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Slatted Wooden Bench or Coffee Table in the Style of Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
This stunning slatted bench or coffee table, designed in the style of the renowned French designer
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Neo-Classical Style Marble Top Giltwood Koi Fish Coffee Table or Bench
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a wonderful neo-classical style carved giltwood koi fish coffee table or bench with a green
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Postmodern Solid Heartwood Pine Bench or Coffee Table Style of Castle or Gromoll
By Carl Gromoll, Wendell Castle
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous postmodern natural sculpted solid pine heartwood bench or coffee table in the style of
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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Benches

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Pine

Aquamarine Glass Bench/Coffee Table by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, 1970s
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
This stunning bench/coffee table is made in a curved thick glass. The design of Pietro Chiesa
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Vintage 1970s Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Black Iroko Wood Senufo Coffee Table or Bench
Located in New York, NY
Antique coffee table or bench hand carved by the Senufo tribes from a single block of iroko wood
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Vintage 1950s Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Live Edge Single Slab Teak Wood Coffee Table or Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed teak wood single two inch live edge coffee table or bench. We added the modern legs
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2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Cote D’Ivoire Senufu Day Bed, Bench or Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
headrest. Originally used as a bed, that can now be used as a chaise, bench or coffee table. This is a
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Cote d’Ivoire Senufu Day Bed, Bench or Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
. Originally used as a bed, that can now be used as a chaise, bench or coffee table. This is a solid piece with
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Mid-Century Modern Long Bench or Coffee Table by Milo Baughman in Walnut
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Can be used as bench or long cocktail table.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

PRIMITIVE ANTiQUE 1800 SPANISH 18TH CENTURY FOUR LEGGED BENCH OR COFFEE TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
18th century Spanish primitive three legged bench which can be used as a coffee table Please note the
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Antique Early 1800s Spanish Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Extraordinary Rattan Trompe L oiel Coffee Table or Bench by Betty Cobonpue
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Atlanta, GA
serve as a dramatic coffee table or bench at the foot of a bed. A glorious illusion ! Excellent Restored
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Vintage 1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rattan, Mahogany

Andrianna Shamaris White Washed Live Edge Teak Wood Coffee Table or Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive reclaimed teak wood bench or coffee table. We bleached the wood first and then added a
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2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Mid-Century Modern 10 Foot Coffee Table or Bench, circa 1950, Custom
By Harvey Probber
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is a solid and well crafted, custom, 8 leg cocktail table or bench from 1950's. Polished
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Formica, Plywood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Long John Bench or Coffee Table in Sap Walnut
By Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, beautiful sap walnut long John bench or coffee table on bentwood legs
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Mcm Large Platform Slat Bench or Coffee Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
A true one-of-a-kind design! MCM large platform slat bench or coffee table by George Nelson for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Maple

Long Low Profile Bench or Coffee Table in Rosewood Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful long coffee table or bench designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Burksbo, in rosewood solid
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Long Bench or Coffee Table by Showpieces Inc. in Walnut
By Showpieces Inc
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple and gorgeous coffee table by Showpieces Inc. in the 1960s. It features all wood
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Mel Smilow Mid Century Slat Bench Coffee Table in Walnut c 1950 s
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Mid Century in solid walnut slat bench, coffee table by Mel Smilow. The bench
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Vintage Walnut Stained Bench Coffee Table Style of Frank Lloyd Wright for Henred
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome walnut stained mahogany bench or coffee table custom made in the style of Frank Lloyd
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mahogany

European Thick Marble Slab Top Coffee Table or Bench with New Iron Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
a bench!). This unique coffee table has been fashioned from a thick rectangular-shaped slab of 19th
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Antique 19th Century European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Iron

Modular "Nuclear" Bench + Coffee Table in the Manner of Harvey Probber 1940s MCM
By Harvey Probber
Located in Basel, BS
-- “Nuclear” modular coffee table. Transforms from one round modular coffee table into separate seats seats or
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Mid century Alvar Aalto Blonde Birch Bentwood Leg Coffee Table or Bench Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury coffee or cocktail table or Bench by Finnish architect and designer Alvar Allto. Artek
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Birch, Bentwood

Italian Coffee Table or Bench in Rattan and Wicker by Tito Agnoli, 1960s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous midcentury Italian organic coffee table or bench with in bamboo, rattan and hand-woven
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Show-Pieces Mid-Century Modern Asian Low Coffee Teahouse Table Bench in Walnut
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern or Asian style low coffee table, cocktail table, bench, or Teahouse
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Mid Century Bench Coffee Table attributed to Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin 1960 s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century low slung Japanese style coffee table, attributed to Milo Baughman for Thayer
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Iconic Slated Bench or Coffee by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Denton, TX
Iconic slated bench or coffee by Florence Knoll wood top with iron base.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

George Nelson for Herman Miller Maple Six Foot Bench, Coffee Table, Circa 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Bench.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Maple

A Beautiful Pair of 6 Ft. Rosewood Coffee Tables (or Benches) from Kerala, India
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of beautiful rosewood coffee tables or benches, depending upon your needs, from
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20th Century Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Rosewood

Ambrosia Maple Burl Live Edge Slab Coffee Table or Bench Arts Crafts M. Baker
Located in Dayton, OH
Ambrosia maple burl live edge slab coffee table or bench Arts & Crafts M. Baker Impressive
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Late 20th Century Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Maple

Rare Set of 4 Twisted Lucite Legs for Bench/Coffee Table by Grosfeld House
By Grosfeld House
Located in San Diego, CA
coffee table or to make a bench each leg has 2 holes that attached to a wood frame these set came off a
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20th Century American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Lucite

Mid Century Slatted Top Bench Style Coffee Table after Nelson c 1950/1960 s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Classic slat bench form coffee table, made in Yugoslavia circa 1950/1960's. The bench features
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Wooden Teak Primitive Naga Coffee Table or Bench in a Wabi Sabi Style, India
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare wooden "Naga" coffee table or bench in solid teak produced in India around 30-40 years ago
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Late 20th Century Indian Folk Art Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table or Bench, Brass Fame with a Travertine Top
By Harvey Probber
Located in Miami, FL
Solid brass frame with adjustable feet and a travertine top. The table has two shelves, they are
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine, Brass

John Wisner for Ficks Reed Coffee Table or Bench, Bamboo and Cane, Circa 1954
By John Wisner
Located in Round Rock, TX
A wonderful coffee table or bench designed by John Wisner. Manufactured by Ficks Reed, this unique
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Mid Century Slat Bench Table
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Iconic mid century slat bench, coffee table, on diminutive scale. This example is in very good
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Paul McCobb Planner Group Bench or Coffee Table Solid Plank Wood Top Iron Base
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Planner Group coffee table by Paul McCobb.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Birch

Floating Top Solid Oiled Walnut Low Coffee Table or Long Bench by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Iconic design floating coffee table by Jens Risom.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Early 20th Century Naga Carved Wood Daybed or Bench or a Unique Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A hand-carved wood Naga coffee table from the early 20th century. This wooden bed from the Naga
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Early 20th Century Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Rosewood Bruksbo Torbjorn Afdal Korbo Table Bench
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in San Jose, CA
Torbjorn Afdal 'Korbo' bench or coffee table for Bruksbo made in Norway. This piece displays rich
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Rosewood

Vintage Elm Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
. Repurposed into a coffee table or bench.
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20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Antique Elmwood Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
are solid and sturdy ready for daily use, use as a coffee table or entry bench. Each piece is truly
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Early 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

19th Century Carved Low Table Bench
Located in New York, NY
19th century Chinese carved low table bench. Aspen wood with carved apron, circa 1870.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Rustic Wood Low Table or Bench
Located in Southampton, NY
Rustic wood low table or bench Hand carved curved edges. Legs fit in like pegs. Measures: 74
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20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Pair of Mid Century Slatted Benches or Tables
Located in London, London
Pair of benches or coffee tables Slatted teak Black painted steel legs 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
. Legs can be cut to shorten the height if needed. Small elm bench or low coffee table Elm coffee 45”w x
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20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Long Travertine Top Table or Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Custom-made marble-top table with white wood base. Extra long at nine feet and very sturdy. Great
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20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
. Legs can be cut to shorten the height if needed. Small elm bench or low coffee table 37”W x 16”D x 14
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Antique 19th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the authentic Vintage Elm Coffee Table or Bench, a rare find for those who appreciate
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20th Century Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the authentic Vintage Elm Coffee Table or Bench, a rare find for those who appreciate
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20th Century Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the authentic Vintage Elm Coffee Table or Bench, a rare find for those who appreciate
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20th Century Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
are solid and sturdy ready for daily use, use as a coffee table or entry bench. Each piece is truly
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20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Vintage Antique Elmwood Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
solid and sturdy ready for daily use, use as a coffee table or entry bench. Each piece is truly unique
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20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Vintage Antique Elmwood Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
are solid and sturdy ready for daily use, use as a coffee table or entry bench. Each piece is truly
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Antique Elm Wood Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
and sturdy ready for daily use, use as a coffee table or entry bench. Each piece is truly unique and
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
are solid and sturdy ready for daily use, use as a coffee table or entry bench. Each piece is truly
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Elm

Modern Table or Bench-Shelf, circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
An 1980s Modern rectangular table. Great as a thin coffee/cocktail table or as a bench-shelf (as
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Danish Modern Rosewood Nesting Tables Bench Group
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Long bench form coffee, cocktail table with three nesting side tables which store under the master
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

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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 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 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 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 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 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.