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Coffee and Cocktail Tables For Sale
Style: Organic Modern
Style: Georgian
Andrianna Shamaris Triple Burnt Teak Wood Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Organic shaped reclaimed teak wood root coffee table. Burnt, sanded and sealed with a smooth finish. The Triple Burnt Collection represents a unique line of modern furniture made ...
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2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Bar Table with a Polished Steel Base and Ebonized Limestone Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Bar table with polished steel base and ebonized limestone top. Designed by Brendan Bass for the Vision and Design Collection, by using high quality materials and textures. All mater...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Limestone, Steel

Amorph Net Coffee Table White Lacquered with Organic Shaped Tempered Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Net coffee table is a futuristic sculptural art table with a dynamic form designed and manufactured by Amorph. Net could be fitted in modern homes or offices or any spaces featuring ...
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2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Lacquer, Glass

Organic Modern Cocktail Table with Spalted Maple, Aluminum & Glass: Subduction
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Subduction cocktail table is conceived, designed and created by award-winning artist and architectural designer Michael Olshefski of Primal Modern. Inspi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Aluminum

Organic Modern Cocktail Table, Limited Series, Figured Black Walnut: Homura
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Homura cocktail/coffee table is conceived, designed and created by award-winning artist and architectural designer Michael Olshefski of Primal Modern. In...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Aluminum

Organic Modern Cocktail Table with Figured Black Walnut & Infinity Edge: Kojima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kojima (Island) cocktail table is conceived, designed and created by award-winning artist and architectural designer Michael Olshefski of Primal Modern. Inspired by the interactions ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Stone, Aluminum

Center Table Shou Sugi Ban 'Burned' American Solid Ashwood with Agate Slab
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Shou Sugi Ban is an ancient Japanese exterior siding technique that preserves wood by charring it. The process involves charring the wood, cooling it, cleaning it, and finishing it with a natural oil. Although time consuming, the final product is not only gorgeous, with its rich, silvery finish; the charred wood also resists fire, rot, insects, and can last up to 80 years. And not to mention, it's absolutely gorgeous. This original center table was design by Ernesto Duran, who wanted to express how this world lockdown has allowed nature to take back its place in our planet. The Agate is from Brazil, it´s perfectly located on top and side of the ashwood table...
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2010s Mexican Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Agate

Signed Karl Springer Goatskin and Smoked Glass Coffee Table
Located in North Miami, FL
Elegant Parson's style coffee table by Karl Springer in matte-finished, pale bleached goatskin with contrasting smoked glass top, circa 1980. Leather maker's label.
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Goatskin, Smoked Glass, Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Live Edge Teak Wood Coffee Table or Bench
Located in New York, NY
Impressive live edge reclaimed teak wood coffee table or bench. Stunning grain on this single slab. We added the midcentury style legs and can increase the height for a console or di...
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2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Dos Gallos Studio Custom Wood Rustic Modern Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom wood coffee table with straight lines, as shown here in Douglas fir and finished in our Light Latte with an open grain. The top thickn...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Gamble Stone Coffee Table by Kaspar Hamacher
Located in San Francisco, CA
A gamble stone coffee table in dark oak by German artist Kaspar Hamacher. Each table has its own unique shape and are made from naturally fall...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Paul Evans Signed Vintage Sculpted Bronze Stalagmite Cocktail Table
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful signed sculpted Paul Evans cocktail table from 1976 looks like molten castle drippings of bronze of varying heights in brutalist and crown forms. It is called the stalagmite table...
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Table Sofa Coffee Low Exotic Japanese Ash Bronzed Ends Vintage 127cm 4ft 2”long
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Striking vintage low sofa/coffee table - Stunning Japanese exotic ash veneer intricate grain resembling marble - Classic bronzed end supports - S...
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1980s Japanese Organic Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Andrianna Shamaris Bleached Teak Wood Console or Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Natural organic formed bleached console or coffee table made from a hundred year old reclaimed teak wood root. Fabulous on both sides. Glass or Lucite can be added on the top section...
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2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Organic Suar Wood Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Single slab, reclaimed suar wood coffee table with an impressive 4” thick top. We have left the original natural elements of the wood while addi...
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2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Natural Teak Wood Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Originally used as a traditional rice pounder; beautiful teak wood whilst respecting the cracks and crevices and all the other marks that time and loving use have left behind. Thi...
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2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris St. Barts Teak Wood Log Bench
Located in New York, NY
Impressive reclaimed bleached teak wood log bench. Perfect for inside or outside living. The two top pieces rest on a modern teak base. The St. Barts collection features an exciting...
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2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak, Reclaimed Wood, Wood

Organic Modern Cocktail Table with Figured Black Walnut, Steel, Glass: Dragonfly
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dragonfly cocktail/coffee table is an award-winning design by artist and architectural designer Michael Olshefski of Primal Modern. Inspired by the graceful tapered stance of a drago...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Charred Pine Live Edge Coffee Table with Black Steel Legs "Willis Coffee Table"
Located in Shelby Twp, MI
The Willis Coffee table is made of a solid live edge pine slab that has been charred using the traditional Japanese Shou Sugi Ban technique. It ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Andrianna Shamaris Lychee Wood Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Impressive 5" single slab top, reclaimed lychee wood coffee table. Set on mid century style teak legs. We added a little clear resin into the ...
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2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Resin, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Amorphous Single Slab Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Impressive 4.5" slab coffee table, set on cone shaped mid century style legs. The wood is unknown though indigenous to Indonesia. We love the n...
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1950s Indonesian Organic Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

White and Beige Hide 'Tambour' Ottoman or Coffee Table by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White and beige hide 'Tambour' ottoman or coffee table by Design Frères. Perfect as an ottoman or a coffee table with a tray. The last picture if of a different version of this ot...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Andrianna Shamaris Charred Mahogany Root Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Impressive single reclaimed root mahogany coffee table. The top is 9” thick and floats off the floor on 7” high Minimalist block legs. Burnt, sanded and sealed exposing the beautiful...
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2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Mahogany, Reclaimed Wood

Custom Salvaged Jatoba Wood and Glass Coffee Table by Tunico T, Brazil, Signed
By Tunico T.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom live edge made coffee table by Brazilian designer Tunico T featuring a salvaged chunk of Jatoba wood which has been crafted to make a sturdy plinth base for a thick piece of o...
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Early 2000s Brazilian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Side Table American Solid Ashwood with Brazilian Sodalite Slab
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Side table with American solid ash wood grey color with a laser cut Brazilian Sodalite slab on top. Back to normal collection This collection features American ash wood, as a s...
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2010s Mexican Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Agate

Le Règne Végétal, Unique Sculptural Piece
Located in Miami, FL
Unique design by Gauchet Fine Art, wooden top with silver inlay and original animal shaped feet.
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2010s European Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Single Charred Teak Wood Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Solid reclaimed teak burnt one time, then sanded and sealed with a cerused finish. Unlike the Triple Burnt Collection which is charred to an espresso finish, this coffee table has be...
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2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris St. Barts Bleached Teak Wood Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Amorphous reclaimed bleached teak coffee table. A slight graduation from the bottom to the top. We have added a light shellack to the top fo...
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2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Set of two Elegant Flowers Coffee Table, in Marble, Walnut or Ash wood
Located in Paris, FR
Set of two coffee tables, 70 cm and 90 cm of diameters. ( another dimension, table of 110 cm diameter is available, please ask us the price) The tabletop is made in Estremoz white m...
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2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Andrianna Shamaris Live Edge Teak Wood Coffee Table or Bench
Located in New York, NY
Stunning single slab, live edge teak coffee table or bench. We have added a light white wash finish, still exposing the beautiful grain of ...
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2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Hermosa Coffee Table in Graphite Walnut stain on Ash wood with glass top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amorph Hermosa Coffee Table in Solid Ash wood with Graphite Walnut Finish. It is available in different finishes and custom sizes. About Amorph: Amo...
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2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Super Smooth Petrified Wood Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
High quality super smooth petrified wood coffee table, dining table or counter top. Stunning charcoal grey, black and contrasting beige and white natural tones make this an impressiv...
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2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Organic Charred Teak Wood Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous reclaimed charred teak wood coffee table. A graduation from the bottom to the top. Organic is the new modern. The Triple Burnt Collection represents a unique line of mode...
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2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Nias Wood Single Panel
Located in New York, NY
We sourced a collection of beautiful antique panels from the island of Nias. Covered in dense tropical jungle, the islands of Nias are located off the western coast of Sumatra, Indon...
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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris St. Barts Bleached Teak Wood Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Impressive reclaimed bleached teak wood amorphous coffee table. A slight graduation from the bottom to the top. The St. Barts collection features an exciting new line of organic ...
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2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Charred Suar Wood Drum Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved from a single suar wood root, a beautiful drum shaped coffee table. The top is 24” dia and the outer sides expand to 26” dia. The...
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2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris St. Barts Teak Wood Console or Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Impressive single root organic console table made from a hundred year old reclaimed teak wood root. Fabulous on both sides. We have added a light shellack to the top and flat side se...
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2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

XL, Coffee Table, Contemporary Design, Burgundy, Functional Sculpture
Located in Eindhoven, NL
“Ollain” is the latest collection from Tellurico. The first part of the series was launched in November 2020 and it was composed of three sides tables: S, M and L. In January 2021, the family grew, and a new object has been added to the collection. The XL Coffee Table...
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2010s Dutch Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Composition

Black Steel Geometric Shape Coffee Table Base with Natural Oak Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Black steel geometric shape coffee table base with natural oak top. Designed by Brendan Bass for the Vision and Design Collection, by using hi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Small White Hide and Patinated Brass 'Tambour' Ottoman by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small white hide and patinated brass 'Tambour' ottoman by Design Frères. Perfect as a coffee table in the living room, a den or a media room. Brass-plated and patinated steel b...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Wave, StudioManda, CoffeeTable, Wood, Liquid Metal, Limited Edition, Lebanon2012
Located in Beirut, LB
Wave, Georges Mohasseb Design, 2012 Inspired by the variety of colors and textures of trees. Wave, a coffee table with multiple layers of solid wood creating a rich natural colored curve. The poetic expression of the lines sets the Wave's shape to become a free-flowing sculpture, blending into space. American walnut, French oak, Mahogany, Maple, and Birch compressed in a free organic curve shape to form the top. The legs are made from Liquid-Metal cast in an organic modern design, forming the base that sits naturally on the ground. The Liquid metal has a copper finish, can be made with a brass finish if requested. Limited edition of 12. Sizes can be customizable upon request. Prices will vary accordingly. Made in Lebanon...
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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Brass, Copper

Modern Organic Live Edge Slab Reflect Coffee Table made from Ancient Wood
Located in Papanui, Christchurch
Reflect takes its name from the way the base mimics the changing landscape of Fiordland in the South Island of New Zealand. The non-geometric form is reflected on opposite sides yet as you move around the table, the perspective and angles change just as they would on Milford Sound. The Reflect Coffee Table is made from sustainable ancient totara trees that have fallen naturally into rivers and preserved for hundreds of years under sediment layers before natural water erosion exposes them. We rescue these trees and continue their journey to become a cherished piece of functional art. The trees location co-ordinates are inscribed on a stainless steel Tréology tag and attached to the table, connecting the owner to a unique piece of New Zealand nature. Totara is a native tree of New Zealand. It was the primary wood used in Maori carving and to make waka (war canoes) in traditional Maori boat building. The organic live edge slab expresses the raw beauty of the wood and showcases the majestic way in which Mother Nature crafts this wonderful material. A brushed stainless-steel base was chosen to both compliment and highlight the totara’s natural beauty while also presenting a visual reference to where this timber was rescued. This statement piece features the wabi-sabi effect of celebrating the imperfections of naturally felled totara timber hewn into live-edge slabs, butterfly joins and stainless steel, wire-base, sculptural legs. The timber slab has the saw marks from the mill that have been de-burred and sanded so it is pleasant to the touch. The timber is finished with a hand-rubbed, low V.O.C. natural oil to bring the gorgeous wood grain to life. Handmade in Christchurch, New Zealand. L 75” x W 31.5" x H 15.5" L 1900mm x W 800mm x H 390mm Customization of dimensions, wood species and finish are available by request. About Treology Sustainability We rescue trees from rivers in the wilderness of New Zealand and craft them into beautiful objects that merge the line between luxury furniture & functional art. We love connecting people to nature through our sustainable wood. Heritage Our company is built on our 150-year family heritage of luxury craftsmanship. We love collaborating with like-minded people who share our values of guardianship, sustainability and craftsmanship. Craftsmanship Craftsmanship is a quality that defines a Treology piece. Our artisan furniture-makers apply skills that have accumulated over a career of crafting natural materials with passion and attention to detail. Our client portfolio includes work for luxury resorts, wineries, art galleries and residential homes. All our furniture is designed and made in Christchurch, New Zealand. Nature We make timber furniture...
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2010s New Zealand Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Stainless Steel

Center Table Shou Sugi Ban 'Burned' American Solid Ashwood with Agate Slab
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Shou Sugi Ban is an ancient Japanese exterior siding technique that preserves wood by charring it. The process involves charring the wood, cooling it, cleaning it, and finishing it with a natural oil. Although time consuming, the final product is not only gorgeous, with its rich, silvery finish; the charred wood also resists fire, rot, insects, and can last up to 80 years. And not to mention, it's absolutely gorgeous. This original center table was design by Ernesto Duran, who wanted to express how this world lockdown has allowed nature to take back its place in our planet. The Agate is from Brazil, it´s perfectly located on top and side of the ashwood table...
Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Agate

Nias Wood Single Panel
Located in New York, NY
We sourced a collection of beautiful antique panels from the island of Nias. Covered in dense tropical jungle, the islands of Nias are located off the western coast of Sumatra, Indon...
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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Sectional Teak Wood Minimal Table
Located in New York, NY
Minimal teak wood table made from 4? thick logs joined to form a solid top. Rests on a modern teak wood base. Four available to make a larger table. Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader...
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2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Bleached Teak Wood Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Impressive, large coffee table produced from reclaimed teak. New to 2021 and available in custom sizes and finishes. Shown: 60 x 36 x 15" high. Legs 14.5 x 8". Top 3". The St. Bart...
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2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Hammered Iron & Glass Dining Table Table One Of A Kind Sculptural Brutalist
Located in East Hampton, NY
This one of a kind sculptural dining table in the round was handwrought from heavy solid bar stock. Heated and hammered and bent by hand each ...
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2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Teak Wood Root Art or Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Impressive teak wood root art object. Carved from a single 6" piece of reclaimed teak wood. Hammered and burnt on the inside section. We left the flat sections smooth in the natural ...
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2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

4 'Pion' Black Leather and Patinated Brass Occasional Tables by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Versatile set of 4 'Pion' black leather and patinated brass reversible occasional tables by Design Frères. Tops are interchangeable between thick matte black leather cutouts and t...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel, Brass

4 'Pion' Black Leather and Patinated Brass Occasional Tables by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Versatile set of 4 'Pion' black leather and patinated brass reversible occasional tables by Design Frères. Tops are interchangeable between thick matte black leather cutouts and t...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel, Brass

Andrianna Shamaris Nias Wood Single Panel
Located in New York, NY
We sourced a collection of beautiful antique panels from the island of Nias. Covered in dense tropical jungle, the islands of Nias are located off the western coast of Sumatra, Indon...
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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Organic Beautifull Coffee Table, Smoked Glass and Brass Legs
Located in Paris, FR
Really original coffee table, inspired by a beautifull flower, that Japonese Geisha used to put in the hair. A wealth of colors and shapes for luxury and modern living rooms. Tempered glass 10mm could be green or gray and beautifull organic legs...
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2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Andrianna Shamaris Slatted Teak Wood Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Solid teak wood framed, slatted top coffee table made from reclaimed teak with an oil finish to enhance the natural wood. Perfect for inside or o...
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2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris St. Barts Teak Wood Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Single root coffee table hand-carved in to this usable shape. The St. Barts collection features an exciting new line of organic white wash and natural weathered teak furniture. The ...
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2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Nias Wood Single Panel
Located in New York, NY
We sourced a collection of beautiful antique panels from the island of Nias. Covered in dense tropical jungle, the islands of Nias are located off the western coast of Sumatra, Indon...
Category

Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Charred Teak Wood Log Bench or Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed solid teak wood log bench or coffee table. Burnt, sanded and sealed leaving the grain of the wood exposed. The Triple Burnt collection represents a unique line of modern...
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Bleached Teak Wood Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Impressive single root, reclaimed bleached teak wood coffee table. The St. Barts collection features an exciting new line of organic...
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Rare High Quality Petrified Wood Slab Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Impressive rare tones in this three inch thick high quality petrified wood coffee table. It’s fascinating how Mother Nature produces these stunning 40 million year old petrified teak...
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2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

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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