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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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
Period: 1970s
Colonnaded marble coffee table, Mario Bellini, Cassina, 1969
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The "Colonnade Coffee Table" is a famous design by Mario Bellini for Cassina, a renowned Italian designer and architect. He is known for his innovative and iconic work in the field o...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

French burl walnut and ebonized coffee table circa 1975
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French burl walnut and ebonized coffee tbale circa 1975
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1970s French Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Burl

Table basse travail français 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
TRAVAIL FRANÇAIS 1970 Élégante table basse à plateau rectangulaire en marbre beige rehaussé d'un décor polychrome à décor de griffons et feuillages à l'antique dans des médaillons s...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Metal

1970s Brass and Steel Rectangular Coffee Table
Located in IT
Coffee table with semi-transparent smoked glass top and brass and steel frame from the 1970s. Measurements 70 x 130 x H 37 cm Price INCLUDES the costs for any packaging and crates...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass, Steel

Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Coffee table from the Artona series, Maxalto, 1970s
Located in Argelato, BO
Coffee table designed by the famous Italian architect and designer couple Afra and Tobia Scarpa for the Maxalto company. It is one of the most iconic and sought-after series in the ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Metafora Coffee Table in Carrara White Marble by Lella and Massimo Vignelli
Located in Outremont, QC
Metafora coffee table in Carrara white marble by Lella and Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani, 1979 The four forms of the Euclidean geometry, the Cube, the Cylinder, the Sphere and the...
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1970s European Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Carrara Marble

Vintage Italian Burl Wood Coffee Table In The Style Of Willy Rizzo *Free Delivey
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Stylish vintage Italian coffee table in the manner of Willy Rizzo in burl walnut with inset brass tray and trim. Presented in untouched original condition this piece is excellent vi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Ceramic Shogun coffee table by Roger Capron, France, 1970's
Located in Paris, FR
Shogun coffee table by Roger Capron, wood and ceramic, signed, 1970's
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1970s French Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic

Square Travertine Coffee Table on Castors in the Style of Milo Baughman, Italy
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage square travertine block coffee table in the style of Milo Baughman designs for Directional. This table was constructed with beautifully veined travertine in a range of taup...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine

Round Coffee Table by Jean Derval for Roger Capron, Vallauris c. 1970
Located in St Ouen, FR
Exceptional table created by Jean Derval for Roger Capron. This work once again marks a very successful collaboration between these two great artists from Vallauris, the culmination...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Lava

Amethyst Lucite Coffee Table, France 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1970s French lucite coffee table set apart by its deep amethyst color. Sourced along the Cote D’Azur, we imagine this was a custom piece designed specifically for an estate along t...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Marble Ball Sculpture Coffee Table, Italy 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
3 carved marble spheres create a sculptural yet minimal coffee table. The marble spheres measure 11” in diameter and the table has a 42” round glass top with beveled edge. Produced i...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Enrique Garcel Tessellated Natural Horn Cocktail Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Enrique Garcel tessellated natural horn cocktail table. Great addition to your bar and interiors.
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1970s Colombian Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Horn

‘Lunario’ Coffee Table by Cini Boeri for Gavina, Italy 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1970s Italian ‘Lunario’ coffee table by Cini Boeri for Gavina. This iconic piece features a chrome plated teardrop shaped pedestal base, which is weighted to counterbalance an off-...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Paul Michel Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this Paul Michel convertible coffee table with hidden interior mirrored storage. Designed and manufactured in France, this example dates from the 1970s. It ...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mirror, Birdseye Maple

Mid-Century Italian Travertine Coffee Table
Located in Austin, TX
Coffee table from Italy in the mid-century style. This piece is made with a large travertine circular slab that fits atop two overlapping pieces of travertine that form the four legs...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine

Octagonal Modernist Coffee Table Attributed to Acerbis
Located in New York, NY
Modernist octagonal coffee table attributed to Acerbis in steel and black laminate with three adjustable levels.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Lorin Marsh Mixed Metal Rolling, Swiveling Cocktail / Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Comprised of three swiveling circular tiers made from polished and satin brass, copper and chrome plated steel resting on recessed rolling casters
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1970s American Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass, Copper, Steel

T24 brass and glass coffee table by Peter Ghyczy, 1970s
Located in Lyon, FR
Large rectangular coffee table designed in the 1970s by Peter Ghyzcy in the Netherlands, T24 model. Brass feet, thick glass top (1,5cm). Very good condition, few scratches and traces...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Italian 80s Brass and Tinted Beveled Glass Coffee Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
Italian 80s Brass and Tinted Beveled Glass Coffee Table. The legs are made from a metal base with brass accents on each of the leg top and bottom. Measures approx - 40w x 40d x 16h
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Chrome & Glass Coffee Table by Milo Baughman.
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A table designed by Milo Baughman in the United States in the 1970s. A unique design made of chrome-plated metal. A frame consisting of three trays that can be extended from the cent...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

Carrara Marble and Chrome Two-Tier Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Carrara marble and chrome two-tier coffee table.
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1970s Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Carrara Marble, Chrome

Ceramic Coffee Table "Eucalyptus" by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
Eucalyptus table by Roger Capron
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1970s French Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Wood

1970s Brass and Smoked Glass Coffee Tables
Located in IT
Set of two coffee tables with 3 smoked glass shelves and brass frame, 1970s Piece dimensions: w 60 cm, h 40 cm, d 40 cm. Price per pair
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Ceramic coffee table "mambo" by Roger Capron, France, 1970's
Located in Paris, FR
Mambo table by Roger Capron, ceramic and wood, France, 1970's
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1970s French Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Wood

1970s Romeo Rega Style Brass and Black Glass Coffee Table, Removable Tray
Located in IT
1970s Romeo Rega Style Brass and Black glass Coffee Table, Removable Tray 1970s brass and black glass coffee table with removable tray. The Romeo Rega-style table is in excellent co...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Black Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo for Sabot, 1972
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Coffee table, designed by Willy Rizzo. Italy, Mario Sabot, Manzano (Udine) 1974. Model: Alveo, black Formica covered wooden table construction with inserted stainless steel tray/ ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Stainless Steel

Italian modern Square round coffee table in smoked glass chromed steel, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Square and round coffee table in smoked glass and chromed steel, 1970s Coffee table with double smoked glass shelves. The two tops have both different heights and shap...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

1975 Square Oak Coffee Table by Tage Poulsen for CI Designs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a low square coffee table, executed in chunky quarter sawn white oak. It was designed by Tage Poulsen in 1975 for CI Designs, the licensed manufactu...
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1970s Danish Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

French 1970's Brass and Chrome Glass Top Coffee Table, manner of Romeo Rega
Located in Atlanta, GA
In the style of Romeo Rega, having a rectangular glass top within a brass frame “hovering” above a steel lower frame with straight legs and slightly notched feet
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Modernist Aluminium Glass Vintage Coffee Table by Knut Hesterberg, 1970s Germany
Located in Zagreb, HR
A modernist aluminum glass vintage coffee table, designed by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt Germany, 1970s. Futuristic polished aluminium base and large clear glass top plate wi...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Table basse bar de Willy Rizzo, brun et chromé Italie 1970 vintage
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Table basse bar désigné par Willy Rizzo en stratifié formica brun très foncé ,le plateau aluminium est amovible Willy Rizzo était réputé pour associer le look à la praticité on peu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

Fiberglass Tables by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1971, Set of 2
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Rare pair of Amanta coffee tables by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, later to become B&B. Designed in the late 1960s the construction as C&B ended in 1973 . Constructed with innovative...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Fiberglass, Paint

Mexican Modernist Iron and Sculpted Blown Glass Catchall Coffee Table
Located in Coronado, CA
A sublime and unusual modernist coffee table which we believe was made in Mexico in the 1970s. Beautiful welded, steel base with crisscrossing elements. The top consists of a large h...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Blown Glass

Maison Jansen Sliding Top Coffee Table, 1970's
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A lovely display coffee table attributed to Maison Jansen, France, circa 1970. The chrome and brass table known as a “vitrine“coffee table and it is one of the more iconic designs fr...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Late 20th Century White Murano Art Glass and Brass Set of Two Oval Coffee Tables
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Set of two off-white textured Murano Art Glass & Brass "Yin & Yang" Coffee Tables. The tables have two different heights: the lowest is 34 cm. while the tallest is 39 cm. Each part o...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Willy Rizzo for Cidue Chrome and Glass Coffee / Side Table, Italy, circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
A Willy Rizzo for Cidue square side/end/or coffee table; with a sleek and seamless design. The chic black glass surface is inset to the chrome square apron and supported on a black ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

1970’s Modern Coffee Table Kroehler Rectangle Top Bentwood Curved Double U Base
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Modern coffee table by Kroehler comprised of a walnut toned rectangle top and bentwood curved double U-shaped base. This piece is identified by markings & stamps on ...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Bentwood

1970s Italian Ivory and brass coffee table in the style of Tommaso Barbi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant solid brass and ivory lacquer table with rounded corner beveled glass top very nicely crafted with faux ivory and brass tusks, styled after Tommaso Barbi’s incredible line of...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

1970’s Modern Pair End Tables by Kroehler Square Tops & Bentwood Double U Bases
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Modern end tables by Kroehler comprised of walnut toned square tops and bentwood curved double U-shaped bases, a pair. This pair is identified by markings & stamps on the underside plus archived research including online sources, vintage documentation and catalogs, designer literature, and other materials. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, the refinished top of one table still has a few age-related scratches & dark rings that were too deep to sand completely out or we would have sanded through veneer. We have not seen any outstanding flaws in the second table. Both have been given a polyurethane finish. Please see photos and zoom in for details as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1970’s. NOTE: If you love these fabulous bentwood end tables by Kroehler we have the matching coffee table listed here for sale if it is still available. These end tables are to DIE for!!!!! This is a GORGEOUS pair of vintage Modern end tables by Kroehler comprised of a walnut toned square tops and bentwood curved double U-shaped bases. Just take another look at this PHENOMENAL wood grain and contrasting tones! The edges are slightly darker and run horizontally while the center runs vertically and has a slightly lighter tone, and they bear a lovely urethane finish. It’s a simple but very STRIKING detail!! The bases are stamped 1773-90 MOZAM, which we think could be the type of wood but after extensive research there were just too many contrasting opinions and information to confidently conclude a positive identification on the wood… either way, they are MARVELOUS!! They have solid construction, clean lines, and curves in all the right places completing a picture of tastefully restrained elegance in Modern style fabulous-ness. They NEED to be in your living or family room on each side or your sofa hosting a gorgeous pair of lamps...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Bentwood

Patinated Brass Cocktail Table, 1970s
Located in Savannah, GA
A brass and smoke glass cocktail table made in the 1970s. It takes years of hard partying to get a perfect patina like this. 40 inches wide by 40 inches deep by 15 inches tall
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1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Willy Rizzo Att. Italian 1970's Rose Gold and Chrome Rectangular Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
An Italian 1970's rectangular cocktail table, the surface inset with rose colored glass, with a chrome apron surround and resting on an inset black laminated base. Very glamourous a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

Late 20th Century Italian Wooden Mosaic with Compass Roses Top Coffee Table
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
A stunning conversation piece for almost any living room. This coffe table top made with a mix of cherry, walnut, maple and ash wood framed with beech wood (size: 125 x 125 x 5 H cm....
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Set of 3 Vintage Travertine Tear Drop Cocktail Tables
Located in North York, ON
This beautiful set of 3 travertine accent tables is a perfect addition to any living room. Crafted in Italy during the 1970's, these tables hav...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine, Marble

Intrex Habitat Modern Black Enameled Wood Round Low Table
Located in New York, NY
Intrex habitat modern black enameled wood round low table or pedestal with a maker's label on the underside. Measures: 15.25" height x 31" diameter. Min...
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1970s Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Guy LeFevre for Maison Jansen Lacquered Cocktail Table, C 1970s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Designed by noted designer Guy LeFevre who worked extensively with Maison Jansen in the 1970s, this table is one of his signature works. The top is wood with and features deep drawer...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Nickel

Orsay coffee table, Gae Aulenti, Knoll, 1970 circa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The "Orsay" low coffee table by Gae Aulenti for Knoll is a design icon that combines elegance and functionality in an extraordinary way. This piece of furniture was created by the fa...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Scala coffee table from the Gli Scacchi series by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1971
Located in MIlano, IT
Scala modular coffee table with a rectangular base made of black duraplum, with a structure shaped like a real ladder. Produced by B&B Italia c. 1970 and designed by Mario Bellini an...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Plastic

Italian Excelsior Contemporary Modern Coffee Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
Italian contemporary modern coffee table made by Excelsior with concave chrome legs, beveled glass and sleek granular wood. H 16 in. x Dm 48 in.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

White Oak Coffee Table designed by Tage Poulsen for CI Designs, C. 1975
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a long low rectangular coffee table, executed in chunky quarter sawn white oak. It was designed by Tage Poulsen for C.I. Designs in Boston, Massachusetts, c. 1975. C.I. Desig...
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1970s Danish Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Travertine Beveled Edge Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W43.5 H19 Fully restored Travertine coffee table with no chips or breaks. Table features a squared top with a bottom bevel edge. circa 1970’s
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1970s Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine

Scala side table from the Gli Scacchi series by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1971
Located in MIlano, IT
Scala modular coffee table with a rectangular base made of black duraplum, with a structure shaped like a real ladder. Produced by C&B Italia c. 1970 and designed by Mario Bellini an...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Plastic

1970s Triform Cantilevered Coffee Table by J. Wade Beam for Brueton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Triform Cantilevered Coffee Table, designed by J. Wade Beam in 1970 for Breuton. It is formed of a satin stainless steel triangular base with pencil edges throughout, and a...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Stainless Steel

Scala side tables from the Gli Scacchi series by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Modular Scala coffee tables with rectangular base made of black duraplum, with structure shaped like a real ladder. Produced by B&B Italia c. 1970 and earlier by C&B, designed by Mar...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Plastic

Black small tables from the Gli Scacchi series by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1971
Located in MIlano, IT
Set of eight modular coffee tables, six pieces Scale model and two pieces Tower model. Produced by B&B Italia in c. 1970 and earlier by C&B, designed by Mario Bellini and belonging t...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Plastic

1970s Nicos Zographos Round Glass Coffee Table w/ Polished Stainless Steel Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a round coffee table designed by Nicos Zographos and produced by Zographos Designs Ltd. circa 1970s. It has a thick tempered glass top with polished stainless steel base. The...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Stainless Steel

1970s Herman Miller La Fonda Coffee / End Table by Ray & Charles Eames in Marble
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a rare and original La Fonda coffee / end table, designed by Ray and Charles Eames as part of their work for the La Fonda Del Sol restaurant by Alexander Girard. T...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Metal

1970’s Italian Travertine Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
1970’s square travertine coffee table. Made in Italy.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine

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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