Zodiac Coffee Table
Brutalist Zodiac Motif Coffee Table, Germany 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking 1960s Brutalist coffee table from Germany. The two-tone, patinated copper round tabletop
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Vintage 1960s German Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper, Iron
Coffee Table “Zodiac” Iron Glass, 1950, Italy
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Milano, IT
Coffee table “Zodiac” iron glass, 1950, Italy.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Brutalist Zodiac Round Coffee Table, Germany, Circa 1960's
Located in San Antonio, TX
Mid-century brutalist round patinated copper coffee table, Germany, circa 1960s. Vintage table
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Mid-20th Century German Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Copper
Fontana Arte Glass Zodiac Cocktail or Coffee Table Attributed to Gio Ponti
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Rare Fontana Arte midcentury "verre églomisé" glass top reverse painted with a Zodiac motif
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Art Glass
$10,672
H 15.75 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in
Exceptional Églomisé Glass Zodiac Cocktail Table Gio Ponti Style, 1950'
By Fontana Arte, Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
Fontana Arte midcentury "verre églomisé" glass top reverse painted with a Zodiac motif.
Resting on
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Art Glass
$10,672
H 15.75 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in
Kähler Rococo Style Table with Zodiac Signs Tiles by Jens Thirslund, 1930s
By Herman A. Kahler Keramik, Jens Thirslund
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Rococo-style table made of mahogany with curved legs and gilded carvings of stylized foliage
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Rococo Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
$2,964
H 29.53 in W 39.77 in D 24.02 in
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Scagliola Zodiac Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
An unusual scagliola coffee table, the top with the signs of the Zodiac, and world maps on a
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Vintage French Ceramic-Top ‘Zodiac’ Coffee Table
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An unusual, vintage Mid-20th Century, French coffee table, featuring a ceramic tile showing the
Category
Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Mahogany
Philip & Kelvin Laverne Acid Etched Bronze "Zodiac" Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A highly collectible acid etched bronze coffee table by Philip and Kelvin Laverne. The rectangular
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee Cocktail Table, Custom Made Monumental
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Manhasset, NY
Finest Philip and Kelvin LaVerne acid etched bronze monumental coffee table. This fine Zodiac
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 15.88 in W 60.25 in D 90 in
1970s Iron Coffee Table with Mosaic Top Representing the Zodiac
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Iron Coffee Table with Mosaic Top Representing The Zodiac.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Zodiac" Etched Bronze Rectangular Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Large signed rectangular Laverne coffee table with Zodiac motifs. Etched bronze with original
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Italian coffee table with zodiac signs painted by artist Haeti
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical, rectangular coffee table with retro painted zodiac signs. Brass finials to the legs. A
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Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Paolo Buffa Style Coffee Table Art Deco Cherry Wood Glass Engraved Zodiac Signs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Italian Art Dèco coffee table in cherry wood; the upper top, with the wavy edge is enriched by a round
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Cherry
H 19.69 in Dm 25.99 in
Zodiac Marquetery Mahogany Tea Table, 19th C
Located in Miami, FL
Lovely Edwardian mahogany Tea table with marquetery with the signs of the Zodiac and glass serving
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Materials
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Kelvin LaVerne Rectangular Table with Zodiac Motif in Acid Etched Bronze
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Astoria, NY
Signed Kelvin LaVerne coffee table depicting zodiac scenes in acid-etched bronze. Astrological
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Zodiac Etched Art Deco Glass Cocktail Table Attributed to Pietro Chiesa
By Pietro Chiesa, Gio Ponti, Fontana Arte
Located in Hanover, MA
1930s Italian etched glass table attributed to Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte.
39 inch diameter
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
1940-1950 Coffee Table Has Decoration of Zodiac in the Style of Poillerat
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table or wrought iron pedestal table by Mercier for Poillerat and glass paving stone has
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Gueridon
Materials
Iron
Philip & Kelvin Laverne Acid Etched Bronze Zodiac Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Manhasset, NY
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne acid etched bronze zodiac coffee table. This rectangular shaped coffee
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mid-Century Modern Italian Enameled Zodiac Coffee Table, circa 1970
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Particular gold enameled rectangular coffee table, with red and black zodiac signs. It's made in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Hollywood Regency Zodiac Themed Coffee Table on Gilt Metal Base, Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
An original Italian made scalloped edge, zodiac-themed coffee table on gilt metal base, circa 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Exceptional Eglomise Zodiac Cocktail Table by Harriton
By David Harriton
Located in Palm Springs, CA
One of a kind Art Deco cocktail or coffee table by David Harriton for Harriton Carved Glass of New
Category
Vintage 1940s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Midcentury Bookmatched Walnut & Elm Cocktail Table with Zodiac Themed Marquetry
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern cocktail table was realized in Italy, circa 1950. Offering
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Lovely Vintage Midcentury Zodic Star Sign Coffee Table Ornately Handcrafted
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1970s Zodiac sign solid oak coffee
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Acid Etched Bronze Zodiac Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Tucson, AZ
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne acid etched bronze on wood zodiac coffee table.
The top has minor
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Astrological Coffee Table
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Very cool, possibly custom Zodiac coffee table (we theorize this is from the estate of San
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Copper
Coffe table with decorum Zodiac signs
Located in Milan, IT
Coffe table 50s, with glass decorated top with zodiac signs, in excellent condition
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Zodiac Bronze Coffee Table by Laverne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in North Hollywood, CA
contemporaries. The bronze tops were etched and acid washed to great effect. Our coffee table is referred to as
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Bronze LaVerne Coffee Table with Zodiac Motif
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage bronze LaVerne rectangular coffee table with zodiac imagery. The table has been
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Zodiac Cocktail Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Astrological top with the twelve Zodiac signs on hand-forged iron base.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Zodiac Ceramic Coffee Table in the Style of Roger Capron, 1960
By Roger Capron
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Round coffee table, ceramic top representing the signs of the zodiac. Structure in oak. In the
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Phillip & Kelvin Zodiac Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Newburgh, NY
Bronze table by P&K Laverne, etched with zodiac figures/ Stands on bronze tubular legs.
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Zodiac Glass Top Table
Located in London, GB
Midcentury glass top coffee table with zodiac design
Shaped glass top with signs of the zodiac
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
French 1950's Zodiac Copper Table
Located in New York, NY
This is a French 1950's Zodiac Table. Its patened copper, acid etched with a astrological motif
Category
Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
French Zodiac Table with Reverse Painted Tiles
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French iron table with intaglio glass tiles depicting the symbols of the zodiac.
Category
French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Swedish Art Deco Inlaid Zodiac Table by Mjolby Intarsia
Located in Richmond, VA
Swedish art deco table with inlaid zodiac signs. Table is composed of rosewood, birch and elm
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Large Philip and Kelvin Laverne Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
A large and beautiful square coffee table with Zodiac pattern, but Philip and Kelvin Laverne
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Exceptional Round Coffee Table/Game 50 Years Plan with Zodiac Signs
Located in Palermo, Italia
Exceptional round coffee table/game 50 years plan with zodiac signs
Brass feet adjustable in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Brass
Exceptional Round Coffee Table / Game 50 Years Plan with Zodiac Signs
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Palermo, Italia
Exceptional round coffee table / game 50 years plan with zodiac signs
Brass feet adjustable in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Brass
Coffee Table Paolo Buffa Years 1940 Zodiac Signs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Palermo, Italia
Wonderful coffee table
in wood and brass
designed in the 1940s by Paolo Buffa
good condition
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Enameled Top Coffee Table with zodiac signs on top
Located in Porto, PT
Enameled top coffee table symbolizing the zodiac signs, legs in black painted metal and wood.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Enamel, Metal
Fine LaVerne Zodiac Cocktail Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Superb quality and condition. Vibrant color and "mirror" like finish raised upon faux bamboo style legs.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
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Zodiac Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the zodiac coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each zodiac coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. There are many kinds of the zodiac 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. Each zodiac coffee table bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, David Harriton and Maison Jansen each produced at least one beautiful zodiac coffee table that is worth considering.
How Much is a Zodiac Coffee Table?
A zodiac coffee table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,475, while the lowest priced sells for $903 and the highest can go for as much as $14,398.
Finding the Right Coffee-tables-cocktail-tables for You
As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.
Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.
Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.
If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”
Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.
Questions About Zodiac Coffee Table
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.
Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- 1stDibs 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, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
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