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Material: Wood
Walnut square coffee table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1960s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Low table in walnut designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by Cassina since 1967. Clean design and simple construction concept. The 4 vertical elements are screwed together w...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

1960s Oak and Glass Coffee Table, Finland
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item has been carefully refurbished.
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Glass

Percival Lafer Exotic Wood and Glass Coffee Table MP 97, 1970's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This coffee table, model, MP 97, was designed and produced by Percival Lafer, in Brazil, during the 1970's. It has a simple structure in solid exotic wood and the top in smoked glass...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Smoked Glass, Wood

Mas Coffee Table Indigo Blue Glossy Lacquered by Hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
Mas Coffee Table, designed by combining basic geometric forms, consists of symmetrical and liquidaxes. With its high-quality glossy coating, Mas brings together the layout you create...
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Restored Rattan and Mahogany Coffee Table with Wavy Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired rattan blends vintage charm with modern comfort. This restored rattan and mahogany coffee table features a captivating wavy base, addin...
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1940s Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rattan, Mahogany

Ettore Sottsass Tony Table Post-Modern Italy, circa 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
A fine example of the work of Ettore Sottsass, the Tony 3 table was imagined by the famous designer in 1979. This piece was published by Anthology Quartett around 1984. It is charact...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Plastic, Wood

Round G Plan Astro Coffee Table #6
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England Designer: Victor B. Wilkins Manufacturer: G Plan Era: 1966 Materials: Afromosia, Glass Measurements: 33" wide x 18" tall
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Teak

Bead Bean Coffee Table
Located in Greenport, NY
The Bead Coffee Table II is 54” long, 32“ deep, and 16” tall. The default top is rift-sawn white oak and the bases are solid white oak. Materials, finishes, and sizes may be optioned...
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2010s American Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Oak

Cocktail ottoman w/ elm tray table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Our cube ottoman is upholstered in a beautiful hemp rug. A light color with flax natural stripes give this a vintage hemp rug ottoman a versatile style. The hand-crafted solid elm wood waterfall table...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hemp, Elm

Cocktail ottoman w/ elm tray table
Cocktail ottoman w/ elm tray table
$3,672 Sale Price
20% Off
Black Coffee Table by Mario Sabot and Willy Rizzo, 1970s
Located in Medesano, Parma
This black coffee table by Mario Sabot and Willy Rizzo, dating back to the 1970s, exemplifies remarkable craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Crafted from stainless steel and black l...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Tri-Toned Wood Faces Coffee Table by Gregory Beson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This tri-toned coffee table is made from interlocking pieces of white and fumed red oak, inset with Sapele mahogany legs. Wax/oil finish. Crafted by hand in Gregory Beson's Brooklyn ...
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2010s American Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mahogany, Oak

1940s Paul Frankl Attributed Rattan + Bamboo Stacked Pretzel Coffee Table Patina
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This one is a real unrestored survivor. Heavily worn and patinated. Especially the edge banding, which is chipped and has some very old patch work spots. But this table is holding t...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Suar Wood Table Hand-Hewn Detailing Espresso Finish, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural table crafted from suar wood. To achieve its pigment the wood was burnt numerous times and then finished with a clear coat. The mix of wood textures and shad...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Antique Military Campaign Style Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A superb antique military campaign style coffee table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s. The quality is outstanding, this is very well built and has a very ...
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1930s British Campaign Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

1960s Restored Severin Hansen Mahogany Coffee Table with Royal Copenhagen Tiles
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Restored Severin Hansen Mahogany Coffee Table with Royal Copenhagen Tiles designed by Nils Thorsson The table has been fully restored and refinished by our experienced cabinet...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Rosewood

Suite de deux tables basses modernistes vintage Isa en teck et métal noir
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Duo de tables basses modernistes vintage des années 60, design italien de marque Isa (estampille Isa Ponte S. Pietro), plateau en teck rectangulaire pour la première table, plateau en teck de forme carrée pour la deuxième, piétement en métal noir, elles peuvent être disposées librement selon l’envie du moment ou la configuration de la pièce, très bon état général, plateaux poncés et vernis. Ref 221 035 Table rectangulaire...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Organic Shaped Modern Coffee Table by Last Workshop, Bleached Ash
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped coffee table by Last Workshop, 2023 Bleached Ash finish. If not in stock, current production: 6-7 weeks 58"L x 32" x 15"H Walnut finish. Customers can choose from: W...
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2010s American Organic Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood, Walnut

Vintage French Wood Side Table or Pedestal
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
French Vintage end table or Gueridon. Would be perfect as a small support table in a living room or even to use as a pedestal to put a large planter or a sculpture. It features a...
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1950s French French Provincial Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Andrianna Shamaris Mid-Century Style Single Slab Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Impressive three inch single slab live edge teak wood made into a coffee table set on minimalist mid century style legs. Finished with a natural oil revealing the beautiful wood grai...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Super Smooth Petrified Wood Coffee Table with Teak Base
Located in New York, NY
Impressive thick slab of high quality petrified wood resting on an organic white washed teak base. It’s fascinating how Mother Nature produces these stunning 40 million year old pet...
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2010s Organic Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Set of four "780" coffee tables by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1960s
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 4 stackable coffee tables "Mod. 780" by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina This set of wooden coffee tables represents one of the most iconic and representative works of the Ita...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Geometric Walnut Solace 20: Coffee Table with Elegant Straight Lines
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Sculptural Coffee Table Made of Solid Wood, Center Table Solace S20 by Joel Escalona The Solace table series, designed by Joel Escalona, is a furniture collection that exudes balan...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

American Designer, Organic Coffee Table, Walnut, Oak, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic stained walnut and oak coffee table designed and produced in the US, c. 1960s.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak, Walnut

Regency Style Cocktail Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency style flame mahogany, satinwood and rosewood crossbanded cocktail table, the rectangular top with rounded protruding corners with two opposing and offset side drawers, on t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Midcentury Round Tripod Mirror Glass Top Mahogany Coffee Table, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Italian exquisite small round mahogany coffee table, guéridon, or side table with original inset mirror glass top on mahogany base ending in tripod cabriole legs, 1950s. ...
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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mirror, Mahogany, Teak

1970 Mirror Glass Bronze Coffe Cocktail Cidue Style
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant coffee or cocktail table Attributed to Cidue, with a low height and great simplicity and elegance at the same time. The table rests on a black lacquered wooden base, which s...
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Late 20th Century French Space Age Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style Pink Rouge Marble Square Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style Pink Rouge Marble Square Coffee Table with Pink/Gold Painted Carved Wood Base. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 18.5" H x 36" W x 36" D.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Mid-Century Lane Rhythm Coffee Table
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century long coffee table manufactured by Lane, circa 1960s. This coffee table is a part of the Rhythm collection by Lane. Rectangular in shape and made from warm walnut wood. Si...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Cast Aluminum and Wood Handcrafted Set of Coffee Tables by Sergio Vulpe
Located in Burlăceni, Cahul District
Modern Brutalist Coffee Table in End-Grain Wood and Cast Aluminum — Anatomical Sculptural Design Step into the world of conceptual design with this handcrafted coffee table, where e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Brutalist Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Aluminum

Percival Lafer Folding Rosewood Cocktail Tables, a Pair, 1970s
Located in Culver City, CA
These cocktail tables are fabulous! Designed by Percival Lafer a Brazilian furniture designer known for his innovative and modern designs. One of his most iconic creations is the Percival Lafer folding table, which was first introduced in the 1970s. The Percival Lafer folding tables are versatile functional pieces of furniture that can be used in a variety of settings. It is designed to be lightweight and easy to move, with a simple folding mechanism that allows it to be set up or stored away quickly and easily. The table features a sleek and minimalist design, with a rosewood parquette type design that featured different pieces of rosewood arranged at different heights, creating an uneven, heavily textured, almost brutalist look-- topped with glass. This eye catching design is one of his most iconic designs. A wonderful piece that can be easily folded and stored away if necessary. This table would look incredible in any mid century modern, Brazilian modern, or contemporary home. Place both tables together to have a larger functional coffee table. We currently have this table in the gallery alongside a Sergio Rodrigues sofa as well as a Jorge Zalszupin mesa...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Rosewood

Willy Daro Brass Etched Coffee Table 1970s with Wooden Frame and Brass Top
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Decorative etched coffee / side table in brass dating from the 70s. This unique piece has a wooden frame and a brass top with an etched circle artwork. ...
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20th Century European Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Patricia Urquiola Set of Two Sengu Low Table For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Set of Two Sengu Low Table For Cassina A collection of three designer low tables by Patricia Urquiola in combination with the eponymous sofa, they are the answer t...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

1950s by Cesare Lacca Italian Design Midcentury Coffee Table
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare coffee table. Mahogany and brass base, original 1950s crystal top. Excellent condition, glass perfect.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Crystal, Brass

Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Two-Tier Coffee Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style quarter sawn oak two-tier spindle coffee table By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, 1992 Measures: 48"W x 22"D ...
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1990s American Arts and Crafts Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Decorative Rosewood Table from the Turn of the 19th and 20th Centuries
Located in Opole, PL
Decorative Rosewood Table from the Turn of the 19th and 20th Centuries We present you a rosewood oval table with a top finished with openwork carv...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood

Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Chinoiserie Walnut Coffee Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie sculpted walnut coffee table or cocktail table By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection" USA, 1960s ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Early Pine Primitive Coffee Table From France, Circa 1900
Located in Nashville, TN
Early Pine Primitive Coffee Table From France, Circa 1900. Solid Pine construction with nice age related wear and use.
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Early 1900s European Antique Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pine

Magnificent Sequoia coffee table from the north America
Located in Renens, CH
Magnificent Sequoia coffee table from the north America, from the great storm that ravaged the Giant Sequoia forests, circa 60. The organic shape...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Square Tue Poulsen Ceramic Art Tile Coffee Table in Rosewood
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Tue Poulsen Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood, Tile Measurements: 41.25" wide x 41.25" deep x 20" tall
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood

Blackened Oak Custom-Made Coffee Table
By Holland & Company
Located in New York, NY
Striking in its simplicity and rich in character, this custom-made round coffee table is crafted from beautifully blackened oak and thoughtfully designed to elevate any modern interi...
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2010s British Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Anglo Indian Coffee Table Rosewood Top With Ebony, Bone Inlay Custom Steel Base
Located in Stamford, CT
Anglo Indian coffee table, rosewood top with ebony and bone inlay on a custom steel base. This handsome coffee table is a circa 1900 Anglo-Indian inlaid rosewood top mounted on a mod...
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Large Brutalist Coffee / Cocktail Table Solid Pine by Sven Larsson Sweden 1970
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
An oversize coffee table or sofa table in solid pine designed by Sven Larsson and produced in the early 1970s In good vintage and original condition with signs from age and use. Rare...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pine

Bleached Ashanti Carved Elephant Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in Savannah, GA
A bleached African Ashanti carved elephant coffee table, 1960s. 21 inches wide by 20 inches deep by 14 ¾ inches tall
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1960s African Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Minimalist Natural Oak Coffee Table - Zen Fundamenta 38 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Minimalist Natural Oak Coffee Table - Zen Fundamenta 38 by NONO Sculptural coffee table made of solid wood with a natural water-based or black tinted finish. Due to the nature of th...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

C. 1950s Herman Miller Eames ETR Surfboard Coffee Table in Black Laminate
Located in Buffalo, NY
This is an Eames ETR Surfboard Coffee Table, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1951. The table came out of a home in Rochester NY, which had a huge am...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Jacks Coffee Table
Located in Tulsa, OK
**Please Read Entire Description** Please view all listing pictures on a laptop if possible. Some cell phones don’t display all listing pictures and some could be pictures relating to condition. Please read all the way down through this entire description box to view the entire description of the item. Please keep in mind that these are 40-75 year old items and will have some expected normal wear. We strive to represent our items well, and most of these items are in above average vintage condition. Noticeable flaws will be represented in the listing pictures and the text but we cannot describe or picture every small scratch, ding, or area of slight wear. Once delivered, furniture CANNOT be refused, returned, or refunded unless damage has occurred in the shipping process. Our shipper takes care to wrap each item and pack it safely therefore we have rarely had any issues with damage in transit. All items must be picked up within 3 weeks of order if buyer secures his own shipper. Shipping usually requires 3-6 weeks delivery through our shipping contacts and is only available in the continental US for large furniture items. Some smaller items are available to be shipped internationally through USPS/UPS. * * * Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Jacks Coffee Table...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Walnut

Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
We will introduce a low table that exudes the charm of the Meiji era. The low table was loved by craftsmen as a "cutting stand" during the Meiji era. Cherry wood with a rich textur...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

New Air Side Table, Mable Top with Black Metal and Nero Marquina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The new air side table with stone top or wood top is an elegant modem side table, pairing a combination of natural stone or wood and metal foot finishes. A light airy design to showc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble, Metal

Art Deco Round Oak Durmast and Glass Coffee Table, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s. This is a high-quality oak durmast coffee table and it features a glass top. It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but overall it...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Oak

Midcentury Side or Coffee Table Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Rare type. - Marked by label. - Practical.
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Wood

19th Century Zanzibar Wood & Brass Studded Coffee Cocktail Table Trunk Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely rare Zanzibar trunk, 19th century. Brass studded decorations all-over with brass clad panels. Three bottom drawers and top opens for storage as w...
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1920s Zanzibari Islamic Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Suar Wood Round Table, Espresso Finish, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Crafted with timeless sophistication, this round table showcases the natural beauty and richness of solid suar wood. Its gracefully sculpted silhouette features a stunning tabletop w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Hollywood regency hidden bar coffee table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage burl wood coffee table with a hidden bar/storage compartment. This luxurious coffee table slides open to reveal a mirrored storage space for bottles and glass. Attractive ...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Burl

Hardwood Camel Cart Turned Into Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful hardwood strapped with decorative iron Formerly a camel cart - legs have been made from the original wheels Waxed and retains a beautiful patina.
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19th Century African Antique Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Coffee Table by Poul Jensen for Selig, c1960s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Overall excellent refinished condition with minor signs of a past life. Measures approximately 30W x 30L x 16.75H. Designed by Poul Jensen for Selig. Features a good looking top with...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Coffee Table Bastiano by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Gavina, Italy 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
This mid century coffee table was designed by the Afra & Tobia Scarpa in 1962 and manufactured by the Italian manufacture Gavina. It is an early production table from the Bastiano s...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Walnut Library Table With Scroll Legs and X Stretcher
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A walnut library table with scroll legs and an X stretcher. The substantial table has a shaped and curved lip around the perimeter creating a tray like table top. The beautiful scr...
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Mid-20th Century Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Bertu Coffee Table, Cross Base Coffee Table, Modern, White Oak, Oakley
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Coffee Table, Cross Base Coffee Table, Modern, White Oak, Oakley This Oakley Cross Base Coffee Table in White Oak is made in the heart o...
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2010s American Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Stepped Art Deco Blond Oak & Glass Coffee Table By Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco coffee table with stepped center and glass top. Crafted from solid blond finished oak with an integrated glass top designed by Paul T Frankl for the Brown & Saltman company....
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

1940s Vulcanized US Air Force Ships Trunk Box Table Pedestal Retail Display
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Sold separately so please specify which one you would like, the lighter more worn box or the darker less worn one. These are both identical vulcanized fiber cartage trunks with brass...
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1940s American Industrial Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Natural Fiber, Plywood

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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