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Bench or Coffee Table by Florence Knoll, Walnut and Black Angle Iron, Stunning
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Florence Knoll architectural bench / coffee table. Four walnut panels on a black angle iron frame
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller George Nelson Style Coffee Cocktail Table Bench
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Manhasset, NY
bench. Clean and sweet side or coffee cocktail table with a slat top and Formica side serving side
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Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Spanish Renaissance Style Coffee Table or Bench with Hand Forged Iron Stretcher
Located in Fayetteville, AR
coffee table features a hand-forged iron stretcher. Of an excellent versatile scale, this coffee table
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Early 20th Century French Renaissance Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo "Krobo" Teak Coffee Table or Bench, Newly Refinished
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional midcentury Scandinavian Modern teak bench or coffee table By Torbjørn Afdal for
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Antique Bench or Coffee Table with Hand Carved Legs
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
legs. This beautiful piece can be used as a coffee table or bench. This bench or coffee table was
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Antique Early 1900s Primitive Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Antique French Coffee Table Paw Feet Renaissance Revival Bench Window Seat Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
RARE Antique French Carved Oak Renaissance Revival coffee table or bench~~c.1900- 1920s
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Vintage 1910s French Renaissance Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Mid-Century Merton Gershun Low Coffee Table or Bench-American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Southampton, NJ
A striking walnut low table having brass accents and 3 drawer storage designed by Merton Gershun
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Frank Lloyd Wright Style Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bench or Coffee Table
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Marden Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern carved walnut bench or coffee table In the style of Frank Lloyd
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Florence Knoll Walnut and Steel Extra Long Coffee Table or Bench, Refinished
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern extra long coffee table or bench By Florence Knoll, "T
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Bench / Coffee Table in Off White / Ivory by Yves Behar for Orange 22
By Yves Behar
Located in Kansas City, MO
Bench or coffee table in white powder coated aluminum designed by Yves Behar for Orange 22. Very
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Early 2000s American Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Long Bench or Coffee Table with Bowling Lane Top
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a unique and one of kind vintage Mid-Century Modern long bench or coffee table with a
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Coffee Table and Cabinet Bench
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible, coffee table or bench and cabinet with sliding doors, made
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Coffee Table and Cabinet Bench
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible, coffee table or bench and cabinet with sliding doors, made
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Bench Coffee Table with Drawer
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible, coffee table or bench with drawer, made of solid maple and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Maple

Mid-Century Modern Italian Metal Cross Bar Base Wooden Slat Bench Coffee Table
By Charlotte Perriand, George Nelson
Located in Carimate, Como
windows or a long entrance way for seating or can be used as a long coffee table.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Metal, Brass

1970s Long and Low Plank Table Solid Elm Waney Edge Hall Bench Coffee Table
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A really beautiful craftsman made 1970s long and low solid elm bench or low table. Of traditional
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Late 20th Century British Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

Walnut “Long John” Bench or Coffee Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
”) or coffee table has a low profile with segmented, tongue-and-groove construction atop four hairpin
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Edward J. Wormley Low Profile Bench or Coffee Table for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Edward J. Wormley. Manufacturer: Dunbar. Period/Style: Mid-Century Modern. Country: United States. Date: 1950s. Dimensions: 12″ H x 84″ L x 19″ W. Materials: Walnut...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Live Edge Wood Slab Coffee Table or Bench with Three Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Japanese keyaki (zelkova) wood slab with live edge. The top has Chinese script, most likely a poem. In the 19th century Chinese script were used in Japan. Probably mid-19th century, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...

Original Ficks Reed John Wisner Pagoda Coffee Table or Bench, circa 1954
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in West Hartford, CT
A coveted pagoda form coffee table or bench designed by John Wisner and manufactured for Ficks Reed
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Vintage 1950s American Adirondack Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Cane, Rattan, Hardwood

Maple Top Platform Bench or Coffee Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
An icon of mid-century modernism, the Nelson Platform Bench with ebonized wood base offers utility
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood, Maple, Paint

Asian Modern Rare Dunbar Coffee Table or Bench Design by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in San Diego, CA
Very rare coffee table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar circa 1950s ebonized solid mahogany
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

1950 s Show-Pieces Mid-Century Modern Asian Low Coffee or Teahouse Table Bench
By G. None
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Show-pieces Mid-Century Modern or asian low coffee or teahouse table bench Handsome Mid-Century
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Walnut

John Keal Brown Saltman Mid-Century Modern Walnut Coffee Table or Bench
By John Keal
Located in Phoenix, AZ
John Keal for Brown Saltman slatted walnut bench circa mid 1950's. Solid walnut slats and double
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Vintage DIA Design Institute of America Chrome Slat Bench or Coffee Table, Stele
By Design Institute America
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage DIA Design Institute of America’s Mid-Century Modern chromed steel slat bench. Very heavy
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Steel, Chrome

Slat Bench or Coffee Table in Ash and Wenge Dating from the 1960’s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Slat bench or coffee table in stained ash for the seating and wenge wood for the legs, dating from
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Ash, Wenge

Scandinavian Design Teak and Oak Bench or Coffee Table by Eric Johansson, 1950s
By Eric Johansson, Abrahamssons Möbelfabrik
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Rare bench, coffee table model TV5 designed by Eric Johansson for Abrahamssons möbelfabrik in
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak, Teak

Reclaimed Wood Bench or Coffee Table in White Wash Finish by Dos Gallos Studio
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bench or skinny coffee table made form reclaimed Douglas fir and finished in a white was. Can be
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Benches

Finn Juhl Table Bench
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Cambridge, US
Denmark, ca. 1950s. A scarce and early coffee table or bench by Finn Juhl for Bovirke. Referred to
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Brass

Live Edge Birch Bench or Coffee Table with Iron Legs from Germany Midcentury
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This wonderful live edge piece has a wonderful grain and can be used either as a bench or coffee
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Extra Long "Krobo" Teak Coffee Table or Bench, 1960s
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional midcentury Scandinavian Modern teak bench or coffee table By Torbjørn Afdal for
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Low Console, Bench or Coffee Table by Greta Grossman for Glenn of California
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Glenn of California
Located in San Diego, CA
Low console, bench / coffee table by Greta Grossman for Glenn of California in walnut. With a black
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Laminate, Walnut

Teak Slatted Bench or Coffee Table by Yngvar Sandström for AB Sëffle, 1960s
By Yngvar Sandström, Seffle Möbelfabrik
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
A beautiful slatted bench or coffee table designed by Yngvar Sandström for AB Sëffle Möbelfabrik
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Monumental Curved Bench / Coffee Table in Solid Live Edge Walnut, One of a Kind
Located in Kansas City, MO
This is a custom made live edge solid walnut curved bench / coffee table. Made in the early 2000's
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Early 2000s American Rustic Benches

Materials

Steel

John Keal for Brown Saltman Mahogany Slat Bench Coffee Table with New Cushion
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
We purchased this John Keal slatted bench coffee table (circa 1952) from the original estate. The
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mahogany, Fabric, Beech

Laverne Etched Table / Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Laverne etched table or could be used as a bench,signed
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20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Florence Knoll Benches/Tables
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International,T-Bar tables/benches 80" and 60" length 15.5" high depth
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Vintage 1940s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Early 20th Century Spanish Style Oak Coffee Table or Bench with Iron Stretcher
Located in Fayetteville, AR
With the warm tones of the wood that give it an old world feel, this Spanish style oak coffee table
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Vintage 1940s French Spanish Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wrought Iron

Swedish Bench or Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Very unusual 19th century original painted Swedish settle or table, 1820 The depth of the seat
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Bench or Coffee Table “Annika” Designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sweden, 1960s. Karelian birch.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Rustic Bench or Table
Located in Houston, TX
Primitive Pig Bench from the North of England with 3 legs and solid plank top.
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Antique 19th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Hugh Acton Rare Black Marble Top Sculptural Brass Leg Bench Coffee Table 1960s
By Hugh Acton
Located in Troy, MI
A rare black terrazzo marble top table designed by Hugh Acton circa late 1960s Original
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Brass

Mid Century Modern Slat Bench Coffee Table in the manner of Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern slat bench features hardwood construction, original walnut finish
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Very Large Danish Teak Coffee Table or Hall Bench by Borge Mogensen for Soborg.
By Børge Mogensen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb large Scandinavian coffee table or bench. Two large crossbars structure the table. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons Travertine and Walnut Coffee Table or Bench
By Bertha Schaefer
Located in Hudson, NY
this sleek table.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Travertine Bench or Table
Located in Culver City, CA
France circa 1960
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20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Audoux Minet Table or Bench
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
scale. Can be used as a bench or coffee table option.
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Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rope

Catalan 19th Century Table Basse, Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
A terrific mid-19th century coffee table - or bench from the Catalan region of Spain. Soundly
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Benches

Materials

Iron

Harvey Probber Wooden Bench/Table
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Very rich wooden bench or table by Harvey Probber
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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Petrified Wood Top Coffee Table on Custom Metal Base, Would Also Work as a Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petrified wood top modernly designed coffee table (or bench). This custom coffee table has been
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Rosewood table/bench by Bruskbo
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully grained rosewood bench by Bruskbo
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Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Brass "Footman" coffee table
Located in Ferndale, MI
Brass "Footman" coffee table - nice long bench / coffee table in the style of an antique English
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Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Chunky Farmhouse Coffee Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A chunky farmhouse coffee table This is a very useful bench it is made in fruitwood which has a
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Early 20th Century Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Fruitwood

Lucite Scroll Coffee Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lucite scroll form coffee table or bench.
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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lucite

Sergio Rodrigues Coffee Table
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, circa 1964 "Olavo" bench and coffee table in rosewood.
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood

Cerused Oak Coffee Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Cerused oak coffee table or bench. Table has a contemporary and stylish look. Table measures 54
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1990s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Maurice Martine Coffee Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
California modern design coffee table or bench by Maurice Martine, very good condition.
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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

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Coffee Table Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of coffee table benches available for sale. Each of these unique coffee table benches was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Find 843 antique and vintage coffee table benches at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 122 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Coffee table benches have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of coffee table benches to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern coffee table benches are of considerable interest. Not every interior allows for large coffee table benches, so small coffee table benches measuring 12 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Andrianna Shamaris, Edward Wormley and Dunbar each produced beautiful coffee table benches that are worth considering.

How Much are Coffee Table Benches?

Prices for coffee table benches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, coffee table benches begin at $1 and can go as high as $56,171, while the average can fetch as much as $2,705.

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 Coffee Table Benches
  • 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.

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  • 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 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024
    How long a bench for a dining table should be depends on the length of the table. Generally, a dining bench should be equal in length, or 1 or 2 inches shorter, than the length of the side of the dining table where you intend to place it. For example, if your rectangular dining table is 60 inches long, benches that are 58 to 60 inches long would work well. Shop a wide range of dining room furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 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.

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  • 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.