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Dunbar Surfboard Coffee Table by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
An early surfboard coffee table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category

Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Maurice Burke Arkana Surfboard Coffee Table
By Eero Saarinen, Burke, Inc.
Located in Chicago, IL
Scarce Maurice Burke for Arkana, England surfboard coffee table. Possibly a custom formica top with
Category

20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Formica

Large John Keal Inspired Surfboard Coffee Table with Formica Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large Californian 60" wide John Keal inspired surfboard coffee table with white Formica top and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Danish Surfboard Coffee Table by Kurt Ostervig, ca' 1950's
By Kurt Østervig
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual surfboard coffee table by Kurt Ostervig, made by Jason Mobler, model #194, ca' 1954
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Oiled Walnut Tile Insert Floating Top Mid-Century Long Surfboard Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Oiled walnut tile insert floating top mid-century long surfboard coffee table.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Danish Modern Moreddi Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table
By Moreddi 1
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Danish Modern Moreddi Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table. Featuring an
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Danish 1950s Surfboard Coffee Table by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk, Poul Jeppesen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A Danish 1950s surfboard coffee table by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen. It has beautiful sculpted
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Tomlinson Sophisticate Patchwork Burl Wood Extra Long Surfboard Coffee Table
By Tomlinson
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern extra long surfboard coffee table By Tomlinson
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Designer Minotti Italian Modern Surfboard Coffee Table with Steel Legs
By Minotti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designer Minotti Italian Modern surfboard coffee table with steel legs. Listing includes sleek
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Harvy Probber Style Terrazzo and Stone Inlay Surfboard Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Harvey Probber attributed Terrazzo and Stone Inlay Surfboard Coffee Table. Octogonal Walnut Base
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Terrazzo, Walnut

Italian Hollywood Regency Travertine & Brass Long Oval Surfboard Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very unique Hollywood Regency / Mid Century Modern surfboard coffee table with a pinwheel inlaid
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Live Edge Black Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table Red Resin Lacquer Hairpin Legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Live edge black walnut surfboard coffee table red resin lacquer hairpin legs. Item features gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Surfboard Coffee Table by Mersman, c1960s
By Mersman
Located in Chino Hills, CA
, this Mersman Surfboard Coffee Table promises to be a conversation starter and a beloved heirloom for
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Restored Arthur Umanoff Solid Walnut Magazine Rack Surfboard Coffee Table
By Grete Jalk, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Chattanooga, TN
this surfboard coffee table create a sleek profile. The lower tier, suspended by a series of spindles
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Terrazzo Top Surfboard Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Classic surfboard form, terrazzo top table. Nice thick top (1.5") rests on two wood pedestal bases
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Terrazzo, Wood

Terrazzo Top Surfboard Coffee Table
Terrazzo Top Surfboard Coffee Table
H 14.5 in W 66 in D 19.5 in
Donald Deskey for Charak Modern Rosewood 'Surfboard' Cocktail / Coffee Table
By Donald Deskey
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century (circa 1950) 'Surfboard' coffee table with a rosewood table top resting on an
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Mid-Century Table by Henredon
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oval surfboard coffee table by Henredon with added walnut trim and tapered legs. Please confirm
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Table by Henredon
Mid-Century Table by Henredon
H 14.5 in W 65.5 in D 17.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Surfboard Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Particular coffee table from the 70s, top in mahogany veneer and metal base, the shape is
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

1960s Mid-Century Surfboard Coffee Table by Bassett
Located in Wilton, CT
Mid-Century Modern walnut coffee table by Bassett Furniture Company, circa 1965. Surfboard style
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

G Plan Fresco Surfboard Coffee Table in Teak
By V.B. Wilkins, G Plan Furniture
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England Designer: Victor B. Wilkins Manufacturer: G Plan Era: 1966 Materials: Teak, Afromosia Measurements: 54″ wide x 20″ deep x 17″ tall Condition: In excellent original c...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Folke Olsson Swedish Modern Rosewood Coffee Table, 1960's
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Uccle, BE
This elegant Danish modern midcentury surfboard coffee table model ‘Frisco’ was designed by Folke
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Restored Adrian Pearsall Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The fiery cathedral grain top of this captivating coffee table is recessed and framed out by solid
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

G Plan Fresco Surfboard Coffee Table In Teak #1
By Victor Wilkins, G Plan Furniture
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England Designer: Victor B. Wilkins Manufacturer: G Plan Era: 1966 Materials: Teak, Afromosia, Glass Measurements: 54″ wide x 20″ deep x 17″ tall Condition: In excellent orig...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Teak

G Plan Fresco Surfboard Coffee Table In Teak #3
By Victor Wilkins, G Plan Furniture
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England Designer: Victor B. Wilkins Manufacturer: G Plan Era: 1966 Materials: Teak, Afromosia, Glass Measurements: 54″ wide x 20″ deep x 17″ tall Condition: In excellent orig...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak, Glass

Mid-Century Harvey Probber Surfboard Coffee Table in Terrazzo Marble
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-century Harvey Probber terrazzo marble coffee table. Style of Dunbar and Milo Baughman.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Terrazzo

Surfboard, Terrazzo-Top Coffee or Cocktail Table
Located in New York, NY
Classic Probber terrazzo top, sculptural walnut base surfboard coffee table. As is usually seen in
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

2 pc. Mid Century Surfboard Coffee Table by John Van Koert for Drexel c. 1960’s
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in New York, NY
Rare two part coffee table designed by John Van Koert for Drexel Furniture, as part of their class
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Long Surfboard Style Coffee Table, Circa 1950s
By John Widdicomb
Located in East Hampton, NY
Beautiful rich espresso tone with minimal wear. Spindle braces and curved edge top. Midcentury at its best.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Surfboard Italian Marble Top Faux Bamboo Coffee Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
and faux bamboo base coffee table Featuring a very old, beveled, and polished marble top
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage Surfboard Shape Glass Top / Faux Bamboo Base Coffee Table
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Introducing a captivating Mid-20th Century coffee table with a distinctive surfboard shape glass
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Glass

Terrazzo and Walnut Surfboard-Form Coffee Table 'Manner of Harvey Probber'
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century (circa 1950) sculptural cocktail / coffee table with a tapered oval terrazzo
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Unusual Large Surfboard Top Double Pedestal Coffee Table Mid-century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual large surfboard top double pedestal coffee table. You will love the warm walnut top with
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Restored Original Paul Frankl Surfboard Style Stacked Rattan Legs Coffee Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1940s restored Paul Frankl "surfboard" shaped coffee table. Also known as "amoeba" or
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Vintage 1940s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan

Lane Mid Century Modern 56" Long Surfboard Laminate Top Coffee Table with Drawer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lane Mid Century Modern 56" Long Surfboard Laminate Top Coffee Table with Drawer. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Herman Miller for Eames Surfboard Table
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern black top coffee table with Eiffel metal base. (Please confirm item location
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Sculpted Walnut Tile Mosaic Surfboard Table
By Harvey Probber, Tue Poulsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ditch mundane home decor and grab this radical vintage surfboard table! This rare mid-century piece
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

Erno Fabry Fishtail Surfboard Marble & Walnut Cocktail Table
By M. Singer & Sons
Located in Hanover, MA
This table came from the collection of a prominent child psychiatrist and a magnificent apartment
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Modern Dutch Marble Top Surfboard Cocktail Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish Mid-Century Modern Dutch surfboard coffee or cocktail table featuring a large, variegated
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20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Eames "Surfboard" Cocktail Table with Elliptical Rod Base Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Diego, CA
1990;s Original long surfboard oval coffee table designed by Eames, for Herman Miller nice
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Table basse “Surfboard”en teck de Kurt Østervig pour Jason Møbelfabrik
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Table basse avec un long plateau en placage de teck et des pieds en V magnifiquement sculptés. Un
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

1950's Danish Modern Sculpted Leg Surfboard Cocktail Table by Kurt Østervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Incredible large coffee table by Danish furniture designer Kurt Østervig (1912-1986). This very
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish mid-century teak surfboard table by Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish mid-century teak surfboard table by Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold, 1960s Surfboard model
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Woven Shelf Oval Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oval surfboard style coffee table with excellent woven shelf. Warm walnut grain and thick sturdy
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cord, Wood

Woven Shelf Oval Coffee Table
Woven Shelf Oval Coffee Table
H 16 in W 71 in D 23 in
Eames Original ETR Coffee Table
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Napa, CA
Surfboard table due to its elongated shape and low profile. It utilizes two of the wire bases designed for
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel, Zinc

Eames Original ETR Coffee Table
Eames Original ETR Coffee Table
H 10 in W 89 in D 29.25 in
Mid Century Marble Oval Coffee Table
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Oval beveled edge surfboard on wood base. Sleek design. Stone top in polished marble or travertine
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Mid Century Marble Oval Coffee Table
Mid Century Marble Oval Coffee Table
H 16.75 in W 71.75 in D 36.5 in
Table, Coffee Table, Blackened Steel, Glass, Brand Customization, Semigood
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
. Made of 1/2" by 4" hot rolled steel plate this coffee table tips the scale at almost 250 lbs. Inspired
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron

Danish Modern Style Coffee Table by Bassett
By Bassett Furniture
Located in South Charleston, WV
modern production, but American produced. Ideal for use as coffee or end table. In excellent condition
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Mid Century Kipp Stewart Drexel Coffee Table Bench
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful, mid-century, modern, retro, 1960’s, Danish style, coffee table/ bench, by Kipp Stewart
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Gordons of Tennessee Walnut and Travertine Cocktail / Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century coffee / cocktail table with a shaped walnut frame supporting a surfboard
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Sculptural Walnut Coffee Table Styled After Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This stunning vintage sculptural walnut coffee table is a true masterpiece of design. Its two
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Artisan Crafted Coffee Table in Tessellated Brown Onyx 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Artisan crafted surfboard shaped coffee table in polished tessellated brown onyx, custom design
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx

1960s Arturo Pani Glass Tiled Solid Wood Coffee Table Mexico City
By Arturo Pani, Gio Ponti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Glass Tiled Solid Wood Coffee table Arturo Pani Mexico City Two tables are available. Price
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

One of a Kind Silver Surfer Convertible Desk and Coffee Table
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
of a kind table features extendable legs to convert into a desk or coffee table.   
Category

2010s North American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Zinc

Harvey Probber Mid-Century Terrazzo Marble-Top Coffee Table, circa 1955
By Harvey Probber
Located in Camden, ME
Harvey Probber style elegant coffee table with surfboard top of Terrazzo marble divided by a center
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Terrazzo, Walnut

Johannes Anderson Rounded Danish Teak Coffee Table w/ Lip & Lower Rattan Shelf
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Danish teak coffee table with rattan lower shelf and tapered legs designed by Johannes
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Bohdan Andreas Functional Abstract Wall Art/Coffee Table in Hand-Painted Epoxy
Located in Miami, FL
sale is a functional art epoxy resin hand-painted surfboard-style coffee table with wrought iron
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Herman Miller white ETR coffee table designed by Charles and Ray Eames
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Athens, Attiki
Herman Miller white ETR coffee table designed by Charles and Ray Eames,1951. ETR was the
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

Mid Century Coffee Table Prelude by Ace Hi, c. 1950/1960's
By Prelude
Located in New York, NY
Classic mid century boat, or Surfboard shaped coffee table, American made in the danish style. This
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

John Widdicomb Wm a Berkey Travertine and Walnut Surf Board Style Coffee Table
By John Widdicomb, William A. Berkey Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One beautiful surfboard style 2 tier coffee table by William a Berkey Furniture - John Widdicomb
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Travertine and Terrazzo-Top Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
on casters. Attractive Sixties surfboard shape, makes for a great coffee table. (Please confirm item
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Travertine and Terrazzo-Top Table
Travertine and Terrazzo-Top Table
H 15 in W 68 in D 20 in
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Surfboard Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of surfboard coffee tables for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct surfboard coffee tables — often made from wood, walnut and metal — can elevate any home. We have 172 antique and vintage surfboard coffee tables in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Surfboard coffee tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Surfboard coffee tables are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small surfboard coffee tables measuring 17 inches across. Many surfboard coffee tables are appealing in their simplicity, but Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Kurt Østervig produced popular surfboard coffee tables that are worth a look.

How Much are Surfboard Coffee Tables?

Surfboard coffee tables can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,450, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $9,500.

Finding the Right Coffee and 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 Surfboard 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 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.