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Sculptural oak coffee table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
encased surface, solid oak trim and solid oak legs. Coffee table shows well with no major areas of wear.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

Vintage Sculptural oak coffee table
Sculptural oak coffee table
H 18 in W 55.5 in D 19.5 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 Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

Vintage Solid Oak Coffee table, 1950s
Solid Oak Coffee table, 1950s
H 20.08 in W 42.52 in D 19.69 in
Round Brutalist Oak Coffee Table
Located in London, London
Round coffee table Oak Segmented top Thick oak legs Flemish 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Brutalist Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

Vintage Round Brutalist Oak Coffee Table
Round Brutalist Oak Coffee Table
H 18.12 in Dm 43.31 in
1960s vintage oak coffee table
Located in Brescia, IT
Coffee table of Scandinavian origin. This coffee table is distinguished by its minimal and regular
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

1960s Vintage oak coffee table
1960s vintage oak coffee table
H 18.12 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
1970's Oak Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A large modernist coffee table. A minimalist piece in the manner of dutch design in solid wood.
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

Vintage 1970's Oak Coffee Table
1970's Oak Coffee Table
H 11.82 in W 59.45 in D 25.6 in
Rustic Brutalist Oak Coffee Table
Located in London, London
Coffee table Rustic Handmade from reclaimed wood Four rectangular legs with cut outs to support
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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

Vintage Rustic Brutalist Oak Coffee Table
Rustic Brutalist Oak Coffee Table
H 16.93 in W 49.22 in D 31.11 in
Midcentury Dutch Oak Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A blonde oak circular coffee table, Netherlands, circa 1970s. Raised over tripod legs
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

Vintage Midcentury Dutch Oak Coffee Table
Midcentury Dutch Oak Coffee Table
H 18.12 in Dm 39.38 in
French Bleached Oak Coffee Table
Located in San Antonio, TX
This stunning French bleached oak coffee table from the late 20th century is a true work of art
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20th Century French Rustic Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Metal

Vintage French Bleached Oak Coffee Table
French Bleached Oak Coffee Table
H 18.8 in W 90.5 in D 51.1 in
1960s Carved Oak Coffee Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
1960s Carved oak coffee table, circa 1960. Good quality Scandinavian coffee table made from oak
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

Vintage 1960s Carved Oak Coffee Table
1960s Carved Oak Coffee Table
H 21.5 in W 52 in D 23 in
Brutalist, Thick Oak Coffee Table 1930
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Brutalist, Thick Oak coffee table 1930.
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1930s Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

Brutalist, Thick Oak Coffee Table 1930
Brutalist, Thick Oak Coffee Table 1930
H 17.72 in W 25.6 in D 27.56 in
French Modernist Oak & Iron Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A circular 1950s French modernist coffee table with forged iron frame & stripped oak top.
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1950s French Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Iron

French Modernist Oak & Iron Coffee Table
French Modernist Oak & Iron Coffee Table
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H 19.49 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
1960s Oak Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- item has been carefully refurbished
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

1960s Oak Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia
1960s Oak Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia
H 19.69 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Brutalist Oak And Stone Coffee Table
Located in Temse, BE
Brutalist oak and natural stone coffee table. 1980's, France. Good condition.
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1980s French Brutalist Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Stone

Vintage Oak and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Simple and sophisticated square oak and glass coffee table. Minimal but beautiful. Gorgeous grain
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20th Century Minimalist Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Glass, Oak

Vintage Oak and Glass Coffee Table
Vintage Oak and Glass Coffee Table
H 18.5 in W 42 in D 42 in
Brutalist Oak Dutch Midcentury Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A Brutalist oak coffee table. Holland, circa 1970s. Primitive chunky construction. Good
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Late 20th Century Dutch Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

1900s French Bleached Oak Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
This early 1900s French Bleached Oak Coffee Table is a testament to timeless craftsmanship. The
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20th Century French Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

1900s French Bleached Oak Coffee Table
1900s French Bleached Oak Coffee Table
H 16.3 in W 19.5 in D 13 in
French Modernist Limed Oak Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A C.1950s Spanish Limed oak coffee table in the modernist style. Constructed in solid oak with
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1940s French Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

French Modernist Limed Oak Coffee Table
French Modernist Limed Oak Coffee Table
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H 14.57 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Illum Wikkelsø Coffee Table in Oak
By Illum Wikkelsø, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Illum Wikkelsø coffee table in solid soap treated oak. Made by Mikael Laursen, Århus.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

Illum Wikkelsø Coffee Table in Oak
Illum Wikkelsø Coffee Table in Oak
H 18.51 in W 23.63 in D 62.21 in
Illum Wikkelsø Coffee Table in Oak
By Illum Wikkelsø, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Illum Wikkelsø coffee table in solid soap treated oak. Made by Mikael Laursen, Århus.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

Illum Wikkelsø Coffee Table in Oak
Illum Wikkelsø Coffee Table in Oak
H 18.9 in W 24.81 in D 64.97 in
Distressed-Painted White Oak Coffee Table
By John Hall
Located in Chicago, IL
Rustic style, distressed-painted white oak coffee table. Made by John Hall Designs, Los Angeles
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1990s American Rustic Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak, Paint

1960s Belgian Bleached Oak Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
A 20th century coffee table made in Belgium. A simple wooden tabletop is raised on a carved trestle
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1960s Belgian Country Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

1960s Belgian Bleached Oak Coffee Table
1960s Belgian Bleached Oak Coffee Table
H 18.9 in W 46.9 in D 17.3 in
Oak Hunting Coffee Table, Sweden, 1960
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning shaped so called 'hunting' coffee table made by unknown designer or manufactured but
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

Oak Hunting Coffee Table, Sweden, 1960
Oak Hunting Coffee Table, Sweden, 1960
H 20.08 in W 40.95 in D 27.56 in
Brutalist Mid-Century Oak Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A large oak coffee table. Belgium, c1970s. Chunky top, raised over four legs. Good vintage
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Late 20th Century German Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

Henning Kjærnulf Oak Circular Coffee Table
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
The Henning Kjærnulf Oak Circular Coffee Table with Carved Legs is a captivating blend of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

Rectangular Oak Coffee Table, Italy 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s Italian coffee table featuring a handsome oak wood frame with beautiful graining and soft
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

Rectangular Oak Coffee Table, Italy 1960s
Rectangular Oak Coffee Table, Italy 1960s
H 14.5 in W 47.75 in D 17.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Oak Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern coffee table featuring an inlayed top and rich oak wood grain throughout. Please
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

Vintage oak & walnut marquetry coffee table
Located in Heerhugowaard, NL
Vintage square low coffee table with graphic design, most likely from the late 1970s. This unusual
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak, Walnut

Vintage oak & walnut marquetry coffee table
Vintage oak & walnut marquetry coffee table
H 16.54 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Antique Rustic Stripped Oak Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Rustic Stripped Oak Coffee Table combines a straightforward design with wonderful hand
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Rustic Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Brass

Cerused Oak Coffee Table, France, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Cerused oak coffee table with contrasting trim, France, 1950s. Dimensions: 36 x 20 x 19.5 H.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

French oak coffee table 20th century
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
Small coffee table in French oak on three legs. This table was made from a tree trunk cut into a
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1950s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

French oak coffee table 20th century
French oak coffee table 20th century
H 18.9 in W 19.69 in D 35.44 in
Maxime Old 1950s Oak Coffee Table
By Maxime Old
Located in New York, NY
Maxime Old (1910-1991) Sculptural coffee table in oak France, 1950s 41 W x 19 D x 20 H Ref
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

Maxime Old 1950s Oak Coffee Table
Maxime Old 1950s Oak Coffee Table
H 20 in W 41 in D 19 in
Arne Jacobsen Round Coffee Table in Oak Coffee Table Danish Mid-Century
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb minimalist coffee or coctail table designed by table Arne Jacobsen in the late 1950's as a
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Aluminum

1950 French Oak Wood Coffee Table
Located in Madrid, ES
Coffee table in French oak, from the 1950s, with black lacquered metal and black glass top, In the
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Metal

1950 French Oak Wood Coffee Table
1950 French Oak Wood Coffee Table
H 16.54 in W 35.83 in D 18.12 in
Hans Wegner CH413 Oak Coffee Table
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Winnipeg, CA
This elegant and lightweight coffee table is part of the Kastrup series which is still in use in
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Steel

Hans Wegner CH413 Oak Coffee Table
Hans Wegner CH413 Oak Coffee Table
H 17 in W 59 in D 24.5 in
Pennsylvania House Solid Oak Coffee Table
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage rock solid Pennsylvania House coffee table in mint condition. Table measures 36W x 36D x
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

Gigognes Coffee Table in Oak, 1950s
Located in Lyon, FR
Rare nesting tables made of oak with four tripods Gigognes One restoration in one small board.    
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

Roberto Pamio Oak Coffee Table
By Roberto Pamio
Located in Chicago, IL
lightly toned tabletop that helps emphasize the oak grain on the legs
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Wood

Roberto Pamio Oak Coffee Table
Roberto Pamio Oak Coffee Table
H 11 in W 32.38 in D 32.38 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 Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

Coffee Table .
Coffee Table .
H 21.26 in W 34.65 in D 19.69 in
Brown Saltman, Coffee Table, Oak, USA, 1940s
By Brown Saltman
Located in High Point, NC
An oak coffee or cocktail table designed and produced by Brown Saltman, California, USA, 1940s.
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1940s Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

Gouged Oak Coffee Table, France circa 1970
Located in Culver City, CA
Gouged Oak Coffee Table France circa 1970 With circular top, small storage compartment and iron
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20th Century French Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

Large Oak Coffee Table, Dutch Design, 1970s
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Robust coffee table produced in the Netherlands around 1970. Made of solid oak railwood sleepers
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1970s Dutch Brutalist Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

Large Oak Coffee Table, Dutch Design, 1970s
Large Oak Coffee Table, Dutch Design, 1970s
H 18.9 in W 64.97 in D 18.51 in
Modern Oak Coffee Table with Rounded Corners
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W30 D30 H16 This vintage restored coffee table with a patchwork top and horizontal oak grain along
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1980s Modern Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
Elevate your living space with the rustic charm of this 20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Coffee
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20th Century Belgian Rustic Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

1960s Oak Side/Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item has been carefully refurbished - Labeled SVD Praha- TK Juřička
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Wood, Oak

1960s Oak Side/Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia
1960s Oak Side/Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia
H 16.15 in W 27.17 in D 17.33 in
20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
Discover the epitome of understated elegance with this 20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Coffee
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20th Century Belgian Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

Oak Brutalist Rustic Coffee Table or Cocktail Table, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Rustic coffee table. Striking French design from the 1960s
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1960s French Brutalist Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

Jørgen Aakjær coffee table of solid oak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Jørgen Aakjær coffee table in solid oil treated oak, mounted on wheels. Made by Møbelintarsia
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

Jørgen Aakjær coffee table of solid oak
Jørgen Aakjær coffee table of solid oak
H 13.78 in W 43.31 in D 29.93 in
Danish Cabinetmaker, Coffee Table, Oak, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A carved solid oak coffee table, designed and produced in Denmark, 1930s.
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

Brutalist Solid Oak Coffee Table, Netherlands, 1970s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage brutalist coffee table made of solid oak.
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1970s Dutch Brutalist Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

Coffee table in oak and slate 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Guillerme et Chambron 1960 coffee table in oak and slate. Good condition No cracks on the slate.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Slate

Coffee table in oak and slate 1960
Coffee table in oak and slate 1960
H 18.12 in W 51.19 in D 26.38 in
Oval oak and granite coffee table, 1960s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Large oval oak coffee table resting on four legs supporting a blue veined granite slab in the
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1960s French Space Age Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Granite

Oval oak and granite coffee table, 1960s.
Oval oak and granite coffee table, 1960s.
H 15.75 in W 63.78 in D 31.89 in
Tubular Coffee Table in Oak and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, oak, metal, Europe, 1970s. Modest coffee table in oak. The rounded corners and
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Metal

Tubular Coffee Table in Oak and Metal
Tubular Coffee Table in Oak and Metal
H 21.66 in W 47.64 in D 23.82 in
Brutalist Octagonal Oak Midcentury Dutch Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
An oak coffee table in octagonal shape. Holland, circa 1970s. Brutalist style. Thick chunky
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

Solid Oak Round Coffee Table, France, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Chapo
Located in Den Haag, NL
Solid oak round coffee table in style of Charlotte Perriand, France, 1960s.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern Teak & Oak Coffee Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak & oak Danish coffee table, circa 1960. Solid teak top with contrasting oak base. Very unusual
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak, Teak

1960’s French Bleached Oak Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
1960’s large French bleached oak coffee table.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

1960’s French Bleached Oak Coffee Table
1960’s French Bleached Oak Coffee Table
H 19.75 in W 59 in D 35.5 in
Weiman Midcentury Oak Corner Coffee/Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Weiman Midcentury oak coffee or side table, raised on tapered legs, with corner top section with
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

French Oak Wood Coffee Table, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Oak wood coffee table manufactured in France, circa 1950. In good original condition, with minor
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

French Oak Wood Coffee Table, circa 1960
French Oak Wood Coffee Table, circa 1960
No Reserve
H 12.6 in W 23.82 in D 23.82 in
Rustic French Oak Coffee Table, circa 1950
Located in Round Top, TX
The appeal of this heavy French oak coffee table comes from the rich patina of the wood. Every
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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

Rustic French Oak Coffee Table, circa 1950
Rustic French Oak Coffee Table, circa 1950
H 19.25 in W 64.5 in D 30 in
Modernist square coffee table in oak, 1970s
Located in LYON, FR
Pretty little coffee table, very decorative to match a warm interior. Completely matt varnished
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Oak

Modernist square coffee table in oak, 1970s
Modernist square coffee table in oak, 1970s
H 14.97 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
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Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of vintage oak coffee table coffee tables for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage oak coffee table coffee tables — often made from wood, oak and metal — can elevate any home. Vintage oak coffee table coffee tables have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage oak coffee table coffee tables bearing mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made vintage oak coffee table coffee tables over the years, but those made by Hans J. Wegner, Guillerme et Chambron and Børge Mogensen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Vintage Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables?

Prices for vintage oak coffee table coffee tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage oak coffee table coffee tables begin at $156 and can go as high as $395,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,250.

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 Oak Coffee Table Coffee Tables
  • 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, 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.