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Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables For Sale
Baguette Low Rounded Canaletto Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Milan, IT
A typical French baguette, with its elongated body and rounded extremities, inspired the exclusive design of this coffee table. Orthogonal metal sheets - epoxy-powder-varnished in ch...
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2010s Italian Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Postmodern Lacquered Geometric Lucite & Glass Cocktail Table
Located in Houston, TX
1980s postmodern cocktail table with a black lacquered wood base, lucite sphere and a new glass top.
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Lucite, Wood, Lacquer

Mid century Paul McCobb Iron base Coffee Table Bench Blonde Maple top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group solid maple 60 inch coffee table bench blonde maple - Minimalist in original blonde finish. Very delicate designed coffee table with iron rod base...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

French Art Deco Coffee Table Attributed to Jean Pascaud, 1930s
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Exceptional 1930s French art deco coffee table attributed to Jean Pascaud. Beautiful curves and silhouette. Exception wood grain pattern. Sturdy and in excellent condition. 43.5”...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Pierre Chapo 'T22 Bow' Handcrafted Modular Low Table in Elm for Chapo Création
Located in Glendale, CA
Pierre Chapo 'T22 Bow' Handcrafted Modular Low Table in Elm for Chapo Création. Pierre Chapo was one of France’s most celebrated modern woodworkers and furniture designers. His scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood, Elm

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 ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

KITA LIVING Flow Coffee Table Large - Oak Wood
Located in Bomonti, TR
The triangular Flow Coffee Table Large with rounded edges, contours its form by curved three legs. With the interlocking linear laths, the sculptural...
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2010s Asian Japonisme Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Oak, Plywood

Purple Amethyst Geode Coffee Table on Handmade Stainless Steel Base
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
From a stunning Amethyst Geode with numerous unique characteristics, this Coffee Table is ready to become the central object of your home decor, and you can choose the place to add i...
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2010s Brazilian Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Stainless Steel, Chrome

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...
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20th Century Organic Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

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.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

French Rattan Elephant Tray Table or Drinks Table, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching woven rattan end table or drinks table with removable tray top. France, 1940s-1950s. This elephant shaped end table stand was beautifully constructed in hand braided rat...
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Mid-20th Century French Colonial Revival Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood

Square Coffee Table Signed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century coffee table Model 771 in walnut wood designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by Cassina, in Italy during the 1960s. The table is signed underneath one of...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Roland Wilhelmsson Bench, An Early Model "Zink", Dated 1972, Swedish Modern
Located in Odense, DK
A striking example of Swedish mid-century modern design, this early model “Zink” bench, designed by Roland Wilhelmsson in 1972, showcases a sculptural aesthetic carved from solid pin...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Pine

Oak Flat File / Coffee Table with 5 Drawers
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Oak Blueprint / Map Cabinet Overall Dimensions: 34 1/2" x 46 3/4" x 19" high Top Dimensions: 33 1/4" x 46 3/4 Drawer Dimensions: 30 1/2" x 43" x 2" high Materials: Oak
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Late 20th Century American Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

"Wave" Organic Shaped Modern Coffee Table by Last Workshop, Black Ash
Located in Chicago, IL
"Wave" organic shaped coffee table by Last Workshop, 2025. Solid Ash, jet black finish. If not in stock, current production: 7-8 weeks 58" x 32" x 19"H Customers can choose from: ...
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2010s American Organic Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood, Walnut

ClassiCon Bell Coffee Table in Olive Green by Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
The bell table by Sebastian Herkner turns our perceptual habits on their head, using the lightweight, fragile material of glass as base for a metal top that seems to float above it. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Blown Glass

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

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Quartz, Brass

3 MID-CENTURY-MODERN Gigogne TABLES by ICO PARISI, for DE BAGGIS, Italy 1950
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

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Mahogany

Shimmer Small Low Table by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Milan, IT
Patricia Urquiola conceived this stylish table to exalt the versatility of glass. The iridescent finish boasts ever-changing hues that shift depending on the light source, angle, and...
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2010s Italian Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Glass

Midcentury Round Coffee Table in Rattan and Bamboo and Wicker, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful round coffee table in bamboo, rattan and wicker with lower shelf. Made in Italy in the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Industrial Riveted Iron Coffee Table from WWII-Era Military Tanks, 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking piece of utilitarian history, this low coffee table is masterfully constructed from salvaged steel armor plating repurposed from 1940s military tanks. Its heavy, monolithi...
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1940s French Industrial Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

Labarge Hollywood Regency Brass and Glass Hooved Feet Cocktail Table, Circa 1960
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency hooved feet coffee or cocktail table By Labarge Circa 1960s Solid brass frame, with beveled glass top. Measures: 52"W x 26.5"D x 1...
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1960s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Pair of Fish Shaped Side Tables or Drinks Tables in Glazed Ceramic, Spain 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Pair of Spanish Brown and White Ceramic Fish Cocktail Tables / Side Tables Spain, 1950-1960. Mid-Century Modern fish shaped pedestal tables: One in brown glazed ceramic,...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic

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

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Wood

De Sede Table DS 47 Square Table Leather Travertine Stone, Circa 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
De Sede leather table with travertine stone top in very good condition, Switzerland 1970 Dimensions are: 31.5" x 31.5" x 15.5" (height). Beautiful table, well sized with 31“ and full...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine

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

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Oak

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

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Steel, Iron

Cocktail Table Serie 97 – Sereno by NONO for Contemporary Interiors
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Cocktail Table Serie 97 – Sereno by NONO for Contemporary Interiors ——— Sereno Coffee Table Series – A Note from Joel Escalona What happens when structure becomes art? These are...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

Early 20th Century burr walnut occasional table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century burr walnut occasional table circa 1900. We are pleased to offer this elegant low occasional table. Circular top featuring matched burr walnut veneers which real...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Victorian Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Concrete Coffee Table Green Fir Cement Mod.II
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

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Concrete

Pair of Industrial Drink Tables / Side Tables / End Tables, Iron and Aluminium
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of aluminium and iron spanish drinks tables, 1960s Rectangular aluminium tops with black painted iron tripod bases. Originally used as hairdresser work stand tripod tables by He...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Iron, Aluminum

Nadie Jenatzy Coffee Table in Etched Brass
By Nadie Jenatzy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nadie Jenatzy, coffee table, etched brass, brass, Belgium, 1980s This refined brass coffee table is on the edge between sculpture and functional design.The top showcases an intricat...
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1980s Belgian Post-Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Danish Oak and Tile Coffee Table by Tue Poulsen, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Oak and Tile Coffee Table by Tue Poulsen, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern coffee or cocktail table in solid Nordic with handmade ceramic tiles made by artist Tue Poul...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Oak

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,...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Mirror, Wood

Minimalist Solid Oak and Walnut James Coffee Table by Lynnea Jean
Located in Aitkin, MN
This custom coffee table is hand-made in the United States with all hardwood construction. It features a modern rectangle waterfall design with a solid white oak body and a minimalis...
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2010s American Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Oak, Hardwood

White Oak Wood + Bronze Cast Details Winston Coffee Table by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Inspired by Japanese shou sugi ban finishes, that we use on our hyo table and beam bench. We developed our own hardware with a local bronze foundry to enhance the beauty and function to start a new lineage of work. A recent collaboration with resident Birmingham metal artists, along with our bounty of unique lumber from the local urban forest, imbues this round wood and bronze table with a richness and tactile pleasure. White oak from the urban forest has interesting grain and a warm hue for a modern living room or sitting area. Flexible dimension per your needs can provide plenty of surface area. This piece works for a luxe, residential living room or indoor sitting area. Urban wood species like walnut and sweet gum, as well as square and rectangular designs work with these unique bronze features and monolithic table...
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2010s American American Craftsman Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

A brass and smoked glass “rings” coffee table, attr. Baughman, circa 1970
Located in View Park, CA
A vintage three-tiered brass and smoked glass “rings” coffee table, attributed to designer Milo Baughman, circa 1970. This table can be used composed, as three rings atop one another...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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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

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Bronze

Nesting Green Onyx Coffee Tables with Brushed Aluminum Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An organic shaped nesting table made of Green Onyx and Brushed Aluminum, this coffee table set allows for various configurations. The larger table is 15"H and the smaller table is 1...
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2010s American Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Onyx, Marble, Aluminum, Brass

Spanish Drinks Table, End Table, Martini Table in Polychromed Gilt Iron, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish gilt wrought iron drink / cocktails table with polychromed top, Spain, 1940s. Handcrafted in wrought iron with gilt finish on the base. The round top has hand-painted floral ...
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20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Round Brutalist Coffee Table in Oak & Slate, French Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Round coffee / side table with solid oak legs and a nice slate stoneware top. Made by a French cabinetmaker in the 1970s. This decorative and heavy table comes with multi functional ...
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Slate

Mid-Century Modern coffee table tiles Belarti
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A very nice coffee table from the Mid-Century period. Designed by J. Belarti.
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Stainless Steel

Contemporary Foice Side Table, Calacatta Marble, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Foice Side Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Foice marble side table merges the essence of the Neolithic age with mode...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Hollywood Regency Foliage Coffee Table in Gilt Iron, France 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Coffee table / Low Table / Side Table with Foliage design, wrought iron, gold leaf, France, 1950s. One of a kind Hollywood Regency coffee table or side table with naturalistic desig...
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Wrought Iron, Iron, Gold Leaf

Crystal Glass and Brass Coffee Table by Luigi Brusotti, Italy 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
This exquisite piece is a true testament to the refined artistry and innovation that defines Italian design. In fabulous condition, with no chips or cracks. The table features sculp...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Crystal, Brass

Vintage French Coffee Table with Leaf Motif Tiles by Roger Capron (circa 1970s)
Located in London, GB
Coffee table with leaf motif earthenware tiles by Roger Capron (circa 1970s). This charming rectangular-shaped low table is a quintessential example of collectible Capron. There are ...
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1970s French Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Contemporary Dornes Nesting Coffee Table Set/2, Travertine, Handmade Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Dornes Coffee Tables, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Dornes travertine nesting coffee table set is a tribute to Port...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Onyx, Travertine, Granite, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

French Modernist Iron & Glass Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A C.1940s French forged iron & glass coffee table. Simple modernist design. W92 cm x D53 cm x H53 cm
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1940s Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

Charcoal Blocks, Sculptural, Geometric, Shou Sugi Ban Coffee or Side Tables
Located in Oakland, CA
The Charcoal Blocks are a grouping of five upright and angled tables. Each of the individual pieces sits with a tilted stance and together they can be ...
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2010s American Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Fir, Reclaimed Wood

Bertha Schaefer for Singer & Sons Walnut & Travertine Marble Living Table Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Bertha Schaefer, these tables were made by Singer & Sons, renowned for their cooperation with design and architecture icons like Gio Ponti and Ico Parisi. This table set ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine

Coffee Table Round Modern Contemporary Handmade Blackened Steel Waxed Large
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 20 J.M. Szymanski d. 2023 A dynamic and exciting table sculpture. Carved steel panels connect together, resulting in a unique piece of functional sculpture. The table is h...
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2010s American Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Concrete Domestic Landscape Oval Coffee Table Ultramarine Cement Made in Italy
Located in Rome, Lazio
Fusto oval coffee table II is the new addition to the modular system collection in ultra high performing cement mortar, named Fusto. The sturdy, column-shaped leg supporting the oval top is marked by a grooved texture recalling ancient Roman and Greek architecture, making this coffee table unique. UHPC tabletop and base colored in the mixture and sandblasted. Each item is hand treated and is protected with water repellent products to reduce the absorption of oily substances and to minimise the making of stains. Fusto is the series that introduces the new design approach. As in classical architecture, Fusto is the column that holds tables, consoles, bookcases and pedestals. Volumes and proportions are integrated in a timeless geometry, enriched with facets that make the colour vibrate in a game of lights and shadows. Fusto is eternal architecture. Designer: Marialaura Rossiello...
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2010s Italian Classical Roman Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Concrete

Massimo & Lella Vignelli "Metafora" Italian Travertine Stone Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massimo & Lella Vignelli "Metafora" Italian Travertine Stone Coffee Table
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Stone

Cosmos Nesting Coffee Table Cream Shagreen & Bronze-Patina Brass 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 skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The cosmos nesting coffee...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Slate Stone Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern Brutalist coffee table. Striking Dutch design from the 1960s. Original wenge veneered base with original octagonal shaped slate top. A mosaic ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Slate

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...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Architectural Solid Oak Wooden Hari Coffee Table
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee table balances three minimalist volumes composed of solid wooden parts. Designed b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Oak, Walnut

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

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Resin, Fiberglass

Brass Hoofed Coffee Table in the Manner of Maison Jansen 51.5" l x 26" w x 17"h
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Hoofed Brass or Bronze Coffee Table, in the manner of Maison Jansen, France, circa 1950s. It retains its warm original patina.
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1950s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Tavolo Morbido Coffee Table by Studio Mignone in Resin with Glass Table Top
By Studio Mignone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A coffee table that blurs the lines between art and design, emerging from a foundation of traditional sculpture techniques and crafted individually by hand. Its resin feet offer a wa...
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2010s Australian Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

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Concrete

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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