Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Coffee and Cocktail Tables For Sale
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Ceramic Ledge Side Table & Stool in Iron Gate by BZIPPY
Located in Sun Valley, CA
Ceramic Ledge Side Table & Stool in Iron Gate. Ledge drop: 2.5 in. Made to order.
BZIPPY ceramic goods are one-of-a-kind stoneware / earthenware editions including furniture, plant...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage-Style Tufted Leather Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
Vintage-style leather tufted ottoman in brown leather. It features a solid hardwood frame wrapped in rich brown leather detailed with nailhead brass trim. The cushioned top is fixed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather
New York City Manhole Cover Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A whimsical and steadfast side table with a top made from a New York City manhole cover and with the number 8 cast into the top. The base is from a dress...
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20th Century American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Rare 1930s Art Deco Art Moderne Black Chrome Coffee Table Attr Wolfgang Hoffmann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare Art Deco or Art Moderne black and chrome coffee table. Very possibly shown in the 1939 Worlds Fair. Attributed to Wolfgang Hoffmann ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Square Smoked Glass and Steel Coffee or Side Table with Four Nesting Stools, 197
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage square smoked glass and steel coffee table with four nesting stools.
A beautiful low table for living room in a beautiful vintage style, ideal for a cocktail or coffee.
Vintage style coffee...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Monumental Khetan Coffee Table in Bronze and Silver by Elan Atelier 'in Stock'
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Available now and ready to ship!
The Monumental Khetan coffee table is a bronze sculpture inspired by modern artists such as Constantin Brancusi and Isamu Noguchi. Cast using the lost wax method, this coffee table is a museum-quality piece in dark bronze with a polished bronze interior in a silver finish. The piece is immediately available at Elan Atelier's New York showroom.
Category
2010s European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Postmodern Italian Coffee Table, Black Lacquered Wood and Glass, 1980s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Italian coffee table produced in the 1980s.
The base is made of composite wood lacquered in black colour.
Table top is made of clear glass.
The table has some small tear and...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Square Uplighter Coffee Table in the Style of Maria Sabot, Belgium, 1970
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A unique square coffee table, a beautiful modern design in the style of Maria Sabot, manufactured in Belgium around 1970.
This eye-catchi...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gloss Black and Glass Coffee Table by Roger Rougier, Expertly Restored, Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
Gloss black and clear glass geometric, diamond shape coffee table designed and made by Rougier, Canada, circa 1970. We have had this piece e...
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1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
1980s Italian Waterfall Glass Coffee Table w/ Glossy Black Ceramic Pedestal
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Italian waterfall glass coffee table w/ glossy black ceramic Ziggurat Pedestal.
Category
20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Three Rocks Low Coffee Table, Black Glass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The original design of the Three Rocks tables was inspired by the Autumnal landscape with fallen leaves in burned tones. These tables are highly customized...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Sleek Sophistication: Pierre Chapo's T22 Table in Special Black Edition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the allure of timeless design with the exclusive Black Edition of Pierre Chapo's T22 Table. Crafted in 2021 by Chapo Creation, this iconi...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of 'Entretoise' Matte Black and Thick Glass End Tables by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Entretoise' matte black and thick glass end tables by Design Frères. Also great as a two-part coffee table.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Indoor/Outdoor Nesting Tables In Custom Ceramic & Lacquer Colors
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary coffee table with four-legs base in lacquered metal. Ceramic top and metal frame are stain, scratch, and heat resistant. The table suitable for outdoor and indoor use.
A...
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Table in wood and silver plated, 1930, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Table
Material: wood and silver plated
France
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your di...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Hollywood Regency Style Glass Top Coffee Table with Brass Swan Base
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1277 A vintage circa 1970's coffee and coctail table, with round glass top, supported by a trio of swans in brass.
This table beautifully articulates the elegant Hollywood Regency s...
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1970s Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Modern Rectangular Black Quartz Sand Coffee Table, Glass Top
By Duffy London
Located in London, GB
Pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, DUNE is a modern coffee table, 3D printed using black quartz sand. Beautiful, bold and dynamic…a permanent form emerges from a mound made up of millions of sand particles.
Inspired by the wave-like patterns of sweeping sand dunes, the statement coffee table...
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2010s British Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Other
Kleeto coffee table by Cleto Munari, unique piece with inlaid marble
By Cleto Munari
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Coffee table by Cleto Munari Title "KLEETO" unique piece or possible prototype or study for new collection, inlaid marble and lacquered metal. Certificate of authenticity present Pos...
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Early 2000s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Table in Chrome and Glass, Italian, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Table.
Material: chrome and glass.
Style: Art Deco
Country: italy
If you want to live in the golden years, this is the tables that your project needs.
We have specialized in the sal...
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1940s Italian Space Age Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Lady Fat Coffee Table, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Lady fat coffee table - Patricia Urquiola.
Edition B&B
Circa 2004
H 12 x D 110cm.
Table top diameter : 92cm.
Signed under the table.
2000...
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Early 2000s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather
Memory Distortion - Coffee Table, Zeng Peng, Matt Dark Brown Marble Coffee Table
By Zeng Peng
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Zeng Peng is a China-based artist and designer from a background in Product Design. Having committed to the lead designer role in an experimental art studio, Studio Buzao, Peng explo...
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2010s Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Cleto Munari Horus Coffee Table, Unique Piece with Inlaid Marble
By Cleto Munari
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Coffee table by Cleto Munari Title "HORUS" unique piece or possible prototype or study for new collection, inlaid marble and lacquered metal. Certificate of authenticity present, Pos...
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Early 2000s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Jos De Mey for Luxus Coffee Table with Black Lacquered Wood & Glass Top
By Jos De Mey
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Belgian designer Jos De Mey was a leading figure in the 50s furniture scene, an all-round artist and designer with a great eye and vision. In the 50s an...
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1950s Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
Modern Brown Plastic Table by Alberto Rosselli and Isao Hosoe for Bilumen, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Brown plastic table by Alberto Rosselli and Isao Hosoe for Bilumen, 1980s
Brown round table divisible in two parts, completely in plastic. Designe...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plastic
4 'Pion' Black Leather and Patinated Brass Occasional Tables by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Versatile set of 4 'Pion' black leather and patinated brass reversible occasional tables by Design Frères.
Tops are interchangeable between thick matte black leather cutouts and t...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Brutalist Iron and Glass Coffee Table by Silas Seandel, Signed, 1970s
Located in View Park, CA
A rare brutalist coffee table by Silas Seandel, signed, circa early 1970s. From his "Woodland Series" of tables and furniture that portrayed natural forms. Featuring intricate torch-...
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1970s Brutalist Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Coffee Table Vittoria
Located in PARIS, FR
With its modern and immortal design and its refined materials assembled with a perfect finish, our Terrazzo and steel coffee table is the must-have piece of our collection. Both glam...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tunisian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Italian Black plastic coffee tables 4 Gatti by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Black plastic coffee tables 4 Gatti by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1970s
Square 4 Gatti coffee tables in black plastic, stackable through holes on the perimeter of ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plastic
21Century Studio Irvine Betti Mod.II Coffee Side Table in Concrete Grey Cement
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 and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Paul Evans Imposto on Iron "Stalagmite" Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Montreal, QC
A bronze and glass "Stalagmite" coffee table Model P128 the thick round glass top under bronze (actually bronze over iron) base, the brutalist design with thick imposto like applicat...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Concrete Caldera Coffee Table by Opiary (29"H)
By Robert Remer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opiary is a Brooklyn-based biophilic design and production studio. We integrate nature in each of our designs, incorporating live greenery and organic shapes into bespoke furniture, planters, and sculpture. Through the ethos of biophilia, our work reflects the shifting, yet timeless relationship between humans and nature.
This organic and modern table will enhance and add a distinctive style to any space. Inspire great conversation by pairing it with our Drillium chairs and a centerpiece plant of your choice.
Details
Indoor/outdoor use and extremely weather-resistant.
Sealed and polished to be water and stain resistant. Measure:tall 29"H
Finishes
Available in earth, white, light grey, grey, dark grey, and black GFRC
Pricing varies based on finish. Please message before purchasing.
Price listed is for our standard light grey option.
Pictured here in our dark grey cement option.
All Opiary pieces are handcrafted and made-to-order, and dimensions/finishes are approximations.
Clients are welcome to visit our Brooklyn studio during the fabrication of pieces.
Modifications
Tempered glass top (44"D) available
Live or silk plants...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cement
Sculptural Walnut and Glass Coffee Table by Thomas Throop/ Black Creek Designs
Located in New Canaan, CT
The Laguna coffee shown here in walnut and glass can be made in custom sizes, shapes and various woods and finishes. The same design details apply to all possible variations. Popular glass top shapes are oval, rectangular, square and round.
The Laguna series tables are some of my favorite and most challenging to build. Each base is unique as the process and resulting form is ultimately sculptural. The 1/2" thick tempered glass top is supported by a base made of walnut consisting of tapering arcs of varying size which intersect to form a dynamic structure.
The series works well with almost any shaped top be it glass, stone or solid wood. The Laguna series of tables makes the ultimate sculptural statement in any setting. Each table base is unique comprising of a number of tapered arcs joined to create a structure with endless visual possibilities.
All the elements are shaped, joined and finished by hand so as to create a united design.
Each Laguna table is designed and made at the Black Creek Designs studio in New Canaan, CT by Thomas Throop...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Glass
Three-Tier Ceramic Cloud Side Table & Stool in Iron Gate by BZIPPY
Located in Sun Valley, CA
Three-Tier ceramic cloud side table & stool in iron gate. Made to order.
BZIPPY ceramic goods are one-of-a-kind stoneware / earthenware editions including furniture, planters and ho...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Modern, Volume Low Side Table, Metal Base & Neo Picasso Marble Top
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Volume is a collection of dining and side tables designed by DAY Studio in their unique simple and playful language. The powder coated metal base is completed with a table top select...
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2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Sheet Metal
Coffee table in the style of Willy Rizzo
Located in Brussels , BE
Coffee table in the style of willy rizzo, belgo chrom or maison charles. Structure in chromed and gilded metal. Smoked glass top. Glass and chrome are in very good condition. Some t...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
XL Tall Ceramic Hex Side Table & Coffee Table in Chrome Green by BZIPPY
Located in Sun Valley, CA
XL tall ceramic hex side table & stool in Marshmallow. Made to order.
BZIPPY ceramic goods are one-of-a-kind stoneware / earthenware editions including furniture, planters and home ...
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Bassa Center Table in Black Oak Wood by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Bassa Center Table in Black Oak Wood by Collector Studio
It's like having a huge block of oak wood. This black oak table will not only look beautifull...
Category
2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
1998, Verner Panton, Dark Grey/ Black, Phantom Chair/Table
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Phantom in dark grey / black. Original Phantom chair/table in plastic including marks and stamps. Multiuse chair, bench, table designed by Verner Panton....
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1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plastic
Adnet Style Leather & Dark Jouve Style Lava Stone Tiles Table, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
A minimal coffee table in the manner of Jacques Adnet. The steel frame is fully wrapped in a tobacco brown leather with a recessed top made of enameled lava stone tiles at one inch t...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lava, Steel
ClassiCon Bell Coffee Table in Brass and Amethyst Violet 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 and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Blown Glass
Park Coffee Table by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Park coffee table in marble, metal and glass by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano collection
Additional information:
Coffee table in marble, metal and plate glass.
Collection: ...
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2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Archer Coffee Table in Nero Marble & Brass by August Abode
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Hand-aged brass pairs with curvilinear black marble in our showstopping Archer Table. Statement essentials make everyday life special & our Archer Table is a room-changer. We love this table in a laidback setting, imparting casual elegance with a touch of whimsy.
We always return to nature and this playful form is an abstraction of the pretty petals our frisky pup Archer loves to sniff. It’s distinctive shape is combined with honed marble and aged brass. If you like a living finish as much as we do, try this piece outdoors—the hand-aged brass develops a lovely patina over time.
Dimensions: 45.5”DIA x 15”H
All of our pieces are benchmade in Los Angeles by local artisans. Current lead time: 16 - 20 weeks + transit time. Enquire about customizations, alternate materials & finishes, as well as expedite options. Cover available if intended for outdoor use, upon request.
Our Archer Table is available in several finishes:
Stone Options:
+ Nero
+ Travertine
+ Rojo
Base Options:
+ Hand Aged Bass
+ Blackened
+ Polished Unlacquered Brass
Please note: Natural stone can have a substantial variation from one piece to the next. The last image shows our finish options currently offered. Please keep in mind that the variation that occurs in nature is part of its beauty and is what makes each piece unique. Hand-aged finishes may be slightly different from one item to the next. It is a living finish that may darken or patina with time, depending upon the final use and environment. An outdoor furniture cover can be quoted upon request.
About August Abode...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Travertine, Marble, Brass
Marble Center Table Design Contemporary Sergio Prieto Dovain Studio
Located in Lisbon, PT
This coffee table is handmade by our artisans, located in Lisbon (Portugal). At Dovain Studio we like to work with artisans and stones from the area to achieve a more sustainable and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Chineese Black Lacquer Coffee Table Encrusted with Hard Stone
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pretty coffee table in black Chinese lacquer. The feet are slightly curved and adorned with golden arabesque patterns at the bottom and top. The entablature and the apron of the top ...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Welded and Painted Steel Paul Evans Studio Circular Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Montreal, QC
Welded and Painted Steel Paul Evans Studio circular coffee table.
Category
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Coffee Cocktail or End Table by Ernst & Jensen for Erik Jorgensen
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Cocktail or End Table designed by Ernst & Jensen for Erik Jorgensen is a stunning piece that seamlessly blends form and function. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this table embodies the essence of Scandinavian design. Its clean lines and minimalist aesthetic create a sense of understated elegance that effortlessly complements any interior space.
The table features a sleek tabletop, expertly constructed with high-quality painted aluminum, exuding a sense of sophistication and refinement. The choice of material allows for versatility, enabling the table to seamlessly integrate into various design styles, from contemporary to classic.
The table's base is a work of art in itself, showcasing a harmonious balance between strength and delicacy. Also aluminum, the legs provide stability and durability, while their graceful curves or geometric angles add visual interest and sculptural appeal.
Whether used as a cocktail table for entertaining guests or as an end table for displaying treasured items, this piece offers both practicality and style. Its thoughtfully designed proportions ensure functionality without sacrificing aesthetic appeal, making it a versatile and timeless addition to any living room, lounge, or office space.
The Ernst & Jensen for Erik Jorgensen Cocktail or End Table is a testament to exceptional craftsmanship, where Danish design sensibilities meet functional elegance, resulting in a furniture piece that elevates the ambiance of any room it graces.
Constructed of all aluminum with black finish. Photographed with Herman Miller Eames chair, Macbook Pro...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Frederick Weinberg Style Angular Black Wire Coffee Table, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Styled after Frederick Weinberg / Arthur Umanoff, this petite coffee table is made of a wire frame with black lacquer and comes with the glass top. Original from the 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large 'Entretoise' Silver Travertine Side Tables by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large 'Entretoise' silver travertine side tables by Design Frères.
Great as sofa end tables or as a 2 part coffee table.
Chi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Wrought Iron
French Hand Crafted Iron End Table
Located in Buchanan, NY
An unusual iron table with a glass top that can be used as a coffee table or an end table. The rectangular top is supported on rounded and hammered legs with a unique hand forged str...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Modern Coffee Table in Black Silica and Glass, Artists Proof
By Duffy London
Located in London, GB
This is one of two artist's proof editions of the original DUNE table design from Christopher Duffy.
Pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, DUNE is a...
Category
2010s English Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Quartz
Contemporary Modern, Volume Low Side Table, Metal Base & Black Toros Marble Top
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Volume is a collection of dining and side tables designed by DAY Studio in their unique simple and playful language. The powder coated metal base is completed with a table top select...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Sheet Metal
Jumbo Table by Gae Aulenti
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carrara marble "Jumbo" table by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International. Made in Italy circa 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
Medium 'Tambour' Ottoman by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic 'Tambour' antiqued brass and dark brown hide ottoman by Design Frères.
Measures: 38 in. diameter x 16.5 in. tall (other sizes available).
Upho...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Brass
Two Tone Bronze Coffee Table with Black Stone Top, Circa 1945
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A two tone bronze coffee table with black stone top in the manner of Leleu. Beautiful and intricate details on the legs. Circa 1945.
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Attila Coffee or Low Centre Table by Jean-Michel Wilmotte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Attila table by Jean-Michel Wilmotte. Interesting proportions. Tall coffee table or low centre table. Referenced and documented.
Category
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Pair of Large 'Entretoise' Silver Travertine Side Tables by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large 'Entretoise' silver travertine side tables by Design Frères.
Great as sofa end tables or as a 2 part coffee table.
Chi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Wrought Iron
Large & Stylish Minimalist Coffee Table w. Stunning Black Slate Top & Iron Base
Located in Lisse, NL
Great looking. sleek design, long and practical, rectangular coffee table.
This beautiful quality and lengthy coffee table is made of natural materials only and you could not wish f...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate, Wrought Iron
Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Coffee Table with Hand Painted Floral Design
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Beautiful Hollywood Regency Japanese black lacquered coffee table with hand painted floral design. Curved tray top with lovely curved legs, all original.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
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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