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Material: Wood
Paul McCobb for Calvin Coffee Table Leather Top Philippine Mahogany Brass Trim
Located in Monrovia, CA
Rare 1950s Paul McCobb leather top coffee table. Gorgeous Philippine mahogany, brass trim, tear drop brass pulls, pull out drawer and calvin gran...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

18th Century coffee table
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique oak coffee table with 2 drawers. In perfect condition. Beautiful weathered table. Origin: France Wood type: Oak Period: 18th century Size: 124cm x 64cm x h.47cm
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Late 18th Century French Antique Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

French Early 20th Century Coffee Table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Wonderful Coffee Table with its original paint and marble top.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Restored Art Deco Jules Leleu Round Oak Burled Wood Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Jules Leleu was a celebrated French designer known for his refined Art Deco furniture and interiors. Active in the early to mid-20th century, Leleu brought a sense of understated ele...
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1930s Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak, Burl

Swedish Grace 20th Century Walnut Veneer Coffee Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish Grace coffee table from the 1930s to 1940s. The table has a kidney shaped table top that is veneered in walnut and black legs with a...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Scandinavian Coffee Table with Trapezium Base in Solid Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, oak, Scandinavia, 1970s This elegant solid oak coffee table was designed in the 1970s. It showcases a beautifully crafted round tabletop, supported by a distinctive tr...
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1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Round Top Fundamenta Table 61 Abstract Oak, Sleek Design by NONO
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Round Top Fundamenta Table 61 Abstract Oak, Sleek Design by NONO Sculptural coffee table made of solid wood with a natural water-based or black tinted finish. Due to the nature of ...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

Italian modern Square coffee table in wood, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Square coffee table in wood, 1970s Coffee table with square top in dark wood. The 4 legs that support the top have a triangular section, also in dark wood. 1970s. Good...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

George II Style Burton-Ching Black Chinoiserie Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
George II Style Burton-Ching Black Chinoiserie Coffee Cocktail Table.
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2010s American Chinoiserie Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Heywood Wakefield X-Base Coffee Table
Located in Trenton, NJ
Enhance your home’s aesthetic with this stunning Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Coffee Table. Its sculptural X-shaped base creates a bold yet refined silhouette that captures the essence of mid-century modern design. Crafted from high-quality solid wood, this coffee table brings warmth and sophistication to any room, while the iconic X-base adds a sculptural, architectural element. The smooth, expansive tabletop offers ample space for everything from entertaining guests to displaying your favorite books or decorative accents. The warm finish pairs beautifully with both vintage and contemporary settings, creating a versatile centerpiece for your living room, office, or lounge. Designed to stand out, this coffee table's X-base design isn’t just aesthetically pleasing—it’s also incredibly stable and sturdy. The geometric shape is a hallmark of mid-century craftsmanship, merging functionality with artistic design to create a piece that’s as beautiful as it is practical. Whether you're looking to complete your mid-century modern décor or add a timeless piece to a more eclectic room, this Heywood Wakefield coffee table...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Chinese Folding Leg Red Lacquer Coffee Table with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a folding coffee table painted in red lacquer. It has mother of pearl inlay. Has a matching red lacquer tray that is also available.
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20th Century Chinese Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Lacquer

Walnut Art Deco Amsterdamse School Coffee Table by J.J. Zijfers Amsterdam, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School coffee table. Design by J.J. Zijfers Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid walnut with solid macassar ebony linin...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Macassar, Walnut

Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Black & Gold Square Coffee Table, Drexel Et Cetera
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large square Hollywood Regency style burl wood and glass coffee table by Drexel Furniture. This sculptural cocktail table features original gloss black...
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1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Wood

Rare Elmar Berkovich First Edition Coffee Table for Metz & Co, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rare first edition coffee table designed by Elmar Berkovich, circa 1930. Manufactured by Metz and Co. (Netherlands). Painted wood tubular legs, wood shel...
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1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Wood

Mid Century Rectangular Pine Coffee Table by Roland Wilhelmsson, Ågasta, 1969
Located in Odense, DK
Swedish modern rectangular coffee table in solid pine. Made by Roland Wilhelmsson as part of hes own production made for Ågesta. Stamped and signed 1969. Great craftmanship and such ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pine

1960 Rare Midcentury Organic Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Made from solid oak. Original top round glass with glass engraving. Very good original condition.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Oak

Harvey Probber Cocktail Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Harvey Probber Terrazzo Cocktail Table, circa 1960s. This sculptural piece features a striking surfboard-shaped terrazzo top—substantial, speckled, and refined. The asymmetrical waln...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Terracotta, Walnut

Beautiful medium size Artempo Coffee Table Made from 17th Century Oak
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Beautiful Artempo coffee table made from 18th century oak. The top one solid heavy board of 17th century oak. Perfect patina. This is a mto article. After you have placed the order...
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2010s German Baroque Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Italian Rococo Louis XV Style Giltwood and Onyx Coffee Table
Located in Forney, TX
A spectacular, custom made Italian Rococo Louis XV style coffee table. Features an opulent red and orange shaped onyx top, surmounting the ornate, highly decorative hand carved giltw...
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20th Century Rococo Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Onyx

Italian Design Square Coffee Table in Walnut Burl, 1970s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Here is a beautiful and sophisticated piece of modern furniture: this stunning coffee table embodies the elegance and practicality that is characteristic of 1970s Italian design. Cr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut, Burl

Massive 1970s teak planter coffee table
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Stunning 1970s Danish conversation pit table from a Detroit mid century modern home. This huge teak platform floats on casters and is definitely not your everyday coffee table! Stand...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

1970’s Henredon Faux Tortoise Shell Round Coffee Table
Located in Charleston, SC
A mid century modern tortoise round coffee table by Henredon, circa 1970s. The table features a faux tortoise finish, hand painted to perfection, ensuring that no two are alike. Th...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

20th Century Vietnamese Hand-Carved Asian Coffee Low Table with Elephant Scene
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Inset glass top deep relief carved Vietnamese low table. Heavily carved throughout depicting elephants working in a forest. Very nicely done with figural carved legs/feet and floral ...
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Late 20th Century Vietnamese Chinese Export Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Mahogany, Teak

Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Round Walnut Coffee Table Tapered Legs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern round walnut coffee table tapered legs.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Rosewood and Patchwork Copper Coffee Table by Percival Lafer
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Brazilian modernist Percival Lafer, this jacaranda rosewood coffee table features a bold rectangular frame with exposed hardware. The top is crafted of beautifully patina...
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1970s Brazilian Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Copper, Chrome

Square rosewood coffee table by severin hansen for haslev
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Severin Hansen (table), Nils Thorsson (Baca Tiles) Manufacturer: Haslev Møbelsnedkeri (table), Royal Copenhagen (tiles) Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood, Tile...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Textile, Rosewood

Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Alzer 80
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This piece of luggage is a magnificent Louis Vuitton Alzer monogramm suitcase. This 80 cm suitcase is the largest and the most luxury one made by Louis Vuitton. It features all Louis...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Rivadossi, Wood and Glass, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Coffee table by Rivadossi, wood and glass, Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Indian Tribal 1920s Teak Chakki Grinding Table with Geometric Hand-Carved Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Tribal Indian rustic teak wood Chakki grinder table from the 1920s with hand-carved geometric motifs, pierced center, carved feet and weathered patina. Step into the charm of traditional Indian craftsmanship with this 1920s tribal rustic teak wood Chakki grinder table, a timeless artifact that exudes a rustic appeal. Originally used in Indian households for grinding grains, this authentic Chakki table...
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Early 20th Century Indian Tribal Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Elmwood T22C Eye coffee table by Pierre Chapo 1970
Located in Renens, CH
Rare low table in elmwood T22C also called "Eye table" by Pierre Chapo One of Chapo's masterpieces as far as the beauty and elegance of the shapes is concerned. Can also be used as...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

Danish Solid Teak Mid Century Coffee Table by Finn Juhl for France & Søn, c1950s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Embrace the timeless elegance and masterful craftsmanship of Danish Modern design with this authentic mid-century modern teak coffee table, designed by the acclaimed Finn Juhl for th...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Andrianna Shamaris Organic Natural Teak Wood Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Rare century old teak wood has been hand carved whilst respecting the natural organic shape and finally turned into an impressive one of a kind coffee table. Finished with a natural ...
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2010s Organic Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Painted Cocktail Table New Mexico From J. Seitz
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Originally acquired at the iconic New Preston, Connecticut design shop J. Seitz. A very well made Antique Table from New Mexico with Natural Wood plank top and having wonderful Sage ...
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Late 19th Century American Rustic Antique Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Living room coffee table, Designer Ico Parisi
Located in Busnago, IT
Beautiful low coffee table for living room, with metal legs and central wooden frame, designer Ico Parisi, 1960s. Coffee table in good condition, minor signs present due to use and t...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Indian Antique Window Grate Made into a Coffee Table with Turned Baluster Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian window grate from the 19th century, made into a coffee table with baluster legs. Created in India during the 19th century, thi...
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19th Century Indian Antique Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Pierluigi Colli Table/Étagère Wood 1949 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Pierluigi Colli table /étagère wood 1930 Italy.
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Private Table, Coffee table, Japanese Antique
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is our original small round table "PRIVATE TABLE". It is made of keyaki wood and can also be used as a display stand. We carefully dismantled the usable parts of antique furnit...
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2010s Japanese Taisho Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Polychrome Hand Carved Wood Figural Coffee Table, Glass Top
Located in Stamford, CT
Amazing figural polychrome hand carved coffee table with a glass top. This is a great unique piece with two carved wood male figures holding a glass top. Overall in good condition bu...
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20th Century Asian Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Chain Link Drinks Table / End or Side Table / Floor Ashtray, Gilt Iron and Wood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish gilt wrought iron chain link drink side table with wooden top and ashtray, Spain, 1950s. Beautiful hand forged iron occasional table with chain link stem standing on a four f...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron

Japanese Antique Tenjin Desk, Meiji Era (1868-1912), Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique tenjin desk was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912). Originally used in traditional terakoya (temple schools), this low writing desk was designed for a lifestyle where...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has some expected slight finish wear and scratching. Outdoor listing pictures mig...
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

52" Organic Granite Top Cocktail Table with Petrified Wood Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderfully unique neutral tone Stone Cocktail Table with Petrified wooden base. The piece is Organic to it's core, literally, and a lovely addition to many rooms our outdoor pati...
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20th Century Organic Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Granite

1960s Retro Belgian Abstract Op Art Abstract Tiled Top Coffee Table by Adri
Located in London, England
An original Belgian 21-tile tiled top coffee table designed by Adri Belgique. The painting in the style of Karel Appel with painted glazed tiles formed in the shape of an abstract wa...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Black Oak Structure Table with Multiple Light Travertine Inserts by Ultramobili
Located in Geneve, CH
Dama Ocassional Table in Black Oak with Travertine Inserts by Ultramobili Dimensions: W 104 x D 104 x H 38 cm Materials: Black Oak structure with natural travertine inserts. Circle...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine

Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn 'Diplomat' Square Coffee Table in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, 'Diplomat coffee table, model '2073', mahogany, Sweden, 1949 Josef Frank’s 1949 Diplomat coffee table presents itself as a restrained piece: square in ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mahogany

A French ebonized Empire style marble top coffee table with bronze mounts.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French ebonized Empire style marble top coffee table with bronze mounts circa 1940.
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1940s French Empire Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Oval Oak Coffee Table, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Elegantly designed coffee or end table with an overhanging top and an H-shaped base. Actual top 21".
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Organic Shaped Modern Coffee Table "Organic 2.0" by Last Workshop, Walnut
Located in Chicago, IL
"Organic 2.0" organic shaped coffee table by Last Workshop, designed in 2024 In solid walnut, natural walnut finish. If not in stock, current production: 6-7 weeks 58"L x 37" x 16"...
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2010s American Organic Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Andrianna Shamaris Cracked Resin Cocktail Table
Located in New York, NY
The Cracked Resin cocktail table is made from teak infused with resin. A dramatic piece due to the depth of the resin, which resembles a unique quartz crystal with many different fac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Resin, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Wooden Coffee Table, Fishes Series 17 by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Fishes is a series of sculptural coffee tables inspired by the famous Fish (1930) sculpture of Rumanian artist Constantin Brancusi. Brancusi's work has been widely regarded as a masterpiece of modern art, and his Fish sculpture remain an iconic symbol of his artistic vision. The Fishes Coffee Tables series is a tribute to Brancusi's mastery of creating a sense of tranquility and serenity. Each coffee table in this collection is meticulously shaped from natural finish or black-tinted oak wood or walnut. The design process for the Fishes Coffee Tables collection was deeply stimulated by Brancusi's Fish sculpture, with each coffee table featuring soft and rounded forms that capture the fluidity and motion of aquatic life with simplicity and elegance. The sculptural forms of the Fishes Coffee Tables by NONO Furniture reflect this aesthetic, evoking a sense of quietness and stillness. The natural beauty and rich texture of oak and walnut create a warm and inviting atmosphere that is both elegant and sophisticated, making the Fishes Coffee Tables collection a perfect addition to any home decor. Each coffee table in the Fishes Series...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Organic Shaped Modern Coffee Table by Last Workshop, Silk Grey Ash
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped coffee table by Last Workshop, 2023 In "silk grey" ash finish. IN STOCK, ready to ship: Qty 1 Silk grey as...
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2010s American Organic Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood, Ash

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Coffee Table with Chow Legs and Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elmwood coffee table from the 19th century, with chow legs and carved apron. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty (1636–1912), this low table, which...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

Large Oregon Pine Coffee Table, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
An extra-large coffee table on a square base, the top is built using the block technique with exposed vertical grain, a wonderful effect with a great patina.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pine

Art Deco Macassar Ebony Coffee Table by Gebroeders Reens Amsterdam, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco coffee table or cocktail table. Design by Gebroeders Reens Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 1930s. Solid macassar ebony base with original maca...
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1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Macassar

Contemporary Chiado Console Table, Red Leather, Quartz, Handmade Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Chiado Console, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Chiado marble console table draws inspiration from Lisbon’s historic ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Onyx, Marble

Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century Danish Coffee Table in Oak, Made in the 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Sculptural square coffee / side table in solid oak made in the 1960s by Danish architect Henning Kjærnulf for E.G Møbelfabrik. Curved legs and great craftsmanship in this brutalist...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
Introducing our exquisite low table, a stunning example of the beauty found in wabi-sabi and traditional craftsmanship. Originally used as a sewing workbench, this piece carries a ri...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burl Wood Parsons Coffee Table, 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking 1970s square coffee table designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Crafted in rich, bookmatched olive ash burl wood with clean, minimalist Parsons-style lines, this ta...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Burl

Rare coffee table by Roger Capron
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie table basse par Roger Capron à quatre carreaux de céramique figuratif. Ces derniers font parties de la série antiques de capron.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Kai Cube Coffee Table Set in Natural Douglas Fir by Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
The Kai Cube Coffee Table Set by Autonomous Furniture: where timeless elegance meets versatile functionality, crafted to enrich your living space with the ess...
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2010s Canadian Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Fir

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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