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Modern Center Tables

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
White Roman Travertine Coffee Table by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
White Roman travertine table by Le Lampade. Measure 18.25'' height x 41''' diameter Round travertine top supported by a travertine column shaped base. These tables can be custom made.
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2010s Italian Modern Center Tables

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Travertine

21st Century Concrete Cement Tray Centrepiece Handmade Pink Flamingo Color
Located in Rome, Lazio
Renzo in a family of multipurpose trays with a very smooth surface and soft curved edges, now available in a different color composition. Each piece is a unique, no two are the same....
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2010s Italian Modern Center Tables

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Concrete

Ralph Lauren Solid Teak and Glass Round Centre Occasional Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for auction this brand new RRP £4000 Ralph Lauren solid teak with thick glass top centre occasional table The table has a very substantial frame, its sol...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Center Tables

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Glass, Teak

Lessa, 21st Century European Side Table Designed by Studio Rig Travertino Wood
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Lessa - 21st century European center table Designed by Studio Rig Travertino Wood Collector brand was born and Portugal and aims to be part of daily life...
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2010s European Modern Center Tables

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Travertine

Flight Contemporary coffee cocktail Table, 120x90cm, art Silvered glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
FLIGHT the new gem home! coffee, dining, console Nearly 25 years ago the first beauxobjets were created in Sabrina Landini's workshop, just a stone's throw away from the Milano Na...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables

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Metal

Modern grill-work iron table
Located in New York, US
A unique and unusual iron table with a grill work top, with a central iron support connecting two grill work sides, modern, as is Can be used as a large sofa table, dining table, des...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Center Tables

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Wrought Iron

Modern Chiado Console Table, Marble, Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Chiado Console, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Chiado console table honors Lisbon’s historic quarter, cap...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables

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Marble, Onyx

Oval, Centre Table by Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
One of the Studio's Classic oval coffee table designs. A minimal design achieved by bending wood which reveals beautiful details at a closer look. The walnut stain finish enhances th...
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2010s Modern Center Tables

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Glass, Bentwood

Art Deco Rubi Coffee Table Nero Marquina Marble Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Rubi coffee table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. Like a startling ruby ring, our magnificent Rubi side table follows the Art Deco style by repr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables

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Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Gold Leaf

Organic Modern Bordeira Coffee Table, Pink Onyx, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bordeira coffee table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Bordeira modern coffee ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables

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Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Modern Armilar Console Table Onyx Stainless Steel Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Armilar Console Table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Armilar console table has a modern design that pays homage to the Portuguese armillary s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables

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Onyx, Stainless Steel

"Teoca" Coffee Table with Marble Top
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Teoca" coffee table is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan collection. This collection seeks to go back to basics. It is a subtle and refined interpretation of the archetypical modern f...
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2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables

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Hardwood

NR Copper V2, 21st Century Sculptured Liquid Oxidized Copper Oval Coffee Table
Located in Sofia, BG
NR copper V2, 21st century sculptured liquid oxidized copper oval coffee table Born from cast liquid copper, the NR oxidized copper version could be easily associated with a sculp...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Center Tables

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Copper

21st Century Contemporary Side Coffee Center Round Table in Wood Marquetry
Located in Porto, PT
Austria Side Table is perfect for an artsy and luxury interior design project. A modern side table made in marquetry and it can be customized to meet your style and favorite wood col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables

Materials

Wood

Eternity Minimes Ranunculus Bouquet Set Arrangement, Flowers, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
Life is a perpetual cycle with no beginning and no end: everything is, becomes and evolves according to its own nature. The universe does not admit of “nonexistence”: everything, eve...
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2010s Italian Modern Center Tables

Materials

Polyester, Glass

Two Pedestal Coffee Tables in White Marble and White Oak Veneer
Located in Mexico City, MX
Set of two coffee tables with pedestal base in Veneciano white marble, the large one has a Veneciano white marble top and the small one...
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2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Onda Contemporary Side Table in Metal
Located in London, GB
Onda table works on the juxtaposition of volumes and finishing. A Wavy organic extra-thin top on architectural chunky cylindric legs. Like a paper sheet ...
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2010s Italian Modern Center Tables

Materials

Metal

Onda Contemporary Coffee Table in Pink Metal
Located in London, GB
Onda table works on the juxtaposition of volumes and finishing. A wavy organic extra-thin top on architectural chunky cylindric legs. Like a paper sheet th...
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2010s Italian Modern Center Tables

Materials

Metal

Modern White Oak Handmade Center Table
Located in Montgomery, AL
The Frida.. Enhance your living space with our handcrafted solid white oak round center table. A stunning centerpiece that effortlessly blends style and functionality. This table is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak, Reclaimed Wood

Modern White Oak Handmade Center Table
Located in Montgomery, AL
White Oak center table "The Estrada" Is meticulously handcrafted oak table, ensuring detail and precision in every aspect of the production process. From the selection of premium-gra...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables

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Wood, Oak, Reclaimed Wood

Italian modern white coffee table Laccio by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern white coffee table Laccio by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s Coffee table mod. Laccio with squared top in white painted wood. The structure is made of chromed tubular ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Center Tables

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Steel

Architectural Handcrafted Walnut Table
Located in London, GB
A showroom sale piece - our Handcrafted architectural American black walnut table. Designed and handcrafted in England using traditional furniture cabinetry techniques in finest waln...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Center Tables

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Walnut

White Roman Travertine Dining Table by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
White Roman travertine bistro table by Le Lampade. Round travertine top supported by a travertine column shaped base. These tables can be custom made.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Center Tables

Materials

Travertine

Oval Coffee Table With Veneer Wood Top & Metal Footer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This coffee table is filled with quiet details, combining sumptuous veneers and a minimalistic footer. This piece embodies one of Nature’s paramount attributes – simplicity. Top: Bir...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Center Tables

Materials

Metal

Coffee Table With Wood Veneer Surface & Metal Board Contours
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This coffee table is born from the very heart of trees, with their concentric rings conveying evolution over time and the passing of seasons within each layer. Surmounting discreet s...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Center Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of side tables with scagliola decoration and handmade iron base by Cupioli Italia
Located in Rimini, IT
Pair side tables resin decor top and handmade iron and concrete base . The " Astralites " coffee tables originate from an artistic project of contemplating the universe, and their cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables

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Cement, Iron

Geometric Coffee Table In Ebony Wood Veneer Marquetry & Polished Brass Details
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This coffee table is designed to become a central territory in any living space. From the intersection of geometric shapes, a plain arises from the ground. Top: Bird Eye, Artic Bird ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Center Tables

Materials

Metal

Charcoal Black Hand-Carved Veneer & Oak Coffee Table with Multiple Arches
Located in Cairo, EG
Charcoal Black Hand-Carved Veneer & Oak Wood Coffee Table with Multiple Arches. Inspired by the legendary Egyptian architect Hassan Fathy, our Archway Muse coffee table pays homage t...
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2010s Egyptian Modern Center Tables

Materials

Oak

Green coffee table with inlays and gold highlights handmade in Italy by Cupioli
Located in Rimini, IT
Green coffee table with inlays and gold highlights handmade in Italy by Cupioli BonBon: A Playful Touch of Art for Your Interior BonBon is a capsule collection of coffee tables cha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Center Tables

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Ceramic, Scagliola, Wood

Luxury Coffee Table with Golden Hand-Laid Straw and Mother of Pearl
Located in Cairo, EG
Luxury coffee table with hand-laid Straw and Mother of Pearl. A radiant coffee table with hand-laid straw and mother of pearl in elegant hues of gold. The pattern is a beautiful geom...
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2010s Egyptian Modern Center Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

MARS round table, Natural Dark Acacia Wood
Located in Chiangmai, TH
Like a skillfull trained sushi chef filleting a fish, Salmon is built from one long log cut into 2 pieces for the top and 4 small pieces for the legs. The symmetrical and simple shap...
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2010s Thai Modern Center Tables

Materials

Wood

Black and gold coffee table with murrine decoration on the top handmade by Cupioli
Located in Rimini, IT
Bon Bon is a capsule collection of small tables with rounded and irregular shapes characterized by colorful and playful decorations. The textured exterior finish contrasts with the s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Modern White Oak Handmade Center/Coffee Table
Located in Montgomery, AL
The Frida.. Enhance your living space with our handcrafted solid white oak round center table. A stunning centerpiece that effortlessly blends style and functionality. This table is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak, Reclaimed Wood

Modern White Oak Handmade Center Table
Located in Montgomery, AL
The Alastair large round center table is handmade with 100 year old solid American White Oak. Made from repurposed oak, every piece, while bearing distinctive markings, shares a time...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak, Reclaimed Wood

Modern White Oak Center Table
Located in Montgomery, AL
The Estrada Enhance your living space with our stunning solid white oak square center table, meticulously crafted to blend timeless elegance with modern functionality. This table ser...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables

Materials

Abalone, Wood, Oak, Reclaimed Wood

Modern White Oak Handmade Center/Coffee Table by Fortunata Design
Located in Montgomery, AL
The Frida.. Enhance your living space with our handcrafted solid white oak round center table. A stunning centerpiece that effortlessly blends style and functionality. This table is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak, Reclaimed Wood

Modern White Oak Handmade Center Table by Fortunata Design
Located in Montgomery, AL
White Oak center table "The Estrada" Is meticulously handcrafted oak table, ensuring detail and precision in every aspect of the production process. From the selection of premium-gra...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak, Reclaimed Wood

Modern White Oak Handmade Center Table by Fortunata Design
Located in Montgomery, AL
The Alastair large round center table is handmade with 100 year old solid American White Oak. Made from repurposed oak, every piece, while bearing distinctive markings, shares a time...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak, Reclaimed Wood

Cume SQ side table marble top, Available Now
Located in Frazão, Porto
CUME side table: stock unit, available for immediate delivery! Very elegant and sophisticated, CUME is a sturdy side table composed by a brushed brass base and Nero Marquina marble ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

20th c. Custom Minton-Spidell Las Palmas Collection "Georgetown" Center Table
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., USA, a custom painted Minton-Spidell Georgetown Center Table. The table features a round wooden top with a striking black and cream checkerboard-patterned edge. The wood is...
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1990s American Modern Center Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Ivory coffee table with color gradients on the top and one-piece handmade gold.
Located in Rimini, IT
Hypnotic in its contrasting patterns and textures, this coffee table represents an extraordinary fusion of eccentricity and minimalism. The rough sides are enhanced by an elegant sha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Lalique, Modern Cactus Center Table, Clear Crystal, 72" Glass, France, 1984
Located in Stamford, CT
Lalique, Modern Cactus Center or Dining Table, Clear Crystal, 72" Glass, France, 1984 The Cactus table, designed by Marc Lalique in 1951, is a stunning example of art glass and inte...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Center Tables

Materials

Glass

Light blue and gold coffee table decorated with inlays handmade in Italy by Cupioli
Located in Rimini, IT
Light blue and gold coffee table decorated with inlays handmade in Italy by Cupioli. BonBon: A Playful Touch of Art for Your Interior BonBon is a capsule collection of coffee table...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables

Materials

Wood

Modern Bordeira Coffee Tables, Marble, Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bordeira Coffee Tables, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Bordeira coffee table ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables

Materials

Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble

21st Century Concrete Cement Tray Centrepiece Handmade in Italy Green Color
Located in Rome, Lazio
Renzo in a family of multipurpose trays with a very smooth surface and soft curved edges, now available in a different color composition. Each piece is a unique, no two are the same....
Category

2010s Italian Modern Center Tables

Materials

Concrete

Marquetry Walnut Coffee Table by Jaume Tresserra
Located in Madrid, ES
Gorgeous walnut wood coffee table designed by Spanish furniture designer Jaume Tresserra in 1987, also produced around that time. Made of light walnut wood with darker marquetry.
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Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Center Tables

Materials

Walnut

LEGADO Coffee Table Mirror and White Marble, Available Now
Located in Frazão, Porto
LEGADO coffee table: STOCK UNIT - Available for immediate delivery LEGADO is a coffee table made of mirrored glass that combines with the natural stone detail.‎ Perfect for luxury d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Living room coffee table with White Marble inlaid handmade in Italy by Cupioli
Located in Rimini, IT
Elegant White Marble Living Room Table with Handcrafted Scagliola Inlay. This refined coffee table features an elegant decorative scagliola inlay on a selected White Statuary marble...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Elegant Restored Vintage Circular Dining or Center Table by McGuire, circa 1990
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional circular dining or center table by McGuire, circa 1990. The table base is 44 inches in diameter. Stout, heavy steel frame construction veneered in bamboo; leather wra...
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1990s American Modern Center Tables

Materials

Steel

Round Coffee Table with ebonized oak and clear resin by Jonathan Field.
Located in London, GB
Oak and ebony tinted resin coffee table. This coffee table was shown at the London Masterpiece fair 2018-2019 by the Connaught Brown Gallery, London. Initialed 'JF' Solid oak with cl...
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2010s English Modern Center Tables

Materials

Oak, Resin

Arkhe No 1 Coffee Table in Solid Oak Black Sculptural Round by Fulden Topaloglu
Located in Istanbul, TR
Designer Fulden Topaloğlu explains the inspiration behind the design: “Arkhe Collection is a tribute to the beautiful amphitheaters dispersed throughout the Mediterranean geography....
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2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Pietro Chiesa Style Table for Fontana Arte
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
This stunning glass pedestal table by renowned designer John L. Mathias combines minimalist elegance with a striking sculptural form. Featuring a thick, round glass top, the table is...
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20th Century Italian Modern Center Tables

Materials

Glass

Modern White Oak Handmade Center/Coffee Table
Located in Montgomery, AL
White Oak coffee table "The Frida" Is meticulously handcrafted oak table, ensuring detail and precision in every aspect of the production process. From the selection of premium-grade...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak, Reclaimed Wood

Modern White Oak Handmade Center Table
Located in Montgomery, AL
The Estrada Enhance your living space with our stunning solid white oak square center table, meticulously crafted to blend timeless elegance with modern functionality. This table ser...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak, Reclaimed Wood

Contemporary Table Wood Clay and Bronzo Lacquered by Studio Oxi
Located in Pordenone, IT
As the top thins out and the base creates undulating movement, the look of this piece changes from different angles. The whole piece is decorated with ultra-tactile textured finishes...
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2010s Italian Modern Center Tables

Materials

Bronze

Modern White Oak Handmade Center Table
Located in Montgomery, AL
The Alastair large round center table is handmade with 100 year old solid American White Oak. Made from repurposed oak, every piece, while bearing distinctive markings, shares a time...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak, Reclaimed Wood

Modern Round Dining Table with Black Cane Pedestal
Located in North York, ON
Modern round dining table with black cane pedestal. Featuring round grey sunburst top with black cane base. Price includes complimentary scheduled curb s...
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2010s American Modern Center Tables

Materials

Cane, Wood

Ello Marble + Slate Octagonal Game Table
Located in Round Top, TX
The texture and movement on this slate top is perfect. We love this as a game table or for an entry with a huge flowering branch…it’s the perfect bistro spot for 2-4, and works well ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble, Slate

Modern center tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern center tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage center tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, decorative objects, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern center tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original center tables, popular names associated with this style include Sebastian Scherer, Greenapple, Alter Ego Studio, and VG-VGnewtrend. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for center tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $28 and tops out at $139,021 while the average work can sell for $5,317.

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