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Coffee Table with Mirror Glass Black Leather from De Sede 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
A classic coffee table with mirror glass & black leather from De Sede designed in the 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Leather, Glass, Mirror

Superb Coffee table France
Located in Den Haag, NL
Superb coffee table .Black High Gloss Wooden frame ,comes with solid Brass arches and Balls . The
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Coffee Table With Black Slate Plate Frame In Rosewood From 1970s
Located in Lejre, DK
This coffee table epitomizes the sleek and modern aesthetic of Danish design from the 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Slate, Metal

Modern Coffee Table in Black Formica and Wood, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
With its distinctive structure, this table epitomizes the search for new systems of joinery during
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Formica

Black Faux Shagreen Square Coffee / Cocktail Table (manner of Karl Springer)
By Karl Springer
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century black faux shagreen wrapped coffee table with a square profile and rounded
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Shagreen

Poul Kjærholm PK60 Coffee Table for Fritz Hansen in Black Ash
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK60' Coffee Table for Fritz Hansen in Black Ash. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cock...

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Glass, Pine

Contemporary Solid Black Ash Hera Coffee Table Small by Tim Vranken
Located in 1204, CH
Tim Vranken is a Belgian furniture designer who focuses on solid, handmade furniture. Throughout his designs the use of pure materials and honest natural processes are paramount. The...
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2010s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ash

Knox Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table Knox with structure in wood in black lacquered finish, with 4 drawers. Coffee table
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Brass

Knox Coffee Table
Knox Coffee Table
$10,087 / item
Caori Coffee Table by Vico Magistretti Knoll International Gavina Black 1960s
By Gavina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful Coffee Table by the famous italian Designer Vico Magistretti called ,,Caori
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Stainless Steel

Contemporary Coffee Table Surfside Drive by Man of Parts, Small, Black Ash
By Man of Parts, Workshop APD
Located in Paris, IDF
finishes available: - Coffee grind - Black - Mist - Ivory Table base finishes available: - Black - Mist
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21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...

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Ash

Coffee Table Surfside Drive by Man of Parts, Large, Black Ivory Ash
By Workshop APD, Man of Parts
Located in Paris, IDF
finishes available: - Coffee grind - Black - Mist - Ivory Table base finishes available: - Black - Mist
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21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...

Materials

Ash

Contemporary Coffee Table Surfside Drive by Man of Parts, Large, Black Ash
By Workshop APD, Man of Parts
Located in Paris, IDF
finishes available: - Coffee grind - Black - Mist - Ivory Table base finishes available: - Black - Mist
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21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...

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Ash

Coffee Table Surfside Drive by Man of Parts, Large, Ivory Black Ash
By Workshop APD, Man of Parts
Located in Paris, IDF
finishes available: - Coffee grind - Black - Mist - Ivory Table base finishes available: - Black - Mist
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21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...

Materials

Ash

Coffee Table Surfside Drive by Man of Parts, Small, Black Ivory Ash
By Man of Parts, Workshop APD
Located in Paris, IDF
finishes available: - Coffee grind - Black - Mist - Ivory Table base finishes available: - Black - Mist
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21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...

Materials

Ash

Coffee Table Surfside Drive by Man of Parts, Small, Ivory Black Ash
By Man of Parts, Workshop APD
Located in Paris, IDF
finishes available: - Coffee grind - Black - Mist - Ivory Table base finishes available: - Black - Mist
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21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...

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Ash

Neoclassical Style Brass Coffee Table with Black Leather Top by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nie and elegant neoclassical style coffee table is made of brass with a black leather top
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Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Triplo Black and White Coffee Table by Mason Editions
By Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Triplo Black and White Coffee Table by Mason Editions Designed by Martina Bartoli. Dimensions: Ø
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Black Tinted Round Coffee Table - Bold Silhouette Fundamenta 46 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Black Tinted Round Coffee Table - Bold Silhouette Fundamenta 46 by NONO Sculptural coffee table
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

18th Century Large Black Lacquered Finish Scroll Leg Low Chinese Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 18th century Large Black Lacquered Finish Wooden Low Scroll Coffee Table, The Tabletop has
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Antique 1780s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Hardwood, Elm

Italian Round Coffee Table in Marble and Black Enamelled Metal, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Round coffee table in marble and black enamelled metal, 1960s beautiful small table, perfect for
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Brass

Mid Century post Modern Custom Solid Birch Coffee Table Bench Black Lacquer
By Memphis Milano
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern custom solid birch coffee table bench black lacquer. Very Heavy solid wood
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Birch

Black Leather Wrapped and Chrome Jacques Adnet Glass Top Coffee Table
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Stamford, CT
A hand stitched leather wrapped chrome coffee table designed by Jacques Adnet with glass top.
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Leather

Coffee Table with Enameled Finish in Black or White, Metal Finish
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Other

21st Century Verter Turroni Black Fibreglass Coffee Table Seat Outdoor Furniture
By Verter Turroni, Imperfettolab
Located in Longiano, IT
Pillola, round varnished coffee table in fibreglass. Available in different colors and finishes
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Fiberglass

21st Century Verter Turroni Black Fibreglass Coffee Table Seat Outdoor Furniture
By Verter Turroni, Imperfettolab
Located in Longiano, IT
Pillola, round varnished coffee table in fibreglass. Available in different colors and finishes
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Black Oak and Glass Rectangular 47-Inch Coffee Table, Customizable Arc Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
*. Designed with a sleek black oak veneered frame and a solid black glass top, this coffee table embodies
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2010s Brazilian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Oak

Mid-century modern Black marble square coffee table Gae Aulenti style - 1970s
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mid-century modern Black marble square coffee table - 1970s Gae Aulenti style Marble coffee table
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Round Coffee Table in Hardwood and Black Leather, c.1970s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
This round coffee table is crafted from hardwood and topped with black leather. It features a
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Leather, Hardwood

Tubes II Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table tubes II with structure in steel in gold finish and with black resin marble top.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Tubes II Coffee Table
Tubes II Coffee Table
$3,417 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Design Institute of America Black Brass Revolving Two Tier Coffee Table
By Design Institute America
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Modern and sleek black and brass two tier revolving coffee table made by Design Institute of
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Large Modern Architectural Coffee Table in Black Oak, Made to Order in Italy
By Sandro Lopez
Located in Milano, IT
your interior. Qapu Coffee Table Limited Edition Oak wood Open-grain black stain finish with
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Cubist Art Déco Coffee Table, Black Lacquer Mirror, France, 1930
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
the typical geometric and abstract style of Art Déco. The table is executed in black lacquer with
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mirror, Hardwood

Italian Florentine Black Gilt Octagon Coffee Table, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Fantastic octagonal black gilt Florentine coffee table. Perfect table for any classic or modern
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Gold

Italian Mid Century 32x67" Rectangle Black Marble Top Chrome Base Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Mid Century 32x67" Rectangle Black Marble Top Chrome Base Coffee Table
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Brass, Chrome

Chinoiserie Painted Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A Chinoiserie painted coffee table with landscapes with gilt details, circa 1940s. Double tiered.     
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Vintage 1940s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Walnut Finish Coffee Table with Black Metallic Base - Pantê Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Pantê coffee table by Uultis Studio with black metallic base and 47-Inch walnut finish top. The
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2010s Brazilian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Custom Leather Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
Custom leather coffee table made of hand stitched, hand dyed saddle leather. Contemporary, Made to
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2010s British Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather

LINK COFFEE TABLE - Modern Design with Macassar black/white groove
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
Introducing the "Link Coffee Table," a modern masterpiece of American craftsmanship that stands as
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Cloth Wrapped Burgundy Finish Black Glass Chrome Bezel Rectangle Coffee Table
By Karl Springer, Harrison Van Horn
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Cloth wrapped and lacqured mid century modern rectangular coffee table with thick black glass top
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Grasscloth

J.C. Mahey Black Lacquer and Brass Bar Coffee Table 1970s
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Paris, IDF
This stunning coffee table is guaranteed to be the focus of attention when you entertain guests
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Fallada White Oak Coffee Table With Black India ink Base
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Fallada white oak coffee table features is entirely crafted by hand. The top features a
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2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple, Oak

Yeshi Oval Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee Table Yeshi Oval with all structure in hand-crafted limestone in dark anthracite grey
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21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Limestone

Yeshi Oval Coffee Table
Yeshi Oval Coffee Table
$2,800 Sale Price / item
20% Off
ULTIMO Coffee Table in Black Metal, Brass and Black TransGlass by Soraya Osorio
By Soraya Osorio
Located in Vero Beach, FL
ULTIMO blackened metal coffee table, is composed of two 3/8" thick black metal legs and two 3/8
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass, Steel

Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Black Lacquered Coffee Table, Newly Refinished
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish mid-century modern coffee or cocktail table By Paul McCobb for Calvin
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

DeCastelli Scribble Comma Coffee Table in Black Top by Francesca Lanzavecchia
By DeCastelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
appeal. These symbols and characters chase each other almost as if dancing, manifesting as side tables
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Archipen Coffee Side Table 2 in Black Stained Ash wood by NOOM
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
The Archipen Coffee Table 2 continues the sculptural design of the Archipen Collection, blending
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ash

Black Cube Shape Marble Base Brass Stretchers Square Glass Top Coffee Table
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Artedi
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Black cube shape marble base brass stretchers square glass top coffee table. Cantilever design
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Brass

Gordon and Jane Martz Oak Square Coffee Table with Black Tile Inlay
By Gordon Jane Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Square coffee table by Gordon & Jane Martz. The table top is inlaid with black square ceramic tiles
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Oak

Large Jacques Adnet Circulaire Glass and Black Leather Coffee Table for GUBI
By Jacques Adnet, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Jacques Adnet 'Circulaire' Glass and Black Leather Coffee Table for GUBI. Originally
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...

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Leather, Glass

French Black Opaline Glass Coffee Table with Optional Open Center Brass Trim
Located in New York, NY
A chic and sophisticated French low coffee table crafted from beautiful opaline glass, lending an
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Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Escape Coffee Table ‘Vancouver’, Sand and Black Silica by Fernando Mastrangelo
By Fernando Mastrangelo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A layering of glass, sand, and silica, the made-to-order coffee table consists of gradients of
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2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Walnut Finish 24-Inch Coffee Table with Black Metallic Base - Pantê Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Pantê coffee table by Uultis Studio with black metallic base and 24-Inch walnut finish top. The
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2010s Brazilian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Ororods Round Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table ororods round with steel structure in gold finish and with black resin marble up and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Ororods Round Coffee Table
Ororods Round Coffee Table
$4,082 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Architect adjustable Coffee Table in walnut with Black Leather Insets
Located in Ballard, CA
The iconic coffee table, named after the famous actor Jean Pierre Aumont, is an handcrafted coffee
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2010s North American Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Leather, Wood, Walnut

Mica and Black Lacquered and Silver Gilt Wood Coffee Table
Located in Norwood, NJ
Mica and black lacquered Art Deco inspired wood coffee table. Beautiful Mica top modern cocktail
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Vintage 1980s European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Silver Leaf

Coffee Table circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
original coffee table in varnished metal, black marble top. the tray measures 60 cm in diameter.
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Italian modern Coffee table bedside table in formica red black metal 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Coffee table or bedside table in formica and black metal, 1960s Coffee table with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

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Black Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of black coffee tables for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique black coffee tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. Find 2984 antique and vintage black coffee tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 1229 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Black coffee tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Black coffee tables bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small black coffee tables measuring 1 inches across. Black coffee tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Willy Rizzo, Paul Evans and Emeco are consistently popular.

How Much are Black Coffee Tables?

Prices for black coffee tables start at $1 and top out at $125,000 with the average selling for $3,326.

Finding the Right Coffee And Cocktail Tables for You

As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.

Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.

It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.

Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.

If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.

Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”

Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.

Questions About Black Coffee Tables
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.

    Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.

    Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

    The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.

    Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.