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Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables For Sale
Custom Made Turkish Rug Ottoman with Iron Base
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom made Cocktail ottoman Size: 48" x 48" x 18" Iron base finished in antique bronze finish. This item was constructed using a vintage turkish rug, this hemp and wool rug is a ...
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20th Century Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Iron

Bronze and Oak coffee table by Jacques Jarrige "Odalisque"
Located in New York, NY
The Odalisque coffee table by Jacques Jarrige is a sculptural piece that fuses strength and sensuality, balance and movement. Defined by its fluid, organic silhouette and luxurious m...
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2010s French Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Vintage Thai Green Painted Faux Bamboo Coffee Table with Woven Rattan Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Country style Thai green painted faux bamboo coffee table from the mid 20th century with woven rattan top and straight legs. Created in Thailand during the Midcentury period, this rustic coffee table features a rectangular woven rattan top overhanging a linear green painted faux bamboo base. A simple apron sits above four simple straight legs perfectly complimenting the ensemble. With its clean lines and lovely green color this vintage Country style Thai painted...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Country Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Faux Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

"Alanda" coffee table in the style of Paolo Piva for B&B Italia, 1980s
Located in Roma, RM
"Alanda" coffee table in the style of Paolo Piva for B&B Italia, 1980 Dimensions 120 W x 30.5 H x 60 D cm
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1980s Italian Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Brutalist Faux Verdigris Finish Glass Top Coffee Table c. 1970/1980's
By Diego Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Voguish Brutalist coffee table in rich faux Verdigris paint finish, made in the USA c 1970-1980's. The table features a metal base in original dark green and black finish, with a gl...
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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Plump Side Table in Deep Olive, Translucent Polyurethane Resin, by Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Plump Side Table by Ian Cochran This side table is a continuation of the Plump series of sculptural furniture. This transparent table is a contemporary and modern addition to any sp...
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2010s American Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Resin

Coffee Table by František Jirák for Tatra Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Debrecen, HU
This elegant coffee table, designed by notable Czech designer František Jirák in the 1960s for the renowned Tatra furniture company, is a true mid-century gem. It features a stylish ...
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1960s Czech Scandinavian Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Wood

Early 20th Century burr walnut occasional table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century burr walnut occasional table circa 1900. We are pleased to offer this elegant low occasional table. Circular top featuring matched burr walnut veneers which real...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Victorian Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Modernist Stone Coffee Table by Erling Viksjø for Conglo, Norway, 1960s
By AS Conglo Design, Erling Viksjø
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful walnut table with stone top by Erling Viksjø. The stones and shards of different sizes and colors are molded in concrete, creating associations to stony beaches and sea beds.
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Stone, Concrete

Aksel Kjersgaard Pair of Pine Wood Coffee Tables, Denmark, circa 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautifully preserved danish pine coffee tables, midcentury, labeled Dimensions are: 39.3" x 27.5" x 18.8", combined it's approx. 39x39" Wonderful pair of rare wooden tables by...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Pine

Low Square Table Mario Sabot Willy Rizzo design 1960s Black and Silver
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegant square table beveled corners made by Mario sabot in about 1960s probable design by Willy Rizzo, in the center square recessed licquor and glass holder.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Laminate

Silas Seandel Free Form Coffee Table in Patinated Bronze & Pewter 1970s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Chic artisan Brutalist coffee table with organic free form in patinated bronze and pewter by Silas Seandel, American 1970's (signed on top "Silas Seandel".) This table sits on hidden...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze, Pewter

Modern Oval Coffee Table with Walnut Cylinder Base and Lavender and Ivory Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with Ivory and Lavender glass sits on 2 Walnut Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. A sleek table with high craftsmanship and flowing mosaic patterns. Skillfully ...
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2010s American Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Art Glass, Walnut

Round Mid-Century Modern Pink Marble Coffee Table, Porto Rosé, 1960s Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
Fantastic mid-century spider legged coffee table following the design styles of Gio Ponti, as much as Giuseppe Scapinelli. Most likely made in Germany, here with a heavy Porto Rosé m...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Roger Capron 'Shogun' Coffee Table in Ceramic and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roger Capron, 'Shogun' coffee table, ceramic, beech, France, 1960s Lovely French coffee table with wonderful composed ceramic tiles by French designer Roger Capron. Both the tiles a...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Beech

Paul Evans Cityscape Brass Coffee Table w/Smoked Glass, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Evans Cityscape Brass Coffee Table with Smoked Glass, 1970’s. Original beautiful patchwork design. Measures Base 14.5” tall 30” wide 30” deep Glass .5” thick 48” x 48” Total he...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Karl Springer, Coffee Table, Wood, USA, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
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
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1980s American Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

French Brutalist Coffee Table Exotic Wood, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French midcentury coffee table with made with the trunc of a tree from Madagascar (Africa) Brutalist top worn by 3 massive feet. In good condition, with marks of use on the top, fe...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Coffee Table Round Modern Contemporary Handmade Blackened Steel Waxed Large
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 20 J.M. Szymanski d. 2023 A dynamic and exciting table sculpture. Carved steel panels connect together, resulting in a unique piece of functional sculpture. The table is h...
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2010s American Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Illum Wikkelso Teak Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Danish designed T118 teak coffee table with glass top designed by Illum Wikkelso. A sculptural modern design with a natural wood finish . The glass gracefully floats on top .
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Teak

Plump Coffee Table in Honeydew, Polyurethane Resin, by Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Plump coffee table by Ian Alistair Cochran Polyurethane Resin 60 L x 36 W x 24 H in The Plump Coffee Table notches together without any hardware or glues. Each piece fits together ...
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2010s Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Resin

Retro Modern Tessellated Stone Coffee Table
Located in Trenton, NJ
This vintage 1980s coffee table is a sculptural showpiece that embodies the elegance and bold experimentation of postmodern design. Its base, a solid wedge-shaped pedestal crafted fr...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Stone

"Africa" low table by Jean Prouve CB11
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Jean Prouve CB11's "Africa" low table a superb example
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine

Set of Two Walnut and White Marbled Glass Occasional Tables - Regia Line
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Régia walnut veneer occasional tables designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, featuring sleek graphite metallic bases and white Carrara marbled glass tops. * Please check av...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Carrara Marble

Colin Cocktail Table
Located in Houston, TX
Handcrafted in pieced solid ash, our Colin cocktail table is curvaceous, simple, and elegant. With a nod to midcentury design, yet classically updated. A modern, curved large coffee...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Ash

Shagreen Coffee Table with Shell and Bronze Patina Brass Accents by Kifu, Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Metropolis 3-top coffee table by Kifu Paris is a dramatic and sculptural design that demonstrates the incredible and signature artisanale work from her Augousti genes. The bronze-patina brass base...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Peter Draenert "Klassik" Model 1022 Glass Coffee Table with Square Chrome Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Mid-Century 'Klassik' Model 1022 coffee table. Thick glass top and square chrome base. Designed by Dr. Peter Draenert, a philosopher and art historian, this table meshes a sleek...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

2 x 1950s Fontana Arte Blue Mirror Glass Rectangular Coffee Table Chrome Italian
Located in London, GB
Imported from Lake Como, Italy this amazing pair of coffee tables featuring the characteristic and magnificent blue colour of Fontana Arte attached to each one of them four steel scr...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Danish Coffee Table in Teak, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Square teak coffee table made of Denmark.The frame consists of a frame made of solid teak. The plate is … Read more Square teak coffee table made of Denmark.The frame consists of a f...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Tabei Coffee Table by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Tabei Coffee Table by Crump and Kwash Features a solid wood frame and table top with a durable acrylic sealer. Available in - White Oak, Walnut, Blackened Oak, and Maple. ...
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2010s American Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Maple, Oak, Walnut

Large John Van Koert coffee Table
Located in South Charleston, WV
38" wide x 16" tall, large walnut coffee table. John Van Korea for Drexel. This table has been refinished but maintains two flaws (photographed and shown in video), otherwise excelle...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Rare Rosewood and Glass Coffee Table by Sven Ellekaer for Christian Linneberg
Located in Wien, AT
Rare rosewood and glass coffee table by Sven Ellekaer for Christian Linneberg.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Rosewood

Tivoli Coffee Table; 4 Legs; 39"D Round 3CM Travertine Top; Bronze Plated Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ten10 Tivoli coffee table with 4 legs and a round travertine top. It is also available with a square top. The base is stainless steel tube plated i...
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2010s American Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine, Bronze, Stainless Steel

Marble and Iron Garden Table
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Grey and white marble top garden table.
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Early 20th Century Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Iron

Marble and Iron Garden Table
Marble and Iron Garden Table
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ClassiCon Bow Coffee Table No. 4 by Guilherme Torres
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by 1970s lines and designs, Brazilian Guilherme Torres presents a side table or coffee table of casual elegance. The metal-covered surface of the body also quotes futuristic...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Baumritter Mid-Century Nutmeg HHeirloom Maple Dough Box Coffee Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Baumritter Heirloom Nutmeg Maple Dough Box Coffee Table. Measures 42" in width, 19" in depth and 18" in height. Matching side tables in our Inventory in a separate listing.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Maple

Mario Papperzini Coffee Table with a Glass Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Mario Papperzini Coffee Table with a Glass Top - the perfect addition to any modern living space. This stunning piece of furniture boasts a sleek steel ornate base ...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Sculptural Round Table Mango Wood, Espresso Finish, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural round side table with an espresso finish, burned several times, sanded and smoothed to perfection with a clear coat finish. Its neutral pigment and wood text...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Fruitwood

'Coffee Table' by Six Dots Design Aluminium metal
Located in London, GB
Joseph Ellwood is a British designer and maker, he has been named one of 10 'Future Icons' in design by Wallpaper* magazine, collaborated with the luxury brand Rimowa and embarked on...
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2010s British Futurist Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Aluminum

Acerbis LOKUM Coffee Table in smoked grey by Sabine Marcelis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Matter, light and colour come together in an intense interaction of materials. This collection embodies the elegance of pure forms, elevated through the use of hand-blown glass. Sabi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Art Glass

Berthold Muller Mosaic Round White Coffee Table on Chrome Legs
Located in London, GB
Round white glass mosaic coffee table is made of individually hand cut mosaic pieces in a radiant sunburst pattern. It is made in the late 1950s-early 1960s by Berthold Muller, Oerli...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

A MID-CENTURY MODERN / MODERNIST "Etoile" TABLE, by JULES WABBES, Belgium 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
This is a real true masterpiece from one of the most important post-war european modernist designer. A very wide, rare and unique circular dining or meating table or even desk, one ...
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Ado Chale, "Goutte D’eau" Coffee Table, Aluminum, Black Metal, Belgium, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A "Goutte D’eau", aluminum and black metal coffee table designed and produced by Ado Chale, Brussels, Belgium, 1970s.
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1970s Belgian Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Aluminum

Paul Frankl Cork Amoeba Cloud Coffee Cocktail Table Model 5005 USA 1950s
Located in Troy, MI
Paul T Frankl cork top Amoeba or Cloud cocktail table Model 5005 Johnson Furniture circa 1950s Asymmetrical lacquered cork surface on four sculpted and splayed mahogany legs Signed ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Mahogany, Cork

Elm Wood Tree Stump Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
stump table - a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that will add a touch of nature to your space. Crafted from a single elm wood tree stump, each table is uniquely designed to showcase the na...
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20th Century Organic Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

Four Square Cocktail Table Lacqueredtop Walnut Custom Made to Order Wood Coffee
Located in Ridgewood, NY
Adorned with only the sleekness of its lacquer finish and the pragmatism of versatility, these beautiful four square cocktail Tables can be arranged as one whole unit or separated fo...
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2010s American Other Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Lacquer

Mid-Century Modern Travertine Stone & Brass Coffee Table by Artedi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Glass Top, Original Condition on Stone Materials: Travertine, Patinated Brass, Original Glass Top
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine, Brass

Rectangular coffee table with an abstract glazed ceramic tiles, Denmark 1960s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant rectangular coffee table sourced in Denmark dating from the 1960s. The surface is inlaid with an abstract mosaic of glazed stoneware tiles in earthy, tonal shades of brown, b...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Mahogany

Arturo Pani Onyx Coffee Table for Muller of Mexico, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Arturo Pani Onyx Coffee Table for Muller of Mexico, 1879’s. Original Measures 14.5” tall 52” wide 28” deep
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Onyx

Biedermeier 19th Century Cherrywood Dining Table/ Center Table, Austria ca. 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Charming round Biedermeier dining/ center table from the renowed period in Austria around 1830. A wonderful handcrafted 19th century so-called "vase table" standing on an artfully designed, bulbous cherry veneered base. The absolutely amazing looking round table plate impresses with fine mirrormatched cherrywood which builds an outstanding pattern. An around 2" inch wide nutwood veneered frame on the outside, adorned by additional inlayed maple thread builds the perfect contrast. The highlight of this remarkable Biedermeier table is the inlay work in the center: an ebonized round field with a lovely floral design and the German words taken from the Lord´s Prayer: "unser tegliches Brot gib uns heute" - meaning: "give us this day our daily bread...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Cherry, Maple, Nutwood, Spruce

Johannes Andersen Mid Century Danish Modern Ceramic Tile Teak Wood Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Johannes Andersen Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Moasic Ceramic Tile Teak Wood Coffee Table with Artist Initials. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 16.5" H x 43" W x 27.5" D.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

'Artona' coffee table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Center table from the 'Artona' series designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for a 1970s Maxalto production. Beveled square top with briar veneer, legs composed of cylindrical columns made ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

ClassiCon Bell Coffee Table in Brass and Amethyst Violet by Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
The Bell table by Sebastian Herkner turns our perceptual habits on their head, using the lightweight, fragile material of glass as base for a metal top that seems to float above it. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Blown Glass

Concrete Side Table "G" Abecedario Collection Green Color by Forma&Cemento
Located in Rome, Lazio
Coffee table G is part of the Abecedario Collection; it marks the beginning of a language in cement that will create a concrete alphabet made up by tables and ...
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2010s Italian Brutalist Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Concrete

Midcentury Chromed Steel Italian Coffee Table with Crystal Glass Top, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful chromed steel coffee table with crystal glass top. This amazing piece was produced in Italy during 1970s. This midcentury maste...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Table basse vintage en céramique et métal chromé des années 70
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Table basse vintage des années 70, plateau en céramique à motifs “dentelle” ou fleurs sur fond brun et piétement en métal chromé avec incrustations en mélaminé aspect bois de palissa...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic

French Modern Square Brass & Glass Coffee Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A vintage, midcentury modern French brass and glass coffee or cocktail table in the style of legendary firm Maison Jansen. In their typical aesthetic codes, the clear glass top is en...
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20th Century French Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Brass, Steel

Set of 2 Coffee Tables, Vintage Brass Finish, Timeless Character.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 2 coffee tables, vintage brass finish, timeless character. Add a sculptural touch to your home with this set of 2 coffee tables. This set includes a large coffee table and a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Mid Century Modern German ceramic tile and brass walnut coffee table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern German ceramic tile and brass walnut coffee table. Small rectangle ceramic tiles with random Brass pressed tiles. Solid walnut frame and angled legs. No tags. Made...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Ellwood Coffee Table with Cane & Glass by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our oversized Ellwood Coffee Table celebrates the colors of the California landscape. Shown here in our Eucalyptus finish, the hand-made table pairs a matte-satin lacquer with cane and clear starphire glass. Perfect for displaying a coffee table book collection. Dimensions: 66" W × 36" D × 17” H Offered in our standard matte-satin lacquer finishes: Eucalyptus, Hacienda, Prairie White, Night Surf, Dried Sage and Golden State. Custom colors are also available upon request. All of our pieces are bench made in Los Angeles by local artisans. Current lead time: 12 - 16 Weeks + transit time. Enquire about custom finishes & sizes. About this piece: + Lacquer finishes may be damaged by placing any sort of silicon-bottomed item on the surface + For the longevity of the finish, we recommend using a coaster for beverages and felt or velvet lining beneath trays. + Dust with a soft, lint-free cloth. Wipe clean with a lightly damp cloth as needed. Avoid cleaning products. About August Abode...
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21st Century and Contemporary Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables for Sale: Shop Mid-Century Coffee Tables, Travertine Coffee Tables and Marble Cocktail Tables on 1stDibs

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 — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.

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