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Vintage Oak Butcher s Table / Farmtable, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
thick. The legs are shortened to the ideal height for a coffee table or bench. Treated for woodworm.
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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Vintage Oak Butcher s Table/Farmtable, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
thick. The legs are shortened to the ideal height for a coffee table or bench. Treated for woodworm.
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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

Low Chinese Elmwood Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
home as a coffee table or bench.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

The Monument Table by Lawton Mull
By Lawton Mull
Located in Long Island City, NY
This long, low coffee table can double as a bench or daybed. The wood top is a rare, single slab of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Limestone

20th Century Chinese Red Crackle Lacquered Low Table
Located in Chicago, IL
scrolled feet. Pagoda Red Collection #: BJB003 Keywords: Low table, coffee, cocktail, bench
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20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

James Martin Cherry table w/ original 1969 receipt
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful craftsman coffee table or bench by the New Hope woodworker James Martin. It is signed
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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Cherry

Primitive Bench / Coffee Table
Located in Culver City, CA
Pale, scrubbed oak bench with thick top on splayed legs.   
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Antique Late 19th Century English Industrial and Work Tables

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Oak

George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Original two tone design. Early production of an iconic bench. Perfect for use as Bench or Coffee
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Vintage 1940s American Benches

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Wood

Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Wormley for Dunbar, Long John Bench/coffee table Model #4699
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Vintage 1940s American Benches

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Walnut

Carved Senufo Bed - Oversized
Located in Wainscott, NY
as a bench or coffee table.
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20th Century Benches

19th Century Chinese Daybed
Located in Chicago, IL
/> Pagoda Red Collection #: N206 Keywords: Table. coffee, cocktail, low
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Antique 19th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

Copacabana by Eero Aarnio for Adelta
By Adelta, Eero Aarnio
Located in Wien, AT
coffee table or as a bench. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
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1990s Finnish Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Fiberglass

Long Low Red Lacquered Trunk
Located in Chicago, IL
/> Keywords: Trunk, coffee, cocktail, bench, seating, table
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Antique 19th Century Mongolian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

John Widdicomb Coffee Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern coffee table or bench by John Widdicomb makes a striking addition to home or
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Vintage 1960s American Sofa Tables

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Walnut

Large Round Bench or Coffee Table with Sculptural Gilt Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Round Bench or Coffee Table with Sculptural Gilt Base, probably Italian, circa 1950's. The
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Vintage 1950s American Ottomans and Poufs

Modern Deeply Tufted Grey Velvet Ottoman Bench / Coffee Table with Chrome Base
By Knoll, Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Fabulous ottoman, bench or coffee table freshly upholstered in a deeply tufted grey velvet. A clean
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Chrome

Vintage Kilim Upholstered Bench Ottoman Footstool Can Be Used as Coffee Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
used as a coffee table A very well made and decorative piece, Kilim upholstery goes back to the mid
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20th Century English Modern Footstools

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Upholstery, Wood

Superstudio Baazar Round Low Table in White Lacquered Wood by Giovannetti 1968
By Superstudio, Giovannetti
Located in Cascina, Pisa
associated with cheap cafés and 1950s coffee bars, its Quaderna tables, benches and seats were a wry, but
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Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables

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Wood

19th Century French Carved Oak Trunk Bench Chest Gothic Renaissance Coffee Table
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th Century French carved oak trunk bench chest Gothic Renaissance coffee table. Direct from
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Antique Early 19th Century French Renaissance Blanket Chests

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Oak

Carved Pine Coffee or Picnic Table with Two Benches Depicting a Verge with Child
Located in Miami, FL
20th century carved pine coffee table with two benches depicting a verge with child Very sturdy
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Country Patio and Garden Furniture

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Pine

Roberto Minotti Ottoman / Coffee Table
By Roberto Minotti
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
table by Roberto Minotti. The bench is firm and extremely well built and hand made in Italy for
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Chrome

Vintage Pair Oversized Tropical Palm Beach Seagrass Ottomans Benches Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage, oversized seagrass ottomans, benches, coffee tables. These are very
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs

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Seagrass

"senoufo" Day Bed or Coffee Table African Design
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Rare Senoufo African daybed that could be use as a bench or coffee table. Massive piece.
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Vintage 1940s African Brutalist Daybeds

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Wood

Antique French Blanket Box Chest Trunk Coffee Table Storage Chest Coffer Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique French Carved Oak Blanket Box, Coffer, Trunk, Storage Chest, Coffee Table or Bench
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Vintage 1920s French Renaissance Revival Blanket Chests

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Oak

Walnut Bench or Cabinet by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in North Hollywood, CA
bench as seating or coffee table.  Measurements: Bench: 48" W x 18" D x 13.5" H. Cabinet: 32.75" W
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Birch, Walnut

Fabulous Large Square Woven Leather Bench or Ottoman
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Fabulous ottoman, bench, or coffee table with a woven leather strap seat. Frame is finished in a
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Faux Leather

18th Century Swedish Painted Rococo Carved Decorative Scrolled Stool or Bench
Located in London, England
A wonderful bench, coffee table or stool which has carved scrolled decoration to the front and
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Daybeds

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Wood

Teakwood Carved Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
Vintage Bleached Thai Teakwood Coffee Table, or Howda Bench Traditionally used for Seating on the
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20th Century Thai Furniture

Early 20th Century Chinese Kang Table
Located in Chicago, IL
/> Keywords: Table, low, kang, coffee, cocktail, bench
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Antique 19th Century Furniture

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Elm

Early 20th Century Chinese Low Lacquer Table
Located in Chicago, IL
lacquered finish. Pagoda Red Collection # BJB111 Keywords: low table, lacquer, coffee table, side
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Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture

Large English Style Leather Tufted Chesterfield Ottoman with Gorgeous Patina
Located in Las Vegas, NV
perfect accent piece to any living space. It would make a great coffee table or accent bench. It is a
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20th Century Ottomans and Poufs

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Brass

Midcentury Paul McCobb Coffee Table / Bench
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1546 solid maple 60 inch coffee table / bench in tobacco dark
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Birdseye Maple, Maple

Elmwood Curled Leg Coffee Table Bench
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
elmwood curled leg coffee table bench Created from vintage elmwood timbers, and carved out elm wood
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21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

Dark Parchment Covered Coffee Table/Bench with Lower Shelf, Contemporary
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A dark parchment covered coffee table/bench with lower shelf. This piece is made in our workshops.
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2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Parchment Paper

Elegant Long Coffee Table / Bench by Baker with Brass Accents
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful long coffee table/bench with polished brass accents designed by Baker furniture freshly
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Coffee Table / Bench in Original Lacquer. c 1860-1880
Located in Kastrup, DK
Coffee table / bench in original yellow lacquer. Naturally good patina highlighted by a clear
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

Mid Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Coffee Table Bench
By Edward Wormley
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Coffee Table Bench Good vintage condition and
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Edward Wormley Long John Coffee Table / Bench, Model 4699
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rochester, NY
Long John one drawer coffee table / bench by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with beautifully contrasting
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mahogany, Walnut

Baker Furniture Teak Coffee Table/Bench by Michael Taylor
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Toledo, OH
A great modern teak coffee table/bench by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture. This table features
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Vintage Asian Elm Coffee Table/Bench, Rustic, "One-of-a-Kind"
Located in thousand oaks, CA
"One-of-a-Kind" Authentic vintage Asian coffee table/bench. Hand-made of solid hardwood
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Early 20th Century Asian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Zinc

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Senufo Coffee Table, Bench or Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Antique coffee table, bench or side table, hand carved by the Senufo tribes from a single block of
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Mid-Century Lane Brutalist Coffee Table Bench
By Lane Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful coffee table /bench by Lane Furniture Co. in a chunky Brutalist style. Featuring semi
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Antique Late 19th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Midcentury Paul McCobb #1584 Coffee Table Bench Blonde Maple Iron 2-drawer
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1584 solid maple 60 inch coffee table bench blonde maple
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Senufo Coffee Table, Bench or Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Antique coffee table, bench or side table, hand carved by the Senufo tribes from a single block of
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Mid-Century Lane Brutalist Coffee Table Bench
By Lane Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful coffee table /bench by Lane Furniture Co. in a chunky Brutalist style. Featuring semi
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Antique Late 19th Century American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Midcentury Paul McCobb #1584 Coffee Table Bench All Black Maple Iron 2-Drawer
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1584 solid maple 60 inch coffee table bench all black Lacquer
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

Antique French Country Oak Coffee Table Bench Catalan Spanish Iron Bleached
Located in Shreveport, LA
~Direct from France~ ~Gorgeous antique coffee table/bench with that Spanish Catalan style design
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Early 20th Century French Spanish Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Midcentury Paul McCobb #1595 Nesting Coffee Tables Bench Maple Iron 2-Drawer
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb planner group #1595 solid maple 60 inch modular nesting coffee tables bench
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

Large Coffee Table / Bench in Elm, by CA Beijbom, Simlingegård 1974, Sweden
By CA Beijbom
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large coffe table / bench / naturetable with bowl by Christer Beijbom, son of designer Carl-Axel
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

Mid-Century Mixed-Wood Parsons Coffee Table / Bench Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Parsons style mixed wood coffee table / bench attributed to Milo Baughman for Directional (ca
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood, Teak, Walnut

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Antique Wooden Coffee Table, Bench or Chaise
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique African coffee table, bench or chaise with lovely patina. Celebrating the cracks
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Vintage 1950s African Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique French Country Oak Coffee Table Bench Spanish Catalan Ranch
Located in Shreveport, LA
and it’s a perfect size for a coffee table, bench or accent piece for any room ~ Hand carved
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Antique Early 1900s French Spanish Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Classic Mid-Century Slat Bench Coffee Table
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Iconic form slat bench coffee table bench, in very good original condition.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Walnut Coffee Table or Bench by Greta Grossman
By Glenn of California, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Walnut Coffee Table / Bench by Greta Grossman for Glenn of California.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Modern Coffee Table, Daybed, Bench
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Coffee Table / Bench / Daybed, made completely of solid wood. Great design and ready for a
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Vintage 1980s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ash

Nelson Style Slat Coffee Table
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This long coffee table/bench is a beautiful addition to any home or office.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Mid Century / Danish Modern Minimalist Bench Style Coffee Table
By Yngvar Sandström
Located in East Freetown, MA
Mid-Century / Danish Modern style minimalist bench coffee table with stable closed loop base and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 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.