Cor is Latin for heart, and COR furniture exemplifies the qualities at the heart of exceptional design: practicality, comfort and style. The company's sofas, lounge chairs and coffee tables capture the essence of the best of mid-century modernism. Simple silhouettes, quality materials and function-first designs ensure that vintage COR furniture is still in high demand with collectors all over the world.
COR was founded in Rheda-Wiedenbrück, Germany, in 1954 by Leo Lübke — in the name of his son, Helmut — and the Prince of Bentheim-Tecklenburg, a northern German county. Nearly a couple of decades prior, in 1937, a manufacturer of bedroom furniture called Interlübke was established by Leo and his brother Hans. The latter’s son Horst, who was managing partner from 1972, retired during the 1990s and his son Helmut Lübke joined Interlübke and shifted the brand’s focus toward modular furniture systems. During the 1980s, the Prince of Bentheim-Tecklenburg left COR and the Lübke family became its sole owner. In 2006, COR-Interlübke retail locations opened their doors.
COR made its mark in 1959 with a sleek modular seating system consisting of five parts called Quinta, which was created by designer Michael Bayer. The upholstered line boasted clean, angular contours and appealed to the day's ever-broadening flexible interior design sensibilities. It remained in production until 1978. The success of the Quinta was followed by the 1964 Conseta system, which featured a sofa and other pieces of seating designed by Friedrich Wilhelm Möller.
The following decades saw more successful collaborations with designers like Peter Maly and Luigi Colani. The latter, a German industrial designer born Lutz Colani, created a range of gorgeous organically shaped Space Age seating for BASF and Fritz Hansen, serveware for Rosenthal and worked on automobile designs for Fiat. Colani designed the popular Orbis line for COR during the 1970s.
In 2000, the Arthe sofa by Wulf Schneider was awarded the prestigious Red Dot Award from the North Rhine-Westphalia Design Centre.
COR is still owned and operated by the Lübke family’s parent company Gebrüder Lübke GmbH & Co. KG and continues to produce furniture at the Rheda-Wiedenbrück factory, sourcing leather from southern Germany and upholstery from Italy. The company partnered with Jehs+Laub, a renowned Stuttgart-based studio, in 2010.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage COR seating, tables and more.
Original COR Jalis 1785 Couchtisch Metall weiß kristallweiß Design
By COR
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen COR Jalis 1785 Couchtisch aus dem Jahr 2017 zum Verkauf an. Bei dem Couch-/ Beistelltisch handelt es sich um die Ausführung in...
Metal
Peter Maly Trinum Series Coffee Table by COR
By Peter Maly, COR
Located in New York, NY
Trinom white coffee table by Peter Maly for COR. circa 1970. Curved bentwood legs supporting a laminate top, accented with round chrome medallions. Dimensions: 11.5” H x 30.25”...
Laminate, Bentwood
Midcentury Coffee or Occasional Sedia Table F214 by Horst Brüning for COR
By COR, Horst Bruning
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This practical occasional table was designed in the 1970s by Horst Brüning. Its chrome base consists of four beautifully shaped legs.
Chrome
2 COR Orbis Midcentury Couchtische Luigi Colani Space Age 1960
By Luigi Colani, COR
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten zwei wunderschöne Couch-/ Beistelltische von COR aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt von Luigi Colani und wurde unter dem Modellnamen "Orbis" handgefer...
Plywood
$1,496Sale Price|20% Off
H 18 in W 38 in D 28 in
Space Age Tubular Chrome Base Coffe Table Italy 1970s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Space Age tubular chromr coffe table made in Italy 1970s.
Metal, Chrome
$587
H 11.81 in W 27.95 in D 27.95 in
Mid-Century Italian Space Age Demetrio Coffee Lounge Table by Vico, 1960s
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Hamburg, DE
Simple coffee table by the renowned manufacturer Artemide after a design by Vico Magistretti from the 60s. A simple design with elegant curves. The flat table has a square design. T...
Plastic
Finale 1790 Travertine Coffee Table by Peter Draenert, 1970s
By Peter Draenert
Located in amstelveen, NL
Finale 1790 travertine dining table by German designer Peter Draenert. From the 1970s. Characterized by its sculptural presence and refined materiality, this table embodies the perf...
Travertine
Horst Brüning Coffee Table for Kill International, 1960s
By Kill International, Horst Bruning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minimalist low, soft-edged matte chrome steel and glass coffee table by Horst Brüning for Kill International, Germany, 1960s, good condition with small (visual only) damage to the ce...
Steel
Space Age Cooffe Table 1970s
By Space Age Products
Located in Čelinac, BA
Space Age Cooffe Table 1970s
Chrome
$14,168
H 20.48 in Dm 51.19 in
Ceramic Tile and Teak Occasional or Coffee Table by Bjørn Wiinblad, Denmark
By Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing unique stoneware and teak coffee table by the acclaimed artist Bjørn Wiinblad. Beautiful tiles shifting in color between grey, blue and green with a golden yellow overlaying ...
Ceramic
$5,760Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 11.82 in W 27.56 in D 59.06 in
Wooden Coffee Table, Fishes Series 20 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Fishes is a series of sculptural coffee tables inspired by the famous Fish (1930) sculpture of Rumanian artist Constantin Brancusi. Brancusi's work has been widely regarded as a masterpiece of modern art, and his Fish sculpture remain an iconic symbol of his artistic vision. The Fishes Coffee Tables series is a tribute to Brancusi's mastery of creating a sense of tranquility and serenity. Each coffee table in this collection is meticulously shaped from natural finish or black-tinted oak wood or walnut. The design process for the Fishes Coffee Tables collection was deeply stimulated by Brancusi's Fish sculpture, with each coffee table featuring soft and rounded forms that capture the fluidity and motion of aquatic life with simplicity and elegance. The sculptural forms of the Fishes Coffee Tables by NONO Furniture reflect this aesthetic, evoking a sense of quietness and stillness. The natural beauty and rich texture of oak and walnut create a warm and inviting atmosphere that is both elegant and sophisticated, making the Fishes Coffee Tables collection a perfect addition to any home decor. Each coffee table in the Fishes Series...
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
$4,238
H 15.75 in W 55.12 in D 20.87 in
1960s by Frattini for Bernini Italian Midcentury Design Coffee Table
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brescia, IT
Gorgeous rosewood coffee table by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina. Very good condition Any defects on the top (look at the pictures).
Wood
Rare Midcentury Space Age Style Side Table, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1970s
By Ernst Moeckl, Peter Ghyczy
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - practical - space age style
Plastic
1970s desk by Luigi Colani, Flötotto
By Elmar Flötotto, Luigi Colani
Located in Neuss, NW
Space age desk from the 1970s by Luigi Colani for Flötotto. Corpus and height-adjustable plastic frame with a hinged writing surface with wood effect and the original Flötotto lamp. ...
Plastic
$1,500
H 21.38 in Dm 39.5 in
Vintage Danish Teak Occasional Coffee Table by Søren Georg Jensen for Kubus
By Kubus, Søren Georg Jensen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern round coffee occasional table by Soren Georg Jensen for Kubus, Denmark. The top features a stunning radial teak veneer pattern supported by a unique sculptural ato...
Teak
$12,000 / item
H 11.82 in W 27.56 in D 59.06 in
Wooden Coffee Table, Fishes Series 14 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Fishes is a series of sculptural coffee tables inspired by the famous Fish (1930) sculpture of Rumanian artist Constantin Brancusi. Brancusi's work has been widely regarded as a masterpiece of modern art, and his Fish sculpture remain an iconic symbol of his artistic vision. The Fishes Coffee Tables series is a tribute to Brancusi's mastery of creating a sense of tranquility and serenity. Each coffee table in this collection is meticulously shaped from natural finish or black-tinted oak wood or walnut. The design process for the Fishes Coffee Tables collection was deeply stimulated by Brancusi's Fish sculpture, with each coffee table featuring soft and rounded forms that capture the fluidity and motion of aquatic life with simplicity and elegance. The sculptural forms of the Fishes Coffee Tables by NONO Furniture reflect this aesthetic, evoking a sense of quietness and stillness. The natural beauty and rich texture of oak and walnut create a warm and inviting atmosphere that is both elegant and sophisticated, making the Fishes Coffee Tables collection a perfect addition to any home decor. Each coffee table in the Fishes Series...
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Sold
H 11.5 in W 39.5 in D 39.5 in
Peter Maly Trinum White Curved Laminate and Chrome Coffee Table by COR, 1970
By COR, Peter Maly
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mod 'Trinum' series coffee table by Peter Maly for COR. Sleek laminate table with curved bentwood legs and chrome knob details. The well executed minimalist design compliments its al...
Chrome
Sold
H 29.14 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Set of 8 Chairs with Table by Horst Bruning Chair Model Sedia for COR
By Horst Bruning, COR
Located in Oirlo, LI
Set of 8 chairs with table by Horst Burning Chair Model Sedia for COR. Dining table group model Sedia, German design by Horst Burning for COR. Designed in 1966. Seats upholstered in ...
Aluminum
Sold
H 29.14 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Set of 8 Chairs with Table by Horst Bruning Chair Model Sedia for Cor
By Horst Bruning, COR
Located in Oirlo, LI
Set of 8 chairs with table by Horst Bruning Chair Model Sedia for cor. Dining table group model Sedia, German design by Horst Brüning for COR. Designed in 1966. Seats upholstered in brown velvet. Polished aluminum base. Dining table with matching base, white lacquered top Signs of use appropriate to the age, scratches and broken edges on the plate. So if you are looking for a lot of chairs...
Aluminum
Vintage Cor 'Star' Table with Glass Top from Germany, 1970s
By COR
Located in Hellouw, NL
Amazing vintage Cor 'Star' table with glass top from Germany from the 1970s. The table has a star-shaped base consisting of metal and wood. It has four poi...
Metal
Sold
H 28.94 in Dm 51.58 in L 28.94 in
Round Marble Dining Table by Horst Brüning for Cor, Germany - 1970s
By Horst Bruning, COR
Located in Berlin, DE
Round dining table with beautiful marbling on central die-cast aluminum star base. Designed in the 1970s by Horst Brüning and produced by Cor in Germany.
Marble, Aluminum
Horst Bruning for COR White Laminate and Aluminium Round Side Table
By Horst Bruning, COR
Located in Madrid, ES
Side or coffee table by German designer Horst Brüning for COR. Designed in 1966, from the Sedia series. Polished aluminium stand with acrylic glides and surface in white laminated wo...
Aluminum