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Alveo black coffee table by Willy Rizzo for Sabot 60s, 70s
Located in Padova, IT
Very elegant coffee table by italian designer Willy Rizzo in black laquered melaminated wood and
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Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Coffee Table T14 Design by Peter Ghyczy 70s
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Oirlo, LI
Coffee table T14 design by Peter Ghyczy 70s height, 45cm Coffee table T14 design by Peter
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Up&Up Travertine Triangle Coffee Table, Italy 70s
By Up Up
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Up&Up travertine coffee table, Italy 70s. 2 triangle tables with height difference. Place them as
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Up&Up Triangle Travertine Coffee Table, Italy 70s
By Up&Up
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Up&Up travertine coffee table, Italy 70s. 2 Triangle tables with height difference. Place them as
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Mid-Century black Marble Chrome Coffee Table-Cocktail Table-70s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Big Vintage red and black Marble and Chrome Coffee Table-Cocktail Table from the early 70s
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Steel, Chrome

French Vintage Rosewood Inlaid Marquetry Coffee Table, Lounge Table-70s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Fine quality high gloss French Rosewood coffee table- Lounge Table from the 70s Exquisitely
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Vintage 1970s French Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood

Vintage Onyx Marble &Bronze Coffee Table-Cocktail Table-Lounge Table-70s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
French Vintage Onyx Marble and Bronze Coffee Table-Cocktail Table-Lounge Table-Regency Style from
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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Brass, Bronze, Steel

Vintage 70 s Table in Onyx Italian Design
Located in None, IT
Coffee table with black metal structure and gilt brass feet, onyx top, 70s. CONDITION: In good
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Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx, Metal

Vintage Marble and Brass Coffee Table - Lounge Table-Regency Style -70s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Vintage French Marble Cocktail Table Maison Jansen Style from the 70s Elegant Coffee Table Style
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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Metal, Brass

Burlwood and brass coffe table Alveo by Willy Rizzo for Sabot - Italy 70 s
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in Padova, IT
Postmodern very elegant coffee table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s, Italy for Sabot. Burlwood and brass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

70s Travertine Coffee Table by George Mathias for Maho
By George Mathias 1, Maho Design
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Large 70s travertine coffee table by George Mathias for Maho. This table shows a brass etched
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Vintage T24 Coffee Tables by Peter Ghyczy – 70s Design
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Oirlo, LI
Discover the timeless elegance of the Vintage T24 Coffee Tables, a masterpiece by renowned
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

French octagonal coffee table in green lacquered wood - 70s
Located in Paris, FR
FRENCH WORK - Octagonal lacquered wood coffee table entirely restored in green lacquer, placed on a
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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer

French Vintage green Marble&Bronze Coffee Table-Cocktail Table-Lounge Table 70s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Countries. Vintage green Marble and Bronze Coffee Table-Cocktail Table-Lounge Table-Baroque Style from the
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Vintage 1970s French Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Fratelli Orsenigo Onyx Marble Brass Coffee Table-Vintage Cocktail Table-70s
By Orsenigo Furniture
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Excellent Italien Vintage Onyx Marble and Brass Coffee Table from Fratelli Orsenigo - Lounge Table
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Vintage 1970s Italian Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Metal, Brass

French Vintage Oval Marble Brass Coffee Table-Cocktail Table-Lounge Table-70s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
French Vintage Marble and Brass Coffee Table - Lounge Table - Cocktail Table Emporium Style from
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Vintage 1970s French Empire Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Brass, Bronze, Steel

Vintage Onyx Marble Brass Coffee Table-Cocktail Table-Regency Style-70s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Countries. French Vintage rectangular Marble and Brass Coffee Table - Lounge Table - Hollywood Regency
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Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Alanda metal and glass coffee table by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia 70 s
By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva
Located in Padova, IT
Alanda metal and glass coffee table by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia 70-80s The Alanda coffee table
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

French Vintage Onyx Marble Brass Coffee Table-Cocktail Table-Lounge Table-70s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
French Vintage round Marble Brass Coffee Table Style Louis XV from the 60s Marble Top with all
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Vintage 1970s French Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Brass, Bronze, Steel

French Vintage round Marble Brass Coffee Table-Cocktail Table-Lounge Table-70s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
French Vintage round Marble Brass Coffee Table Style Louis XV from the 60s Marble Top with all
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Vintage 1970s French Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Brass, Bronze, Steel

Ceramic Coffee Table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1960-70s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic coffee table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1960-70s.
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Late 20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Bauhaus Style Chrome and Smoked Glass Coffee Table, Italy 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Coffee or side table in bauhaus style, made in Italy in the 70s. The smoked glass surface shows
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Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Gucci Coffee Table Brass and Leather, Italy 70s. Very rare
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gucci Coffee Table Italy 70s. Very rear This is a vintage Gucci coffee table, likely from the mid
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Pair of 70s coffee tables, steel, glass and plexiglass - France
By Atelier Michel Dumas
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and pretty pair of coffee tables from the 70s. . France. . Steel structures, smoked Plexiglas
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Vintage 1970s European Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

French Vintage Marble Wood Coffee Table-Cocktail Table-Style Louis XV -70s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
French Marble & Wood Coffee Table - Vintage rectangular Lounge Table-Cocktail Table from the 70s
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Vintage 1970s French Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

French Vintage Marble Wood Coffee Table-Cocktail Table-Style Louis XV, 70s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
French Vintage Marble Coffee Table - Cocktail Table - Lounge Table - Style Louis XV from the 70s
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Vintage 1970s French Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

French Vintage Marble and Brass Coffee Table - Lounge Table-Regency Style -70s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Hollywood Regency from the 70s Elegant coffee table from Maison Jansen Marble top with natural patterns in
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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Brass, Bronze, Steel

Vintage green Marble and Brass Coffee Table-Cocktail Table -Regency Style-70s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
French Vintage green Marble Brass Coffee Table-Coctail Table-Lounge Table-from the 70s Very elegant
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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Brass, Iron

French Vintage Onyx Marble&Brass Coffee Table Cocktail-Table Regency Style-70s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Exellent French Vintage Onyx Marble and Brass Coffee Table-Cocktail Table-Lounge Table-Regency
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Vintage 1970s French Regency Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Onyx, Marble, Metal, Brass

784 Coffee Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1960s-70s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milano, IT
Coffee table, chromed metal base, glass top.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Coffee table and 2 stools in lacquered wood - Italy 70s
Located in Paris, FR
Rectangular coffee table and 2 stools or side tables, in cream and chocolate lacquered wood, Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Lacquer

Vintage Mappa Burl Wood Scroll Waterfall Coffee Table. MCM 70s
By Willy Rizzo, Tommaso Barbi, Paul Evans, Milo Baughman, Karl Springer
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Mappa Burl Wood Coffee Table. The table is crafted from wood and mappa burl. It has no
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Burl

French Vintage oval Travertine Brass Coffee Table-Cocktail Table- Louis XV-70s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Wonderful French Vintage Travertine and Brass Coffee Table - Lounge Table Style Louis XV from the
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Vintage 1970s French Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Brass, Bronze, Steel

French Vintage Marble/Brass Coffee Table-Cocktail Table-Style Louis XV 70s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Countries. French Vintage Marble Brass Coffee Table - Louis XV Style Cocktail Table from the 70s Exquisite
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Vintage 1970s French Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Steel

French vintage Marble and Brass Coffee Table-Lounge Table-Hollywood Regency 70s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Vintage French Marble and Brass Cocktail Table Maison Jansen Style from the 70s Elegant Coffee
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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

French Vintage Marble Bronze Coffee Table-Cocktail Table-Style Louis XV-70s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Countries. French Vintage Marble Brass Coffee Table - Louis XV Style Cocktail Table from the 70s Exquisite
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Vintage 1970s French Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze, Steel

French Vintage Marble Wood Coffee Table-Cocktail Table-Style Louis XV -70s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Massive French Vintage Marble - Cherrywood Coffee Table - Vintage Lounge Table - Style Louis XV
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Vintage 1970s French Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Italian Modern Coffee Tables, Pierangelo Galotti for Galotti&Radice, Italy 70s
By Galotti Radice
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of Italian brass and glass coffee or side tables. Designed by Pierangelo Galotti for Galotti
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

French Vintage Onyx Marble Brass Coffee Table-Cocktail Table-Style Louis XV-70s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
French Vintage Onyx marble brass coffee table - Vintage Salon Table-Lounge Table - Style Louis XV
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Vintage 1970s French Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Brass

French Vintage Onyx Marble Brass Coffee Table-Lounge Table-Style Louis XV -70s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
French Vintage Marble brass coffee table -vintage cocktail table - Style Louis XV from the 70s
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Vintage 1970s French Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Brass

French Vintage Oval Marble Brass Coffee Table-Cocktail Table-Style Louis XV-70s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
French Vintage big marble brass coffee table style Louis XV-vintage Lounge table-cocktail table
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Vintage 1970s French Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

Vintage Onyx Marble and Brass Coffee Table- Lounge Table-Style Louis XV- 70s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
French Vintage Onyx Marble and Brass Coffee Table, Cocktail Table, Lounge Table from the 70s. It
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Vintage 1970s French Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Metal, Brass

Bronze Elephant Table 70s
Located in Oirlo, LI
Bronze elephant table 70s A very special and very heavy bronze elephant table. The
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Post Modern 70s Milo Baughman Style Coffee Table with Chrome Stripe
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Post modern white coffee table with chrome stripe, 1970s, after Milo Baughman. The table features a
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

French Vintage Onyx Marble and Brass Coffee Table-Lounge Table-Regency Style-70s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Vintage French Marble and Brass Coffee Table - Cocktail Table- Lounge Table -Studio Jansen from the
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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze, Steel

McGUIRE MIDCENTURY Bamboo Wheat Sheaf Coffee Table - Hollywood Regency Style 70s
By John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Sherborne, GB
A lacquered natural bamboo rattan coffee table in the Hollywood Regency style, circa 1970s
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Set of Three Coffee Tables in Bronze and Smoked Glass, 70s
Located in Paris, FR
Three nesting coffee tables in bronze, brass and smoked glass from the 1970s, in the taste of the
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Vintage green Onyx Marble &Bronze Coffee Table-Cocktail Table-Style Louis XV-70s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Discover the elegance of the 1970s with this French Vintage rectangular coffee table, featuring a
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Vintage 1970s French Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Bronze

Bar table - Italy 70s
Located in Paris, FR
Bar table In lacquered wood and compartments for bottles, shelves for plates and glasses Italy, ca
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

70s coffee table, in bamboo with tobacco leaf top by Arpex International
Located in Milan, IT
70s coffee table, in bamboo with tobacco leaf top by Arpex International. The coffee table has
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of Ceramic Coffee Tables by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1960-70s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of ceramic coffee tables by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1960-70s.
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Late 20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Coffee Table Design by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 70s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Lucija, SI
made in '70s in Italy. It is made of wood. Coffee Table can be used in your living room or bedroom area
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Anaconda Coffee Table By Paul Tuttle for Strässle, Switzerland 70s
By Paul Tuttle, Strässle International
Located in Lucija, SI
Nice Anaconda coffee table, designed by Paul Tuttle for Strässle in the 70s. In very good condition
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Oak Mosaic Coffee Table from Rolf Middelboe Gorm Lindum for Tranekaer, 70s
By Tranekaer Furniture, Rolf Middelboe Gorm Lindum
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Oak mosaic coffee table from Rolf Middelboe & Gorm Lindum for Tranekaer, Denmark 70s. Top is made
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Vintage 1970s Danish Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage 70s Cork Triangle With Bronze Glass Rectangle Coffee Table Burlwood MCM
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 70s Triangle Rectangle Cork & Bronze Glass Coffee Table. The table is made out of wood
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Cork

Coffee Table Cobra by G. Stoppino Glass Chromed Metal Italy 60s-70s
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Milano, IT
Coffee table with chromed metal structure and smoked glass top.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Stainless Steel and Glass Coffee Table by Francois Monnet for Kappa 70s
By Kappa, François Monnet
Located in Padova, IT
Elegant coffee table from the 1970s by French designer Francois Monnet and produced by Kappa
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

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Coffee Tables 70s For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of coffee tables 70s available for sale. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, all coffee tables 70s available were constructed with great care. Find 54 antique and vintage coffee tables 70s at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Coffee tables 70s have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Coffee tables 70s are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made coffee tables 70s over the years, but those made by Sabrina Landini, 't Spectrum Bergeijk and Alvar Aalto are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Coffee Tables 70s?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,500, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $16,300 highest priced.

Finding the Right Coffee-tables-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 Tables 70s
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The sunglasses that were popular in the 70s were those that were large and often square in shape. A popular 70s style was the aviator style. Many of the 70s style glasses were characterized by colored lenses and funky frames. Shop 1970s sunglasses and other vintage sunglasses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What the ’70s glasses were called depended on the shape of their frames. Sunglasses and eyeglasses that feature rounded frames with a double bridge are aviator glasses. The oversized women's sunglasses that feature curved, thick frames are butterfly sunglasses, while the angular looks worn by Elton John and other celebrities of the 1970s are square sunglasses. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of vintage sunglasses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many kinds of skirts were popular in the 1970s, including denim skirts, A-line skirts, and peasant skirts. Earth tones, pastels, and wildly colorful patterns were common styles of the 70s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a wide collection of vintage 1970s skirts from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, platform shoes are not from the ‘70s. Platform shoes have been around for centuries, with origins in Greek theater. Salvatore Ferragamo popularized the footwear again in the 1930s with his rainbow-soled design. Find vintage and contemporary platform shoes from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In order to dress for a ‘70s party, it is important to dress in the styles of the day. Namely, opt for bell-bottom jeans, polyester tops, shirts and jackets with wide lapels, peasant tops and halter tops. Additionally, choose bright colors and patterns such as tie-dye.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What ’70s furniture is called depends on its style. Generally, pieces from this decade can be called vintage furniture. However, pieces with certain stylistic characteristics have other names. For example, some 1970s furniture is mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, was developed in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1970s furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    From crinkle boots to platform boots, there were many different styles of boot found in the 1970s. One of the most popular and famous styles from the time was the go-go boot which first rose to prominence in the 60s. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage boots from the 1970s from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    There are a few options for how you should dress for a ’70s party. You can go for the hippie look with dramatic bell-bottoms, fringed jackets and vests and embroidered blouses, or try a sporty look by pairing a vintage tee with high-waisted, button-fly flared jeans and clogs or platform shoes. For a straight-from-the-disco aesthetic, look for surplice and halter dresses decked out in sequins. Men can make a 1970s-inspired statement with a leisure suit or bell-bottoms matched with a turtleneck. Aviator sunglasses are great accessories for both men and women. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of 1970s apparel and accessories.
  • 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.

    Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 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.

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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.