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Paper Table
By Matt Gagnon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Coffee tables, benches and side tables made from stacking layers of recycled paper board. Cuts in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Paper

Paper Table
Paper Table
$4,200 / item
Coffee Table / Bench by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A versatile table with a reversible top in solid teak on an oak base. Designed by Hans Wegner. Made
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare Coffee Table or Bench by Darrell Landrum for Avard
By Paul McCobb, Avard, Darrell Landrum
Located in Framingham, MA
Very rare coffee table/bench by Darrell Landrum for Avard. Possibly from the outdoor terrace at the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

Unique Coffee Table/Bench by George Nakashima, 1957
By George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Custom, early commission. Dramatic and very unique piece by Nakashima. American black walnut slab tops with one rosewood butterfly and 2 "football patches."
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20th Century American Benches

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Walnut

Redwood Mid Century Modern Wood Slat Coffee Table / Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
contracted a furniture designer at the time to design a solid bench / coffee table. He used heavy chromed
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

Hedra Bench, Geometric Steel Bench in Pearl White by Topher Gent
By Topher Gent
Located in Providence, RI
flush revealing a slick, faceted gem-like design. This elongated Hedra functions as a coffee table
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2010s American Modern Benches

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Steel, Sheet Metal

Doughnut Solid Cork Contemporary Sculptural Carved Coffee Table Bench Natural
By Grain
Located in Bainbridge Island, WA
resilient to touch. Built in the Pacific Northwest from solid Portuguese cork. Use as a coffee table or
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Cork

Midcentury Large Teak Wood and Ceramik Coffee Table/Bench, 1960s
Located in Warsaw, PL
This teak wood coffee table was made in 1960s, which has no influence on his condition, which I
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Terracotta, Teak

Organic Pterocarpus Wood/Black Steel Coffee Table/ Bench Design by Herbeh Wood
By Elvira Martinez Manso - HERBEH WOOD
Located in Bayamon, PR
The top of this coffee table or bench showcases the beautiful organic form of the Pterocarpus wood
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21st Century and Contemporary Puerto Rican Organic Modern Benches

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Reclaimed Wood

Paper Side Table in Recycled Paper with Red Accents
By Matt Gagnon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Paper Table Series of coffee tables, benches and side tables are made from stacking layers of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Paper

Custom Slat Bench or Coffee Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Custom bench or coffee table constructed of solid walnut and ash slats with a weld wrought iron
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Iron

Solid Teak Bench or Coffee Table
By Mostly Danish Furniture
Located in Ottawa, ON
both as seating and as a coffee table. This piece is made with care in our workshop and can be
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2010s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Teak

Ludlow Tufted Bench or Coffee Table
By Las Venus
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful bench upholstered in a deeply tufted velvet; shown here in a Classic Black. It is both
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Chrome

Tufted Velvet Bench or Coffee Table
By Las Venus
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful bench upholstered in a deeply tufted velvet; shown here in a midnight blue. It is both
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Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Benches

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Chrome

Italian Bench or Coffee Table, circa 1970
Located in Fuveau, Provence
Graphic Italian bench or coffee table, Italy, circa 1970. Chrome, lacquered metal, wood.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Benches

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Chrome, Metal

Low profile primitive bench or coffee table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W86 D18.5 H17 Lightly restored bench or coffee table with new added coats of sealer. Item has been
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Vintage 1980s Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pine

20th Century American Rustic Bench/Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
20th century American rustic bench/coffee table.
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20th Century American Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Floating Ludlow Custom Tufted Bench or Coffee Table
By Las Venus
Located in New York, NY
Floating Ludlow custom tufted bench or coffee table. It is a versatile piece; broad enough to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Fabric, Velvet

Natural Salvaged Wavy Wood Bench or Coffee Table Root Base Gallery Bench
Located in Newtown, CT
Natural wavy wood bench or coffee table with root base. Salvaged wood with black underneath it is
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

George Nelson Ebony Slat Bench or Coffee Table
By George Nelson
Located in Allentown, PA
Very early version of the iconic bench coffee table by one of the foremost designers of the era
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Birch

Minimalistic Japandi Bench or Coffee Table, the Netherlands, 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Solid wooden bench or coffee table. Wabi sabi, japandi style. With beautiful joints.
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Japonisme Benches

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Wood

Japanese Organic Modern Bench or Coffee Table in Keyaki
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An outstanding Japanese organic modern bench or coffee table hand-crafted in keyaki (aka Japanese
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Organic Modern Benches

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Elm

Tunico T. Minimalist "Uai" Coffee Table or bench
By Tunico T.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Laminated patchwork bench made from a variety of solid Brazilian exotic hardwoods and designed by
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Coffee Table or Bench by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, 1950
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Toulouse, France
A lovely coffee table or bench in rosewood by the famous designer Gianfranco Frattini for the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Benches

Contemporary Bench/Coffee Table Gaby Aluminium by Chapel Petrassi
By Chapel Petrassi
Located in Le Perreux-sur-Marne, FR
Gaby is a multifunctional coffee table entirely covered by HPL aluminum. The manufacturing process
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2010s Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Aluminum

Tunico T. Minimalist Reclaimed Tamboril Wood Coffee Table or Bench
By Tunico T.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One-of-a-kind Tamboril coffee table or bench by Tunico T. One side is held by a semi-hemisphere of
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Benches

1960s Bench or Coffee Table in the Style of Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Beautiful matchbook wood grain, 1960's bench / coffee table. Versatile and elegant proportions
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Vintage 1960s Benches

Dish Solid Wood Contemporary Sculptural Carved Bench Coffee Console Table Black
By Grain
Located in Bainbridge Island, WA
these as benches, coffee or console tables and desks. Dimensions: Height: 16 in / 40.64 cm Width
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

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Ash

Gradient Bench/Coffee Table Red-Green Gaby Aluminium by Chapel Petrassi
By Chapel Petrassi
Located in Le Perreux-sur-Marne, FR
Gaby is a contemporary coffee table that presents shades of color integrated in the table top
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2010s Italian Other Benches

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Aluminum

Bench Coffee Table M03 Contemporary Walnut Oak Marble Countertop Made in Italy
By 2K1M
Located in Toronto, CA
living space. The Bench is also a Coffee Table suitable for a luxurious Contemporary and Art Deco
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2010s Italian Art Deco Benches

Materials

Marble

Decorative Modern Coffee Table or Bench by Bert England for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Eye catching coffee table or bench done in walnut with chinoiserie detailing. Please contact for
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Gianfranco Frattini, 4-Drawer Rosewood Italian Coffee Table or Bench, 1960
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milan, IT
Bench - coffee table, cabinet with 4 drawers, by Gianfranco Frattini, 1960. Measures: 141 cm x 53
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Vintage 1960s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood

Midcentury Milo Baughman Style Chrome and Blue Strap Bench or Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Detroit, MI
shade of royal blue. Use as a seat bench or decorative coffee table. A unique piece that pairs well with
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Chrome

Danish Modern Teak "Bruksbo" Bench or Coffee Table Designed by Torbjørn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Portland, OR
Versatile Scandinavian Modern "Bruksbo" bench or coffee table designed by Torbjørn Afdal
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Teak

Contemporary Graphic Bench/Coffee Table Gaby Logo Chapel by Chapel Petrassi
By Chapel Petrassi
Located in Le Perreux-sur-Marne, FR
Gaby is a contemporary bench/coffee table entirely covered by graphic and abstract motives that are
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2010s Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Contemporary Graphic Bench/Coffee Table Gaby Black Elle by Chapel Petrassi
By Chapel Petrassi
Located in Le Perreux-sur-Marne, FR
Gaby is a contemporary bench/coffee table entirely covered by graphic and abstract motives that are
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2010s Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Contemporary Graphic Bench/Coffee Table Gaby Black Rainbow by Chapel Petrassi
By Chapel Petrassi
Located in Le Perreux-sur-Marne, FR
Gaby is a contemporary bench/coffee table entirely covered by graphic and abstract motives that are
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2010s Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Contemporary Graphic Bench/Coffee Table Gaby California White by Chapel Petrassi
By Chapel Petrassi
Located in Le Perreux-sur-Marne, FR
Gaby is a contemporary bench/coffee table entirely covered by graphic and abstract motives that are
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2010s Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Graphic Bench/Coffee Table Gaby California Black by Chapel Petrassi
By Chapel Petrassi
Located in Le Perreux-sur-Marne, FR
Gaby is a contemporary bench/coffee table entirely covered by graphic and abstract motives that are
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2010s Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Rustic Monastery Coffee Table / Brutalist Farm Bench, Oak, France, 19th Century
Located in L Etang, FR
Rustic handmade low table / bench in oak. Made by a carpenter at the end of the 19th century. The
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Gradient Bench/Coffee Table Light Blue-Rose Gaby Aluminium by Chapel Petrassi
By Chapel Petrassi
Located in Le Perreux-sur-Marne, FR
Gaby is a contemporary coffee table that presents shades of color integrated in the table top
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2010s Italian Other Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Gradient Bench or Coffee Table Violet-Azure Gaby Aluminium by Chapel Petrassi
By Chapel Petrassi
Located in Le Perreux-sur-Marne, FR
Gaby is a contemporary coffee table that presents shades of color integrated in the table top
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2010s Italian Other Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Bench/Coffee Table Rose Gold Gaby Aluminium by Chapel Petrassi
By Chapel Petrassi
Located in Le Perreux-sur-Marne, FR
Gaby is a multifunctional coffee table entirely covered by HPL aluminum. The manufacturing process
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2010s Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Bench/Coffee Table Brushed Gold Gaby Aluminium by Chapel Petrassi
By Chapel Petrassi
Located in Le Perreux-sur-Marne, FR
Gaby is a multifunctional coffee table entirely covered by HPL aluminum. The manufacturing process
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2010s Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Bench/Coffee Table Sand Bronze Gaby Aluminium by Chapel Petrassi
By Chapel Petrassi
Located in Le Perreux-sur-Marne, FR
Gaby is a multifunctional coffee table entirely covered by HPL aluminum. The manufacturing process
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2010s Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Kai Winding Coffee Table / Trunk /Chest/ Bench Produced by Poul Hundevad, 1950
By Kai Winding
Located in Hudson, NY
Solid teak coffee table / trunk /chest / bench design by Kai Winding for Poul Hundevad in 1950’s
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Bench Coffee Table M06 Contemporary Walnut Oak Brass Marble Top Made in Italy
By 2K1M
Located in Toronto, CA
living space. The Bench is also a Coffee Table suitable for a luxurious Contemporary and Art Deco
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2010s Italian Art Deco Benches

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Marble, Brass

Bench Coffee Table M02 Contemporary Lacquer White Oak Marble Top Made in Italy
By 2K1M
Located in Toronto, CA
living space. The Bench is also a Coffee Table suitable for a luxurious Contemporary and Art Deco
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2010s Italian Art Deco Benches

Materials

Marble

Fai Bench Coffee Table M01 Contemporary Walnut Oak Marble Top Made in Italy
By 2K1M
Located in Toronto, CA
living space. The Bench is also a Coffee Table suitable for a luxurious Contemporary and Art Deco
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2010s Italian Art Deco Benches

Materials

Marble

Bench Coffee Table M04 Contemporary Lacquer White Oak Marble Top Made in Italy
By 2K1M
Located in Toronto, CA
living space. The Bench is also a Coffee Table suitable for a luxurious Contemporary and Art Deco
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Benches

Materials

Marble

Bench Coffee Table M05 Contemporary Walnut Oak Brass Marble Top Made in Italy
By 2K1M
Located in Toronto, CA
living space. The Bench is also a Coffee Table suitable for a luxurious Contemporary and Art Deco
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2010s Italian Art Deco Benches

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Marble, Brass

Coffee Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19th century Qing dynasty Ming styled bench/tea table.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Benches

Mid-Century Modern Laverne Bench / Coffee Table by Katavolos, Littell and Kelly
By Erwine Estelle Laverne, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Hudson, NY
Laverne Originals, 1949. Fully restored, use it as a coffee table or bench.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

Very Long Narrow Coffee Table or Bench by Johannes Andersen for Silkeborg
By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Very long narrow coffee table or bench designed by Johannes Andersen and manufactured by Silkeborg
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Korbo Teak Bench or Coffee Table Designed by Torbjørn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Portland, OR
Scandinavian modern "Korbo" coffee table or bench designed by Torbjørn Afdal
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak "Bruksbo" Bench or Coffee Table Designed by Torbjørn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Portland, OR
Versatile Danish Modern "Bruksbo" bench or coffee table designed by Torbjørn Afdal
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Mid Century Modern Coffee Table or Bench by Milo Baughman for Murray 1953
By Milo Baughman, Planner Group, Paul McCobb, Murray Furniture
Located in Framingham, MA
Rare drop leaf coffee table or bench by Milo Baughman for Murray Furniture. Murray Furniture was
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

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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.