Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Creator: Karl Springer
Signed Karl Springer Side Table with Cantilevered Glass Top
Located in Stamford, CT
A gunmetal and glass cantilevered cocktail table designed by Karl Springer. Singed at foot of base.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Karl Springer Rare and Impressive Coffee Table with Woven Rattan 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Rare and large "Dowelwood Coffee Table" with woven rattan and a glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The scale of this table is quite impressive. Excellent craftsmanship went...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Glass, Wood
Free Form Coffee Tables in Polished Stainless Steel with Black Glass Tops 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Free Form Coffee Tables in mirror polished stainless steel with inset black glass tops in the style of Karl Springer, custom design, American 1980's. These tables are beau...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Karl Springer Rectangular Coffee Table in Lacquered Goatskin, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional coffee table in lacquered goatskin, rectangular with chamfered corners, by Karl Springer, 1980's. This table is meticulously crafted and an iconic Springer form.
Reference:
Copy of original Karl Springer invoice dated 1985 with the description, “Di-Gerlando Style Coffee Table 54...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer
Karl Springer Style Modern Cantilevered Glass Cocktail Table
Located in New York, NY
Karl Springer style modern cantilevered glass surface cocktail or coffee table, made in the 1980s. The piece consists of a slanted column with an oval glass top cantilevered into a w...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
1980s Sculptural Karl Springer Coffee Table in Glass and Stainless Steel
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Modern Karl Springer Monumental Coffee Table with heavy stainless steel leg supports and thick tempered glass top is of the sort that anchors any room - here is where we gather. Chic. Sexy. Timeless. Aptly named by Karl Springer as the Sculpture Leg Table...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Karl Springer Lacquered Goatskin Square Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Square ivory-colored goatskin and lacquer coffee table designed by Karl Springer featuring thick rounded table legs and rounded corners.
Karl Springe...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer, Goatskin
Karl Springer Large "Coffee Table with Sculpture Leg" in Tessellated Coral 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Large and exceptionally crafted "Coffee Table with Sculpture Leg" with cylindrical legs in tessellated coral with solid brass tops and thick glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Coral, Metal, Brass
Monumental Karl Springer Chrome & Brass 'Sculpture' Cocktail Table, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 'Sculpture' cocktail is a monumentally sized version of the standard 'Sculpture Leg' table by Karl Springer. Each of the four hefty sculpture legs are much wider in diameter tha...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Karl Springer Meticulously Crafted Coffee Table with Lucite Legs 1980s 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
"Round Leg Lucite coffee table" with brass stretchers and inset glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's (Signed “Karl Springer” on brass stretcher). This table is beautifully mad...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Classic Waterfall Coffee Table in Lacquered Goatskin, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Iconic petit coffee table with waterfall design in lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1980s. The quality of the materials and craftsmanship are superb. Expect nothing else...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer
Karl Springer Rare Pair of "Onyx Tables" with Beveled Bronze Glass, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of "Onyx Tables" in polished gold-tinted brass with beveled bronze glass tops by Karl Springer, American 1980's. All elements of the metal base curve and thus cannot be mad...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer "Ming Coffee Table" in Canary Python, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
"Ming Coffee Table" covered in canary python skin by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The design flourishes and the stunning material make for a wonderful Springer table.
Referenc...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint, Python
Karl Springer Reptile Embossed Leather Cocktail Table, Signed and Dated 1983
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous Karl Springer (signed) reptile embossed leather coffee table is signed and dated 1983, the same year that brought us Risky Business, Scarface, National Lampoon...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather
Karl Springer "Round Leg Coffee Table" with Artisan Glass Top, 1980s, 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind "round leg coffee table" in gunmetal and chrome with artisan glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed on bottom stretcher “Karl Springer”). Hand-etched circu...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Karl Springer Exceptional "Ming Coffee Table" in Python 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Exceptionally crafted "Ming Coffee Table" in black and white python by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The skins are in like-new condition. The craftsmanship of this table is superb.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section “Coffee Tables...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Python
Karl Springer 2-Tier Coffee Table in Embossed Lizard Leather 1993 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully made "Triangular leg coffee table" with tray top in 2-tone brown and caramel embossed lizard leather designed by Karl Springer 1993 (Original Label on bottom reads "Karl ...
Category
1990s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer, Leather, Wood
Karl Springer "Lucite Leg Coffee Table" with Thick Glass Top 1980s
Located in New York, NY
“Lucite Leg Coffee Table” with beautifully made solid lucite legs and thick glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This can be configured with legs at the corners or one on eac...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Embossed Leather Cocktail Tables by Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Wood, embossed leather and chromed metal. 2 cocktail tables of cream-colored leather, embossed with lizard pattern & chromed metal feet. Label affixed to the bottom of each table.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Karl Springer & Lynn Shelton, Coffee Table, Painted Paper, Wood, America, c 1980
By Lynn Shelton , Karl Springer
Located in High Point, NC
An organic / biomorphic coffee / cocktail table, designed and produced by Karl Springer, painted by Lynn Shelton in beige / yellow tones, c. 1980. Signed Lynn Shelton 11/80' along lo...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood, Paper
Karl Springer Petit Coffee Table in Lacquered Linen 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Petit waterfall coffee table covered in lacquered linen by Karl Springer, American 1970's. A beautiful jewel of a table. As with all Springer tables,...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Linen, Wood, Lacquer
Karl Springer "Chinese Cube Style Coffee Table" in Platinum Leaf 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Stunning “Chinese Cube Style Coffee Table" in lacquered platinum leaf by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The subtle shape, color and craftsmanship of this...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Platinum
Karl Springer Stainless Steel Coffee Table with Brass and Glass Top
Located in Miami, FL
Karl Springer stainless steel coffee table with brass and glass top
Offered for sale is a 1980s Karl Springer stainless steel coffee t...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Karl Springer "Chinese Cube Style Coffee Table" in Lacquered Linen, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Elegant “Chinese Cube Style Coffee Table" in Chinese red lacquered linen by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The subtle shape, color and craftsmanship of t...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Linen, Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Karl Springer Coffee Table with Lucite Legs and Unique Glass Top 1980s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Large one-of-a-kind round coffee table with 3 solid lucite legs and table top etched by glass artist Joseph Spohr for Karl Springer, American 1980’s (signed “Karl Springer” on lucite...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Art Glass, Lucite
Vintage Karl Springer Acrylic & Glass Coffee Table
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage acrylic and glass coffee table by Karl Springer. Heavy cast acrylic, original green tint with 1/2" plate glass insert. Great sty...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Acrylic
Karl Springer Large "Chinese Style Coffee Table" 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Large "Chinese Style Coffee Table" in pale yellow lacquered linen by Karl Springer, American, 1980s.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Linen, Lacquer
Karl Springer "Dorchester Coffee Table" in Figured Anigre, 1990s 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
"Dorchester Coffee Table" in figured Anigre with Marquetry border inlay on top with gold leaf accents by Karl Springer, American, 1990s (signed with Springer label). This table is me...
Category
1990s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf
Karl Springer Sculptural Lucite Cocktail Table Base with Brass Caps Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful angled and sculptural Karl Springer lucite table base has brass caps.There is no glass provided for this great base. One...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Gunmetal, Brass Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional, iconic Parsons style coffee table in heavy gunmetal with a smoked glass inset top and brass pinstripe inlay. Pictured in the Karl Springer catalog. In overall great cond...
Category
20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Karl Springer Exceptional Ostrich Skin Coffee Table 1980s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Elegant coffee table covered in ostrich skin with glass top by Karl Springer, American 1970's (signed with metal Karl Springer label on bottom). This table is a beautiful example of...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood
Karl Springer White Lacquered Crocodile Leather Coffee Table 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Coffee table covered in white embossed crocodile leather by Karl Springer, American, 1970s. A beautiful and luxurious Karl Springer design.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Karl Springer Exceptional "Art Moderne Coffee Table" in Satin Bronze 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional "Art Moderne Coffee Table" in satin bronze with polished brass inlays and an inset glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The Art Moderne series is one of Springer’...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Karl Springer "Free Form Coffee Table" in Tessellated Travertine 1980s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted large "Free Form Coffee Table" in tessellated travertine with brass trim at bottom by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed on bottom with label which reads "Kar...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Karl Springer "Bristol Coffee Table" with Shagreen Top 1989 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Rare "Bristol Coffee Table" in white leather with inset shagreen on top with bone inlays by Karl Springer, American 1989 (signed and dated with le...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bone, Leather, Shagreen, Wood
Modern coffee and cocktail tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique 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, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern coffee and cocktail tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America 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 Greenapple, Sebastian Scherer, Bari Ziperstein, and Studio Superego. 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 $1 and tops out at $247,010 while the average work can sell for $4,120.
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