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Coffee and Cocktail Tables For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Hollywood Regency
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Oval Coffee Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut inlaid oval coffee table having a magnificent quality burr walnut inlaid oval shaped top wit...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Regency Style Tole Peinte & Gilt Drinks Tray On X Frame Ebonised Stand
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Regency Tole Peinte Gilt Decorative Tray On X Frame Folding Ebonised Stand With A Pierced Brass Gallery
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20th Century British Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Very Fine 19th Century Gilt Brass Dolphin Italian Carrara Marble Coffee Table
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this important 19th century gilt brass Dolphin base French marble coffee or cocktail table
A truly sublime table, the base is ...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
1880 Black Round Victorian Table Coffee with Top in Fabric Embroidered Oriental
Located in Palermo, Sicily
1880 black round Victorian coffee table with top in fabric embroidered with oriental scenes, ebony.
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1880s British Victorian Antique Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Silk, Wood
Exquisite Set Hollywood Regency Side or Coffee Tables
Located in Voorburg, NL
A truly beautiful set of brass and burr walnut coffee or side tables with solid glass tops. In true Hollywood Regency manner this elegant Hollywood Regency style pair have unique cut...
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Brass Bonsai Tree Coffee Table
By Willy Daro
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Brass bonsai tree and cranes coffee / side table in the manner of Willy Daro. Glass shown is 33” x 33” by 3/8” thick and not included. Table base wil...
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1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
French Mid Century Neoclassical / Hollywood Regency brass coffee table
Located in Bern, CH
French Mid Century Neoclassical / Hollywood Regency Style brass coffee table / couch table with glass tabletop on a solid brass base. Nice detailing to base.
Designer: Unknown (In th...
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Travertine Hidden Bar Coffee Table, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage travertine hidden bar coffee table in the style of Willy Rizzo.
With the top closed it looks like a regular coffee table, but open it ...
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1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Antique English Victorian Bagatelle Flip Top Game Table on Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A fun and unusual 19th century Victorian English mahogany Bagatelle game board table with nicely aged patina.
Featuring a rectangular folding portable game board with warm, rich mahogany wood case exterior, and a patinated brass hinged lid lift top that flips open to extend and reveal the baize (green felt like billiards material) lined gaming surface with semi-circular bentwood bumper at one end adorned with nine numbered holes, arranged with one in the center of the bentwood gallery and the rest surrounding it evenly in a ring. Framing the board, twenty-four contrasting inlay panels set with five holes run along either side of the board, originally used to keep score. circa 1890
The game board rests partially inset in a fitted mahogany stand base, raised on four straight square legs joined by ‘H’ stretcher.
A wonderful piece of game board history, originally designed to sit on top of a dining table or games table, this piece features a fitted stand, making it the ideal size and proportions for use as a one-of-a-kind coffee table, chair side table, cocktail table, low console, or simply displayed as a distinctive decorative folk art piece.
Dimensions (approx):
18" High, 31.25" Wide, 15.75" Deep
Open: 60" Wide
Good condition overall, especially considering age. Dark rich patina over the whole, enhanced by heavy buildup lustrous sheen and antique mahogany glow. No game pieces or accessories included. Age appropriate wear including various imperfections, with expected signs of use, including losses, checking, wear to finish and baize liner, staining, minor splitting to bent wood, all wear consistent with age and indicative of use. All of which adds to the elegant warmth, sophisticated antique character, and overall authenticity.
Please refer to photography for complete condition.
Delivered lightly cleaned, hand waxed, polished French patina finish, ready for immediate use as furniture.
History:
The origins of Bagatelle (or its many iterations) are even less clear than most games of a similar history, although we do know it has ties to French Kings, American President Abraham Lincoln, and developed into bar billiards, eventually leading to the development of pachinko and pinball.
Bagatelle was a game involving sticks and balls that evolved from efforts to bring outdoor games like ground billiards, croquet, and bowling inside for play during inclement weather. Dating all the way back to the 15th century, the most recent version came about in the 18th century.
In France, during the long 1643–1715 reign of Louis XIV, billiard tables were narrowed, with wooden pins or skittles at one end of the table, and players would shoot balls with a stick or cue from the other end, in a game inspired as much by bowling as billiards. Pins took too long to reset when knocked down, so they were eventually fixed to the table, and holes in the bed of the table became the targets. Players could ricochet balls off the pins to achieve the harder scorable holes. Quite a number of variations on this theme were developed.
In 1777 a party was thrown in honour of Louis XVI and the queen at the Château de Bagatelle, recently erected at great expense by the king's brother, the Count of Artois. Bagatelle from Italian bagattella, signifies 'a trifle', 'a decorative thing'. The highlight of the party was a new table game featuring a slender table and cue sticks, which players used to shoot ivory balls up an inclined playfield. The game was dubbed bagatelle by the count and shortly after swept through France.
From 1770 to 1850 Bagatelle was just as popular as Billiards throughout England and Britain.
Some French soldiers carried their favorite bagatelle tables...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Brass Cocktail Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Bradenton, FL
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency cocktail table or side table by Mastercraft. The table features a stunning faux bamboo brass frame and glass top. The brass shows beautiful patina from a...
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Brass Swan Coffee Table, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A chic and elegant 1950s Italian brass swan coffee table with swan head legs and original glass.
Well-made and heavy.
Dimensions base:
Wid...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Burl and Chrome Coffee Table Att. to Milo Baughman, c 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional burl and chrome coffee table attributed to Milo Baughman. The table features a rich blonde burl top with geometric chrome inla...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Italian Hollywood Regency Orange Yellow Round Iron Flower Small Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency orange yellow 25" round iron flower small coffee table. Item features floral bouquet pedestal base, ornate scrollwork, original, yellow and green pa...
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Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Maison Jansen Solid Brass Coffee Table With Lavender Marble Top, C. 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
A 1950s solid brass coffee table attributed to Maison Jansen with rare lavender marble top.
A complementing pair of side tables with matching marble f...
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1950s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen Style Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent Hollywood Maison Jansen style coffee table.
Striking French design from the 1970s.
Green lacquered metal base on solid brass feet.
With original and hard to find Pyrén...
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Vintage Pencil Reed Sculptural Bell Flower Coffee/Cocktail Table
Located in Charleston, SC
Mid Century Pencil Reed Gabriella Crespi Style Flower Mid Century Glass Top Cocktail Table Available and Ready to Ship!// Make a statement with this fabulous Pencil Reed floral side ...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Reed, Glass, Wood
Hollywood Regency French Coffee Table with Original Glass Top, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Hollywood Regency coffee table or cocktail table.
Striking French design from the 1970s.
Patinated iron and brass top with original glass top.
Top has some scrat...
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
19th century Burr walnut coffee table
Located in Chelmsford, GB
A wonderful top quality mid 19th century burr walnut oval coffee table circa 1860 .
The coffee table top has a fantastic grain and colour and is supported by four turned columns with...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Incredible Marble Mosaic Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
An incredible statement piece coffee table. The designer and manufacturer are both unknown, however what is absolutely knowable is the remarkable beauty of this item!
Here we have ...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Vintage octogonal marble coffee table, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Attractive octogonal marble coffee table with a beveled top.
Beautiful green/grey/brown colour.
Good condition
The top comes off the base for transport.
1970s - Italy
Height: ...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Vintage Hollywood Regency gilt metal wheatsheaf 'Coco Chanel' coffee table
Located in Hastings, GB
A large & voluminous Hollywood Regency gilt metal wheatsheaf 'Coco Chanel' coffee or centre table. Lots of age-related patina to the metal finish.
Bevelled glass top rests on top of ...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Hollywood Regency gilt metal wheatsheaf coffee or side table
Located in Hastings, GB
Hollywood Regency gilt metal wheatsheaf coffee or side table, with scroll end details. Thick round glass rests on top.
circa 1960s
Dimensions: diameter of glass top 60.5cm, height 51cm
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Belarti Ceramic Tile Side Coffee Table with Birds and Butterflies, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Belarti Belgium designed this elegantly crafted Mid-Century Modern coffee or side table in the 1960s. This cocktail table has a striking ceramic tile top with beautiful butterflies a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Hollywood Regency Baker Furniture Style Brass and Faux Bamboo Coffee Table
Located in Frederick, MD
This unique coffee table combines the fruit wood faux bamboo base that Baker Furniture is known for with a beautiful solid brass scalloped edge tray table top. These are often seen w...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency Hexagonal Wood and Glass Coffee Table with Curved Supports
Located in Weymouth, MA
Elegant hexagonal Hollywood Regency style coffee table with custom glass top and curved supports.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Regency black and brass mirror coffee table, Italy 1980s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
This sleek, Italian coffee table made from black laminated wood, supporting a mirrored top would fit perfectly in in a 1980s Miami Vice style interior. The brass details make this co...
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1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Hidden Bar Mirrored Coffee Table By Eric Maville & Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful multi-functional coffee table that opens up to reveal a hidden dry bar with deep storage for bottles and interior shelf storage for glasses having black lacquer case with...
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Faux Metal Bamboo Base Racetrack Oval 3/4" Thick Glass Top Coffee Table MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Fauxl Bamboo Gold Gilt Metal Base Racetrack Oval 3/4" Thick Glass Top Coffee Table MINT!
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Morex table with floral gold decoreations. Hollywood Regency, 1950s Italy
By Morex
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Morex coffee table in gold plated wood with floral decorations.
Glass top.
Made by Morex in the 1950s
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1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Hollywood Regency Burl Wood with Gold Trim Oval Cocktail Table by Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic & sophisticated coffee table straight out of the 1980's. It features an emire regency design with burl wood with gold trim.
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1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl
Hollywood Regency Coromandel Screen Panel Cocktail Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A truly noteworthy custom table which incorporates an antique carved, painted and lacquered antique screen panel as the top. The brass faux bamboo frame has a golden tone with a clas...
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Travertine and brass coffee table by Artedi, 1980s
By Artedi
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage travertine and brass coffee table by Artedi
Comes with a thick clear glass top.
Good condition.
This style can be mixed in lots of interiors.
1980s - Italy
Dimensions
He...
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1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Brass Vereinigte Werkstätten München Side Coffee Table 1950s Hollywood Regency
Located in London, GB
An elegant and rare Mid-Century Modern tripod side table designed and manufactured by Vereinigte Werkstätten, in 1950s Germany.
This side table stands on a brass tripod base where a...
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1950s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Victorian Marble Topped Gilt Metal Table
Located in New York, NY
Victorian marble topped gilt metal table, in the Rococo mannner with shaped rectangular top in cream Calacatta Marble with molded edges, above a trell...
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Mid-18th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Tommaso Barbi Coffee Table Hollywood Regency Style
Located in Buxton, GB
This vintage large Tommaso Barbi coffee table in white ceramic and brass is a stunning addition to any room. The rectangular shape and fully assembled design make it a convenient and...
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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Brass and lucite coffee table, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage rectangular two tier coffee table made from lucite and brass with clear glass.
1970s - France
Good condition, clear glass tops
Height: 45cm
Width: 130cm
Depth: 70cm
Ref.:...
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Labarge Louis XV Style Steel & Brass Glass Top Coffee Cocktail Table
By LaBarge
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Vintage Labarge Louis XV Style Steel & Brass Glass Top Coffee Cocktail Table
Dimensions : 54" Wide X 32" Deep X 21" Tall
This stunning coffee table was made by Labarge in brushed ...
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1990s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Hollywood Regency Neoclassic Style Brass and Granite Coffee Table c 1960/70's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, voguish Hollywood Regency, Regency Revival style coffee table, circa 1960/70's. The table is constructed of brass , with a polished granite inset top. The squared legs tape...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite, Brass
Maison Charles Brass Coffee Table with Four Nesting Tables, 1960s
Located in Telgte, DE
Maison Charles brass coffee table with four nesting tables, 1960s
Rare and elegant chrome/ glass coffee table with four nesting tables in brass and chrome, made by Maison Charles.
T...
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1960s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Vintage Belgo Chrom sliding coffee table with hidden bar - 1970s
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Brussels , BE
Beautiful vintage Belgo Chrom sliding coffee table with hidden bar
Measures : Close 125cmx80cm - Open 95cmx120cm
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1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Etched Brass Coffee Table by Christian Heckscher, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Very rare coffee table by Christian Heckscher consisting of an etched brass and chrome table top with an inlaid mirrored glass.
Leaf engravings and organic waves of brass contrasti...
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1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Regency Style Brass and Metal Glass top Coffee Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 17 1/4in W: 37 3/4in D: 37 3/4in
This vintage Regency Maison Jansen style glass top coffee table is unique and bound to bring a sense of sophistication and characte...
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20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Golf themed coffee table, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Exclusive and very rare golf themed coffee table.
Made with a burl wood base, supporting a lucite and brass golf ball and clubs and finished with a clear beveld rectangular glass to...
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Square Acrylic Glass and Brass Coffee Table Hollywood Regency Style, 1970s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage coffee table - glass surfaces with brass and acrylic glass details.
Additional information:
Country of manufacture: Italy
Period: 1970s
Dimensions: 63 W x 63 D x 48 H cm
Co...
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Brutalist Coffee Table from 1960's, Spain
Located in Barcelona, ES
Brutalist coffee table from 1960's, Spain. Singular work in forget and patinated metal and black Marquina marble.
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1960s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Alveo coffee table, designed by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot Italy 1972
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
The "Alveo" rectangular coffee table, designed by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot in Italy during the 1970s, is truly stunning.
This iconic piece boasts a recessed base, creating the il...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Contemporary Hexagon Coffee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W45.5 D39.5 H17.75
Gently used well preserved fun hexagon coffee table. Item features colorful grain throughout and shows well with no major areas of wear. Pick this up at a fractio...
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1990s Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate
Brass and travertine coffee table by Fedam, 1970s
By Fedam
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Rectangular travertine coffee table with a brass edge by Fedam
Natural travertine stone colour blends in perfectly with most interiors.
Good condition.
1970s - Belgium
Dimensions...
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1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Aldo Tura Side Table in Emerald Green with Brass Legs and Two Drawers
By Aldo Tura
Located in Cork, IE
This original ALDO TURA coffee table or side table also makes a great nightstand due to its almost cube sized dimensions.
With its distinctive and sleek design this ALDO TURA table...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
David Iatesta Designer Cocktail Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A great looking cocktail table in the manner of the Hollywood Regency style. The metal frame in his antique gold finish with curved X shaped supports on scrolled feet. With an inset ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Willy Rizzo travertine coffee table
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
Beautiful travertine table designed by Willy Rizzo. The table is made entirely of travertine and finished with brass elements. Very good condition.
Quote Willy Rizzo: ….. to live i...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Hollywood Regency Coffee Table by Belgo Chrome with Travertine Top, 1970s
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Hollywood Regency large coffee table.
Design by Belgo Chrome.
Striking Belgium design from the 1970s.
Original patinated brass frame with original travertine top...
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1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Aldo Tura Lacquered Goatskin Coffee Tables, 1960s - set of 2
By Aldo Tura
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century pair of lacquered goatskin coffee tables by Aldo tura.
The coffee tables each have a square beveled clear glass inlaid top.
Beautiful colour and very rare as a pair.
1...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Goatskin
Vintage hidden bar coffee table by Eric Maville, 1970s
By Eric Maville
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Exquisite wooden coffee table by Eric Maville.
This luxurious coffee table slides open to reveal a mirrored storage space for bottles and glass.
Attractive veneer wooden top with ...
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Aldo Tura Side Table on Wheels in Emerald Green with Brass Detail and 2 Drawers
By Aldo Tura
Located in Cork, IE
This original ALDO TURA coffee table or side table also makes a great tea trolly / bar cart as it is set on wheels and comes with two handles.
With its distinctive and sleek design ...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
French Gilt Wrought Iron Cocktail Table by Rene Prou
By René Prou
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and elegant, this Rene Prou Scroll coffee table is a timeless piece. While designed in the ca. 1940's the table is still relevant and sophisticated today. Hand Forged wrought iron that has been gold leafed, making it chic for any living space, bedroom or formal living room.
Much the same as Jean Charles Moreau...
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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
A Gilt Wrought Iron Coffee Table By Maison Ramsay
Located in London, GB
A large gold gilt wrought iron three legged coffee table by Maison Ramsay. The scrolled console legs with sweeping supports to centre acorn finial. The Asymmetrical design with clear...
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Faux Bamboo Coffee Table, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant faux bamboo two tier coffee table in gilt iron and smoked glass, France, 1940s.
Inspired in desigs of Maison Baguès and Maison Jansen
This eye-catching low table has a clean ...
Category
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
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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