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Coffee and Cocktail Tables For Sale
Creator: Adrian Pearsall
Creator: T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Robsjohn-Gibbings Biomorphic Cocktail Table w Interesting Anecdote of Noguchi
Located in Dallas, TX
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Biomorphic cocktail table w Interesting Anecdote of Isamu Noguchi.
Cocktail table designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdcomb constructed of solid carved maple sculptural base and biomorphic glass top.
If you have not read the story of the infamous meeting between T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings and Isamu Noguchi you should, it would be worth your time. Shortly after Noguchi created the sculpted wood and glass coffee table in 1939 for the president of the MOMA, Conger Goodyear, he had a chance meeting in Hawaii with Gibbings and provided Gibbings a plastic mockup of a coffee table but never heard back from him. A few years after the meeting while Noguchi was voluntarily interred in a WW2 Japanese-American internment camp in Potsdam, AZ, Noguchi saw in a design publication the built example of the mockup he had provided Gibbings in Hawaii a few years earlier but represented as a T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings' design. He contacted the British designer asking for compensation and was basically dismissed being told "anyone can design a three leg coffee table...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Maple
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Coffee Table
Located in Tulsa, OK
Adrian Pearsall Stingray Coffee Table. Beautiful and well constructed. Solid Walnut frame and thick 3/8-in glass top. Above aver...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Teak
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Jacks Walnut and Glass Biomorphic Coffee Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Jacks Walnut and Glass Biomorphic Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 50.75 wide x 34 deep x 16 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in w...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid Century Modern Craft Associates Adrian Pearsall Model 1649-PT Planter Table. Sculptural walnut base with thick 1" beveled glass top. Good condition with minor wear consistent wit...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Vintage Adrian Pearsall "Strictly Spanish" Coffee Table by Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by mid-century American modern master Adrian Pearsall for his Craft Associates Furniture brand of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, this "Strictly Spanish" coffee table is simply ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Jacks Coffee Table
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Jacks Coffee Table
Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has some expected slight fin...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
T.H Robsjohn-Gibbings WAP Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings WAP Coffee Table
Clean mahogany finish on the Base
the top has been Replaced with identical Green Edge Glass
Category
1950s North American Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Adrian Pearsall 893-TGO Sculptural Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Jacks Jax Coffee Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice iconic coffee table by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. The top has a biomorphic kidney shaped piece of glass. The glass is in good condition with a few minor surface scr...
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20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Splayed Leg End Table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Splayed leg end table, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. Sculptural splayed leg form and beautiful grainin...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Mid Century Teardrop Coffee Table in Walnut by Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare and coveted design by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, the R1917-TGT teardrop table. Found in walnut with what looks like the original glass top although not the planter ...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Brass leg Mahogany Coffee Table Bench
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
An iconic T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb brass leg coffee table or bench. A slab of mahogany floats on splayed brass legs. Exaggerated bull nose edge, with a raised lip around...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Tripod Coffee Table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis
Located in Brussels, BE
Tripod Coffee Table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis
Category
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Jacks Coffee Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Jacks Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 50.5 wide x 34 deep x 16.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Glass Coffee Table Attributed to Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, USA, 1960
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a newly restored coffee table attributed to the incomparable Adrian Pearsall in the late 1950's and crafted by Craft Associates in the early 1960's. Featuring a base made...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Rare Walnut & Brass Coffee Table by Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb. Excellent.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb coffee table. Walnut to with tapered thickness and solid cast brass legs with seamless feet. Expertly refinished and in like new condition...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Walnut & Brass Coffee Table by Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb. Excellent Cond.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rectangular walnut coffee table with solid brass cross stretcher designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and made by Widdicomb, 1950s. Expertly restored and refinished. Excellent condit...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Burled Elm Occasional Table, 1964
Located in Bainbridge, NY
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture Co. Burled Elm and Walnut Round Barrel Table. Featuring a Walnut lipped Carpathian Elm veneer circular surface with 10 spindles a top a...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm, Walnut
Midcentury Coffeel Table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this all original unaltered coffee table by Robsjohn-Gibbings featuring a rounded walnut top on solid brass legs. Model 1784.
Photos are taken using an iP...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Biomorphic Coffee Table
Located in Boston, MA
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb biomorphic coffee table. Solid walnut sculptural base showing beautiful wood grain character and original thick .75" glass with green siding. Uni...
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century X Base Coffee Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century X Base Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 58 wide x 21 deep x 16.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
"Stingray" Sculptural Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Coffee table with sculpted walnut base with glass top.
Category
Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Jacks Coffee Table
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Please keep in mind that these are 40-75 year old items and will have some expected normal wear. We strive to represent our items well, and most of these items are in above average vintage condition. Noticeable flaws will be represented in the listing pictures and the text but we cannot describe or picture every small scratch, ding, or area of slight wear.
Once delivered, furniture CANNOT be refused, returned, or refunded unless damage has occurred in the shipping process. Our shipper takes care to wrap each item and pack it safely therefore we have rarely had any issues with damage in transit.
All items must be picked up within 3 weeks of order if buyer secures his own shipper. Shipping usually requires 3-6 weeks delivery through our shipping contacts and is only available in the continental US for large furniture items. Some smaller items are available to be shipped internationally through USPS/UPS.
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Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Jacks Coffee Table...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Amorphic Glazed Triform Coffee with an Ebonized Frame
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Adrian Pearsall midcentury amorphic glazed triform ebonised coffee table with tonk ceramic insert by Royal Haeger Made in the USA
Table featur...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Glass, Wood
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Jacks Coffee Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Jacks Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 50.5 wide x 34 deep x 16.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Amoeba Shaped Wood & Smoked Glass Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Adrian Pearsall coffee table having a wood base and a custom amoeba-shaped smoked glass top.
USA, circa 1960.
Base may be used in two ways as shown.
Dimensions:
Overall/Top: 54.5...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Wood
1960s Adrian Pearsall Walnut Glass Tier Triangular Coffee Table
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, table you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it being a most spectacular and beautifully-presented coffee table. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful table is statement and packed with personality!! Just look at the gorgeous details on this beauty! The distinctive craftsmanship frame that give this piece a delightful mid century design, assuring a striking proportioned profile view from all angles. The details on this table reflect the expert craftsman put into making this design. The double tier table...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Low Mahogany & Cane Bench, Coffee Table, 1950's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Low Slung Cane, bleached Mahogany Bench -Cocktail Table. Featuring a sturdy rectangular solid bleached Mahogany frame, stretchers to each end, inset w...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Cane
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Jacks Coffee Table
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Jacks Coffee Table
Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has some expected slight fin...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Glass
1960s Midcentury Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury walnut coffee table designed and manufactured by Adrian Pearsall, circa 1960s. This stunning coffee table features a black laminated top with a black vinyl base. the coffe...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Stainless Steel and Cork Coffee Table
Located in Tulsa, OK
Unique, well constructed stainless steel frame with thick glass top and cork trim. Above average condition and structurally sound. Size fits well in most living areas. Glass is in...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Stingray Sculptural Cocktail Table by Adrian Pearsall 2399-TC
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous sculptural cocktail table by Adrian Pearsall and Craft Associates. Model # 2399-TC. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Walnut in very good condition retaining...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates sculptural walnut and glass coffee table
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates “Jacks” or “Jax” sculptural walnut and glass coffee or table, 893-TGO oval coffee or cocktail table 1960s, PA, USA. The original glass top is in ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
American Modern Walnut and Glass Coffee or Cocktail Table by Adrian Pearsall
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural walnut carved wood base with pencil edge glass top coffee or cocktail table by Adrian Pearsall, 1970s.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Robsjohn Gibbings designed Palm Leaf Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mahogany grain wood table by TH Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Simple mid-century square form with decorative palm leaf design on each side.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 50.75 wide x 33 deep x 16 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Model 1761 Coffee Table, 1953, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular Model 1761 coffee table by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb has beautiful walnut grain and was just refinished - gorgeous and ready for immediate use. Signed und...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Wood and Glass Coffee Table Designed by Adrian Pearsall c 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Mid Century coffee table designed by Adrian Pearsall circa 1970's. The table features a thick tinted glass top, which slips into the architectural walnut frame. This exa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Wood
1954 Large Walnut Coffee Table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb 72x36 in
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a large walnut coffee table, Model 1761, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for John Widdicomb in 1953. It is composed of bleached-walnut and walnut veneer. The top is unusua...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Coffee Table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
A coffee table designed b T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Pair of matching end tables available separately.
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1950s Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
1955 T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb 3307 Coffee Table in Sherry Walnut
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a circa 1955 T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb #3307 Coffee Table. This is a stunning example of Robsjohn-Gibbings' work and one that is so representative of Wi...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Walnut Jacks Coffee Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall midcentury walnut jacks coffee table.
This table measures: 60 wide x 20.75 wide x 17 inches high.
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vi...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Mid-Century American Modern Walnut Low / Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century American Modern walnut low coffee table featuring a rectangular top over an X-form base composed of sculptural, tapering legs and stretcher. (T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Wood
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern 1950s Low Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Mid-20th century, circa 1950s coffee table designed by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. The beautifully grained wood is expressed in a strip design on the top of the table. T...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Walnut and Glass Jacks Coffee Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall mid-century walnut jacks coffee table.
This coffee table measures: 59.25 wide x 20 deep x 16 inches high.
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call res...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Walnut 'Jacks' Coffee Table Base
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century "Jacks" walnut coffee table base with an interlocking x-form and oval clear glass table top. (ADRIAN PEARSALL FOR CRAFT ASSOCIATES)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Freeform Walnut and Brass Coffee Table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic sculpted walnut and brass biomorphic cocktail/coffee table (model 1759) designed by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb (1950, USA). Free-form, organic design reminiscent of a clo...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Walnut Coffee Table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, C. 1950
Located in Westport, CT
A rarely seen square coffee table designed by the British-born T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for The Widdicomb Furniture Company, circa 1950, completely restored and topped with scratch and...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Adrian Pearsall Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern
1960's
Coffee Table Designed by Adrian Pearsall
Inspired by Paul Evans' sculpted bronze series
Wood base with black laminate top & Bronze Resin around ...
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin, Wood
Mid-Century Restored Adrian Pearsall Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The fiery cathedral grain top of this captivating coffee table is recessed and framed out by solid walnut beams with burl accents. The front and back cross beams of walnut have a sli...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
20th Century American Craft Associates Walnut Sofa Table by Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A round, vintage Mid-Century modern American coffee, sofa table made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed by Adrian Pearsall and produced by Craft Associates in good condition. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut "Bowtie" Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century American Modern coffee table designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb (ca. 1950s, USA). Composed of two solid walnut p...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Bleached Mahogany Button Tufted Bench, 1950's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb bleached mahogany bench with tufted black vinyl surface. Featuring a sturdy rectangular braced, solid Mahogany frame, button tufted, finished in impressed, patterned faux black leather. Coffee table with tray...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Mahogany
Adrian Pearsall Wood and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Milano, IT
An elegant wood and glass coffee table designed by Adrian Pearsall Attr. in the 1960s.
The coffee table consists of a solid light-coloure...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Oiled Walnut Triangle Glass Top Coffee Side End Occasional Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Adrian Pearsall oiled walnut triangle glass top coffee side end occasional table mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Teak
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings 'Saridis' Tripod Walnut Table with Polished Bronze Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Saridis of Athens Tripod Walnut Table, Polished Bronze Lion Claw Foot Legs with Scrolling Details, c 1960, signed, numbered
H:...
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1950s Greek Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern "Jax" Walnut Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1960's Mid-Century Modern walnut "Jax" coffee table designed by Adrian Pearsall, fully restored with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Danish Mid Century Adrian Pearsall Oiled Walnut Rounded Square Coffee Table MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Adrian Pearsall Olied Walnut Rounded Square Coffee Table MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Antique, New and Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
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.
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