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Material: 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

Vintage Hand-Carved Wooden Female Nude Sculpture Coffee Table Base
Located in Rīga, LV
Exceptional craftsmanship - delicate and sensual. This figurative artwork can be exposed as a sculpture, laying on the back or standing on the knees. Outstanding collectible item!
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20th Century Arts and Crafts Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Bordeira Coffee Table, Onyx, Brass, Oak, Handmade Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Bordeira coffee table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Bord...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Onyx, Marble, Brass

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

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

Aldo Tura Side Table in Aqua Green with Brass Legs and Bottom Drawer
Located in Cork, IE
This original ALDO TURA coffee table or side table also makes a great nightstand due to its almost cube sized dimensions. With its distinctive and sleek design this ALDO TURA table...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Custom Coffee Table Circa 1950s Organic Modern
Located in Oakland, CA
Organic Modern coffee table obtained from the original family's home when purchased new in the 1950s in San Francisco. A rounded rectilinear shape constructed of oak with the top tap...
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1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Teak and Oak Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Teak and Oak Hans Wegner coffee table for Andreas Tuck,model AT-11. features teak top with raised lip and round tapered Oak legs. Classic danish modern design. marked on un...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Teak & Tile Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak & tile mid-century coffee table, circa 1960s. Original ceramic tiles and golden teak robust frame.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak, Ceramic

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

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

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

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Wood, Lacquer

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

Art Deco Walnut Side Table or Coffee Table by Josef Frank for Thonet, circa 1925
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Walnut Side Table or Coffee Table by Josef Frank for Thonet, circa 1925 A charming Art Deco side table by Josef Frank for Thonet Vienna from walnut in amazing shape. The cof...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

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

Art Deco Coffee Table
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art Deco cofee table professionally stained and repolished.
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1930s Slovak Art Deco Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

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

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Brass

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

Contemporary Coffee Table by Hessentia, Black&White Inlaid Wood, black glass top
Located in Carate, Brianza (MB)
The structure of Enigma side table is upholstered with wood, processed with cross-grain inlay with white and black shades that alternate in an irregular way. It presents matt Matrix ...
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2010s Italian Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Wood

Oval Coffee Table Serie 16 – Sereno by NONO with Sculptural Details
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Oval Coffee Table Serie 16 – Sereno by NONO with Sculptural Details ——— Sereno Coffee Table Series – A Note from Joel Escalona What happens when structure becomes art? These are t...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

Andrianna Shamaris Mahogany Wood Tray Style Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Impressive mahogany wood coffee table hand carved into this usable shape whilst respecting the organic wood. We hand carved the top section into a tray style and polished the aged wo...
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2010s Organic Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Mahogany

Chinese Rosewood Mandarin Style Coffee Table
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Vintage Chinese rosewood coffee table, Mandarin style with carved frieze detail, curved apron and legs, and a glass top.
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Mid-20th Century Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Snail Cocktail Table by Vladimir Kagan 1970
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous design from the sixties by Vladimir Kagan and Associates. Snail walnut cocktail table with a choice of two different configurations, round or square. Round being 38" in diam...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Walnut

Art Deco Coffee Table by Waring & Gillow
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco maple and lacewood coffee table by Waring & Gillow. Label to underneath. Dimensions: H 42cm W 150cm D 57.5cm Origin: English Date: Circa 1935 Item Number: 0506254 A...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Maple

Osvaldo Borsani round walnut root deco coffee table, bi shelves, glass top, 1931
Located in Rome, IT
round coffee table designed by Osvaldo Borsani , 1931 produced by Atelier Borsani Varedo walnut root and glass four ovoid feet, glass top good original conditions som little sig...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Walnut

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

Solace 44: Solid Walnut Round Coffee Table, Blend of Art & Utility
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Sculptural Coffee Table Made of Solid Wood, Center Table Solace S44 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

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Hardwood

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

Modern Round Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A coffee table with six legs and a stretcher base, a warm rustic natural finish in with a steel base in an aged bronze finish. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 18" H
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Art Deco Parquetry Folding Side Table By Franz Seifert
Located in Norwood, NJ
Art Deco walnut and parquetry folding side table. Franz Seifert design for Kunst-Mobel, Germany. Art Deco modern folding snake table with beautiful...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

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

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

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Wood, Walnut

White Oak Redline Design Coffee Table
Located in Toronto, CA
Built with intention and balance, the iS-v2 brings together signature forms found across the Redline Design Collective. A flat planar leg grounds one side, while a sculptural column ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Scandinavian Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

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

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

Italian 1940s Sculpted Oval Coffee Table Attributed to Fontana Arte
Located in Milan, IT
Beautiful Italian 1940s sculptural oval coffee table attributed to Fontana Arte. The outer wood frame is 10 cm of curved wood, beautifully executed with outer going curved legs. A ...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, 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

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Metal

Rainer Daumiller Attributed Asymmetric Leaf Like Natural Pine Side or End Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rainer Daumiller attributed asymmetric side or coffee table with lower shelf in beautiful natural pine. In good condition. Two available and one in a darker stain version also availa...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pine

19th Century French Coffee Table
Located in Nashville, TN
This 19th century coffee table has lovely character and patina! This piece is French country resting on 4 Tapered legs. There is a drawer at the front of the table that adds such an ...
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Early 1800s French Antique Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Victorian Burr Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Very nice leather topped Victorian burr walnut coffee table, with two drawers, very good overall condition and colour. 20" high 42" length 22" wide You are welcome to view this ite...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Burl

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

Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Low Table with Pierced Apron and Pillar Strut Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty low table from the early 20th century, with pillar strut motifs and cylindrical legs. Probably cut down from an alta...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

BELMOND Modern Wood Coffee Table
Located in Frazão, Porto
Bold crescent-curved legs and round top catches the eye for its outstanding design, accentuated with a eucalyptus frisé grey veneer finish. With sophisticated simplicity, this table...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Dolcevita Oval Coffee Table
Located in Milan, IT
Defined by formal simplicity and midcentury inspiration, this coffee table combines elegance with functionality. Entirely handcrafted of wood with ash veneer and an ebonized finish, the piece has an oval top raised on cabriole legs placed at the four corners and lodged in the bold apron underneath. Versatile and timeless, this coffee table will elegantly fit in both modern and classic decors and will be best showcased with the other pieces of the Como collection.
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2010s Italian Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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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

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

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Hardwood, Walnut

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

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Burl

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

Arcano Cube Brown Wood Coffee Table by Storagemilano
Located in Milan, IT
Arcano coffee table by Storagemilano features a compact, high-gloss eucalyptus veneered wood cube exterior with concealed pull-out shelves and hidden compartments. Internal shelves c...
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2010s Italian Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

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

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Metal

Oak coffee table by Guillerme & Chambron, France 1960
Located in PAU, FR
Oak coffee table by Guillerme & Chambron, the ceramic are from Boleslaw Danikwosky. Edition Votre Maison, France 1960
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Large Coffee Table by Marco FANTONI for TECNO 1971
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Minimalist coffee table (Tecno T147) with brushed metal base on wood containing eight drawers, thick glass shelf with brushed metal insert. Tecno labels on glass and all drawers. Eig...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Ceramic coffee table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France
Located in IT
This exquisite French coffee table showcases the artistry of renowned ceramicist Roger Capron. The tabletop features a striking floral motif composed of intricately arranged glazed c...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Wood

Brutalist Round Solid Oak Coffee Table France in style of Pierre Chapo
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Vintage Brutalist Round Oak Coffee Table: A Statement of Timeless French Elegance Transform your living space with the powerful presence of this Brutalist Vintage Round Solid Oak Coffee Table from France. Measuring 92 cm in diameter and standing at a solid 42 cm in height, this stunning piece brings together the rugged charm of Brutalism with the warm sophistication of French vintage design. Crafted from high-quality solid oak, its natural grain and rich tones make it a timeless centerpiece, perfect for those looking to make a bold yet refined statement in their interior. Why Choose Brutalist Vintage? Brutalist vintage furniture stands out for its robust structure, minimalist aesthetic, and inherent character, all of which are perfectly embodied in this round coffee table. Unlike delicate styles, Brutalism emphasizes strong, unembellished forms and earthy materials, creating a sense of raw beauty that ages gracefully over time. The solid oak used in this table not only enhances its durability but also gives it a rich texture and patina that add warmth and depth to any room. Styling Tips for Your Brutalist Oak Coffee Table To complement the Brutalist aesthetic, pair this round oak coffee table with similarly bold and textured elements: Layer with a Neutral Rug: Place the table on a thick, neutral-toned rug in materials like wool or jute to ground the piece and add subtle contrast. Add Soft Contrasts: Use plush, oversized cushions or a leather sofa with minimalistic lines to balance the table's rugged form with softer, luxurious textures. Mix with Metal Accents: Incorporate industrial-style metal accessories—think iron candleholders, a steel tray, or a simple brass bowl. The juxtaposition of metal with solid oak adds a modern twist. Natural Elements: Highlight the oak's warmth with natural decor pieces such as stone coasters, clay pottery, or lush green plants, bringing in an organic balance that enhances the Brutalist vibe. Statement Lighting: For evening ambiance, use a bold floor lamp...
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1970s French Brutalist Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Midcentury Gueridon End Table, France, 1960s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
French Vintage Gueridon End Table - Elegant 1960s Design with Versatile Functionality Introducing a charming and elegant French vintage gueridon end table from the 1960s, a testament to the sophisticated design sensibilities of the era. This versatile piece makes the perfect small support table for a living room, or it can be used as a pedestal to display a large planter or a sculpture, adding an air of refinement to any space. The end table features a circular pedestal base with an exquisite anellé design, showcasing the attention to detail and craftsmanship synonymous with 1960s French furniture...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

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

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Wood

Round Wood and Bronze Table in Walnut Winston Coffee Table by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Inspired by Japanese shou sugi ban finishes, that we use on our hyo table and beam bench. We developed our own decorative hardware to enhance the beauty and function to start a new l...
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2010s American American Craftsman Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Coffee Table by Gio Ponti for Domus Nova
Located in Red Lion, PA
Beautiful sculptural table by Gio Ponti for Domus Nova Mid Century Italian Design Double shelf with glass top Made out of walnut
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1950s Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Walnut

Minimalist Brazilian Coffee Table in solid Wood "Ruy" by Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Ruy Coffee Table by Samuel Lamas, 2022 Introducing the Ruy Coffee Table, a contemporary piece that embodies the elegance of modern Brazilian design. Crafted from solid wood and stee...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

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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