambeth
base and glass top superb rectangle coffee Table, circa 1970s.
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Teak

70s Coffee Table
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
70s Coffee Table Stainless steel and glass coffee table France 1970 Dim: 110 cm Height: 35 cm
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Stainless Steel

Vintage 70s Coffee Table
70s Coffee Table
H 13.78 in Dm 43.31 in
Travertine coffee table
Located in PARIS, FR
Square travertine and glass coffee table from the 1970s. Excellent condition. LP3055
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Travertine

Travertine coffee table
Travertine coffee table
H 13.78 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary American coffee table. Custom made with steel and brass details and a circular glass
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1970s American Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Chrome

Contemporary Coffee Table
Contemporary Coffee Table
H 17.25 in Dm 46 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 Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Wood

Brutalist coffee table
Brutalist coffee table
H 18.12 in Dm 39.38 in
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 Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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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 Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Elm

Wooden coffee table
Wooden coffee table
H 15.36 in W 45.28 in D 23.23 in
Boomerang Coffee Table
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern coffee table with boomerang shape top. Inset glass top with walnut frame, set on
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Brass

Boomerang Coffee Table
Boomerang Coffee Table
H 16 in W 65.5 in D 32.75 in
Coffee table 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Coffee table 1960s Beautiful vintage patina. Produced by Meblo.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Hardwood

Coffee table 1970s
Coffee table 1970s
H 22.84 in W 35.04 in D 19.69 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 Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

Materials

Wood

Brutalist coffee table
Brutalist coffee table
H 18.12 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Bamboo Coffee Table
Located in Hellerup, DK
Vintage French bamboo coffee table - triangular shaped with a shelf for magazines, books etc.
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1960s French Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Bamboo

Bamboo Coffee Table
Bamboo Coffee Table
H 17.33 in W 27.96 in D 27.96 in
Travertine coffee table
Located in PARIS, FR
Rectangular travertine coffee table in the style of the 1970s. The rectangular-shaped top rests on
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Travertine

Travertine coffee table
Travertine coffee table
H 13 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
Lucite coffee table
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rectangular coffee table with lucite slab base and glass top attributed to Karl Springer.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Glass, Lucite

Lucite coffee table
Lucite coffee table
H 16 in W 58 in D 32 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 Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Elm

Wooden coffee table
Wooden coffee table
H 15.36 in W 45.28 in D 23.23 in
Scandinavian Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
A solid raw wood Scandinavian coffee table from the 1970's. The table is made of old-growth solid
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Pine

Scandinavian Coffee Table
Scandinavian Coffee Table
H 19.75 in W 46.25 in D 47.25 in
60s 70s Teak Table Coffee Table Coffee Table Henning Kjaernulf Design
By Henning Kjærnulf, Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak table coffee table coffee table Henning Kjaernulf Design 70s Object: coffee table
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1970s Danish Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Teak

60s 70s Coffee Table Metal Side Table Adjustable Coffee Table Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s coffee table metal side table adjustable coffee table design 60s 70s Object: coffee
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1970s European Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Metal

Marble Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Full stone coffee table with wonderful marble grain throughout. Two pieces. Please confirm location
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20th Century Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Marble

Marble Coffee Table
Marble Coffee Table
H 16.75 in W 54 in D 30.75 in
Industrial Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This industrial coffee table has been created from an standard work table which has had the legs
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1940s French Industrial Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Steel

Industrial Coffee Table
Industrial Coffee Table
H 16 in W 32 in D 41 in
Ceramic Coffee Table
By Juliette Belarti
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ceramic abstract 1950s coffee table. Signed Belarti. The table has a black metal base and the top
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Metal

Ceramic Coffee Table
Ceramic Coffee Table
H 16.54 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
Custom Coffee Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Studio one of a kind rosewood coffee table with faux leather (vinyl). This coffee table was built
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Wood

Custom Coffee Table
Custom Coffee Table
H 15.25 in W 72 in D 27 in
Spanish Coffee Table
Located in Antwerp, BE
Spanish coffee table. Diameter with glass top: 105 cm. Height: 39 cm. Diameter base: 60 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Metal

Spanish Coffee Table
Spanish Coffee Table
H 15.36 in Dm 41.34 in
Ceramic Coffee Table
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ceramic abstract 1950s coffee table. Signed. Measures: Height 42 cm. Width 78 cm. Depth 78 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Metal

Ceramic Coffee Table
Ceramic Coffee Table
H 16.54 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
Bonacina Coffee Table
By Bonacina
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bonacina rattan coffee table with circular built in magazine shelf. Italy, 1960s
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1950s Italian Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Bamboo

Bonacina Coffee Table
Bonacina Coffee Table
H 18.5 in W 41 in D 22.25 in
Wenge Coffee Table
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant wenge wood coffee table. Measures: Height 49 cm. Width 98 cm. Depth 44 cm.       
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Wood, Wenge

Wenge Coffee Table
Wenge Coffee Table
H 19.3 in W 38.59 in D 17.33 in
Rattan Coffee Table
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual coffee table is all made of rattan. This is a French work. circa 1950.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Rattan

Rattan Coffee Table
Rattan Coffee Table
H 22.05 in W 28.55 in D 28.55 in
Lava Coffee Table
By Robert and Jean Cloutier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
a lava coffee table.
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1960s French Modern Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Lava

Lava Coffee Table
Lava Coffee Table
H 18.12 in W 13.39 in D 38.19 in
LaVerne Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A round circa 1960s LaVerne coffee table with palace scenes in a silver and gilt finish
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1960s American Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Bronze

LaVerne Coffee Table
LaVerne Coffee Table
H 17.25 in Dm 48 in
Trunk Coffee Table
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Exceptional vintage "Trunk" coffee table in wood. France, 1970s.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Wood

Trunk Coffee Table
Trunk Coffee Table
H 16.54 in W 67.72 in D 27.56 in
Octagonal Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Octagonal, stainless steel and brass coffee table with cross base and glass top.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Brass, Nickel

Octagonal Coffee Table
Octagonal Coffee Table
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 16 in
Italian Coffee Table
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian coffee table.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Metal, Brass

Italian Coffee Table
Italian Coffee Table
H 16.54 in W 19.69 in D 39.38 in
Vintage Coffee Table
Located in Brescia, IT
Teak coffee table of Scandinavian manufacture. A comfortable table top with timeless beauty
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Teak

Vintage Coffee Table
Vintage Coffee Table
H 19.69 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Midcentury Coffee Table
Located in Tarleton, GB
Fabulous handcrafted midcentury coffee table. Great proportions to suit any room. Table has been
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Beech, Oak, Sycamore

Midcentury Coffee Table
Midcentury Coffee Table
H 17.33 in W 35.83 in D 17.72 in
Tulip Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eero Saarinen style coffee table with tulip shape base. Location: Brooklyn NY.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Laminate

Tulip Coffee Table
Tulip Coffee Table
H 15 in W 56 in D 30 in
Marble Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marble coffee table located in NY.
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20th Century French Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Marble

Marble Coffee Table
Marble Coffee Table
H 14.57 in Dm 33.47 in
Ceramic Coffee Table
By Roger Capron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic coffee table signed Adri, circa 1960.
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20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Coffee Table
Ceramic Coffee Table
H 16.54 in W 42.92 in D 18.51 in
Chinoiserie Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Chinoiserie coffee table, China, circa 1950s. Retains wonderful original patina.
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1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Wood

Chinoiserie Coffee Table
Chinoiserie Coffee Table
H 17 in W 60.5 in D 24.5 in
Square Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
Coffee table in brass.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

Materials

Brass

Square Coffee Table
Square Coffee Table
H 16.54 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Resin Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Resin coffee table. Located in France.
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20th Century French Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

Resin Coffee Table
Resin Coffee Table
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Bibus Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bibus coffee table, located in NYC.
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20th Century French Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Bibus Coffee Table
Bibus Coffee Table
H 24.25 in W 39.5 in D 23 in
Brutalist Coffee Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Brutalist coffee table with an oval glass top. We first had this coffee table listed with it's
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1960s American Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Metal

Brutalist Coffee Table
Brutalist Coffee Table
H 15 in W 50 in D 30 in
Modernist Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A two-tone birds eye maple coffee table with clipped corners. Finish is in a beige and medium-brown
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1980s Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

Materials

Wood

Modernist Coffee Table
Modernist Coffee Table
H 17.25 in W 60 in D 36 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 Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

Materials

Rattan

Rattan Coffee Table
Rattan Coffee Table
H 14.18 in W 53.94 in D 31.5 in
Cobra Coffee Table
By Henri Fernandez
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Cobra coffee table made of brass, bronze and copper by Henri Fernandez. There is a light under the
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Brass, Bronze

Cobra Coffee Table
Cobra Coffee Table
H 16 in W 41 in D 24 in
Chinoiserie Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Italian coffee table with chinoiserie decoration, circa 1940s. Measurements: Height 18.75
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1940s Italian Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Coffee Table
Chinoiserie Coffee Table
H 18.75 in Dm 40 in
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 Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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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 Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

Materials

Iron

Industrial Coffee Table
Industrial Coffee Table
H 18.51 in W 49.22 in D 22.84 in
Snail Coffee Table
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual snail shaped coffee table, in the style of Selig, circa 1960s. Walnut with original
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

Materials

Walnut

Snail Coffee Table
Snail Coffee Table
H 14.75 in W 42 in D 37 in
Mika Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Delicately carved Mika coffee table. The entire table is made of a single block of Mika
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1970s French Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

Mika Coffee Table
Mika Coffee Table
H 16.2 in W 43 in D 25.5 in
Keilhauer Coffee Table
By Keilhauer
Located in Pasadena, TX
36" Keilhauer coffee table Modern and classic design with aluminum base and black composition
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Late 20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Composition, Aluminum

Keilhauer Coffee Table
Keilhauer Coffee Table
H 15.25 in W 36 in D 36 in
Italian Coffee Table
Located in Madrid, ES
A 1950 Italian coffee table .Lacquered wood ,marble and brass legs.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Marble, Brass

Italian Coffee Table
Italian Coffee Table
H 48 in W 50 in D 50 in
Italian Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s, Italian coffee table, the top is hand-painted and lacquered, brass legs.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

Materials

Metal

Italian Coffee Table
Italian Coffee Table
H 17 in W 38 in D 19 in
Lacquer Coffee Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Asian inspired coffee table in faux marble lacquer with inset leather top.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Lacquer Coffee Table
Lacquer Coffee Table
H 16 in W 65 in D 49 in
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Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of vintage coffee table coffee table tables available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage coffee table coffee table tables — often made from metal, wood and glass — can elevate any home. Vintage coffee table coffee table tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage coffee table coffee table tables are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many vintage coffee table coffee table tables are appealing in their simplicity, but Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Roger Capron and Maison Jansen produced popular vintage coffee table coffee table tables that are worth a look.

How Much are Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables?

Prices for vintage coffee table coffee table tables start at $1 and top out at $346,850 with the average selling for $2,638.

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 Vintage Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables
  • 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 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 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 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    End tables and coffee tables do not need to match. Nevertheless it can be nice to have a similar color scheme or have one set of end tables match and perhaps have the coffee table match a TV stand.
  • 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 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 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
    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 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 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.