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Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables For Sale
Antique 18th-Century Rustic Spanish two drawer Warm Brown Chestnut Coffee Table
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful antique coffee table originates from Spain and was crafted around 1750. The table is made entirely of solid chestnut wood, known for its durability and rich grain. A s...
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Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Comté Coffee Table From Cerused Oak, Argentina, 1940
Located in Vienna, AT
Comté Coffee Table from cerused oak (decapé oak), from Argentina, circa 1940
Elegant long table made from a bent plank and decapé oak veneer. Comté has been producing furniture for Jean-Michel Frank in Argentina. Comté was founded on 1932 as a company dedicated to the interior design and the production and sale of furniture and decorative objects. It was directed by Ignacio Pirovano, Jose E. Tivalo and Mariano mansilla Morena. They created and reproduced the most important furniture design for the most important residences, setting an innovative trend within argentinian “avant-garde”. The French designer with which Comté collaborated the most during 1932 until his death in 1941 was Jean Michel Frank...
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1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
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Terracotta, Oak
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...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table in Teak & Ceramic Tiles by Søren Horn, 1950s
By Soren Horn
Located in Odense, DK
This exceptional 1950s Scandinavian Modern coffee table is a rare and refined work by Danish cabinetmaker Søren Horn, celebrated for his meticulous craftsmanship and elegant, archite...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
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Ceramic, Teak
Reclaimed Elm Wood Beam Square Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Beam Square Coffee Table - the perfect blend of elegance and sustainability. Crafted from reclaimed elm wood, this coffee table showcases the beauty of solid wood whi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-Century French Bronze and Glass Quinet Coffee Table
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid-century bronze and glass coffee table or cocktail table is attributed to Jacques Quinet. The renowned twentieth century French designer drew his inspiration from the neoclassical aesthetic in architecture and interpreted it in his own simplified style. The four straight legs of this small coffee table are made of solid bronze with a rounded profile and rise slightly above the inset curved glass top...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
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Bronze
Italian Walnut Travertine Coffee or Cocktail Table With Bowed Edges, 1990s - 1 o
Located in Miami, FL
Dark walnut Italian travertine coffee or cocktail table either bowed edges circa 1990s by Stone International.
Two tables available near identical color. See other listings.
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Coffee Table
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Vladimir Kagan Style Coffee Table
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Reclaimed Wood Palermo Waterfall Style Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing our reclaimed elm wood coffee table, a stunning piece that effortlessly combines unique details with wabi sabi reclaimed elegance. Crafted from weathered elm wood, each t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm, Reclaimed Wood
Fabio Di Bartolomei "Tango" Coffee Table for Fiam Italia
Located in Miami, FL
Rare curved glass Tango coffee table on four wooden peg legs designed in 1996 by Fabio Di Bartolomei for Fiam Italia. Signed.
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Chi Wing Lo ‘Tiche’ Coffee Table for Giorgetti, Italy, 1990s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and sculptural “Tiche” coffee table designed by Chi Wing Lo for Giorgetti, Italy, circa 1990s. This sophisticated piece exemplifies Giorgetti’s masterful blend of craftsmansh...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Stained Glass, Fruitwood
Wenge, Formica and Glass Coffee Table with Rattan Basket by Kho Liang Ie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, wenge and smoked glass coffee table by Kho Liang Ie and produced by famed Dutch post war furniture manufacturer 't Spectrum. This well designed table has a handsom...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
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Rattan, Glass, Formica, Wenge
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
Mosaic Stone Top Coffee Table by Heinz Lilienthal Germany, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Round coffee table by Heinz Lilienthal with a mosaic stone top set in circular inlays of varying sizes and tones, framed in wood. The table rests on a geometric wooden base with cros...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate
Rustic Solid weathered oak Dutch Coffee Table with natural wood color 1960s
Located in Casteren, NL
This rustic coffee table, offered here, was crafted in the early 1960s in Veldhoven, Netherlands, by the renowned furniture makers Piet Rombouts and Sons. The table is made entirely ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
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Oak
Rosewood & Marble Coffee Table, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Solid Rosewood coffee tables with a jade tone marble
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
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Marble
French Marble Top & Walnut Coffee Table Celina Decoracões Style, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French marble top and walnut coffee table in the Celina Decoracões style.
Made in the 20th Mid-century period.
Marble multicolor, with green and pink highlights
Table height: 13.78 ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Concrete Side Table "G" Abecedario Collection Green Color by Forma&Cemento
Located in Rome, Lazio
Coffee table G is part of the Abecedario Collection; it marks the beginning of a language in cement that will create a concrete alphabet made up by tables and ...
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2010s Italian Brutalist Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
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Concrete
Shagreen Coffee Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Concrete Coffee Side Table Silver Grey Mod. III
Located in Rome, Lazio
Surrealism, primitivism, metaphysics and brutalism. Art together with architecture and design build a scenario of inspirations and continuous references through which the material ri...
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2010s Italian Classical Roman Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
AUREA SIDE TABLE - Natural Stone Red Travertine Round, Modern, New Coffee Table
Located in St Petersburg, US
‘Aurea’ Side Table by HAAND, crafted from premium red natural travertine stone. This exquisite piece measures 13.8 inches in diameter and 18.5 inches in height, with a substantial w...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
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Stone, Marble, Travertine
Maison Baguès Style Bronze Coffee Table and Bronze Mirrored Top, France, 1940s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Maison Baguès–style bronze coffee table, France, 1940s. Features a stylized laurel leaf motif and a newly fabricated modern bronze mirrored top. Unsigned. Very good vintage condition...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Oval Coffee Table, Lacquered Base/ Marble Top
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This coffee table is a testament to the beauty of natural simplicity, conceptualized to embody a timeless form that transcends conventional design norms. Its organically clean lines ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century French Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
STRIND Coffee Table By Ehlen Johansson For IKEA 1980s in opaline glass
By IKEA
Located in Čelinac, BA
IKEA Strind Coffee Table In Opaline Glass By Ehlen Johansson 1980s
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1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Karl Springer Lucite and Glass Top Coffee Table, Singed
Located in Miami, FL
Karl Springer lucite and glass top coffee table circa 1970s, signed on one leg.
The table legs can be sold without the glass top if a custom size is required. Inquire for shippin...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
North Light Blue Metal Small Table By Vladislav Tolochko by Adrenalina
By Adrenalina
Located in Milan, IT
The North Light series is inspired by the fascinating skies of the North, where the magic of the aurora borealis creates ever-changing patterns and hues with its soft shapes and colo...
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2010s Italian Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Japanese Vintage Zataku, Wabi sabi black long low table, coffee table
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese vintage Zataku (low table) , manufactured circa 1950s to 70s, estimate from the style, material & conditions.
Currently available in 4 pieces. Matte black color comes fr...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century 1965 Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Chan Coffee Table, Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful example of the Laverne Boucher coffee table from the 1960s Chan series from the iconic father/son duo, Philip and Kelvin Laverne. The table top's design is an homage to the...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Pewter
Round Reclaimed Wood Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Experience the rustic allure of a reclaimed elm wood coffee table, intricately designed with distinctive features that narrate its own history. The wabi sabi reclaimed grace of this ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Unique Mid-Century Coffee Table By Forest Wilson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Make a striking statement with this unique mid-century coffee table by Forest Wilson, a beautifully crafted piece that embodies the clean lines and artistic innovation of mid-century...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Saporiti Grey Oval Coffee Table With Maple Top and Steel Base Mid-Century 80s
By Saporiti
Located in Palermo, IT
SAPORITI
Made in Italy around 1980
Rare living room table in grey lacquered maple wood, oval top, circular base in chromed steel. Production label. Its size and elegant line make it ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Leh Bronze Coffee Table in Brass with Semi Precious Stones, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Leh Bronze Coffee Table in Brass with Semi Precious Stones, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Crafted from cast brass and adorned with semi-precious stones, this collection pays homage to the di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Patricia Urquiola Sengu Coffee Table For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Sengu Coffee Table For Cassina
Asian-inspired, this design coffee table by Patricia Urquiola is a domestic architecture enhanced ...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Blocks Coffee Table by Riva 1920, Solid Cedar Wood, Modular Design
By Riva 1920
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This coffee table is designed for versatility, seamlessly transitioning between indoor and outdoor spaces. Its square shape and compact size make it ideal for various settings. Cra...
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cedar
Custom Round Luna Reclaimed Wood Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom made for bloom home inc. these old elm timbers show in its most primal, natural form. The artisanal construction methods highlight the elm woods beautiful grain pattern & ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Crest Coffee Table (60", 72", 80")
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
The Crest Coffee Table is an extension of the Crest collection, featuring the offset curved columnar legs of the classic Crest Table on a lower profile coffee table.
Solid white ash...
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2010s Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
Amorphous Ebony Coffee Table with Layered Tops In Brass & Marble By José Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This coffee table exudes a powerful allure with its layered brass tops, which take on an organic form that serves as the base for the striking marble top. The base structure seamless...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Modular Modern Solid Oakwood Cocktail Cubes with Bronze Details (price per unit)
Located in Birmingham, AL
These modern solid oakwood cocktail cubes with bronze details are the right height for a coffee table or cocktail table for drinks and tapas. The interior fits records, books or collections of any kind. Arrange as one, a pair or a foursome for a modular table or stack as a bookcase against the wall or as a low room divider. Modular and stackable function makes it ideal for growing and changing uses and needs over time. Modern lines and versatile color palette. Pick one color or many. Bronze pins...
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2010s North American Organic Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Space Age Brushed Aluminum & Chrome Drum Glass Top Coffee Table by Gary Neville
Located in St. Louis, MO
Space Age cylindrical drum / canister cocktail table, made of chrome & spun brushed aluminum base, original smoked mirrored glass top. This table has a very unique provenance from the estate and former corporate office of Rodger Nolting, McDonnell - Douglass engineer to the Gemini Space Program. No doubt this table reminded him of the space program he helped develop. The table is designed by Venice, California-based architect, Gary John Neville (G.J. Neville) and produced in the 1960s-1970s. The top of this table lifts off the base to reveal open space that can be used for interior storage, such as blankets, pillows, etc. Retains the original black vinyl sea between sections.
Often when corporate executive retire they take home furniture from their office. Rodger, also had a Knoll round tulip table, set of 4 Pollock chairs, and marble top Steelcase round table...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Italian Design Square Coffee Table in Walnut Burl, 1970s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Here is a beautiful and sophisticated piece of modern furniture: this stunning coffee table embodies the elegance and practicality that is characteristic of 1970s Italian design.
Cr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Restored Mid-Century Modern Oval Walnut Tulip Coffee Table by Drevotvar, 1960s
By Drevotvar
Located in Żory, PL
This elegant mid-century modern coffee table was manufactured by Drevotvar in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s–70s. It features an oval walnut veneer top with a warm, expressiv...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Large Rattan and Wicker Elephant Side Table by Vivai del Sud, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning midcentury elephant-shaped side table with removable tray fully made in hand-woven wicker. This gorgeous object was designed by Vivai del Sud in Italy during the 1970s.
In...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
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Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker
English Country Pine Coffee Table
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-1124 English country pine coffee table.
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1940s Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Itzel Transparent and Etched Kiln Cast Glass Coffee Table Set by Fred&Juul
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
Itzel is a name of Mayan origin that means "rainbow".
A rainbow was the inspiration for three two-piece sets of cast glass coffee tables in gr...
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Unique Octagonal Coffee Table in Solid Oak with End Grain Wood 1950s
Located in Meer, VAN
Unique Octagonal Coffee Table in Solid Oak with End Grain Wood 1950s
A truly fantastic Dutch cabinetmaker coffee table in solid oak with end grain oak. The Netherlands, late 1950s.
...
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Mid-20th Century Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Large Solid Rectangular Coffee Table in Pine, Danish Modern, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A striking and generously proportioned rectangular coffee table in solid pine, crafted by a Danish cabinet maker in the 1960s. The design combines simplicity and strength, with a thi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Circular Coffee Table Unique Organic Rust Modern/Contemporary Corten Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - SIDE TABLE / CORTEN
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2023
This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel to create an ulta-modern and inspired look.
Custom ...
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2010s American Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron
Coffee Table by Piero De Longhi Catalan Italia Travertine Glass and Brass 1980s
Located in London, GB
The Dielle coffee table, is a timeless piece designed in 1984 by Piero De Longhi for Catalan Italia is a sophisticated design. The transparent glass top allows you to fully appreciat...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Coffee Table, Wood, Marble, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A marble and wood coffee table likely designed and produced in Italy, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.25"H x 54.0"W x 26.0"D
All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Rattan Coffee Table with Patagonia and Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Quartz, Brass
Brazilian Designer, Coffee Table, Wood, Iron, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid wood and iron coffee table designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s.
Heavy oxidation present throughout iron base.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.0"H x 40.25"W x 40.25"D
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Wave Coffee Table, White Lacquer & Wood Table by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order wood coffee table designed by Christian Siriano.
Top: White lacquered MDF wood.
Base: Natural MDF wood.
Can be made available in other finishes and materials upon re...
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2010s American Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Stunning "Ming 133" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
"Ming 133" coffee table, with Chinese motif incorporating Ming warriors, in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with vibrant hand-painted enamels in blue, green, and red by Phil...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
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Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
Vintage Monumental Live Edge Redwood Coffee Table, c1980s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
This truly one-of-a-kind monumental live edge coffee table features an impressive 97-inch solid redwood slab, beautifully shaped by nature and paired with a dramatic sculptural drift...
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1980s American Rustic Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Roger Capron “Garrigue” Coffee Table with Botanical Tiles, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Almelo, NL
Handcrafted Roger Capron coffee table featuring iconic Garrigue tiles with pressed botanical leaf imprints, produced in Vallauris, France.
This large and decorative coffee table fea...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Beech
Herman Miller La Fonda Coffee Table by Charles and Ray Eames, Marble Top
Located in Chicago, IL
"La Fonda" coffee table by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
1975
The La Fonda table was part of the "La Fonda Group" Furniture line for Alexande...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Chrome and Smoked Crystal Round Italian Coffee Table, Giotto Stoppino, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful round coffee or side table in chromed metal with smoked crystal glass top. This stylish coffee table was designed in Italy in the 1970s in the style of Giotto Stoppino.
Th...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
Sculptural Walnut Coffee Table by Josef Otmar
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well hand-crafted walnut coffee table with sculptural legs. This unique piece would make a statement in any room and can be mixed with any style of interior. Manufactured and ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
"Flight200" Contemporary Dining Table modern Silver Glass Top
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
FLIGHT the new gem home!
coffee, dining, console
Nearly 25 years ago the first beauxobjets were created in Sabrina Landini's workshop, just a stone's throw away from the Milano Na...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
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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