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Material: Wood
Small Coffee Table by Scapinelli, Brazil, 1950's
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Small Coffee Table by Scapinelli, Brazil, 1950's This sculptural side table by Giuseppe Scapinelli features an organic frame in dark wood with elegantly curved legs and a raised edg...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Mid Century Walnut and Glass Biomorphic Coffee Table
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Vladimir Kagan Style Mid Century Walnut and Glass Biomorphic Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 51.5 wide x 31 deep x 13.75 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Walnut

French 19th/20th C. Louis XV Style Kingwood Parquetry & Ormolu Coffee Tea Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French 19th/20th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood Parquetry and Ormolu Mounted Butler Coffee or Tea Table by Émile Mottheau - Maison Mottheau et Fils. The serpentine recta...
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze, Ormolu

Karl Springer Classic Waterfall Coffee Table in Lacquered Goatskin, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Iconic petit coffee table with waterfall design in lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1980s. The quality of the materials and craftsmanship are superb. Expect nothing else...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer

Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Coffee Table for Henredon
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Super RARE and early Mid Century set of 2 tables from the Taliesin Collection by Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage-Henredon. 1 coffee table (33" square x 15.75" high) also available. ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mahogany

20th Century Gio Ponti Coffee Table for Isa Bergamo in Wood with Round Glass Top
Located in Turin, Turin
Wonderful and timeless coffee table designed by the Italian Maestro of Design Gio Ponti. Gio Ponti designed this particular coffee table for his friend and editor Aldo Garzanti wh...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Wood

Lacquered Live Edge Specimen Burl Coffee Table with Root Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the enchanting charm of a beautifully crafted, unique tree-shaped wood coffee table—a stunning centerpiece that embodies mid-century style. The table features a free-form, l...
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Burl

Mogens Lassen ‘The Egyptian Table’ in Teak and Brass
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mogens Lassen (1901–1987) This iconic Egyptian Table was designed by Mogens Lassen in the late 1930s, drawing inspiration from ancient Egyptian folding furniture. With its clean line...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Arenson Studios 1970's Brutalist Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970s coffee table: Skyscraper style, dual pedestals made of copper and aluminum , metal-clad wood with scraffito brutalist design. Arenson Studios, a collaboration by Marvin and Richard Arenson, crafted art furniture in West Palm Beach, Florida, during the 1960s to 1980s. Their designs adorned local homes and Hugh Hefner's Miami Beach apartment...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Aluminum, Copper

Table IKB by Yves Klein
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Artware Editions is the official worldwide partner of the Yves Klein Archives based in Paris, France. We sell only brand new tables that ship directly from the estate and will take c...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage hidden bar coffee table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Hidden bar coffee table attributed to Willy Rizzo. This coffee table consists of two pivoting table tops that open up to showcase a drinks compartment with original bottle holders....
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1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Round Live Edge Wood Side Coffee Table with Copper, Brass, Bronze
Located in Riga, LV
This luxury coffee table combines rich chunky wood with bright copper legs. The fine finish is wonderfully smooth to the touch and looks fantastic. A copper inlay is carefully embedd...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper

Organic Modern Large Driftwood Coffee/Cocktail Table with 3/8" Glass Top
Located in Miami, FL
Organic Modern Large Driftwood Coffee/Cocktail Table with 3/8" Glass Top Offered for sale is an organic modern large driftwood coffee table which is raised on a recessed wood plint...
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Late 20th Century North American Organic Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood, Driftwood

Landscape Nesting Coffee Tables Set of 3, Walnut, Oxidized Brass, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Style Landscape Coffee Tables set of 3, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Landscape nesting coffee table draws inspirat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Gianfranco Frattini Large Version Nesting Tables for Cassina, Italy, 1966
Located in Milan, IT
Gianfranco Frattini large version nesting tables for Cassina, Italy, 1966. Wood nesting tables with black and white interchangeable tops Original Cassina labels.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Formica, Wood

Mid Century Square Coffee Table w/Center Cut-Out
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a fantastic solid wood, heavy (Walnut maybe?) square coffee table with an interesting center cut-out. The cut-out has supports at the bottom that may be original or added and...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

36" Knoll Teak coffee table
Located in South Charleston, WV
1966 Knoll Coffee Table 35.75" x 14.765" with custom genuine Teak wood applied in 2025 by Aaron Saxton. The Teak is flawless, the highest grade and uncommon...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Midcentury Mosaic Coffee Table by Genaro Alvarez
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A pupil of Diego Rivera, Genaro Alvarez is one of the most famous mosaic artist producing some of the most celebrated midcentury designs in Mexico. He mixed Mexican smalti and semipr...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Multi-gemstone, Brass

Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Large Nesting / Stacking Tables, Italy, 1970s
Located in LEWES, GB
Gianfranco Frattini stacking nest of three tables for Cassina, Italy, 1970s. Rare white version in larger, wider size. Wooden frames in original white paint with reversible laminat...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Laminate, Walnut

Ralph Lauren Signed Large Dalton Leather and Nailhead Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in West Hartford, CT
The stunning signed Ralph Lauren Dalton, coffee, trunk table in wrapped rich, leather and accented by bold hand applied nail head trim. The substantial rectangular form rests a top, ...
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1990s Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Alveo black coffee table by Willy Rizzo for Sabot 60s, 70s
Located in Padova, IT
Very elegant coffee table by italian designer Willy Rizzo in black laquered melaminated wood and finishes in chrome plated metal. A stainless steel container in the center serves as ...
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1970s Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Live edge Maple and aged copper coffee table
Located in Vancouver, BC
This beautiful live edge maple slab coffee table is unique in the three copper legs that support it. One end is held up by a curved sheet of 1...
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2010s Canadian Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Copper

Live Edge Redwood America Coffee Table with Rustic Character, Vintage
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite vintage American live edge redwood coffee table exudes a rustic charm and natural elegance that effortlessly enhances any...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Late 20th Century Modern Coffee Table with Light Oak Frame & Blue Laminate Top
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Modern coffee tables with light oak frames & round light blue (Michael Graves signature color) laminate tops, 2 available, selling separately. Beautiful condition, k...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate, Oak

Contemporary Round Coffee Table Butterfly by Hannes Peer for SEM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The 'Butterfly' coffee table is also a new entry to the 'Paesaggio' collection. Hannes Peer translated the biomorphic aesthetic of his 'Butterfly' console into a low table with equal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cement

A MID-CENTURY MODERN / MODERNIST "Etoile" TABLE, by JULES WABBES, Belgium 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
This is a real true masterpiece from one of the most important post-war european modernist designer. A very wide, rare and unique circular dining or meating table or even desk, one ...
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Circular Three-Legged White Oak Avebury Coffee Table by Objects & Ideas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Taking inspiration from neolithic stone circles, the Avebury coffee table by Canadian design studio Objects & Ideas is supported by three solid wood legs that are notched into the sl...
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2010s Canadian Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Modern Nesting Coffee Tables Oak Carrara Marble Handmade Portugal
Located in Lisboa, PT
Coffee Tables, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Set of 3 Coffee Tables Dimensions Small: D.51 x H.36cm D.20.08 x H.14.17 in. Medium: D.107 x...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Carrara Marble

Primitive Round Table From Central Yucatan, 1970´s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Primitive hardwood round table from Central Yucatan, Mexico, late 20th century. This piece combines a beautifully worn, thick table top with greater height than most tables of this k...
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1970s Mexican Country Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Rustic Square Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from acacia wood with a distressed block-style parquetry veneered top, its rich medium brown driftwood finish enhances the natural beauty of the wood grain. The contrast of t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Industrial Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Spanish 18th Century Farmhouse Rustic Chestnut Coffee Table
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This coffee table was converted from an old 18th century chestnut farmhouse prepping table. It retained a very nice patina and rich color / fading over the years and has a practical ...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chestnut

Sewing Table AT-33 by Hans J Wegner Made by Andreas Tuck, Denmark
Located in Goteborg, SE
Sewing table in solid teak and oak, designed by Hans J Wegner and made by cabinetmaker Andreas Tuck. The table has two drop-leafs, a front drawer with several compartments and a hand...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak, Rattan

Adrian Pearsall 'Jacks' Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Surfboard shaped coffee table designed by Adrian Pearsall. Featuring a starburst interlocking walnut base with oval glass top. Simple design with a great mid-century flair. Please co...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Baker Furniture Egyptian Revival Walnut and Brass Octagonal Cocktail Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Egyptian Revival or Neoclassical coffee or cocktail table By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Walnut, with mounted brass busts and paw feet, and inset glass top. ...
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Late 20th Century American Egyptian Revival Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Burl Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a sleek rectangular design, this table is crafted with luxurious golden mappa burl wood veneer, showcasing the intricate grain patterns that exude sophistication. A spaciou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Dornes Side Table, Walnut Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Dornes Side Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Dornes side table was crafted to tell a story of scenic beauty, em...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Brazilian Rosewood and Glass Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Handcrafted Brazilian Jacaranda Rosewood stacked base coffee table with 3/4” pencil polish glass top circa 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Jacaranda

Art Deco Burr Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco Burr Walnut coffee table.
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Small Outdoor 'Virkelyst' Coffee Table in Teak for Skagerak
Located in Glendale, CA
Small outdoor 'Virkelyst' coffee table in teak for Skagerak Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavian design and its rich tradition. The brand emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sourced materials and production methods that minimize waste and reduce environmental impact. Each piece of handcrafted furniture is designed to age with grace and last for generations. Virkelyst is a series of modern outdoor furniture with the comfort of indoor pieces. The simple wooden 100% FSC Certified teak frame features a slatted table top...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Midcentury Danish Modern Coffee Table by Kindt-Larsen for France and Daverkosen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Scandinavian teak coffee table with sleek lines and solid construction. In an all original condition with a wonderful warm patina and ready for use. Designed by Tove & Edva...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Modern Armona Coffee Table, Onyx Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Armona Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Armona modern coffee table pays homage to the natural beauty and organic lines of Armona island. Meticulously crafted with the utmost attention to detail, Armona combines high-quality materials and timeless design. A modern coffee table designed for today’s living interiors. Armona Coffee Table Material Codes ST073 Nilo Onyx; polished ME029 Dark oxidised brass; matt finish WD107 American Oak; open-pore black stained; matt finish Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple Unique by design, Crafted by people Founded in 2005 by Sérgio Rebola and Rute Martins, Greenapple designs...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Onyx, Brass

Mid-Century French Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Pine Square Coffee Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love this family friendly coffee table! From mountain to beach, it is a versatile option! This is a mid-century knotty pine faux bamboo coffee table. It is French and unmarked. It ...
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Mid-20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pine

Mid-Century Modern Landscape Nesting Coffee Table Oro Marble Handmade Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Landscape coffee tables, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Landscape marble coffe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Onyx, Travertine, Quartz, Brass

Italian 1940s Art Deco Midcentury Wooden Bar Side Cocktail Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian side table in typical Art Deco shape and materials with its beautiful wood and the overall harmonic design. Its nice shape and look make it ideal as a side table...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Round Coffee Table Made of Walnut Veneer by Nono Furniture
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A brutalist coffee table made of premium mdf with beautiful wood veneer finish. All pieces are covered with polyurethane semimatte finish. The sturdiness of construction and excep...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Monumental Scandinavian Coffee Table by Svend Aage Madsen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this beautiful teak coffee table spanning 71''. Designed by Svend Aage Madsen for Karl Lindegaard. In wonderful original condition with a warm patina and re...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Walnut Art Deco Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Showcasing a refined silhouette with tapered legs and subtle inset detailing, this table exudes early 20th-century elegance. The warm wood grain enhances its luxurious appeal, while ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Rare Antique African Senufo Coffee Table or Bench
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique coffee table or bench hand carved by the Senufo tribes from a single block of wood native to the west coast of Africa. The wood is tough, dense and very durable. Shown w...
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Early 1900s African Tribal Antique Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Vintage Red Lacquered Faux Bamboo Coffee Table with Woven Rattan Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Country style Burmese red lacquered faux bamboo coffee table from the mid 20th century with woven rattan top and straight legs. Created...
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Country Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rattan, Wood, Faux Bamboo

Kidney Organic Shape Rouge Marble Top Coffee Center Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Kidney Organic Shape Rouge Marble Top Coffee Center Table
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Oak Wabi Sabi Table, 1930’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Table from the 1930s, made of oak. With a 5 cm thick top. The legs have been shortened to coffee table height. Treated against woodworm.
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1930s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Coffee Table by Fa. Drilling Amsterdam, 1924
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School coffee table. Design by Fa. Drilling Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid walnut base and top with original solid m...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Macassar, Walnut

Gio Ponti Coffee Table for Fontana Arte, 1952
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti coffee table for Fontana Arte, wood and glass, Italy, 1952 Designed in 1952 by Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte, this coffee table exemplifies the designer’s poetic approach to ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Wood

Roland Wilhelmsson Pine Coffee Table, Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, 1960s/70s
Located in LEWES, GB
Roland Wilhelmsson Pine Coffee Table, Karl Andersson Sonar, Sweden, 1960s/70s. In original condition with age related use and wear. Fast shipping worldwide.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pine

Metaform Attributed Mid-Century Travertine and Chrome Coffee table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Metaform attributed rectangular Travertine coffee table. Has a beautiful solid travertine top on a black stained wood frame and square chrome legs. A chic mixture of mate...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine, Chrome

Gilbert Rohde Style Art Deco Mahogany Coffee Table w/ Cobalt Glass Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Gilbert Rohde Style Streamline Art Deco mahogany coffee table with cobalt glass top and a Modernist hourglass base. The tabletop, made from vibrant cobalt blue glass creates a striki...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Mahogany

Bonnie Solid Wood Coffee Table by Crump and Kwash READY TO SHIP
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Bonnie Coffee Table by Crump and Kwash Solid white oak construction / Acrylic table top sealer / Powder coated steel feet Ready To Ship
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2010s American Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Roger Capron Rectangular 'Garrigue' Coffee Table w/ Pressed Leaf Ceramaic Tiles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Garrigue' coffee table by Roger Capron features a delicate architectural wood frame and exquisite pressed leaf ceramic tile work from Vallauris, France. To create an organic the...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Wood

Coffee Table in Tessellated Horn, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Coffee table in tessellated horn, custom design, American 1970s. The organic nature of horn makes this table a work of art.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Horn, Wood

Macassar Cocteau Coffee Table with Bronze Patina Brass Accents by R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique and Vintage Wood Coffee Tables for Sale: Shop Burl-Wood Coffee Tables, Rosewood Coffee Tables and More

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

Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. And even as metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, natural materials like wood and stone remain consistently in demand, as designers report a desire to bring natural aesthetics into the home. Walnut coffee tables, rosewood coffee tables and other pieces of wood furniture remind us of the wider world outside our walls and help create a peaceful, soothing atmosphere.  

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. 

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 a collection of antique and vintage wood coffee tables and cocktail tables today.

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