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GEORGE NELSON RARE SLAT BENCH
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nelson for Herman Miller a rare slat or platform bench with metal legs , produced in this
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

EDWARD WORMLEY "LONG JOHN" BENCH
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Edward Wormley for Dunbar , "Long John" bench designed in 1946 , this example with Dunbar label
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Vintage 1940s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

EDWARD WORMLEY "LONG JOHN" BENCH
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Edward Wormley for Dunbar , "Long John" bench designed in 1946 , this example with Dunbar label
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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Krobo Bench by Torbjørn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Portland, OR
Elegant low-profile bench in rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo. Long and lean design with rich
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Spanish Early 19th Century Rustic Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
not only as a bench, but as a coffee table as well.
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Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chestnut

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi-Sabi Teak Wood Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique single slab bench or coffee table with beautiful patina and added butterfly detail. Can
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Vintage 1950s Primitive Benches

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

C.1900, Rustic Elm Pig Bench
Located in Malton, GB
out as a coffee table or bench in any interior. It looks to have been used as an industrial bench in
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Antique Early 1900s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
other marks that time and loving use have left behind. This bench or coffee table was sourced in the
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Vintage 1950s Primitive Benches

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

First 1980 Edition K-Bench by Charles Kaising
By Charles Kaisin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
First 1980 edition K-Bench by Charles Kaisin. Can serve as a coffee table or a two seat bench
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Late 20th Century Belgian Benches

Mid-Century Modern Slat Bench By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
one solid top section. Makes a great bench or coffee table.
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Vintage 1960s American Benches

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Walnut

Mid-19th Century Mahogany Hall Bench
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
narrow but low coffee table this lovely item ticks all of those boxes.).
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Antique 19th Century English George III Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mahogany

Expanding Mid-Century Modern John Keal Slat Bench
By John Keal
Located in Chattanooga, TN
coffee table or bench. Best of all one can customize the length from 61"-97". The sleek profile looks
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Mid-Century Modern Bench in Solid Ash Lucite
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Low bench or large coffee table, France 1970s. Made from solid Ash wooden slats and stands on a
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Lucite, Ash

1960s Mid-Century Modern Slat Bench
Located in New Windsor, NY
Yugoslavian 1960s beechwood table/slat bench. Features removable legs and shaped angled apron. Good
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Vintage 1960s Balkan Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Beech

Dunbar Long John Bench with Drawer
Located in New York, NY
Great lohn John table or bench by Wormley for Dunbar. Solid walnut planks joined with grooved
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20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Antique English Coffee Table Farmhouse Rustic Oak Drawers Shaker Legs Mid-19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Rare antique English oak gate leg drop leaf coffee table or bench~~c.1900 or earlier. Versatile
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Three Circle Weathered Elm Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
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20th Century Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Lawrence Peabody Long Walnut Bench For Richardson-Nemschoff
Located in Chicago, IL
Usable as a bench or coffee table, this striking piece has upturned front and back edging, as well
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Vintage 1960s American Benches

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Walnut, Upholstery

John Keal Expanding Slat Bench in Beech Wood
By John Keal, George Nelson
Located in Chattanooga, TN
you wish. The piece can be used as a bench or coffee table. If you are craving versatility, look no
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Beech

Edward Wormley "Long John" Bench by Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Houston, TX
Nice Dunbar Long John bench by Edward Wormley. Bench or Coffee Table is a larger size with a single
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Wabi-Sabi Bench
Located in New York, NY
Antique single slab teak wood bench or coffee table. Can also be used as a shelf. This bench was
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Vintage 1950s Primitive Benches

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Rustic Reclaimed Wood Bench with Butterfly Inlay
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This low bench or coffee table is made from reclaimed Douglas fir. The thickness of the top and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Reclaimed Wood

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Bench by Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful Bench / Coffee Table designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, constructed of
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mahogany

George Nelson for Herman Miller Platform Bench
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
just a few years old and shows minimal wear. Perfect to use as a coffee table or bench. Beautifully
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Maple

Beech Slat Bench With Walnut Stretcher
Located in Oakland, CA
Beech wood slat bench with walnut dowel stretcher on black painted steel legs.
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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Oak "Krobo" Bench by Torbjørn Afdal
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Neat, smaller size “Krobo” bench by Torbjørn Afdal. Made from oak with chunky legs and black metal
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Danish Modern Teak and Stainless Steel Coffee Table in Style of Poul Kjaerholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Southampton, NJ
sleek and Minimalist look - and it is very sturdy. This table can be used as a coffee table or a bench
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Stainless Steel

Edward Wormley Long John Bench for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
professionally refinished and is in excellent condition. This piece would work well as a bench or coffee table
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut, Plywood

Bruksbo Rosewood Bench Norwegian in the Danish Modern Style
By Bruksbo
Located in New York, NY
Rare extra long version of classic Bruksbo Norway bench, coffee table. We have had this bench
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Rosewood

LO9A Bench Seat by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Long Island City, NY
'LO9A' Bench Seat by Pierre Chapo in elm wood. C. 1960 Pierre Chapo (1927-1987) was a French
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

Vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller Bench
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
-original finish. This bench or coffee table is being purposefully offered in as-found condition with age
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Vintage Leather and Wood Gym Bench Daybed
Located in Las Vegas, NV
used as intended in a gym setting and even better as decor as a coffee table, oversized ottoman, daybed
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Base Slatted Blonde Wood Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
, dual ebonized wood leg solid bench. Great to use as a coffee table or a bench. Great addition in a
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood, Maple

Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Base Slatted Blonde Wood Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
slatted blonde wood, dual ebonized wood leg solid bench. Great to use as a coffee table or a bench. Great
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood, Maple

John Keal for Brown Saltman Two-Tone Slat Bench
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
coffee table, entryway bench or placed behind a sofa. Dimensions 60" width x 15.75" depth x 9.25" height
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Mahogany, Beech

Harvey Probber Style Walnut Bench with Ebonized Plinth Base
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1950s Harvey Probber style bench / coffee table composed of a dense walnut top (3" high) supported
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Walnut, Oak

American Craftsman 1970 s redwood bench with rosewood dovetail
Located in Palm Springs, CA
is made of what looks like a mahogany and a third wood which I can't identify. The Bench or coffee
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Vintage 1970s American Benches

Long and Sleek Two-Tone Bench, Dorothy Draper style
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Long and sleek Hollywood Regency style bench or coffee table measuring an impressive 7' long with
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20th Century American Benches

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Wood

Ebonized Mahogany Steel Bench after Harry Bertoia
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Ebonized mahogany and powder coated steel bench after Harry Bertoia circa late 1970's. This hand
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

6 George Nelson for Herman Miller Ebonized Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice bench or coffee table by GEORGE NELSON
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Walnut and Brass Slat Bench by Hugh Acton
By Hugh Acton
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Walnut and brass slat bench or coffee table by Hugh Acton.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Vintage Dutch Gymnastics Bench on Wheels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Repurposed vintage Dutch gymnastics vault with new natural leather top and wheels. Frame in original condition with moderate wear and scratches consistent with age and use. Others av...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Leather, Wood

Oak Bench in the Manner of Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in New York City, NY
Beautiful and simple oak bench or coffee table with curved and slanted leg detail that is in the
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20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

A Pair of Pine Benches, Bernt Petersen, Denmark
By Bernt Petersen
Located in London, GB
be used as coffee tables or as occasional seating, the simple construction of this pair of benches is
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pine

American of Martinsville Walnut Bench by Merton Gershun
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage walnut and brass bench / coffee table designed by Merton Gershun for American of
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Primitive Pine Bench From France, Circa 1950
Located in Nashville, TN
Primitive Pine Bench From France, Circa 1950. Solid pine construction with superb patina and wear.
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Vintage 1950s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pine

Classic George Nelson Herman Miller Slat Bench
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Classic George Nelson Herman Miller four foot long slat bench with a beautiful patina for that
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Maple

Edward Wormley "long John Bench W/label
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Edward Wormley for Dunbar , a beautiful Long John bench in sapelled walnut , complete with the
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Knoll Bertoia Teak and Black Metal Bench
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Knoll Harry Bertoia 60" Teak Slat Bench with Black iron base. In very nice clean condition! Can
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

Beautiful Midcentury Solid Birch Slatted Bench Style of George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
stalled bench or coffee table. Made in USA circa 1950. Very High Quality construction Solid Birch with
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Walnut, Birch

Elegant Solid Walnut Bench with Butterfly Joints
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Elegant solid walnut bench with buttterfly joinery circa 1970's. This all original example has
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Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Milo Baughman Glenn of California Birch Bench
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California birch bench circa late 1950's. This example is two toned
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Long John Bench by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Phoenix, AZ
All original Long John bench/cocktail table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar circa early 1950's. This
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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Custom order: Pair of "Krobo" benches, Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Stockholm, SE
, dramatic veneer. Great as a coffee table or room divider.
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Erik Herløw for Nordiska Kompaniet Bench in Teak and Metal, 1960s
By Erik Herlow, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Prague, New Town
Swedish teak and metal bench or coffee table, designed by Erik Herløw and manufactured by Nordiska
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Metal

Antique French Bench with Tool Leather Top with Three Embossed Crests
Located in Dallas, TX
Interesting 19th century walnut bench coffee table from Southern France, circa 1880, featuring tool
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Benches

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Long John bench
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Edward Wormley designed for Dunbar , 1946 , solid Walnut top with Mahogany laminated bent legs , single underslung drawer .Label inside drawer in gold dates the production of this ex...
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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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 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 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 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 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 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
    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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
  • 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.