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Coffee and Cocktail Tables For Sale
Large Mid 19th Century Canned Juma or Elmwood Kang Daybed or Opium Table
Located in Casteren, NL
An exceptionally large Chinese Kang bed or daybed that was made in Ju Mu or elmwood with a central woven rattan top panel. The wood shows a beautiful dark gra...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Elm, Paint
Chinese Double Gourd Meditation Stone Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Greenery stones are named for the naturally occurring patterns suggestive of trees, grass and other plantlike forms that result from the stone’s conglomerate mix of jadeite, moss aga...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Cloud Coffee Table Scagliola Art Top Wooden Legs Handmade in Italy by Cupioli
Located in Rimini, IT
"Clouds come floating into our life, no longer to carry rain or storm, but to add color to our sunsets.”
Cloud coffee tables born just by looking at one of the wonders of our world.....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Scagliola, Wood
Modern Raw Side Table, Sahara Noir Marble, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Raw Side Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The interplay of perfectionism and raw beauty allows simplicit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel
Organic Modern Pico Side Table, Coral Stone, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pico Side Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Pico is a natural element that breathes life into any space. Inspired by the nature of the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Travertine, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Modern Aire Coffee Tables, Marble, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Aire Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Onyx, Carrara Marble, Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel
Modern Sistelo Coffee Tables, Oak Root, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Sistelo Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
In perfect harmony with Sistelo’s breathtaking lan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel, Brass
Low "T" Table, Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Low "T" Table
Cream lacquer
Hand Repoussé
Limited edition
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces are made with at least 60 co...
Category
2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Early 19th-Century Rustic Spanish Warm Brown Chestnut Coffee Table
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful warm brown color rustic coffee table or low table originates in rural Spain and dates circa 1820. The table has a fantastic top that was made from two boards of solid chestnut wood 1.38 inches thick. The top has a beautiful grain pattern with warm brown color and features many small scratches, two inserts, dents spots, and other marks of use. The top was joined to the base with hand-forged steel nails. The table base has simple, square, slightly tapered legs, and features a single drawer. The drawer has a small trim surround and features a wood drawer pull...
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Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chestnut
Massimo Papiri for Mario Sabot ‘Harry’s Bar’ Cocktail Table with Dry Bar
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Massimo Papiri for Mario Sabot, coffee table with dry bar, brushed aluminum, plexiglass, lacquered wood, plastic, Italy, 1970s
This iconic cocktail table is designed by Massimo Pa...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Coffee Table, Leaf Shape, Maple Solid Organic Shaped
Located in Dietmannsried, Bavaria
Coffee table in solid maple.
Worked out by hand in leaf form
The deformed leaf - stem / leaf tip / leaf side are the support points
The wood is sculpted an...
Category
2010s German Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
Aphanès Low Table by Roberto Sironi
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
Custom works and dimensions upon request.
Category
2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Organic Modern Bordeira Coffee Tables, Nilo Onyx, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bordeira Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collecti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Granite, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Outdoor Concrete Table, 1970s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Substantial concrete table from France, made in the 1970s. Pink hue to the concrete with amazing patina from years outside. Entire table is cast in solid concrete which allows it to ...
Category
1970s French Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
Greenapple Coffee Table, Rubi Coffee Table, Marble Top, Handmade in Portugal
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Rubi coffee table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
Like a startling ruby ring, our magnificent Rubi side table follows the Art Deco style by repr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Gold Leaf
Organic Modern Dornes Side Table, Walnut Root, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Dornes Side Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Rendering the silhouette of a small Portuguese village, Dornes, this side table is a representation of the stunning landscapes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Greenapple Coffee Table, Rubi Coffee Table, Marble Top, Handmade in Portugal
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Rubi coffee table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
Like a startling ruby ring, our magnificent Rubi side table represents the dawn of a new moder...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Gold Leaf
Solid Western Maple Burl Coffee Table, in Stock
Located in Calgary, CA
A solid chunk of figured Western Maple burl meticulously sculpted to a level that allows it to serve as a functional table while maintaining its organic feel. Hand-turned Macassar Eb...
Category
2010s Canadian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Ebony, Maple, Walnut
Small 19th Century American Oval Cast and Wrought Iron Table Base
Located in Woodbury, CT
This substantive iron table base is a real honey and would be fabulous topped with a marble slab or thick glass top. In its original (and now faded) red-over-green paint with minor s...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Greenapple Coffee Table, Bordeira Coffee Table, Marble Top, Handmade in Portugal
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bordeira Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collecti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Carrara Marble
Modern Foice Side Table, Calacatta Marble, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Foice Side Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Foice mixes the old with the new. The Neolithic age with a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass
Unique Italian Brass and Colored Glass Cocktail Table, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Very unique midcentury Italian cocktail or side table in brass with dual colored glass tops. The frame is made of an intricate structure of ondulating brass with a blue glass top and...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Regency Papier Mache Tray On Stand
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Good Quality Regency Period Oblong Papier Mache Tray With Very Attractive Hand Painted And Gilded Decoration Raised On Elegant Later Faux Bamboo Design Stand.
What better way t...
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Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Paper
Cassina LC 10 Glass and Metal Low Coffee Table Rectangle Le Corbusier
By Cassina
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Cassina LC 10 glass and metal low coffee table rectangle 46” x 30” on a black metal and chrome leg base. Labeled and stamped. Located in Brooklyn NYC.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Jean Prouvé Guéridon Bas Coffee Table in Walnut for Vitra
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé guéridon bas coffee table in walnut for Vitra. In like new condition. Executed in solid American walnut. Retains manufacturer's label and cert...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Vondel Side Table Handcrafted in Red Honed Travertine
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Designed as a midpoint between a sculpture and an accessory, the Vondel side table in honed red Travertine presents a sense of permanence – giving it...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Modern Bordeira Coffee Table Set/2, Calacatta Marble, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bordeira Coffee Tables, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Inspired by the lines of the beautiful Bordeira beach, this low table set adds a rep...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Granite, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Greenapple Coffee Table, Infinity Coffee Table, Marble Top, Handmade in Portugal
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Infinity Coffee Table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The elegant movement of the Infinity coffee table reveals a flowing piece that reflects th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Carrara Marble, Gold Leaf, Brass, Stainless Steel
Organic Modern Pico Side Table, Nero Marquina Marble, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pico Side Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Pico is a natural element that breathes life into any space. Inspired by the nature of the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Travertine, Brass, Stainless Steel
Greenapple Coffee Table, Stone Coffee Table, Cremo Marble, Handmade in Portugal
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Stone Coffee Table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
Stone coffee table lives up to its name featuring an exuberant stone texture with beautiful, in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble
Modern Infinity Coffee Tables, Marble, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Infinity Coffee Table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The elegant movement of the Infinity coffee table revea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel, Gold Leaf
Contemporary Brutalist Style Small Table #9 in Solid Oak and Linseed Oil
By Sóha
Located in Paris, FR
Small table made of solid oak (+ linseed oil)
Measures: 45 x 73 x 40 cm
Warm furniture's made by Russian designers from "Soha" studio. Simplicity of shapes. Authentic material.
...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique Moroccan Center Table Hand Carved from Atlas Cedar
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Exceptional craftsmanship and uniquely beautiful wood, both of a bygone era. This 12-sided center table or coffee table is constructed of Atlas Cedar. A wood unique to pockets of the...
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19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cedar, Wood
Oversized Buckeye Burl Coffee Table, in Stock
Located in Calgary, CA
A huge cross-cut slab of Buckeye Burl set atop a blackened ash frame with oversized turned legs. The slab while unadulterated in form has been meticulouls...
Category
2010s Canadian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl
Greenapple Coffee Table, Flow Coffee Table, Set of 3, Handmade in Portugal
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Flow Coffee Tables Outdoors, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Inspired by nature's organic lines and movements, this low table set adds a con...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite, Marble, Carrara Marble
Cast Brass, Shou Sugi Ban & Burnished Steel Primal Coffee Table by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The primal coffee table is part of the Primal collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa.
This high end, contemporary and bespoke coffee table is evidence o...
Category
2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Dutch Black Tubular Coffee Table with Glass Top
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, glass, metal, The Netherlands, 1950s.
This extraordinary coffee table is a distinctive example of Dutch Minimalist Mid-Century design. It strongly resembles designs by Gispen and Janni van Pelt of the fifties. The black metal tubular base stands out significantly. An interesting composition is created by the combination of diagonal and straight lines, curved underneath the glass table top. The open frame is nicely visible due to the transparent table...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Modern Armona Coffee Tables, Miel Onyx, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Armona Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, by using high quality materia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Granite, Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Modern Bordeira Coffee Table, Pink Onyx, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bordeira coffee table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection and inspired by the lines of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Modern Bordeira Coffee Table, Shadow Onyx, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bordeira Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection and inspired by the lines of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite, Marble, Carrara Marble, Onyx, Brass, Stainless Steel
Modern Aire Side Table, Bardiglio Marble, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Aire Side Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, Aire's bold and irregular aesthetic lends itself perfectly to modern interior design. The inspiration of Grutas de Mira de Aire comes to life in a coffee table with a stunning Bardiglio marble surface, featuring a unique silhouette and exquisite materials. The split-face effect on the edge and a metal inlay in oxidised brass draw...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass, Metal, Stainless Steel
Walnut Wood Coffee with Crystal and Gemstone Inlay & lucite by Danna Weiss
By Danna Weiss
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Coffee, cocktail, center table or desk in Claro Walnut with crystal and gemstone inlay and lucite base. Custom bases and stone work available. See Danna Weiss store.
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2010s American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Carnelian, Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, T...
Martell Woodworks Claro Walnut Slab Coffee Table with Wenge Butterflies
Located in Mendocino, CA
This is an example of a Claro walnut slab coffee table I make, inlaid with wenge butterflies, and featuring a sculpted walnut base. The slab has bea...
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Wenge
Coffee Center Nesting Cocktail Table White Marble Brushed Steel Collectible
Located in Ancona, Marche
The 'Cloud' is a spectacular coffee table with structure in brushed stainless steel and top in Calacatta marble. This coffee table consists of three different sized pieces, all have ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Italian Coffee Table with Squared Table Top
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, aluminum, wood, Italy, 1970s
This black coffee table was made in the 1970s in Italy. The squared top has a aluminum side border, emphasizing the shape of the design. The top is suported by a sturdy, low base...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
New modern Flower Vase in Red Marble, creator Karen Chekerdjian Stock
Located in Milan, IT
The value of change in a simple act. Karen Chekerdjian’s new creation puts design front and centre: from one foundation, multiple possibilities. Whether empty or filled with flowers,...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Antique 19th Century Oriental Hardwood Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A late 19th century oriental hardwood stand or coffee table having marble inset
Shaped top and carved decoration raised on cabriole legs with under tier.
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Wood Slice Me Up Sculptural Coffee Table by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Slice me up sculptural coffee table by Pietro Franceschini
Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia
Manufacturer: We Do
Dimensions: W 160 x L 120 x H 36 cm
Materials: Burl ash glossy
...
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
Contemporary Minimalist Patinated Steel and Glass Coffee Table by Scott Gordon
By Scott Gordon
Located in Sharon, VT
The Crux Coffee Table, an original design offered exclusively by Vermontica, is a contemporary minimalist hot rolled steel and glass coffee table des...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Unique Restored Rib Series Espresso Coffee Table by Henry Olko, circa 1979
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent coffee table is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready.
An ex...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Monumental Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Coffee Table
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A monumental Charles Hollis Jones Lucite, chrome, and glass coffee table. The glass sits atop four very thick Lucite legs which are connected by 4 pieces of mitered chrome hardware. ...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Coffee Table, One of a Kind, Handcrafted in Stucco Marble
By Rinat Design
Located in London, GB
One of Kind Coffee table, beautifully handcrafted in stucco marble. Inspired by the Japanese Urushi craft, the table displays striking colors using natural pigments and composites in...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
English Elm wood coffee table crystal/gemstone inlay lucite leg by Danna Weiss
By Danna Weiss
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Coffee or console table in four inch thick English Elm with crystal and gemstone inlay, lucite base included. Custom bases, tables and stone choices available. Danna Weiss Store.
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2010s American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Crystal, Stone, Opal, Quartz, Pyrite, Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal
Star 1 Side Table with Marquina Marble
Located in Milan, IT
This table is small only in dimensions, because its precious materials and bold lines give it a strong character that will make a statement in any decor. The black Marquina marble of...
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
1970s French Brass Stallion Cocktail or Coffee Table
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A unique burl wood veneer based cocktail table with supports of solid brass in the form of rearing horses. The top is custom cut beveled smoked glass.
Category
1970s French Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
'Orgone' Fiberglass Cocktail Table by Marc Newson for Cappellini, Italy, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful Organic Modern 'Orgone' cocktail table by designer Marc Newson was created for Cappellini, Italy. Elevated above four legs, the 'Orgone' table is made of fiberglass wi...
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
Paolo Piva Coffee Table Alanda for B&B Italia, 1980s
By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful 80's design Paolo Piva "ALANDA" for B&B pyramid coffee table with black wire metal frame and glass top.
In original condition with visible wear and scratching to the gl...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Modern Organic Drum Coffee Table made from New Zealand Ancient Swamp Kauri Wood
By Tréology
Located in Papanui, Christchurch
Modern organic drum coffee table made from reclaimed New Zealand ancient Swamp Kauri wood.
A large modern organic coffee table made from New Zealand 40,0...
Category
2010s New Zealand Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Reclaimed Wood, Bog Wood
Antique, New and Vintage Coffee 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 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 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.”
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