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Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables For Sale
Antique Eastlake Victorian Small Marble Top Pedestal Base Coffee Table w/ Drawer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Small Marble Top Pedestal Base Coffee Table with Small Side Drawer. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 20.5" H x 27.5" W x 20.5" D.
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Expertly Restored - John Keal Mahogany Round Coffee Table for Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century French Maison Bagues Bronze Coffee Table with Black Marble Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid twentieth century French coffee table attributed to Maison Bagues features a black marble top and a bronze faux bamboo frame. The top rest on gently curved legs joined by a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
3 MID-CENTURY-MODERN Gigogne TABLES by ICO PARISI, for DE BAGGIS, Italy 1950
By Ico Parisi
Located in PARIS, FR
A beautiful and luxurious set of 3 Nesting Tables, side tables, bedside tables or end tables, Modernist, Free Form, in varnished mahogany and original glass tops, Model 401 by Ico Pa...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
McGuire Bamboo Coffee Table, Leather Straps, Brass and Grey Glass Round Top
Located in New York, NY
1970s McGuire of San Francisco Rattan and Bamboo Coffee Table
An iconic piece by McGuire of San Francisco, this coffee or cocktail table features an intricate double-square (octagona...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Silas Seandel Woodland Brutalist Cocktail Table
Located in Houston, TX
A rare brutalist coffee table by Silas Seandel, signed, circa early 1970s. From his "Woodland Series" of tables and furniture that portrayed natural forms. Featuring intricate torch-...
Category
Late 20th Century American Brutalist Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Coffee table, Danish design, 1960s. Renovated.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Table, Danish design, 1960s
A minimalist table with a small ceramic element on the top. It will work great in modern interiors. Very good condition, after professional renovation. T...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Rosewood
Keys Coffee Table by Kevin Frankental for Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Keys collection draws inspiration from the bold simplicity of early 20th-century design, reflecting the geometric clarity of Koloman Moser’s work within the Vienna Secession move...
Category
2010s South African Art Deco Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Lacquer
$3,303 / item
A Pair of RADICAL POSTMODERN Side or COFFEE TABLES, by KAPPA, France 1970
By Kappa
Located in PARIS, FR
A pair of rare, elegant and architectural '"T" square coffee tables, Post-Modernist, Bauhaus, Space-Age, massive cubic structures, thick square inox metal tops, in the spirit of the ...
Category
1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Low Japandi bamboo and wenge coffee table by Axel Vervoordt, Belgium 1980s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Stunning low burnt bamboo coffee table by Axel Vervoordt, Belgium 1980s. This table is in good vintage condition with some minor wear on the top and around the edges but this does no...
Category
1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wenge
Vintage Elm Wood Long Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the authentic Vintage Elm Coffee Table or Bench, a rare find for those who appreciate the beauty of natural wood. Each piece features stunning grain patterns and unique f...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Round Coffee Table attribuited to Paolo Buffa for Arrighi Serafino, 1950s
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
An elegant and sculptural coffee table attributed to Paolo Buffa and produced by Arrighi Serafino in Cantù in the 1950s. Crafted in solid cherry wood, the piece combines refined prop...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Cherry
Chrome and Ebonized Wood Coffee Table with Swivel Glass Top, 1990's
Located in Nantucket, MA
This table came from a decommissioned European cruise ship from the 1990's. It has an ebonized base and aesthetic ebonized supports over staggered and angled chrome legs, additional ...
Category
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
New Modern table in Green and White marble, creator Venelin Kokalov
Located in Milan, IT
Luna table, two tables in one, made in Verde Luana and Bianco Carrara marble . (Large table) Ø 150 x 25 cm - 59 x 9.8 in - (Small table) Ø 81.6 x 17 cm - 3...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Metaform Inspired Chrome Framed Coffee Table with Thick Travertine Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Metaform inspired chrome framed coffee table with a thick rectangular travertine top, reminiscent of Poul Kjaerholm's stone and steel tables. In original condition with some visible ...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Chrome
Vintage farmhouse coffee table
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Solid wood country coffee table dating from the 1940s.
Its straight lines are harmonious, its color is warm and luminous.
Aesthetic, large and practical, the coffee table will be ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
American Designer, Coffee Table, Iron, Rattan, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A freeform rattan and iron coffee table designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 13.5” H x 46” W x 33.5” D
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Live edge Maple and aged copper coffee table
Located in Vancouver, BC
This beautiful live edge maple slab coffee table is unique in the three copper legs that support it. One end is held up by a curved sheet of 1...
Category
2010s Canadian Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
Custom Reclaimed Elm Wood Coffee Table Walnut
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Our Lucas Reclaimed coffee table is the perfect addition to your living space. The solid elm table top has beautiful unique characteristics in the wood. No two are exactly alike
Fi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm, Reclaimed Wood
$1,990 / item
Midcentury Coffee Table in Wood, Red Goatskin & Brass by Aldo Tura, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing rectangular coffee table in wood, lacquered red goatskin and brass by Aldo Tura.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
The varnished goatskin parchment, in rich shades of ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Roche Bobois Attributed Cat’s Eye Quartzite Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ItFrench Mid-Century quartzite coffee table. This striking table has an elegant cat's eye shape and is attributed to Roche Bobois. Often misidentified as marble, the table is actuall...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Japanese Antique Wooden Coffee Table / Side Table / Wabi-sabi Primitive
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is a coffee table made from an old Japanese mortar.
It is thought to be around the Meiji period and was used in the Tohoku region of Japan.
The wood is made of Zelkova, and it ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Primitive Antique Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Petrified Wood Coffee Table Or Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful ancient two and a half inch slab of high quality petrified wood, floats on a minimalist black metal base. Perfect as a coffee table or large side table. We have a collectio...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Henning Kjærnulf Style Brutalist Round Coffee Table of Solid Oak 1950s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Great Henning Kjærnulf style round coffee table of heavy solid oak
Brutalist style with carved legs and wavy table rim.
Handcrafted by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1950s
Measures: D...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
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
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern coffee table.
Design by Abraham A. Patijn for Zijlstra Joure.
Striking Dutch design from the 1950s.
Solid walnut tripod frame with original wa...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Karl Springer Rare and Exceptional Set of 3 "Free Form Coffee Tables" 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and early complete set of 3 "Free Form Coffee Tables" in polished stainless steel on hidden casters by Karl Springer, American early-1980’s. It is rare to see a complete...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of 1970's Italian Traventine Coffee/Side Tables
Located in Bern, CH
Pair of identical 1970’s Travertine Coffee / Side Tables. Marked beneath tabletop: 'Made in Italy'. Solid travertine tabletop and base.
Perfect use as side tables, bedside tables or...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Labarge Hollywood Regency Brass and Glass Cocktail Table, Circa 1960s
By LaBarge
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency oval coffee or cocktail table
By Labarge
USA, Circa 1960s
Solid brass frame, with beveled glass top.
Measures: 51.5"W x 26.5"D x 1...
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Tremendous Round Brutalist Coffee Sofa Table in Oak, Mid Century Modern, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A truly amazing large round brutalist sofa / side table in solid oak with a beautiful carved surface. Crafted by a Dutch Cabinetmaker in the 1970s. This table has a beautiful patina ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Organic Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$1,824 Sale Price
20% Off
Andrianna Shamaris Mid Century Couture Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful century old teak slab from my private collection, has been crafted into a unique coffee table. We added unique inlaid butterfly accents and a mid century style base. Fini...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
$8,900 / item
Vintage Laverne Muses Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1970 rectangular Laverne coffee table.
Measurements:
Height: 15.75"
Width: 48"
Depth: 36"
Category
1970s American Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Solar flare coffee table with bar by Cidue, made in Italy, 1970s
By Cidue
Located in Lyon, FR
This remarkable coffee table by Cidue, crafted in Italy during the 1970s, is a striking blend of sculptural elegance and functional design. Featuring a sliding glass top in two parts...
Category
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Antique Teak Storage Box With Iron Hardware Coffee Table
Located in Centennial, CO
A monumental and eye-catching rustic storage box from Indonesia which serves well as a coffee table. Crafted out of single 1.5" thick slabs of teak and accented with hand wrought iro...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Peniche Coffee Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Peniche Coffee Table
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
Circular coffee table in solid oak joint together with different width elements.
Bespoke dimensions upon request.
Handmade in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$5,045 / item
Arthur Espenet Carpenter Wrought Iron Coffee Table in Narra Wood 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Arthur Espenet Carpenter Wrought Iron Coffee Table in Narra Wood 1960
Great length for those long sofas, or used behind sofa as display platform
Dimensions: 13¼″ H × 86″ W × 23″ D
Si...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Square Mirrored Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-century coffee table, having a square top with faceted border and canted corners. Its scalloped apron raised on angled, tapering, square legs. All surfaces covered with original,...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mirror, Wood
French Wicker and Iron Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great rectangular two-tier wicker and iron coffee table from France, 1950s. Iron frame wrapped in wicker with woven wicker top and lower shelf. Original iron shows nice age and patin...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Organic Shaped Modern Nesting Coffee Tables by Last Workshop, Walnut
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped nesting coffee tables by Last Workshop, 2023
Solid walnut, natural finish
Table one: 58" x 32" x 16"H
Table two: 46" x 25" x 13.5"
If not in stock, current productio...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Pair of Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Tables for Henredon
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Super RARE and early Mid Century set of 2 tables from the Taliesin Collection by Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage-Henredon.
1 coffee table (33" square x 15.75" high) also available. ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Willy Ceysens Geometric Coffee Table in Cast Aluminium
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Willy Ceysens, coffee table, cast aluminium, stainless steel, Belgium, 1970s
Alluring coffee table designed by Willy Ceysens. This remarkable item is a true eye catcher with its out...
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Handmade Resin Base Coffee Table with Glass Top
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This handcrafted coffee table features a striking blend of materials. Its lightweight, yet durable, fiberglass-reinforced resin base boasts a brass-toned "stripes" texture, adding a ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Brutalist Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Glass
$7,700 / item
Logniture, Rustic Wood Coffee Table, Live Edge Organic, Natural and Eco Friendly
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Discover the charm of this handcrafted wooden coffee table, a piece that seamlessly blends functionality with artistic expression. Each...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Paul T Frankl Cork Mahogany Amoeba Cloud Coffee 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
Materials
Mahogany, Cork
Large Brutalist Coffee Table in Solid European Oak - Scalae by Mokko
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by the timeless and pure form of stairs, the Scalae coffee table is composed of three ascending planes defined by a harmony of scale. Blending architectural influence with r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Peter Ghyczy T09 Brass and Glass Industrial Style Coffee Table
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, 1970's brass and glass coffee table by acclaimed designer Peter Ghyczy. Ghyczy studied architecture with an industrial design background at the Polytechnic Univers...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Side Table Cocktail Table by Grete Jalk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Scandinavian Classic designed by Grete Jalk and manufactured by Glostrup in Denmark, circa 1960s. The table features a solid teak construction with beautiful grain.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
"Metafora" Coffee Table by Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
First introduced in 1979, the Metafora coffee table captivates with its minimalist formal vocabulary and references to classical architecture. Designed by Lella and Massimo Vignell...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the authentic Vintage Elm Coffee Table or Bench, a rare find for those who appreciate the beauty of natural wood. Each piece features stunning grain patterns and unique f...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Paul Evans Signed & Dated Rectangular Sculpted Bronze and Glass Cocktail Table
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful and iconic Brutalist sculpted bronze "Stalagmite" was realized by the fabled designed Paul Evans in in 1970. It features a welded sculptural and heavily textured bronz...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Isamu Noguchi Coffee Table , model IN -50
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Isamu Noguchi IN-50 Coffee Table
Originally designed in 1944
This example C 1955
Manufactured by Herman Miller
Original Black Lacquered base
Beautiful Green Edged Original Top with ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Writing Desk, Low table Meiji Era '1868-1912', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique low table was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912).
Made entirely of zelkova wood (keyaki), the table showcases a richly textured surface that has deepened in character...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Coffee Table for Henredon
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Super RARE and early Mid Century set of 2 tables from the Taliesin Collection by Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage-Henredon.
1 coffee table (33" square x 15.75" high) also available. ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Round Rustic Oak Coffee Table, France 1940's
Located in New York, NY
A round oak coffee table with a thick top on carved legs, joined by a carved stretcher and held together with wooden keys.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Lane Acclaim Coffee Table & Pair End Tables 3 Piece Set
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Fulton, CA
A matching three piece set of Mid-Century Modern tables, coffee table and pair end tables. Lane Furniture "Acclaim" series, circa. 1960's. Bold, dovetail detail, tapered legs. Walnu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Hans Wegner Coffee Table Model 'AT-10' Teak and Cane, Made in Denmark, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A midcentury design from Hans J. Wegner model AT-10 coffee table for Andreas Tuck in Denmark, 1950s. A piece of craftmanship features a solid teak top with a beautifully detailed ra...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Teak
$2,691 Sale Price
20% Off
Lakk Red Brown H35 Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee Table Lakk Red Brown H35 with all structure
in wood in deep brown glossy lacquered finish.
Also available on request in beige or deep brown finish.
Also available on request i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$5,947 / item
Cast Resin 'Millstone' Low Table, Snap Dragon Pink Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
An anchor to the organic world. A rounded base draws the eye downward to earth, keeping you grounded.
Dimensions: Diameter 20 in. (51 cm), height 24 in. (61 cm), weight 25 lbs. (11 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Shagreen Coffee Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details 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 Mask Coffee Table...
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2010s Philippine Art Deco Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Quartz, Brass
Modern Patchwork Burl And Brass Milo Baughman Style Coffee Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1970s modern patchwork burl floating coffee table with brass trim in the manner of Milo Baughman. The piece is in very good condition with the ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
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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