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Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Mid Century Rosewood Coffee Table
Located in BAARLO, LI
A vintage 1960s coffee table made of luxurious rosewood. It has a beautiful organic finish in the base. The table is in good vintage condition, with slight signs of use and a nice pa...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood

1960's Mid Century Coffee Table With a Black Opaxite Glass - Smaller version
Located in Brno, CZ
This is another design classic of the so called 'Brussels Style', a popular design style adopted by many Czech households. This Coffee Table is believed to be created by a celebrat...
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Beech

Mid Century Teak & Cane Coffee Table
Located in Puslinch, ON
Condition: Great Vintage Condition Dimensions: 41.25” Dia x 19” H Description: A gorgeous vintage teak coffee table with a cane lower shelf. In great vintage condition. A few small...
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1970s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Cane, Teak

Vintage foldable coffee table, chromed tubular metal and smoked glass
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage coffee table - Italian collectible cocktail table - foldable low table A vintage 1970s coffee/cocktail table with three tubular legs in chr...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

1950s Italian coffee table attributed to Paolo Buffa
Located in London, Lambeth
A round, vintage mid -century modern Italian coffee table with a engraved glass top ,made of hand crafted in good condition .The small sofa, side table was designed by Paolo Buffa,s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ash

Mid 20th Century, Sweet Danish Side Table
Located in Bristol, GB
A sweet, Danish side table in teak with long, elegantly tapering legs and a useful magazine shelf made of woven cane. Perfect for use as a bedside table or living room side table.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

1950’s Italian coffee table by Angelo Ostuni
Located in London, Lambeth
Amazing compact designed coffee black in original Condition clear glass top and black glass low central Piece Supverb angled black legs .
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Black Painted Metal Coffee Table with Teak Top from Isa Bergamo, 1960s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Black painted metal coffee table with teak top by ISA Bergamo. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is needed (fumigated crates or boxe...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Florence Knoll Solid Chromed Steel Tables with Floating Walnut Laminate Tops
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Original solid steel 24 inch square side tables by Florence Knoll with floating laminate walnut tops. We have multiple tables that can be used tide by side as a longer coffee table. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel, Chrome

1960's Vintage Mirrored Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and well made vintage coffee table. This was made in Brazil, it dates from the 1960’s. It is of superb quality, with lovely grain patterns and an inset mirrored glass...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Mirror

Midcentury Coffee Table
Located in Tarleton, GB
Fabulous handcrafted midcentury coffee table. Great proportions to suit any room. Table has been made using tradirional methods with a numbe...
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1950s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Beech, Oak, Sycamore

Travertine Side Table by Angelo Mangiarotti, Up and Up
Located in Brussels , BE
Very elegant and practical coffee table.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine

Mid-Century Metal and Wood Coffee Table with Magazine Holder, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century metal and wood coffee table with magazine holder - Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Barba Corsini Pedrera Coffee Table in Black for Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Barba Corsini Pedrera coffee table in black for Gubi. The Pedrera coffee table was designed in 1955 by Barba Corsini for the loft space at La Pedr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Rodolfo Bonetto '4/4' Table 1969 for B-Line
Located in Tilburg, NL
Rodolfo Bonetto '4/4' Table for B-Line. Designed in 1969. New, current production. From the drawing board of Rodolfo Bonetto in 1969, 4/4 represents the typical multi-functional pr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Plastic

Imported Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood Low Console Coffee Table with wood inlay
Located in Seattle, WA
This Table Features wood Inlay Accents on Each of the Three Drawer Pulls. Beautiful Wood Grain throughput. Imported From Denmark. No Maker’s Mark. Vintage Condition Consistent with A...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood

Italian Travertine and Glass Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Italian coffee table from the 80's, handcrafted out of travertine. One round travertine plate and one turnable glass plate. The table is made of beautiful travertine.
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine

Pierre Chapo Style Brutalist Oak Coffee Table with Curved Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Brutalist coffee table, made of solid oak with four curved legs. Echoes the work of French Designer Pierre Chapo, The wood is attractively rustic and has some visible we...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

1960's Harvey Probber Style Modern Coffee Table With Terrazzo Top & Walnut Base
Located in New York, NY
1960's mid-century modern organic shape terrazzo top with walnut base coffee table in the style of Harvey Probber, lightly restored with minor wear and patina due to age and use, the...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Terrazzo, Walnut

Original Rectangular Oak Table, Czech Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Oak table Czech Mid-Century Modern Material: Oak Period: 1960-1969.
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak, Lacquer, Wood

Minimalist Oak Cube Table Pedestal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Square oak cube that can be used as a side or coffee table. It is also the perfect addition to our modular seating system to create an "L" shaped seating arra...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

French Extending Dining Table Enamelled Metal & Chrome, circa 195
Located in Labrit, Landes
Typical of the 1950's kitchens, this french enamelled metal ans chrome table can be extented in case of last minute guests. Dimension of the extended table: 70.08 in. (178 cm) Good ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Chrome

1/2 Impressive Mosaic Tile Coffee Table by Berthold Müller, 1960s
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive coffee tables by Berthold Müller in good condition. Manufactured by Mosaikwerkstatt Berthold Müller-Oerlinghaus. The mosaic top of these tables is composed of tiles in ...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Walnut Danish Style Round Coffee Table
Located in Esperance, NY
The coffee table has very nice wood grain and is made out of walnut. The table is light weight and looks to be in the Danish style. We currently have two tables available. Each table...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Hugues Poignant coffee table in marble and glass
By Hugues Poignant
Located in LYON, FR
Very beautiful coffee table from the 70s by designer Hugues Poignant. Rosewood veneered and resting on four legs connected by two cross spacers. Two round tops, one in glass and the ...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Restored Mid-Century Modern Oval Ash Coffee Table from Drevotvar, 1960s
Located in Żory, PL
This ash coffee table was manufactured by Drevotvar in the Czech Republic in the 1960s/1970s. The table top is supported on a turned leg, attached to a heavy steel base. The table h...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Pace Style Polished Aluminum Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Pace style coffee table with chunky polished aluminum rectangular shaped legs and new inset glass top. Will support many different size glass tops. Legs are...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Aluminum

Vintage Aalto Table half-round by Alvar Aalto for Artek (coffee table height)
Located in Centreville, VA
The Aalto Table designed by Alvar Aalto in 1933 conveys a relaxed familiarity that resists categorisation. With legs and edge-bands of Finnish birch, it radiates natural beauty and w...
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1930s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Birch

Pierre Vandel Coffee Table
Located in Jersey City, NJ
A large double level cocktail table in lucite and brass by Pierre Vandel.. This table is signed and new glasses. have been added. This table fits with any style of interiors and br...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Coffee Table by Juliette Belarti Belgium, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant and rare Mid-Century Modern coffee table or cocktail table. Design by Juliette Belarti. Striking Belgium design from the 1960s Original chrome plated frame with original mult...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

Thomas O'Brien "Vintage Modern" Teak and White Laminate Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic rendition of the style of coffee table that is typical of the form from the mid 20th century. Designed and marketed by the well respected interior designer Thomas O’Brien...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Laminate, Teak

Teak Coffee Tables, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Pair of squared teak coffee table. Measures H35.5x74x75 each. Patina due to age and use. A stain on the top which is not decisive for the beauty of the set. Packaging with bubble wra...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Rosewood Coffee Table by Severin Hansen Jr. for Haslev
Located in Belmont, MA
Glossy finished rosewood coffee designed by Severin Hansen Jr. for Haslev Mobelsnedkeri.
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood

1970s Roche Bobois Ceramic Coffee Table France
Located in London, GB
Large Roche Bobois round coffee table from the 1970s, nickel-plated metal structure and artisanal ceramic tiles on top.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Nickel

Coffee table by Broyhill Emphasis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W60 D22 H16 Fully restored, clear coated low profile coffee table. Item features sculpted handles , double side use and finish, caned sides and sits on a plinth base for great stabi...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Cane, Walnut

Travertine coffee table, Italy, 1980s
Located in LYON, FR
We present to you this Italian travertine coffee table. From the 80s, it presents a format that goes everywhere in harmony. Its perfectly grained top has 4 rounded edges and it rests...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine

Rectangular coffee table 70s-80s
Located in Milano, IT
Center coffee table, stained beech wood, smoked glass top. Good conditions.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Smoked Glass, Beech

70s-80s square coffee table
Located in Milano, IT
Center coffee table, stained beech wood, smoked glass top.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Smoked Glass, Beech

70s-80s square coffee table
Located in Milano, IT
Center coffee table, stained beech wood, smoked glass top.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Smoked Glass, Beech

Vintage Aalto Table rectangular (Table 80A) by Alvar Aalto for Artek
Located in Centreville, VA
Table 80A with red linoleum top (Red linoleum top is no longer in production) The Aalto Table rectangular is a perfect solution for numerous spaces, from a small kitchen to large di...
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1930s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Birch

Danish Modern Teak and Cane Coffee Table, attrib. to Trioh, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Belmont, MA
Fabulous vintage coffee table, made by renown danish company Trioh in the 60s. This gorgeous table consists of teak legs and upper plate and woven cane shelf. It comes in a natural ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Painter's Palette Marble Coffee Table
Located in Stamford, CT
A very unusual small coffee table or side table in marble mosaic in the shape of a painter's palette supported by a trio of slender metal legs capped in brass spheres.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Metal, Brass

Restored Stacked Rattan Cocktail Coffee Table w/ Mahogany Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored stack rattan coffee/cocktail table in the style made famous by Paul Frankl. It features a solid mahogany top that showcases natural dimensional wood grain lines with a deep ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rattan, Mahogany

Gebr. Jonkers Modernist Glass Coffee Table with White Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, Modernist coffee table with handsome, black enameled metal frame, hand-woven white rattan basket and a glass top. Design is attributed to prolific post-war designe...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Coffee table T14 by Peter Ghyczy - Vintage Design 1970s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Coffee table T14 by Peter Ghyczy - Vintage Design 1970s Discover the timeless elegance of the Coffee Table T14, an authentic design by the renowned Hungarian designer Peter Ghyczy ...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Spiral Leg Folk Art Coffee Table by Lane
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Spiral legs and original patina. From the Museum of Folk Art NYC.
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Coffee Table in Guglielmo Ulrich style, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
A beautiful Italian 1950s coffee table with elegant curves, a beautiful glass tabletop highlighted by a brass detail that crosses the sophisticated structure. Meticulously restored ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Boomerang Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern coffee table with boomerang shape top. Inset glass top with walnut frame, set on a brass base. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Lucite and Brass Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace the timeless allure of American craftsmanship with our Vintage Boho Lucite and Brass Coffee Table. Infused with the eclectic spirit of Bohemian design and the enduring elegan...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Italian mid-century modern wooden round coffee table with engraved lines, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wooden round coffee table with engraved lines, 1950s Round wooden coffee table. The top has engraved geometric lines that make up ten "segments", with the...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Coffee Table
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern teak coffee table. This piece is in excellent refinished condition with very few signs of age-related wear (see photos). ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Isamu Noguchi Prismatic Table
Located in Dronten, NL
A Prismatic table in white enameled aluminum by Isamu Noguchi for Vitra. The table design was based on geometric forms and has an interesting three-legged base with a hexagonal top. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Teak Coffee Table with Magazine Rack by Myer
Located in London, GB
Beautiful mid-century modern teak coffee table by Myer. Very stylish piece. Golden teak grain throughout, magazine rack and stylish rounded legs. Very good vintage condition with on...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Mid Century / Danish Modern Minimalist Bench Style Coffee Table
Located in Weymouth, MA
Mid-Century / Danish Modern style minimalist bench coffee table with stable closed loop base and heavy wood top. Very sturdy coffee table / bench.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Coffee table by Dillingham
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W60 D19.5 D19 H15 Fully restored walnut coffee table by Dillingham. Item offers a great minimal low profile with subtle details. Coffee table has tapered legs, a risen back edge sur...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Laminate, Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Table With Tile Top
Located in Seattle, WA
Delicate craftsmanship as well as a very stylish design. The Table would be perfect as a small coffee table between two armchairs or as an elegant lamp table Dimensions. 26W 26D 14.5H
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern coffee table tiles Belarti
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Just a very nice coffee table from the Mid-Century period. Designed by J. Belarti.
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Stainless Steel

American Mid Century Round Coffee Table in Iron Base with Oak Top Finish
Located in San Diego, CA
Shatter the status quo or just have a place to set your drink down. Wood on top. Wire on the bottom. Functional eye pleasing magic everywhere. American Mid Century minimalist round c...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

Mid-century Modern coffee and cocktail tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern 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, seating, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern coffee and cocktail tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States 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 Edward Wormley, Knoll, Joel Escalona, and Dunbar. 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 $154 and tops out at $397,156 while the average work can sell for $2,800.

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