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Material: Wood
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

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

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

Live Edge Solid Slab Coffee Table or Bench in the Style of George Nakashima
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible midcentury live edge or free edge solid slab coffee table or bench in the style of George Nakashima. It is in wonderful vintage condition with normal wear, circa 1950s-198...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Brutalist Zodiac Round Coffee Table, Germany, Circa 1960's
Located in San Antonio, TX
Mid-century brutalist round patinated copper coffee table, Germany, circa 1960s. Vintage table features the 12 zodiac symbols with a black metal pedestal base. The top is in great ov...
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Mid-20th Century German Brutalist Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Copper

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

Cruciform Base Round Edges Solid Wood Round Table By NONO Fundamenta 08
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Round coffee table with cross legs made of solid oak. Product made to order; some variances may apply to the final piece. —— NONO is a Mexican design brand with more than 10 years...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Midcentury Organic Wooden Scandinavian Wabi Sabi Coffee Table, Made in 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful unique Scandinavian organic shaped coffee table in solid wood. This vintage piece is in good condition with some traces of wear. A beautiful wabi sabi style brutalist ob...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Brutalist Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

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

Solid Heart Pine Beam "Greenwich Ave Table" with Inlayed Steel Butterfly Keys
Located in Biddeford, ME
Heart pine refers to the heartwood of the pine tree, which is the non-living center of the tree trunk. This wood is prized by woodworkers for it's strength and resilience. An inch of heart pine requires 30 years growth. Due to deforestation and over-harvesting since colonial days, only about 3% of the original Longleaf Pine forest remains. This table is composed of four pre-1900 12" x 12"; beams that lie together on a blackened steel base. Blackened steel butterfly keys...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Solid Oak Rustic Brutalist Wabi Sabi Beam Coffee Table, France 1960
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the Solid Oak Wabi Sabi Brutalist Coffee Table, a timeless piece originating from 1960s France. This exquisite table seamlessly blends rustic charm with a modern aesthetic, making it an ideal addition to interiors characterized by wabi-sabi, natural, artisanal, brutalist, or rustic styles. Designed with careful consideration, its dimensions make it a versatile centerpiece suitable for a variety of spaces. Crafted from solid oak, this table boasts a rectangular form and a low height, evoking a serene and zen ambiance. The ample surface area invites creative aesthetics, allowing for tasteful decorations or the practical use of showcasing coffee table books. Beyond its conventional use, this table can also serve as a distinctive bench, adorned with a selection of captivating literature. The wood exhibits a captivating weathered and patinated finish, displaying a captivating gradient of rich browns. This unique patina adds character and depth to the piece, contributing to its overall allure. The dimensions of the table, measuring 145 cm in width, 52 cm in depth, and 42.5 cm in height, ensure its compatibility with various interior settings. Embrace the versatility of this coffee table by incorporating it into a cozy reading nook or utilizing it in unexpected spaces, such as the bathroom for towel stacking. When styling, draw inspiration from the principles of wabi-sabi and Japandi design...
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1960s French Brutalist Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Brutalist Pine Wood Coffee Table, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A compelling example of brutalist design from 1970s Sweden, this solid pine coffee table exudes a raw, unapologetic material presence. Manufactured by Karl Andersson & Söner, the tab...
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1970s Swedish Brutalist Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pine

Roberto Monsani Square Grid Coffee Table in Black and Steel, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Roberto Monsani Square Grid Coffee Table in Black and Steel, Italy, 1970s This striking square coffee table, designed by Italian architect Roberto Monsani in the 1970s, exemplifies ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

French Ceramic Tile Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely ceramic tile and wood coffee table from France, 1960s. Rectangular table top with rounded corners on a carved x base. Beautiful ceramic tiles with painted floral design in yel...
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Mid-20th Century French Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Wood

Made to Order Cube Ottoman with Walnut or Oak Waterfall Style Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom Made to Order by Bloom Home Inc. Cocktail ottoman shown with a waterfall walnut table Size Ottoman: 52”w x 42”d x 16”h (can be customized to any size) Table: 18.25" h x 45" x 16"d (can be customized to any size) Shown in jute and wool woven fabric by Zak and Fox...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wool, Jute, Walnut

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

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Superb "Chan" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Iconic "Chan" coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with colorful hand-painted enamels in green, blue, and orange and gold and copper leaf by Philip and Kelvin LaV...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze, Enamel, Pewter, Gold Leaf

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

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

Round Binate Coffee Table — Medium — Blackened Steel Frame — Patinated Brass Top
Located in Washington, GB
A circular coffee table in patinated brass and blackened steel. Hand crafted to order in the North. Bespoke finishes and sizes are available. Measures: 100cm diameter x 35cm heigh...
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2010s British Art Deco Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Brass, Steel, Metal, Br...

Tue Poulsen Handcrafted Cocktail/End Table for Haslev, Ceramic Tile Solid Teak
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish modern side or end table by Tue Poulsen for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri A/S, Denmark. round form top with Solid teak legs. The top...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Teak

Tendo Mokko Japanese Low Coffee Table
Located in Petworth, GB
Japanese low coffee table with stylised legs Laminated cherry wood Designed by Saburo Inui for Tendo Mokko Circa 1970s Height 33cm. Width...
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1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Laminate, Cherry

21st Century Bossa Square Coffee Table, Natural Oak, by Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Bossa Coffee Table, Natural Oak Wood, Handcrafted by Duistt The “Bossa” collection is inspired by the subtlety, particular charm, and harmonious simplicity of the Brazilian music mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Ceramic Top Coffee & Side Table Set with Wooden Structure By Roberto Silva
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This elegant set comprises a coffee table and a matching side table, each a testament to sophisticated design and harmonious material combination. Both pieces feature a striking cera...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Glass, Wood

Chinese Rosewood Hand Carved Pink Marble Top Oval Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your living space with the Chinese Rosewood Marble Coffee Table. Featuring an intricately hand-carved rosewood base with elegant cabriole legs, and topped with a luxurious pink marble slab...
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1980s Chinese Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood

KITA LIVING Flow Coffee Table Medium - Smoked Glass
Located in Bomonti, TR
Flow Coffee Table Medium with rounded edges, contours its asymmetrical elliptical form by curved two legs. The linear skeleton joins into the legs to...
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2010s Asian Japonisme Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Smoked Glass, Wood, Oak, Plywood

Swedish Mid-Century Pine Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Large coffee table in solid pine from Sweden, 1970s. Unknown maker.
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pine

Very Rare Coffee Table by Roger Capron, circa 1950
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very rare coffee ceramic table by Roger Capron, circa 1950.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Minimalist Black Round Coffee Table - Sleek Fundamenta 31 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Minimalist Black Round Coffee Table - Sleek Fundamenta 31 by NONO Sculptural coffee table made of solid wood with a natural water-based or b...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

1960s Severin Hansen Restored Rosewood Coffee Table with Royal Copenhagen Tiles
Located in Knebel, DK
Rosewood Coffee table designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri with Niels Thorsson tiles made by Royal Copenhagen, Denmark. The Coffee table with it's signature corner jo...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Rosewood

Early and important Utö table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Long Island City, NY
Early and important Utö table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth, manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1932. Stained pine . The table top have bawls-like shape, and no rim on apron ...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pine

Laguna Cocktail Ottoman in Linen Stripe with White Oak Waterfall Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Laguna Cube Ottoman with White Oak Waterfall Style Table Stone Washed Linen a heavy 18 oz weighted linen, the background is a natural flax color with deep brown ticking stripes call...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Linen, Oak

Table basse ronde vintage en pin des années 70
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Table basse ronde vintage des années 70, structure, piétement et plateau à lattes en bois de pin, pied octogonal, très bon état général. Ref 250 409 Hauteur : 38 cm Largeur : 100 cm ...
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1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pine

English Antique Military Campaign Design Butlers Tray and Folding Stand
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Bevan Funnell Military Campaign George III Butlers tray with folding Stand having foldable galleried handles & brass idents and feet - Wonderful tray for drinks...
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20th Century British British Colonial Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Muller & Barringer for Kittinger Coffee Table with Lacquer Top, Circa 1950
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Asian inspired coffee table with black sculpted base and black lacquer top by Muller and Barringer for Kittinger in the 1950's.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

Round 40-Inch Glass-Top Coffee Table with Wood Base
Located in Goshen, IN
The glass top of the Chiral K531-40 coffee table rests on a sculptural solid-wood base which itself is an exercise in radial symmetry. The five walnut legs, each with a triangular c...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Maple, Walnut

Art Deco Italian Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the full description, carefully written to provide detailed technical and historical information that attests to the authenticity of our items. Refined a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

1960' s Jorge Zalszupin Andorinha Wood & Leather Coffee Table Brazil
Located in Milano, IT
ANDORINHA Coffee Table by JORGE ZALSZUPIN (Brazil, 1960s). Shaped multi-layer wood coffee table, veneered in wood, featuring a natural leather and chrome metal magazine rack. Dimensi...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Leather, Wood

Round solid Oak Brutalist Artisan coffee table, 1970's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Brutalist round coffee table. Traditionally made from solid oak wood. The table stands on three legs and was made by Meubelfabriek Oisterwijk....
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Vintage Blonde Mahogany and Mirror Topped Coffee Table by Ralph Lauren
Located in Hudson, NY
This large coffee or cocktail table is designed by Ralph Lauren and carries his brass label. The table is constructed of fine grained light mahogany making it modern and sophisticate...
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1990s American Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mirror, Mahogany

LINK COFFEE TABLE - Modern Design with Macassar black/white groove
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
Introducing the "Link Coffee Table," a modern masterpiece of American craftsmanship that stands as an icon of contemporary design. This coffee table is more than just furniture; it's...
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2010s American Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Rose Tarlow Melrose House Chapel Hill Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rose Tarlow Melrose House Chapel Hill Coffee Cocktail Table
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1990s American Art Deco Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mahogany

Klar Wooden Mid Table by Hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
Formed by the combination of wooden planks with a simple geometry, Klar offers both an extraordinary and spacious perception with its alignment details.
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Oak

Andrianna Shamaris Low Minimalist White Washed Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Coffee table hand carved from a single suar wood log. The legs and top are carved from one piece of wood with no joins. Bleached and finished with a light white wash. Full dimensions...
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2010s Organic Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Vintage Lane "Perception" Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sleek and sculptural, this 1964 Lane "Perception" coffee table designed by Warren Church combines clean lines with rich walnut tones and signature woven wood drawer detailing. A beau...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut, Wood, Hardwood, Fruitwood

Rare Antique African Senufo Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique coffee table 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 with four...
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1930s Tribal Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Mid Century Modern Nakashima Style Live Edge Low Profile Rustic Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Nakashima Style Live Edge Low Profile Rustic Coffee Table Featuring a stunning live edge design, this table showcases the natural beauty of wood while maintaining...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Oval Burl and Mahogany Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Neoclassic style oval mahogany and burl veneer inlaid cocktail table, the oval top with two opposing end drawers, verdigris brass handles and a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

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

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Iron

Small Coffee Table in Rosewood and Glass Molteni&C by Gio Ponti - D.552.2
Located in New York, NY
D.552.2 Triangular Coffee Table in Rosewood by Gio Ponti. Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C. With a triangular shape and intriguing intersection of wood and glass, t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood, Glass

Regency Style Oval Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
This exquisite table is crafted from fine mahogany and etimoe veneers, offering a rich, deep hue and smooth finish that exemplifies luxury. The tabletop features a sophisticated cro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

1920's Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Stenciled Monogram, 130 cm Vuitton Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This superb Louis Vuitton cabin trunk is spectacular and very rare. Indeed, its dimensions are huge for a cabin trunk since it reaches 130 cm wide . These dimensions are perfectly un...
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1920s French Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Large Coffee Table Afra and Tobia Scarpa Style, Italy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Extra large wood coffee table attributed to Afra and Tobia Scarpa. Great fine wood veneers rosewood like give this table a unique and gor...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Olive Burl Rolling Cocktail Table with Storage
Located in Hanover, MA
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin olive burl cube form cocktail table on casters and having a large single drawer with a removable divider for...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Burl

Oak Mini Cloud Table by Veermakers
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Mini Cloud Table by Veermakers Dimensions: W 80 x D 70 x H 30 cm. Materials: Oak Classic with a satin clear coat / Oak Rich legs. About: After years of successful collaboration...
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Large Rectangular Top Ceramic Blue and Orange Tile Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare seventies original large coffee table or end table, consists of a large ceramic top tile glazed in bright blue with accents contrast of orange spots make the table a warm, beaut...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Wood

21st Century Matteo Zorzenoni Cantilever L Coffee Table Wood
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Cantilever L, Colorama Collection. Design by Matteo Zorzenoni, product by Scapin Collezioni. Cantilever is a side or coffee table characterized by a visual imbalance created because...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Teperman, Coffee Table, c. 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
This coffee table made in the 1960s by the Brazilian workshop Teperman owes its charm to its deliberately refined design highlighting the great beauty...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Hardwood

Coffee Tables by Alberto Pinto, 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Alberto Pinto Decorator Two large coffee tables can form only one. Events in lacquered wood, one turquoise, the other chocolate, and each resting on a base set back Each t...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

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

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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