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Coffee and Cocktail Tables For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Points of Interest Square Coffee Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Points of Interest Square Coffee Table by Phase Design Dimensions: D 96.5 x W 96.5 x H 29.2 cm. Materials: Walnut, glass and brass. Solid wooden base is available in walnut, white ...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Pill Coffee Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pill Coffee Table by Phase Design Dimensions: D 149.9 x W 71.1 x H 33 cm. Materials: Powder-coated steel and brass. Powder-coated steel base with solid brass tips. Powder coat fini...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass, Steel

Wired Café Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Café Table by Phase Design Dimensions: Ø 101.6 x H 73.7 cm. Materials: Powder-coated metal and white Carrara marble. Solid steel bar with marble or solid wooden tops. Steel b...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Carrara Marble, Metal

Wired Complement Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Complement Table by Phase Design Dimensions: Ø 61 x H 38.1 cm. Materials: Walnut and smoked brass. Solid steel bar with glass or solid wooden tops or glass, available in waln...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Wired Café Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Café Table by Phase Design Dimensions: Ø 101.6 x H 73.7 cm. Materials: Powder-coated metal and walnut. Solid steel bar with marble or solid wooden tops. Steel bar available i...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Wired Large Coffee Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Large Coffee Table by Phase Design Dimensions: Ø 106.7 x H 33 cm. Materials: Powder-coated metal. Solid steel bar and round plate. Steel available in gloss or flat white, bla...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Wired Large Coffee Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Large Coffee Table by Phase Design Dimensions: Ø 106.7 x H 33 cm. Materials: Powder-coated metal and glass. Solid steel bar with glass, upholstered, or solid wooden tops, ava...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Wired Coffee Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Coffee Table by Phase Design Dimensions: Ø 81.3 x H 35.6 cm. Materials: Smoked brass and glass. Solid steel bar with glass, upholstered, or solid wooden tops, available in wa...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Wired Coffee Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Coffee Table by Phase Design Dimensions: Ø 81.3 x H 35.6 cm. Materials: Powder-coated metal and glass. Solid steel bar with glass, upholstered, or solid wooden tops, availabl...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Wired Coffee Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Coffee Table by Phase Design Dimensions: Ø 81.3 x H 35.6 cm. Materials: Powder-coated metal and glass. Solid steel bar with glass, upholstered, or solid wooden tops, availabl...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Wired Coffee Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Coffee Table by Phase Design Dimensions: Ø 81.3 x H 35.6 cm. Materials: Polished chrome and white oak. Solid steel bar with glass, upholstered, or solid wooden tops, availabl...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

Wired Café Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Café Table by Phase Design Dimensions: Ø 101.6 x H 73.7 cm. Materials: Smoked brass and walnut. Solid steel bar with marble or solid wooden tops. Steel bar available in gloss...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Wired Complement Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Complement Table by Phase Design Dimensions: Ø 61 x H 38.1 cm. Materials: Powder-coated metal. Solid steel bar and round plate. Steel available in gloss or flat white, black,...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Table basse Olivier de Schrijver série limité 3/8 "reflets marin Belgique Design
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Table d'une grande rareté, elle porte le numéro 3 /8 fabriquée dans le monde. Olivier de Schrijver s'est inspiré de l'univers de la géométrie et les transposent de façon graphique. L...
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Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wrought Iron

Vintage Italian Burl Wood Coffee Table In The Style Of Willy Rizzo *Free Delivey
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Stylish vintage Italian coffee table in the manner of Willy Rizzo in burl walnut with inset brass tray and trim. Presented in untouched original condition this piece is excellent vi...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Marble Ball Sculpture Coffee Table, Italy 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
3 carved marble spheres create a sculptural yet minimal coffee table. The marble spheres measure 11” in diameter and the table has a 42” round glass top with beveled edge. Produced i...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Elegant Brass & Bevelled Glass Two Tier LaBarge Coffee Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant LaBarge brass and bevelled glass two tier coffee table having side handles (add 3.5" to width, 2" to h) and decorative finials in the four corners that extend 1" above the to...
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1990s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Coffee Table by Pierre Giraudon, Contemporary Work, XXth Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Coffee table by Pierre Giraudon, Contemporary work, XXth Century. Coffee table, resin top with glass inclusions, chrome base by Pierre Giraudon, contemporary design coffee table.   ...
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20th Century French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome, Metal

1950s Fully Restored Danish Coffee Table in Teak
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s fully restored Danish coffee table in teak. The well dimensioned coffee table with it´s elegant curved edges has been fully restored and refinished by our experienced cabinet...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Narcissist Version C Coffee Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Narcissist Version C Coffee Table by Phase Design Dimensions: D 106.7 x W 106.7 x H 30.5 cm. Materials: Walnut. Solid hardwood shell, available in walnut, white ash, white oak, or...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Walnut

Set Of 3 Pangaea Tables by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 3 Pangaea Tables by Phase Design Dimensions: D 85.7 x W 129.5 x H 40.6 cm. Materials: Powder-coated steel. Solid steel bar and plate. Steel is available in gloss or flat whi...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Freeform Coffee Table Sculpted of Reinforced Resin Base
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted of resin reinforced with fiberglass and finishes in textured brass stripes. Top: Bronze mirror with polished edge; Base: Resin reinforced with fiberglass finished in bras...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Points of Interest Square Coffee Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Points of Interest Square Coffee Table by Phase Design Dimensions: D 96.5 x W 96.5 x H 29.2 cm. Materials: Powder-coated steel, glass and brass. Powder coated steel base with solid...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass, Steel

Points of Interest Rectangular Coffee Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Points of Interest Rectangular Coffee Table by Phase Design Dimensions: D 96.5 x W 88.9 x H 29.2 cm. Materials: Powder-coated steel, glass and brass. Powder coated steel base with ...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass, Steel

Points of Interest Rectangular Coffee Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Points of Interest Rectangular Coffee Table by Phase Design Dimensions: D 96.5 x W 88.9 x H 29.2 cm. Materials: Powder-coated steel, glass and brass. Powder-coated steel base with ...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass, Steel

Narcissist Version B Coffee Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Narcissist Version B Coffee Table by Phase Design Dimensions: D 76.2 x W 127 x H 30.5 cm. Materials: Walnut. Solid hardwood shell, available in walnut, white ash, white oak, or eb...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Walnut

Icon Large Glass Coffee Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Icon Large Glass Coffee Table by Phase Design Dimensions: Ø 88.9 x H 38.1 cm. Materials: Glass, powder-coated metal and brushed brass. Solid steel and brass with glass, marble, or ...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Brass

Nemesis Version B Coffee Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Nemesis Version B Coffee Table by Phase Design Dimensions: D 50.8 x W 76.2 x H 30.5 cm. Materials: White ash. Solid walnut, white ash, white oak, or ebonized oak, available in all ...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ash

Molteni&C 45 Tavolino Coffee Table by Ron Gilad
Located in Boston, MA
Designed by Ron Gilad Large Coffee Table with Eucalyptus Drawer Structure Finish: Pewter Top Finish: Fume Bottom Finish: Orient Grey Teorema Drawer Unit for Bottom of Table: Finish E...
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2010s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass

Nemesis Version A Coffee Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Nemesis Version A Coffee Table by Phase Design Dimensions: D 76.2 x W 114.3 x H 25.4 cm. Materials: Carrara marble and white ash. Solid walnut, white ash, white oak, or ebonized oa...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Carrara Marble

Nemesis Version B Coffee Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Nemesis Version B Coffee Table by Phase Design Dimensions: D 50.8 x W 76.2 x H 30.5 cm. Materials: Carrara marble and white ash. Solid walnut, white ash, white oak, or ebonized oak...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Carrara Marble

Alexey Krupinin, Object/side table, Blue, Plaster, 2024
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A multi-function Object. Artist Alexey Krupinin Its complex geometric shape has a durable finish and is made of wood with multiple layers of hand-trowelled Venetian plaster, creati...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Plaster, Plywood

Set of 3 Round Coffee Tables in Rock Crystal, Shagreen and Stone by Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This set of 3 coffee tables is made of various inlaid materials. These modular tables can be setted up following your wishes. The center piece is covered with a polished white rock c...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Stone, Rock Crystal, Brass

Icon Large Ebonized Oak Coffee Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Icon Large Ebonized Oak Coffee Table by Phase Design Dimensions: Ø 88.9 x H 38.1 cm. Materials: Ebonized oak, powder-coated metal and brushed brass. Solid steel and brass with glas...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Brass

Icon Medium Walnut Side Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Icon Medium Walnut Coffee Table by Phase Design Dimensions: Ø 45.7 x H 40.6 cm. Materials: Walnut, powder-coated metal and brushed brass. Solid steel and brass with glass, marble, ...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Brass

Half & Half Version A Coffee Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Half & Half Version A Coffee Table by Phase Design Dimensions: D 96.5 x W 142.2 x H 26.7 cm. Materials: Powder-coated metal and glass. Powder-coated square steel bar available wit...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Half & Half Version B Coffee Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Half & Half Version B Coffee Table by Phase Design Dimensions: D 121.9 x W 121.9 x H 26.7 cm. Materials: Powder-coated metal and glass. Powder-coated square steel bar available wi...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Italy 21st Century Coffee Table in Grey Oakwood, Rectangular
Located in Brescia, IT
Italy 21st Century rectangular oakwood coffee table in modern style. The beauty of this coffee table in oakwood is the modern style and color. We can appreciate the elegance of th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Teak Scandinavian Modern Tile Coffee Table
Located in Fulton, CA
A teak and ceramic tile top Danish Modern coffee table. Made by Mobelfabrikken Toften, Norway. Circa. 1970. A set of 18 abstract gold and brown tiles in teak frame. Very good origina...
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Teak

Luxury Organic-Shaped Coffee Table with Hand-Laid Crimson Straw
Located in Cairo, EG
Luxury organic-shaped coffee table with hand-laid red straw. Our Divine table design in a striking new Crimson color. With its organic lines and gorgeous vibrant color, this table is...
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2010s Egyptian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Straw

Luxury Organic-Shaped Coffee Table with Hand-Laid Bronze Straw & Lotus Flowers
Located in Cairo, EG
Luxury organic-shaped coffee table with hand-laid bronze straw adorned with hand-crafted colorful lotus flowers. Adding color, flowers and even more love to our Divine table yields t...
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2010s Egyptian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Straw

Hand-Crafted Acrylic Coffee Table with Chevron Pattern & Colorful Lotus Flowers
Located in Cairo, EG
Hand Crafted Acrylic Coffee Table with Black and White Nile Pattern Inspired from Ancient Egypt, adorned with Colorful Lotus Flowers. Not just our Nile table with the Hieroglyphic de...
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2010s Egyptian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Alexey Krupinin, Pedestal, 2024
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A multi-function Object. Artist Alexey Krupinin Its complex geometric shape has a durable finish and is made of wood with multiple layers of hand-trowelled Venetian plaster, creati...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plaster

Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen, round coffee Table
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen coffeentable with new laquered white top. six star base of aluminium and steel. Made by Fritz Hansen.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Modern Coffee Table, Ebonized Oak, Josef Frank
Located in Miami, FL
Three-legged Modern Coffee Table, Ebonized Oak. Top is covered with original Josef Frank Paradiset Wallpaper and several layers of clear finish. Matching Side Table available, please...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak, Paper

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 and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Division Rectangular Coffee Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Division Rectangular Coffee Table by Phase Design Dimensions: D 81,3 x W 162,6 x H 30,5 cm. Materials: Powder-coated solid steel and white Carrara marble. Solid steel sheet availab...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Steel

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 and Cocktail Tables

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Onyx, Marble, Aluminum, Brass

Intrex Habitat Modern Black Enameled Wood Round Low Table
Located in New York, NY
Intrex habitat modern black enameled wood round low table or pedestal with a maker's label on the underside. Measures: 15.25" height x 31" diameter. Min...
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1970s Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Chemistry side table
Located in Jerusalem, IL
Elevate your living space with the exquisite craftsmanship of the Chemistry Iron Side Table. Meticulously hand-carved and welded by skilled artisans in Bethlehem, this table is more...
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2010s Palestinian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

B&b Italia 360 Degree Rotating Glass Top Coffee Table, 1990s
Located in Miami, FL
Contemporary B&B Italia 360 degree rotating frosted glass top coffee table with white lacquered waterfall base. The innovative 360-degree rotating frosted glass top adds versatility...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Wood

Ahu Ka'Ve 01 Bosphorus Coffee Table
By Ahu
Located in London, GB
Ahu's sculptural Ka’Ve tables are designed to be statement pieces for any room, with their shapes drawn directly from co-founder Eda Akaltun’s fluid marbling artworks. The Ka’Ve 01...
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2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

AT 10 - Coffee table in solid teak by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AT 10 - Coffee table in solid teak and oak frame with a shelf in cane. Designed by Hans J. Wegner for cabinetmaker Andreas Tuck.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Cane, Oak, Teak

Modern Cubist Cocktail Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern cubist cocktail table, inspired by the work of the Minimalist sculptors, this table is constructed of hardwoods with a low sheen dark mocha oak finish. The base is brass wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Organic Mordern Accent / Cocktail Table 'PLINTH MARBLE' by Alentes Atelier
Located in PALEA FOKEA, ATTIKI
European 21st century sculptural handmade concrete, marble & stone 'PLINTH MARBLE' Table in White Handmade by Alentes. The PLINTH MARBLE side table is both sculptural and functional, a friendly eclectic touch in any space. Its form resembles a thin marble plume sitting on a body of soft curves and smooth texture. Lead time 8-10 weeks. This item is made to order. Manufacturing begins upon payment. Color Body: white Top: white marble Very refined matte varnish Material Made from our own aggregate of stone, marble and cement. Mixed and poured by hand, our tables are assembled and sealed with a specialized highly protective coating, which makes the surface non-absorbent and spill resistant. The table can also be used outdoors. And as any natural material, it is recommended to be placed under covered area where there is no standing water. Slight variations in size and color are due to the use of natural materials and to the handmade nature of our products – each is unique. Its cylindrical base is paired with a marble top which features a reverse bevel edge detail. The table base comes with detachable marble top. The Plinth marble table comes in one size and in one piece ready to be placed. Crafting & Origin Designed and handcrafted with high quality materials by Alentes in Greece, EU. Colour and Other Variations Customary and reasonable variations in color and/or dimensions of Alentes objects are a testament to their handmade nature, and are thus not considered as a defect. Hairline cracks are surface deep and are part of the casting process - all items are carefully quality inspected before shipping. Damage During Shipping Alentes packages its goods according to fragile items method, so as to minimise any breakage during shipping. Unpack and inspect your order immediately upon delivery. In case of damage during shipping, send us an email with a report and photographic evidence within 3 working days upon delivery. All our shipments are insured for damages during transport, so any damaged good during shipping will most likely be replaced. Guarantee We guarantee that all Alentes products sold directly from Alentes are free from manufacturing faults and defects for a period of 24 months from the date of original delivery. In the event that a product is proven to be defective, you are entitled to the restoration of the goods through repair or replacement, whichever is decided as being the most efficient and effective remedy. The guarantee does cover: • Possible dismantling of the object’s parts • Casting cracks that are larger than hairline cracks (>1.0mm) The guarantee does not cover: • Damages that are caused by not following the CARE QUIDE instructions by erroneous maintenance and/or improper use of the goods • Chipping of top/bottom edges resulting from not following the CARE QUIDE instructions • Water corrosion damage that results from not following the CARE QUIDE instructions • Discoloration due to weather conditions • Hairline cracks that 1.0mm or smaller Defective Product In the rare case your product is faulty, we will consider your claim as quickly as possible and correct it to the best of our ability. Based on your photographs, we will assess whether the complaint is based on a deficiency of manufacturing or of material nature, or whether it is due to normal wear and tear. Defective items will be replaced or refunded if the replacement with the same product is not possible. We will arrange with you to send us the item back and we will replace it free of charge and shipping costs. We will operate with the utmost speed in order to reduce waiting times Care Guide Purpose This table is mainly intended for indoors. Because of its durable materials, it can also be used outdoors, however not in standing water or inclement weather. It’s only care is in the gentle moving, as it is practically care free. Because of its sturdy weight balance...
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2010s Greek Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Cast Stone, Marble

Posit Coffee Table by SNICKERIET
Located in Geneve, CH
Posit Coffee Table by SNICKERIET Dimensions: D 94 x W 138 x H 40 cm. Materials: Glass and cedar veneer. Posit is highly customizable. Glass proportions and dimensions can be adjust...
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2010s Swedish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Cedar

Oak Wood Moonsky Coffee Table by Ana Volante Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Oakwood Moonsky coffee table by Ana Volante Studio The Moon Collection Dimensions: L 120 x W 120 x H 45 cm Materials: Oakwood and glass on top Ana Volante, founder of Ana Volan...
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2010s Venezuelan Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Wood

Mid Century Walnut 2 tier coffee table Ewart Myer for Horatio Myer and Co, 1960s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
A 1950/60’s ‘Ski’ form coffee table by Ewart Myer for Horatio Myer and Co Two tier with a sleigh walnut bentwood top and magazine rack shelf to the bottom. Ewart designs a rather unique coffee table. Taking inspiration during the height of the mid-century modern craze in 1955, he designs a Danish inspired bent plywood piece, aptly named - the ‘Ski’ Table...
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Mid-20th Century British Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Beech, Walnut

Antique, New and Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables

As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.

Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.

It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.

Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.

If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.

Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”

Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs. Browse a vast selection of antique, new and vintage coffee table and cocktail tables today.

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