Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
CHINOISERIE STYLE
Emerging in the 17th century, chinoiserie appropriated the aesthetics and imagery of popular East Asian design for European-made versions. Reflecting the exoticization of China, Japan and other countries in this era, the word directly translates from French to “Chinese-esque,” which reveals its shortcomings as a style of furniture and decor that often stereotypically and reductively mimics Asian culture rather than showcasing and paying tribute to its artistic traditions.
The enthusiastically decorative chinoiserie style was propelled by influential tastemakers including French King Louis XIV, whose Trianon de Porcelaine in 1670 was inspired by Chinese architecture. Expanded trade between the East and West led to a demand for porcelain, lacquer objects, silk and other goods, which further informed the fanciful furniture being crafted in Europe.
Artisans working in the chinoiserie style used materials and elements like pagoda shapes, bamboo, lacquer surfaces, bird and flower motifs and other interpretations of Asian design on pieces that were frequently set against vibrant wallcoverings. This whimsical approach yielded chinoiserie furniture that boasted dramatic flourishes drawing on the natural world and reflected the dominance of Rococo during the 18th century.
As chinoiserie was shaped by approximations of Asian design by European creators, it had regional variations, such as Chinese Chippendale in England where cabinets, chairs and tea tables had wooden fretwork designs and “japanned” surfaces intended to resemble lacquer work that was created in East Asia. In North America, furniture makers in Boston and New York integrated chinoiserie-painted scenes into Queen Anne furniture.
Antique chinoiserie furniture has continued to be fashionable, from its popularity with decorators of the Hollywood Regency era — James Mont, Tommi Parzinger, William Haines and Samuel Marx favored the style — to contemporary interior designers, although it brings with it a complex history.
Find a collection of chinoiserie bedroom furniture, cabinets, decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
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Style: Chinoiserie
Gregorius Pineo Chinoiserie Black & Gold Cocktail Coffee Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Gregorius Pineo Chinoiserie Black & Gold Cocktail Coffee Table
Category
1990s Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Dark Brown Lacquer Chinese Coffee Table with Gold Paint, China Around 1960.
Located in Brussels, BE
Piece of furniture in the "chinoiserie" style made from Europe. Pagodas, stone arches, curved roofs are typical of Southern China.
The costumes are inspired of Ming dynasty.
Paper la...
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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Chinoiserie Lacquered And Gilt Cocktail Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elegant low table in the Chinoiserie style with a particularly noteworthy form ebonized with gilt flowering trees and ducks on the water on the top. Gilt floral vines decorate th...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Fine Black Lacquer Low Table with Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
An elegant black lacquer rectangular low table with gilt motif landscape top.
simple and beautiful form. We carry Fine quality furniture with elegant finished and has been appeared m...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese Lacquer Tea Coffee Table Inlaid Mother of Pearl Soapstone
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning 20th century Chinese Chinoiserie Tea Coffee Table. Table features mother of pearl and soapstone design of Chinese figures on top with scrolled apron containing Chinese flora...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Soapstone
Burton~Ching Black & Gold Chinoisrie Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Burton~Ching Black & Gold Chinoisrie Coffee Cocktail Table.
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1990s American Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Baker Furniture Collector’s Edition Chinoiserie & Burl Tray Form Coffee Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Baker Furniture Collector’s Edition tray top coffee table with burl walnut. The tray is removable, and the surface around the tray is burl. The sides have the painted chino...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Baker Chinoiserie Ebonized Cocktail Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An exceptional Baker chinoiserie cocktail table lacquered black and ornately detailed with a center design of fret grids separated by diamond-shaped ...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Baker Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Coffee Table with Floral and Gold Motifs
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., a finely crafted Baker Furniture coffee table inspired by Chinese design elements. The table has a low profile, with a rectangular top, and is ornately decorated with detail...
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Mid Century Faux Bamboo Coffee Table
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Classic faux bamboo coffee or cocktail table. Beautiful design and scale. Deep carved detailed frame supports rounded edge glass top secured with brass caps.
Curbside to NYC/Philly ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Hand Painted Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Cocktail/Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Hand painted red lacquered chinoiserie cocktail/coffee table.
Category
Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
1940s Chinoiserie Ming Style Gilt Hand Painted Wood Coffee Table
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite hand carved and painted wood coffee table dating back to the 1940s. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this artistic piec...
Category
1940s Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Chinese Red Painted and Gilt Decorated Coffee Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Chinese red painted coffee table with gilt highlights, circa 1930's. With a slightly over hanging rectangular top a frieze with gilt highlights, resting on square legs with gilt deco...
Category
1930s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf
1970's Mario Buatta Chinoiserie Coffee Table from John Widdicomb
Located in Hartville, OH
One of the finest I've seen, a Mario Buatta designed Chinoiserie Cocktail Table by John Widdicomb. One of the most recognized pieces from this collection. Faux Tortoiseshell Finish ...
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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Chinoiserie Lacquered Gilt Metal Jansen Style Coffee Table
Located in Forney, TX
A striking French Mid-Century Chinoiserie low table in the manner of legendary Parisian design house Maison Jansen. Featuring an exceptional hand lacquered panel top depicting Asian ...
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Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
1940's Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Floral Coffee Table
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning 1940's Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Floral Form Coffee Table. This table was part of a set bought at auction.
Category
1940s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Painted Chinese Kang Table with Stone Inlay, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
During winter in the colder provinces of China, life revolved around the kang, a heated brick platform that household members would sit or recline upon. Placed on top of the kang, lo...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Agate, Soapstone
Chinese Hand Carved and Painted Black Lacquered Rectangular Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage chinoiserie black lacquered rectangular coffee table. Features a hand carved and painted design throughout the table.
Category
1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage Chinoiserie Lacquered Rectangular Coffee Cocktail Table Greek Key Inlay
Located in Dayton, OH
20th century lacquered wood chinoiserie coffee table. Features a rectangular form top with geometric Greek key inlay. The table is supported by flared ...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Lacquer
Painted and Lacquered Chinoiserie Coffee Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Painted and Lacquered Chinoiserie Coffee Table
This is an early 20th century piece and a very attractive design
The...
Category
1930s Vintage Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese Wood Coffee Table with Chinoiserie Painted Decoration
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Black Chinese wood coffee table with chinoiserie painted decoration. A glass top sits on top to protect the table and provides a flat surface.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Asian Inspired Coffee/Cocktail Table, Beveled Inset Glass Tops
Located in Miami, FL
Asian Inspired Coffee/Cocktail Table, Beveled Inset Glass Tops
Offered for sale is an Asian inspired coffee/cocktail table with four beveled inset glass tops. The matching console ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Faux Bamboo Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Tray Table
Located in Norwood, NJ
Red lacquer and gilt decoration with florals, birds and butterflies. Faux bamboo legs and cross stretcher. Removable tray top with felt interior. This tastefully designed tray table ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Italian Tray Cocktail Table Chinoiserie
Located in New York, NY
An Italian tray table cocktail table with a Chinoiserie tole tray top and black faux bamboo base, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Table tray is a red burgundy with a gold Chinoiserie landscape and figurative design. Table's base is a black and gold modern faux bamboo design with an 'x' stretcher. Tray and table...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Tôle
Italian Chinoiserie Tray Table
Located in New York, NY
Italian chinoiserie tray table. Vintage Italian hand painted tole tray on custom folding painted metal stand in rich aubergine, gilt and silver gil...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Tôle
1970s Grasscloth Dark Blue Painted Large Cocktail Table
Located in Stamford, CT
Large 1970s dark blue painted grasscloth cocktail table.
Chinoiserie style cocktail table wrapped in diamond pattern grasscloth. Newly re-painted in a custom medium blue with black a...
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Grasscloth, Wood
Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Monumental Black Lacquered Coffee Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous monumental modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style coffee or cocktail table
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1990s
Black lacquered wood, with intentional red dist...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Tray Top Low Table
Located in New York, NY
Decorated with floral blossoms and birds in crimson, blue, and gilt on an ivory ground; the shaped removable tray top on a conforming base with cabriole legs ending in pad feet.
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Milo Baughman style Burlwood, Brass and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Vintage 1970s burlwood and glass coffee table with brass accents.
Smoked, beveled glass, lifts out.
Stunning use of burlwood accents.
In the style of Milo Baughman or Mastercraft. ...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Large Chinese Art Deco Lacquered Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Chic and sleek lacquered Chinese art deco style low rectangular coffee table, circa 1940s. Features raised and outward-curving edges on two sides of the top. Good structural conditio...
Category
1940s Vintage Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Drexel Heritage ET Cetera Collection Chinoiserie Black Gold & Burl Coffee Table
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent Drexel Heritage ET Cetera collection chinoiserie black & gold painted & burl coffee table with beveled glass insert to...
Category
1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf
Wonderful Bamboo Oval Handpainted Tole Scalloped Side End Coffee Cocktail Tables
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Faux Bamboo Base With On Oval Handpainted Tole Scalloped Top Side / End / Coffee / Cocktail Tables
Each Sold Separately, Two Available
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Black and Brass Chinoiserie Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant brass and black Lacquer coffee table, in the manner of Philip and Kelvin Laverne, American, circa 1960s. The black lacquer wood frame has been recently refinished and the bra...
Category
1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Drexel Heritage Mahogany And Ebonized Chinoiserie Decorated Low Table C1950
By Drexel
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Drexel Heritage Mahogany and Ebonized Low Table with Gilt Chin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Chinoiserie Shagreen Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Custom Chinoiserie shagreen coffee table. Customization available in different sizes and colors.
Category
2010s American Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Shagreen
Century Chinoserie Rattan Wood Monumental Coffee Table
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunnin, sculptural wood and cane top coffee table you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Vintage Bassett Chinoiserie Burl Coffee Table with Brass Accents
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage Bassett Asian style burl coffee table with brass accents, 1970s.
This impressive table is adorned with chunky brass corner accents with great ...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Specimen Marble Chinoiserie Coffee Table
Located in Richmond, London
A rare custom made low table, on 'Chinoiserie' faux bamboo legs, in gilt and painted wood with specimen marble inset, very much in the style an of the quality of Mallett Antiques, wh...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Chinoiserie Papier-Mâché Tray and Faux Bamboo Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
19th century English serving tray crafted in papier-mâché and lacquer in classic form and hand decorated in scenes of chinoiserie wi...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Chineese Black Lacquer Coffee Table Encrusted with Hard Stone
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pretty coffee table in black Chinese lacquer. The feet are slightly curved and adorned with golden arabesque patterns at the bottom and top. The entablature and the apron of the top ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Brown Lacquer Scallop Tray Top Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chinoiserie Style Faux Bamboo Brown Lacquer Scallop Tray Top Coffee Cocktail Table. Item features a brown finish, gold painted accents, removable scalloped edge tray top, and faux ba...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Opium Coffee Table Rosewood Asian Chinoiserie
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate fine Lighting Acquisitions Of An
Antique Opium Coffee Table...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage English Chinoiserie Decorated Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional vintage English Chinoiserie decorated coffee table. Beautifully hand painted Asian designs on a deep mahogany colored lacquered base. Very fine quality! A true work of art!
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Baker Furniture, Brass Top Chinoiserie Cocktail Table, U.S., Circa 1980's
Located in Chatham, ON
Baker Furniture - Rare vintage Chinoiserie cocktail / coffee table - exceptional quality with aged patina - featuring a brass top with hand hammered pie crust edge - hand painted flo...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Coffee Table With a Stone Top by Sally Sirkin Lewis for J Robert Scott
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Coffee Table With a Stone Top by Sally Sirkin Lewis for J Robert Scott. This exquisite piece of furniture is the perfect addition to any modern living space. The coff...
Category
1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Vintage Chinoiserie Dennis & Leen Faux Bois Gilt Bronze Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Dennis & Leen bronze gold gilt faux bois coffee cocktail table with glass top. Glass top has 2 small chips on edges (pictured). Dimensions: 56 L x 36 D x 23.5 H (to top of po...
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Large Rectangular "Chan" Coffee Table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning and impressively sized "Chan" coffee table designed by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, circa 1970s. Acid etched and patinated polychromed bronze and pewter. Table top decorated w...
Category
1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper, Pewter
Lacquered and Hand Decorated Cocktail Table
Located in Norwalk, CT
Wonderful color on this lacquered Chinoiserie-form cocktail table. Decorated with quirky, painted gold designs. Gold painted details on decorative stretchers. Great size and in very ...
Category
1970s Vintage Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Octagonal Cocktail Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency chinoiserie coffee or cocktail table
By Baker Furniture
USA, circa 1970s
Oak parquet top, with hand painted Asian designs in floral motif.
Me...
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Chinoiserie and Faux Bamboo Coffee Table
Located in Essex, MA
With an old Canton black and gold lacquer top set in a painted faux bamboo frame, faux bamboo straight legs.
Category
1860s European Antique Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Chinoiserie Mirrored Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
Italian (1940s) square coffee table with reverse painted mirrored top featuring Chinoiserie figures and floral decoration.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mirror, Paint
Pair Chinoiserie decorated Walnut coffee tables
By Maple & Co.
Located in Dereham, GB
Pair Chinoiserie decorated Walnut coffee tables circa 1930s
Walnut pie crust shaped tops,
Chinoiserie decorated with
figures & landscape scenery
gilt line detail on front of legs
R...
Category
1930s British Vintage Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Pair of Vintage Parsons Tables inset with 18th Century Chinese Panels
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Pair of black lacquer Parsons tables inset with 18th century Chinese coromandel lacquer panels. Wonderful age acquired patina and depth.
Category
1950s Unknown Vintage Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Asian Influenced Coffee Table by Michael Taylor for Baker
Located in Atlanta, GA
Asian influenced or chinoiserie coffee table, designed by Michael Taylor for Baker, American, circa 1960s. This table is currently being refinished and will look incredible when comp...
Category
1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of large gilt iron coffee tables with Chinese decorated tops C 1940
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of gilt iron and wood coffee tables with glass tops (not shown) having Chinese lacquered wood inserts C 1940. The two can be used individua...
Category
1940s South American Vintage Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Asian Modern White Bleached Oak Coffee Table Faux Ostrich Top Chinoiserie, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern rectangular white bleached oak wood coffee table with faux ostrich and curved legs.
Faux ostrich section measures: 31 x 36 inches.
Lovely 1970s chinoiserie inspire...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Chinoiserie Red Lacquer Gilt Painted Oriental Asian Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Red Lacquer Gold Gilt Oriental / Asian Inspired Hand Painted Glass Top Coffee Table. Item features 2 tiers, unique painted details, brass ormolu and gallery, very...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Midcentury Asian Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Midcentury Asian coffee table, Asian, circa 1950s. Beautiful graining to the wood.
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinoiserie coffee and cocktail tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie coffee and cocktail tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage coffee and cocktail tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, asian art and furniture, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, lacquer and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie coffee and cocktail tables made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original coffee and cocktail tables, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Henredon, Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, and Bassett Furniture. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for coffee and cocktail tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $700 and tops out at $24,500 while the average work can sell for $2,500.