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Coffee and Cocktail Tables For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Post-Modern
1960s Smokey Glass and Walnut Coffee Table by John Keal Brown Saltman
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Classic mid-century modern walnut wood and smokey glass coffee table designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman. Contrasting platform black base. Features one drawer with original label...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Wood, Walnut
Bronson Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Bronson coffee table features a stone top with notched corners that rests atop a detailed American walnut or white oak base.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handma...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Italian Square Coffee Table in Travertine, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice square shaped Italian coffee or side table handcrafted out of travertine, 1980s.
It is made of beautiful travertine.
Please take notice of the very nice patterns.
It h...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Mid Century Modern Vintage rosewood and glass
By Komfort
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Danish rosewood and glass coffee table by Komfort, likely 1970s. Two pieces of glass cover a wood grid or lattice pattern. Labeled Made in Denmark. The rosewood has some amazing cont...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Square Low Table, Robert Picault, Vallauris c. 1950
Located in St Ouen, FR
Garden or coffee table consisting of an earthenware tile tray with naive decor in the purest provencal tradition.
Lacquered steel base.
From decorative culinary pottery to major ar...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural Modern Tessellated Stone Glass & Brass Square Coffee Table, Marcius
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Stunning Mid-Century Modern tessellated stone coffee table designed by Robert Marcius for Casa Bique. Large square glass top is supported by four sculptural tessellated stone legs wi...
Category
1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
Superb Mid Century Brass and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Superb Mid Century Brass and Glass Coffee Table
This design was first introduced by Jean-Danial Salvat, the 2 individual brass legs are in the form stylised dragons
The top is rec...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
1960s Round Copper Coffee Table, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very good condition with minor signs of use
- repolished
- Wooden top desk with copper plate
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
Magni Home Collection Jewel Coffee Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Jewel coffee table, part of the Magni Home Collection, exquisitely crafted using hand polished stainless steel and a thick hand cast glass top with pebbled ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ovni Uovo Black Marble Glass Sculptural Coffee Table
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The Ovni Uovo Sculptural Coffee Table presents a retro-futurist fantasy. Performing as a past vision of the future Ovni Uovo constructs over mysterious tales of speculative technolog...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Marble
Mid-Century Modern Round Coffee Table, Oak Wood, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Coffee table from the 1960s. It was manufactured in Poland in 1960s. The table was made of oak wood and veneer plywood, it was refreshed. Original vintage condition.
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech
Arata Low Table by Kasanai
Located in Geneve, CH
Arata Low Table by Kasanai
Dimensions: D 120 x W 120 x H 30 cm.
Materials: Lime plaster.
Also available in different dimensions and colors. Please contact us.
Eternal in its appeal ...
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plaster
A gilt iron, glass top coffee table in the manner of Ramsay circa 1975.
By A. Ramsay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A gilt iron, glass top coffee table in the manner of Ramsay circa 1975.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Danish Design slate top coffee table - Magnus Olesen 1960
Located in The Hague, NL
Stylish coffee table with a slate top and an oak base. Produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. This table is produced with a very high standard of craftsmanship.
Very nice detail are ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate
Gordon’s Furniture Round Coffee Table
By Gordons Inc.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Round travertine stone is set into a sculpted walnut frame. Stylish Danish style design with an Italian stone that floats in the middle.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Mid Century Oval Leather Cocktail Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A captivating blend of function and fashion for your home. This unusual three-part luxurious piece, with its rich, dark brown leather, boasts a detailed, croc-embossed top that invit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather
Asami Low Table by Kasanai
Located in Geneve, CH
Asami Low Table by Kasanai
Dimensions: D 91 x W 200 x H 30 cm.
Materials: Lime plaster.
Also available in different dimensions and colors. Please contact us.
Harmonizing natural Mor...
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plaster
1970s French Stone and Wood Coffee Table
Located in Toronto, CA
An interesting coffee table that showcases contrast of material and shape. High polish striped wood legs stand up to a neutral honed stone top. French, 1970s.
Category
1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Atsuko Coffee Table by Kasanai
Located in Geneve, CH
Atsuko Coffee Table by Kasanai
Dimensions: D 220 x W 44 x H 18.5 cm.
Materials: Lime plaster.
Also available in different colors. Please contact us.
This unique design simulates a s...
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plaster
Harvey Probber, Custom Series 80 coffee table, model 82
Located in Chicago, IL
Harvey Probber
Custom Series 80 coffee table, model 82
Harvey Probber, Inc.
USA, c. 1962
mahogany, white onyx
20 h x 31 w x 31 d in (51 x 79 x 79 cm)
Table features a custom onyx ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx
Wave Coffee Table by Donatas Zukauskas
Located in Geneve, CH
Wave Coffee Table by Kasanai
Dimensions: D 72 x W 55 x H 46 cm.
Materials: Oak, mixed material (cement, recycled paper, glue, and paint).
12 kg
The visual inspiration for the coffee table is a combination of natural wood and concrete. These two opposite materials combined, create a unique character of the product that has the coldness of concrete and the coziness of wood.
The tabletop is made of natural oak, and the base of the table, resembling concrete in appearance, is made by pouring solid mass. The set task was technologically challenging - it was necessary to fuse wet mass and moisture-sensitive wood. The entire structure of the table is manufactured at the same time, so that the two materials join together smoothly and precisely to avoid any gaps. After the product dries, it is scrubbed, and the tabletop is oiled.
The black concrete-like material is the result of various experiments. It is a mixture of several components: an eco-friendly of cement, recycled paper, glue, and paint. Dried it becomes as strong as wood, it resembles concrete but is slightly elastic, so it does not split or crumble.The result is a natural texture and strength that ensures durability.
Donatas Žukauskas...
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2010s Lithuanian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
Large coffee table Greige Sicilian marble 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
This beautiful and extra large coffee table was made in France in the early 1970s from a beautiful Sicilian greige marble. The thick surface of this coffee table is so slick yet intr...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Ahiru Coffee Table by Kasanai
Located in Geneve, CH
Ahiru Coffee Table by Kasanai
Dimensions: D 78 x W 78 x H 38 cm.
Materials: Lime plaster.
Also available in different colors. Please contact us.
Subtly luxurious, the Ahiru table fe...
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plaster
Vintage wooden coffee table Italy 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Introducing our exquisite Vintage Wooden Coffee Table from Italy, a timeless piece originating from the sophisticated design era of the 1960s. Crafted with precision and elegance, th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Large vintage coffee table in black-stained solid pine from Denmark in the 70
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Large coffee table in black-stained solid pine from Denmark. Sober lines and beautifully assembled legs for this massive coffee table. The stain protects the wood while leaving its t...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Eames Palisades House Anniversary Coffee Table by Herman Miller, 1999
Located in Miami, FL
Charles and Ray Eames Palisades House coffee table, anniversary edition. Rare and collectible; numbered 98/500.
In the late 1990s, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Eames ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Mid Century Ammonite and Orthoceras Fossil Marble Coffee Table C1970s France
Located in Trensacq, FR
An eye-catching and unusual marble fossil coffee table from 1970s France. Morrocan earth-toned marble embedded with ammonite and orthoceras fossils and accented with brass inlay in ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Walnut Coffee Table w/ Kidney Glass Top by Forest Wilson, c. 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an iconic sculptural coffee table by Forest Wilson. Featuring intricately carved solid walnut legs that borrow from fluid forms found in nature, it’s almost as if Wilson is contouring the beams of walnut back to their original shape as tree branches. The kidney-shaped, thick-cut glass top, though likely not original, is an excellent addition and harkens back to the Atomic era of American Modern Design. Wilson’s signature aluminum caps conceal the joining hardware.
Perfect for designers searching for an authentic, vintage Forest Wilson table this paradigmatic piece can blend against a myriad of design backdrops from Mid-Century Modern to Boho Chic to Contemporary. With iconic lines, superb woodgrains and a vintage kidney-shaped top this coffee table is sure to make a BOLD impression in any space it inhabits. Make it yours today and add the perfect design accent to your home or office before it's gone forever.
---Dimensions---
Width: 47 in / 119.38 cm
Depth: 43 in / 109.22 cm
Height: 15 in / 38.1 cm
Save for a minor repair this iconic coffee table by Forest Wilson is in original, vintage condition and has aged to perfection! A small corner of one of the legs cracked and has been repaired which can be seen in the detail photos provided. With that said there are no scratches, gouges or other damage present whatsoever and the woodgrains are absolutely stunning in natural light.
The atomic era kidney-shaped glass top, though likely not the original, is in very good shape showing only surface scratches (the worst of which can be seen in the detail photos provided) but showing no cracks, chips or other damage whatsoever.
This paradigmatic coffee table is functional, structurally sound and ready for a lifetime more of use. Please view all photos for details on this Forest Wilson coffee table...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
'Balance' inflated metal coffee table, stainless steel and glass
By Stephen Newby
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
Inflated metal coffee table. Highly mirror polished stainless steel and 10mm toughened glass with polished edges.
Each table is hand made, numbered and signed in the UK with each ta...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
'Petal' Coffee Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll International, 1960
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early production 'Petal' coffee table by Richard Schultz for Knoll International, designed in 1960, is a favorite amongst Mid-Century Modern collectors and enthusiasts. Schultz ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Waterfall Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Slick, sleek, and dazzling in white, this waterfall coffee table may mesmerize you with its curves and blind you with its striking beauty. The wood zig-zag base of the table adds a q...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Akemi Low Table by Kasanai
Located in Geneve, CH
Akemi Low Table by Kasanai
Dimensions: D 79 x W 160 x H 30 cm.
Materials: Lime plaster.
Also available in different dimensions and colors. Please contact us.
At once fluid and struc...
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plaster
Mini Uovo Sculptural Side Table
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The Mini Uovo Sculptural Side Table presents a retro-futurist fantasy. Performing as a past vision of the future Uovo constructs over mysterious tales of speculative technologies and...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
'Petal' Coffee Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll Associates, 1960s, Signed
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1st Generation original of the 'Petal' coffee table with Redwood 'petals' by Richard Schultz for Knoll Associates, designed in 1960, is a favorite amongst Mid-Century Modern col...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Ceramic Panther Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W52 D26 H15
Post Modern Panther Coffee Table. Featuring a black panther made from ceramic with a glass oval top. Table has some areas of wear that have been pictured.
Category
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Ray Coffee Table 100, in Black Lacquered Bronze and Nero Marquina Top by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Ray Coffee Table 100, in Black Lacquered Bronze and Nero Marquina Top by Duistt
Ray coffee table is a combination of elegance and versatility. Its three delicate rays confine divisi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Mid-Century Walnut Coffee Table for Cassina, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Mid-Century rectangular coffee table in a lovely dark walnut designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina in Italy during 1960s.
This iconic coffee table is made in solid ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Smoked Glass, Wood, Walnut
Brazilian Modern Coffee table in Caviuna & Marble, Giuseppe Scapinelli, c. 1950
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this ONE-OF-A-KIND Brazilian Modern Coffee table in Caviuna & Marble designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli in the fifties is nothing less than spectacular!
This beautiful...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Roger Capron Botanical Printed Tile Top Wood Coffee Table 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Low coffee table with mounted Sou-Chong tiles embossed with botanical figures on cylinder legs.
Roger Capron was the founder of Atelier Capron located in the town of Vallauris, Fran...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Contemporary Organically Shaped Italian Travertine Coffee Table
Located in London, London
Coffee table
Travertine
Organically shape
Two cylindrical pedestals
Made in Italy
If not in stock, then a 4/5 week lead time.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Hand Decorated Lacquer on Wood Cocktail Table, c 1980s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautifully hand painted decoration on an oil-spot background makes this table a real stand out. An attractive sculptural form adds to its appeal. The table has bee refreshed with a ...
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1980s Unknown Post-Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Hans Wegner oak side / coffee table for Andreas Tuck, Denmark
Located in Bern, CH
Mid Century Danish oak side table designed by Hans J. Wegner. Produced by Andreas Tuck, Denmark. Beautifully made oak tabletop with lower magazine shelf
Designer: Hans J. Wegner
Prod...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
1960s Oval Rattan Braided Wicker Lattice Glass Coffee Table
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare oval rattan coffee table you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful table is sta...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer, Glass, Rattan
Late 20th Century Vintage Boho John Richards Campaign Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of bohemian sophistication to your living space with this Vintage Boho John Richards Campaign Coffee Table. With American craftsmanship and timeless design, it blends fun...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid Century Modern Swedish Large Teak Coffee Table Folke Ohlsson Tingstroms 1960
Located in Portland, OR
A good original Mid Century Modern large teak "Frisco" coffee table, designed by Folke Ohlsson for Bra Bohag Tingstroms, Sweden, circa 1960.
This large and low 'tray top' coffee tabl...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Postmodern Sculptural Coffee Table by Maurizio Salvato for Saporiti
By Saporiti
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Free form unique coffee table designed by Maurizio Salvato in 1980’s and produced by Saporiti Italia. Rounded triangle-like black lacquered top with different colour legs.
Condition...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
G Plan Fresco Surfboard Coffee Table In Teak #2
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
Square Coffee Table with Smoked Glass by Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century square coffee table in walnut wood with smoked glass top. This iconic coffee table was designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, in Italy during the 1970s.
...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Smoked Glass, Wood, Walnut
Minotti Low-Profile Chrome Coffee Table with Stone Top
By Minotti
Located in Toronto, CA
A large scale, low profile coffee table in cool chrome with a stone top. Simple in its form and materials.
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Metal
1940s Mid-Century Coffee Table by Gio Ponti for Cassina in Walnut , Glass Top
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Iconic elegant Mid-Century Modern coffee table by Figli di Amedeo Cassina, Gio Ponti designer atributed in walnut and veneer walnut with glass top: Period 1940s. Feet in gilt brass
...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak Coffee Table
Located in Emeryville, CA
Danish Mid-Century furniture is renowned for its iconic designs, timeless elegance, and exceptional craftsmanship. Rooted in the principles of Scandinavian design, it flourished duri...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid Century FUBO, Switzerland Coffee Table
Located in Bern, CH
Mid Century Coffee Table with inlaid glass tabletop with stylized Atomic design with wooden surround and legs. Produced by FUBO, Switzerland ca. 1950 - 1960.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Sublime Travertine Coffee Table by Angello Mangiarotti, Italy 1970
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
This superb travertine table is the work of Angelo Mangiarotti, an Italian designer of the 1970s.
The table's superb patina, streamlined shape and ideal dimensions make it a softly c...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Post modern lucite snail spiral glass top coffee table
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Post modern lucite snail spiral glass top coffee table. Base is made of clear polished lucite abstract form. High quality rounded corner glass top coffee or cocktail table. Very clea...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Plexiglass
G Plan Fresco Surfboard Coffee Table In Teak #3
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak, Glass
Monumental Coffee Table in Tessellated Stone & Brass by Karl Springer, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your living space with this exquisite Monumental Coffee Table in Tessellated Stone & Brass by renowned designer Karl Springer. This signed piece exudes sophistication and ele...
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1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
Round Mid Century Coffee Table In Mahogany
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: USA
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1970s
Materials: Mahogany
Measurements: 30″ diameter x 16" tall
Condition: In excellent original condition with typical wear...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Stunning Roger Capron CERAMIC Tile Top Cocktail / Coffee Table
By Roger Capron
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Roger Capron CERAMIC Tile Top Cocktail / Coffee Table ,,Amazing multi-color circles,Pop Modernist.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, 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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