Automaton Coffee and Cocktail Tables

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern patchwork burl wood Parsons extension dining table By Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin USA, 1970s Measures: 65"W x 39"D x 28"H. Extends up to 104"W wi...

Philip and Kelvin Laverne 48" Chan Table The top is supported by a Torch-welded fin Base Unusual for a Chan Table Original Surface Signed on the Table Top

Large “Etruscan Spiral” coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels in pale blue and green on bronze bamboo legs by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, Am...

Superbly crafted Patchwork Coffee Table in welded and patinated pewter, copper, steel, and bronze with inset lacquered wood top top by Paul Evans, American, circa 1969. This table wa...

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin olive burl cube form cocktail table on casters and having a large single drawer with a removable divider for...

A truly stunning example of artisan craftsmanship, this Pia Manu coffee table from the c. 1960s showcases an exquisite inset ceramic tile mosaic top. It immediately captivates with i...

From the Historical Civilization Series depicting the past civilizations of China, Greece, and Egypt, Chan is among the most recognized motifs in the artistry of Philip and Kelvin La...

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne "Chan" Circular Cocktail Table, circa 1960. The LaVernes were pioneering American designers who blurred the line between fine art and functional furniture. Th...

A lacquered wood coffee or cocktail table designed and produced by Karl Springer, USA, c. 1980s. Dimensions: 15.25"H x 46.375"W x 29.125"D

Looking for a coffee table that’s more than just furniture-- well this is a functional work of art. This Paul Evans original is a stunning example of mid-century artistry with a flair for the unconventional. Handcrafted from a mesmerizing patchwork of patinated copper, enameled steel, and pewter sheeting, this table brings together materials and textures in ways that no two tables are alike. And then there’s the slate top—thick, heavy, and sitting flush in its groove like it was meant to be there from the beginning of time. While there are other examples of this coffee table floating around the collector's universe, let me tell you: they’re not all created equal. Many show signs of over-polishing or even sanding, stripping away that rich, sought-after patina that true collectors drool over. But this example? It’s the gold standard. The patina has aged to perfection, offering a rich variety of tones, textures, and colors that dance across the surface. Every corner reveals a new surprise. Yes, the slate top has a few rough edges, but let’s be real—that only adds to its character. And the best part? The slate fits so perfectly into its base so snug you'd be hard pressed to squeeze a sheet of paper between them. Now, let’s talk about the man behind the magic—Paul Evans. Born in 1931 and passing away in 1987, Evans was a driving force in the American Craft Movement. He pushed the boundaries of furniture design, turning traditional techniques on their head and creating pieces that were part sculpture, part functional art. His use of metal, especially in his iconic Cityscape and Sculpted Bronze series, made him a trailblazer of mid-century modernism and brutalist design. Evans started his career working with metal in a tiny shop in New Hope, Pennsylvania with his pal Phillip Lloyd Powell—just down the road from fellow American Craft legends like George Nakashima. But Evans didn’t stop with wood and craft traditions. Instead, he worked with metal in ways no one else was doing, blending industrial and handmade aesthetics. Every piece was unique, handmade, and bursting with Evans' signature rough-hewn, heavily textured style. His work, especially these patchwork metal tables...

Stunning pair of rectangular “Tao” end tables in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with vibrant hand-painted enamels in blue, green, and red with gold and copper leaf by Phili...

Rare and early “Chan Floral” coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted blue enamels and lovely botanical motif by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1...