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Material: Wood
MCM Dunbar Coffee or End Table Square Parsons Style by Edward Wormley
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern to Modern Dunbar square coffee or end table Parsons’s style with inlaid brass detail by Edward Wormley. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Oval Coffee Table Serie 76 – Sereno by Joel Escalona with Organic Forms
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Oval Coffee Table Serie 76 – Sereno by Joel Escalona with Organic Forms ——— Sereno Coffee Table Series – A Note from Joel Escalona What happens when structure becomes art? These...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

An unusual red lacquered bench in the style of Tony Duquette .
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
An unusual bench in a whimsical " pagoda roof" shape . lacquered wood .in the manner of Tony Duquette . This piece has probably been made on special or...
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20th Century American Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Mid Century Danish Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Side Table by PJ furniture
Located in Basildon, London
The Colonial Coffee Table that Ole Wanscher designed in 1964. The side table's simple, timeless design supports the Colonial Series' visual expression and provides a harmonious focal...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Custom Solid Birch Coffee Table Bench Black Lacquer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern custom solid birch coffee table bench black lacquer. Very Heavy solid wood Coffee table or bench. All Black Custom Made. Located in Brooklyn NYC.
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Birch

Art Deco Coffee Side Table, signed, France, 1935
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Art Deco Coffee Side Table France 1935. brasilian rosewood veneer. Fully restored in high gloss lacquer. hand polished. Signed by manufacterer Editions AV...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Lacquer

Modern italian coffee table
Located in Brussels, BE
Vintage coffee table in top mint condition. Its sleek and minimalist structure is striked by horizontal lines and balanced proportions. This table brings a touch of contemporary so...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Aluminum

Natural Finish Rectangular Coffee Table - Classic Fundamenta 28 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Natural Finish Rectangular Coffee Table - Classic Fundamenta 28 by NONO Sculptural coffee table made of solid wood with a natural water-based or black tinted finish. Due to the nat...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

Parquet Floating Square Cocktail/Coffee Table with a Plinth Base Mid Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Refinished coffee table with oak parquet in a coffee colored stain on a recessed black plinth base that gives the impression the table is floating.
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Victorian Mahogany Bagatelle Table
Located in Essex, MA
Folds into a rectangular table perfect for a coffee table. Folds open for the green baize playing surface with stick and balls.
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1880s English Antique Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Baize, Mahogany

Vintage ash wood coffee table by Paul Michel, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Ash wood coffee table designed by Paul Michel. This luxurious coffee table is cleverly designed and slides open to reveal a mirrored spacious looking dry bar with the original plexi...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mirror, Ash

Paul Frankl, Coffee Table, Cork, Mahogany, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A mahogany and beige-lacquered cork coffee table designed by Paul Frankl and produced by Johnson Furniture Company, USA, 1950s
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mahogany, Cork

Claro Walnut Wood Sculpture Lapis Tanzanite Amethyst Jasper Inlay Danna Weiss
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This amazing handmade crystal and gemstone work is set into a stunning Claro Walnut specimen. It is a standout, one of a kind piece including the finest of crystal and gemstone speci...
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2010s American Other Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Amethyst, Malachite, Opal, Crystal, Quartz...

"Lovö" Occasional Table, Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pine “Lovö” console or small coffee table by Axel Einar Hjorth. Sleek lines in a solid, chunky design.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pine

Luigi Gorgoni Pour Roche Bobois, Coffee Table in Elm, 1980s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Luigi Gorgoni, attributed to. Roche Bobois, edited by. Coffee table in blond elm, square shape. Italian work realized in the 1980s.  
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1980s French Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

Mid-Century Round Coffee Table Vallauris Ceramic Capron Barrois, France 60s
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-century round coffee table from Vallauris with artist handmade Ceramic Tiles. Signed Barrois Solid and stable. France 1960s.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Wood

Mesa Round 48" Coffee Table - solid FSC certified ash wood
Located in San Jose, CA
Featuring FSC Certified American White Ash crafted with precision, the Mesa Round Coffee Table accentuates its lifted tabletop with expertly crafted corner and edge detailing. The e...
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2010s Organic Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Hardwood, Ash

1930s by Vittorio Valabrega Italian Design Art Deco Coffee Table
Located in Brescia, IT
Art Deco coffee table by Vittorio Valabrega, Torino Italy, 1930s Mahogany and original mirror top Excellent condition.
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mirror, Mahogany

Organic Coffee Table, Yellow
Located in Miami, FL
Cool Organic coffee table made of plywood and wood with a yellow paint finish. Table has four casters.
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Early 2000s American Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Plywood

Swedish Modern, Organic Shaped Sofa Table in Elm by Carl-Axel Beijbom - 1968
Located in Odense, DK
Astonishing coffee table in solid elm. Such a unique and rare wabi sabi piece in a good size and height. Hand crafted in Sweden by Carl-Axel Beijbom in 1968, signed underneath. "Mell...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

Andrianna Shamaris Mid Century Couture Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful century old teak slab from my private collection, has been crafted into a unique coffee table. We added unique inlaid butterfly accents and a mid century style base. Fini...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Art Deco Style Coffee Table Made Entirely By Hand In Custom Finishes
Located in NEW YORK, NY
If one word can describe this coffee table it is surely beauty. Beauty is the joining force between art and mathematics. This coffee table is a piece of sculpture in itself. It is fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

Coffee Table Otto in Hand-Layered Birch Wood - IN STOCK
Located in New York, NY
*** IN STOCK *** OTTO Side Table—part of Solmistudio’s debut product collection—is meticulously crafted from birch wood, shaped into the signature Otto*, and finished with a smooth...
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2010s Italian Other Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Birch

Wooden Round Coffee Table, Fishes Series 15 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

Adrian Pearsall Style Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully sculpted walnut base with glass top table in the style of master designer Adrian Pearsall. Rectangle glass top rests nicely in the formed arms. Please confirm item locat...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut, Glass

Intricate Anglo Indian Style Marquetry Coffee Table with Tray Top c. 1930/50's
Located in New York, NY
Intricately pieced marquetry inlay coffee table, with removable glass framed tray top. The table was executed in the Anglo Indian style, however this example was actually made in Wes...
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Mid-20th Century American Anglo-Indian Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Midcentury Modern Slat Bench or Coffee Table Refinished in Medium Walnut Tone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful solid wood slat bench in classic Midcentury Modern style. Perfect to use as a coffee table as well. Tabletop and sides and legs have been completely stripped and sanded, wi...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Vintage Italian Round Walnut Burl Burr Side Table and Tripod Carved Legs
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful antique Italian solid walnut side table features a round beveled top with veneer wood burl decor standing on the central beautifully carved tripod legs. This Italian walnut...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Oak Scandanavian Slat Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid Century Modern coffee table. Features a sculptural oak form with an open slatted base and tapered peg legs. Marked along underside 20529. 54".
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Binate Coffee Table — Medium — Blackened Steel Frame — Patinated Brass Top
Located in Washington, GB
A coffee table in blackened steel and patinated brass, with a polished brass trim. Hand crafted to order in the North. Bespoke finishes and sizes are available. Measures: 120cm wi...
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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...

Single Vintage Coffee Table, Brass/Steel, Full or Half Moon, Handcrafted, Size S
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Luna Brass/Steel Collection - Coffee table / Side Tables / Auxiliary Tables Luna Brass/Steel Collection of side and coffee tables, a collection of moon-ins...
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Early 2000s Spanish Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass, Iron

Brutalist tree trunk coffee table in solid oak, ca. 1950
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1950 / coffee table / oak / Rustic / Brutalist / Mid-century / Vintage Coffee table made of half a tree trunk resting on 4 legs. The unique and beautiful wood patterns mak...
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1950s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Charlotte Perriand Style Coffee Table, France, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Charlotte Perriand style; round coffee table; 1960's; French Modernism; Minimalist; Pinewood; Japanese Influence; Side Table Coffee table with an e...
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1960s French Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pine

Mid Century Small Coffee Table, Black Glass and Teak Wood, Sweden, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Small coffee table from the 1960s. It was manufactured in Sweden in 1960s. The table was made of wood and glass, it is in original vintage condition. Only one unique item.
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Beech, Oak, Teak

Mid-Century Mosaic Tile Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long mid-century coffee table with tile top design featuring a starburst inlay. Polished brass cone legs accent the brown wood table. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

A Set of 3 Mid-Century-Modern GIGOGNE TABLES, France 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A beautiful set of 3 small nesting tables, or side tables, bedside tables or sofa ends, very graphic and rigorous, Minimalist, Modernist, Constructivist: geometric structures in blac...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Midcentury pair of lacquered coffee tables, 1970s
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Sophisticated pair of Mid-century coffee tables. Crafted from lacquered wood in a rich Bordeaux and dark brown tone, they have a clean and timeless aesthetic. Thoughtfully designed f...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Rectangular Accent Table Serie 61 – Sereno by NONO for Modern Living Spaces
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Rectangular Accent Table Serie 61 – Sereno by NONO for Modern Living Spaces ——— Sereno Coffee Table Series – A Note from Joel Escalona Wha...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

French Brutalist Pierre Chapo Style Coffee Table With Slate Top
Located in Houston, TX
French Brutalist Pierre Chapo Style Coffee Table With Slate Top. Our handsome French mid century Pierre Chapo style Brutalist rectangular cocktail table is stunning from every angle ...
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1960s French Brutalist Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Slate

Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table by Johannes Andersen
Located in New York, NY
This 1960s Danish Modern coffee table was designed by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik. It consists of teak with a warm, reddish-brown tone and rich grain patterning. Sleekly ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Vintage Single Slab Live Edge Natural Free-form Tree Cut Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Single Slab Live Edge Natural Free-form Tree Cut Coffee Table This irregularly shaped tree trunk low table is an organic accent piece to tie your natural interior together. ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

"Borghèse" Coffee Table, Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
The Borghese coffee table, designed by French designer Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance, is a statement piece that seamlessly blends art and functionality. Inspired by the iconic umbrella pin...
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2010s French Post-Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Sisyphus Xyla Kinetic Art Carved Hardwood Coffee Table
Located in Malibu, CA
Luxury kinetic art takes a new shape with the Hardwood Xyla. We transform artisan furniture into functional, museum-quality kinetic art sculpture. Each table is handcrafted in Minnea...
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2010s Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Cherry, Maple, Padouk, Walnut

Monumental Heavy Coffee Table, Slate, Wood and Concrete, 1960s Dutch
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is this beautiful rare Brutalist octagonal shaped slate coffee or cocktail table, made in the 1960s. A "mosaic" of different sizes slate stone in beautiful autumn colors embe...
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1960s German Brutalist Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Slate, Concrete

Mid Century Coffee Table in Rosewood and facetted glass attr. to Adrian Pearsall
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a spectacular and very sculptural Mid Century Modern coffee table in Brazilian rosewood, with a facetted glass top. Design is attr. to the master of MCM...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Rosewood

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

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Faux Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Rare and Large Model "Saturnus" Coffee Table, Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi Oy, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model "Saturnus" coffee table, designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro, manufactured by Haimi Oy, 1960s. Teak table top, fiberglass frame. Rare size and table top material. Good vintage condition...
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1960s Finnish Space Age Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Fiberglass, Teak

Coffee Table Decorated With Tiles Made In Rosewood From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
The coffee table adorned with tiles in rosewood Danish design from the 1960s is a stunning example of mid-century modern craftsmanship and style. This piece combines the warmth and r...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood

Italian Low Table, 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian low table, 1970s. Dimensions: H= 38,5 cm; W= 130 cm; D= 80 cm.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Italian Low Table, 1970s
Italian Low Table, 1970s
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Charles Dudouyt coffee table
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Nice circular coffee table or side Table by Charles Dudouyt in oak. Stamped on the back of the top
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Oak

French Brutalist coffee table, 1940s, France
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
"The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding." — Leonardo da Vinci. A raw expression of Brutalist design, this French coffee table is sculpted from weathered oak and terracot...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Brushed Metal and Brass Goat Feet Nebel Marble Top Coffee Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century Brushed Metal and Brass Goat Feet with Nebel Marble Top Coffee Cocktail Table Measures 56.25" in width, 20.5" in depth and 19" in height.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Maple, Walnut

Hollywood Regency Scroll Coffee Table by Alessandro for Baker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Designer: Alessandro Gambrielli Gambalogna Manufacturer: Baker Materials: Faux Crackled Parchment Top, Hand Painted & Lacquered Wood Base Des...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Pirkka Coffee Table by Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in New York, NY
Solid pine "Pirkka" coffee table with lacquered black legs designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara Produced by Laukaan Puu Finland, 1957.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pine

Carlton Coffee Table 40" DIA, in Mappa Burl Wood Finish, by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Figural woods and casual, clean lines combine in our Carlton Table, shown here in our Vintage Burlwood finish. Also available in Natural Burlwood and Map...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Ash, Olive, Burl

Grete Jalk Teak Surfboard Coffee Table #2
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Grete Jalk Manufacturer: Glostrup Møbelfabrik Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 63″ wide x 22″ deep x 17.5″ tall
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Post Modern Lacquered Maple Burl and Brass Square Coffee Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Love this lacquered maple burl and brass, low profile, Post Modern coffee table. A beautiful piece that will mesh well with several design styles. The table is in great shape over...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Burl, Lacquer

Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Round Pink Marble Veined & Teak Coffee Table
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Marble and Mahogany Coffee Table, 1950s. Featuring a sturdy, inlaid mahogany framework, circular surface divided quadrant area inset with Rosa Norve...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Single Vintage Coffee Table, Brass/Steel, Full or Half Moon, Handcrafted, Size M
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Luna Brass/Steel Collection - Coffee table / Side Tables / Auxiliary Tables Luna Brass/Steel Collection of side and coffee tables, a collection of moon-ins...
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Early 2000s Spanish Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass, Iron

Rustic Handcrafted Free Form Live Edge Slab Burl Redwood Very Large Coffee Table
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage rustic handcrafted free form live edge solid slab burl redwood exceptionally large coffee table. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not ne...
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20th Century American Rustic Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

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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