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Large Oval Vintage Brass Tray Coffee Table on Mid-Century Folding Base
Located in Melbourne, AU
This Mid-Century folding coffee table is both beautiful and practical. The frame is teak and has
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Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Folding Coffee Table, Lucite Turtle Butler Serving Tray, Rizzo Style, Italy
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Folding table and tray This butler tray or service table dates back to the 1970s and was probably
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Brass

Regency Wood Low Coffee Green Leather Foldable Table
Located in Sofia, BG
Elegant coffee table in good condition with beautiful leather top , foldable sides and carved
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Vintage 1940s British Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Fruitwood

Midcentury Folding Bamboo and Brass Coffee Table, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury folding bamboo cane coffee table with brass corner finishes. This piece is
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Oak Coffee Folding Table, Czech Midcentury, Architect František Jirák, 1950s
By Cesky Nabytek, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Small midcentury table. Original very well preserved condition. Width of the table after layout is
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak, Lacquer

Art Déco Console Side Table Coffee Table Foldable Walnut Burr U Shaped Leg
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Beauty full foldable coffee or side table or console with a walnut burr veneer u shaped leg
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Wrought Iron and Glass Folding Baker s "Coffee" Table in Salterini Style
Located in Chicago, IL
All hand-wrought, folds into a neat 40" x 21" x 4", 3/8" glass top.
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Early 20th Century American Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wrought Iron

Jacques Adnet Leather Faux Bamboo Folding Nickel x Base Coffee Table Glass Top
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Miami, FL
Superb French Jacques Adnet glass coffee table features a polished folding nickel X base with round
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass, Nickel

Anglo-Indian Folding Brass Gold Tray Table On Ebony Carved Wood Folding Base
Located in Baltimore, MD
Early 20th century solid brass tray coffee on a folding carved wood stand. The tray has a smooth
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

19th Century English Walnut Folding Campaign Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Campaign style walnut oval shaped folding table. Late 19th century, England.
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Antique Late 19th Century British Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Folded Corner Metal Table with Concrete Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folded corner metal table on concrete legs, Industrial style Large Rectangular Outdoor / Indoor
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Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Concrete, Metal

Moorish Moroccan Style Folding Brass Tray Drinks Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large six leg brass top drink table or coffee table made in the Moorish Moroccan taste. The table
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20th Century Asian Moorish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Kaare Klint Folding Table of Teak for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare klint folding table of Teak. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Reverse with paper label ‘RUD
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Early 20th Century Inlay wood and Carved Folding Table
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century bone inlay rosewood and ebony carved Syrian folding table We are proud to
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Vintage 1920s Syrian Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Vintage Rectangular Brass Tray Table with Red Folding Base
Located in Pasadena, CA
This outstanding vintage rectangular brass tray table sits on a complimentary red collapsible base
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20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Rare Model PH-42 Guldhoj folding table by Poul Hundevad
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Very rare Model PH-42 Guldhoj folding table by Poul Hundevad. This stunning piece features a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Leather, Glass, Teak

Willumsen and Engholm for Fritz Hansen Folding Teak Tray Table
By Fritz Hansen, Willumsen Engholm
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Original Danish modern Svend Willumsen and H Engholm for Fritz Hansen model 4508 round teak table
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Pair of Postmodern Red Enameled Side/Folding Tables Memphis Era
By Tord Bjorklund
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare pair of matching occasional End tables, designed by Tord Bjorklund in the red enameled
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20th Century Swedish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Moroccan Incised Brass and Mahogany Folding Six-Leg Tray Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Removable etched brass tray table with Moroccan styling. Mahogany six-leg base that fold down to
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Vintage 1960s Moroccan Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Japanese Antique Folding Low Table "Chabudai" in Oak, Circa 1926
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
. Known as a chabudai, this traditional Japanese folding table features collapsible legs, allowing it to
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Friso Kramer "Rotunda" Round Coffee Table
By Friso Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Enameled Folded Sheet Metal Coffee Table with Magazine Shelf and Glass Top
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass

Trilateral Folding Side Table by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt Mølgaard, John Stuart, France Daverkosen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is the model FD 18/57 end or coffee table designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Hans J. Wegner AT-35 Folding Cocktail Table for Andreas Tuck
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hans J. Wegner AT-35 folding cocktail table for Andreas Tuck. An understated, 1960s Scandinavian
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Round Folding Dining Table with Beveled Top and Carved Legs, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Round Folding oak side table with turned legs and beveled top . The table has four legs and
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Round Folding Center Oak Table with Carved Top and Solomonic Legs, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Round Folding oak side table with Solomonic legs and carved top and carved edges. The table has six
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Victorian Liberty of London Style Eastern Folding Tea Table With Paintings 1890s
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Victorian Liberty of London Style Eastern Folding Tea Table With Paintings 1890s Decorated with
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Campaign Style Walnut Folding Table by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in San Diego, CA
American walnut folding table designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel, circa 1950s. The table is simple
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Japanese Antique Folding Round Low Table "Chabudai" in Zelkova, cirica 1912–1926
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
chabudai, this traditional Japanese folding table was used at the heart of daily life for meals and family
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

19th Century Moroccan Carved Six-Leg Folding Table Base with Engraved Brass Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This small, versatile coffee table was crafted in Morocco, circa 1890. The folding base with
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Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Baker Furniture Queen Anne Style Drop Leaf Coffee Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury, Queen Anne style, walnut, gate-fold, drop leaf, coffee table by Baker Furniture is 38
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Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Mid-20th Century Carved Six-Leg Folding Base with Brass Tray Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This small, versatile coffee table was crafted in France circa 1950. The folding base has six
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Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Midcentury Italian Iron Folding "Serafino" Coffee Table for Zanotta, 1980s
By Zanotta, Emaf Progetti
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury "Serafino" coffee table designed in drawn steel. This spectacular item was produced in
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Iron, Steel

Vintage Circular Folding Tray Table, Haitian, Mahogany, Coffee, Serving, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage circular folding table. A Haitian, mahogany coffee or serving tray with naive
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Early 20th Century Haitian Side Tables

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Mahogany

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Teak Side Coffee Table, Foldable
By France Daverkosen, Hvidt Mølgaard
Located in Miami, FL
Great foldable table made of teak. Attractive design and very practical.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Early 20th Century Spanish Oak Folding Coffee Or Side Table With Solomonic Legs
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful round oak side table, it has three folding wings that give it a triangular shape. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Side Tables

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Walnut

Folded and Brass Clipped Steel Coffee or Side Table by Joelle Ferlande for Kappa
By Joelle Ferlande
Located in Chicago, IL
A folded French circa 1970s metal side or small coffee table with brass clips by Joelle Ferlande
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Stainless Steel

20th Century Petite Antique English Tiger Oak Oval Folding Table Coffee Tea
Located in Shreveport, LA
table does not stand up on it’s own when it’s folded flat~ ~circa 1920~ Measurements: 39.5” height
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Vintage 1920s English Jacobean Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Oak

Suite of Vintage Brown Leather Steamer Folding Armchairs, Stools Coffee Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
and coffee table A very good looking well made and comfortable suite of vintage steamer furniture
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20th Century English Victorian Chairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Early 20th Century English Carved Walnut Coffee Table and Folding Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or study with this artisan-made "dual function" folding step ladder and coffee
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Early 20th Century French Country Ladders

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Brass

Japanese Keyaki Wood Folding Tea Table, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A beautifully simple yet ingenious Japanese folding tea or coffee table, Showa period, early 20th
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

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Elm

Set of Daybeds with Table by Tage Poulsen
By Tage Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set consisting of two daybeds in oak and canvas and coffee table with folding plate and storage
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Notorious Hardcover Book by Herb Ritts
By Herb Ritts, 1952-2002
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
coffee table book. Originally published: 1992 Author: Herb Ritts Illustrator: Herb Ritts.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Books

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Paper

Notorious Hardcover Book by Herb Ritts
By Herb Ritts, 1952-2002
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
hardcover coffee table book. Originally published: 1992 Author: Herb Ritts Illustrator: Herb Ritts.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Books

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Paper

Italian coffee table, Gio Ponti era
Located in Encino, CA
Italian Design 1950 In the style of Gio Ponti Folding coffee table in exotic wood
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Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Italian 1950 coffee table, Gio Ponti era
By Gio Ponti
Located in Encino, CA
Very interesting folding coffee table in black laquered exotic wood with four legs ended with gilt
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Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ormolu

Hans Wegner Folding Coffee Table
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Paris, ile de france
Hans Wegner folding coffee table
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Folding Coffee Table
By Gio Ponti
Located in Southampton, NY
A spectacular walnut folding "tray" table, with collapsible walnut and brass base and dark smoke
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Brass Folding Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome French brass folding table with leather straps. Glass top with bevelled edge. Base
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Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass

Fifties Folding Coffee Table/Credenza
Located in Santa Monica, CA
a coffee table, credenza, side table, or extra dining. Height makes it perfect for sofa dining.
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20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Mid Century Mother of Pearl Moroccan Coffee Table
Located in Montecito, CA
Beautiful mid Century Moroccan folding coffee table. The base folds and the top can be removed for
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Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Abalone, Wood

Folding Coffee Table in Marble and Brushed Chrome
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This clever design allows you to create your own look by simply hinging each section to swing in or out. I have shown it here in a random pattern, and a zig zag shape. The individual...
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Fold Up Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
given new life. Beneath the glass top is a graceful fold-up cart from a midwestern factory ca. 1950. On
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass

Graceful Fold-Up Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
table is perfect for a narrower space where another coffee table would be too wide. The glass helps
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20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Adjustable Folding Coffee/Dining/Game Table
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Mid Century adjustable table in teak.
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Foldable Mid-Century Spider Leg Coffee Table
Located in Hemiksem, VAN
Rare mid-century spider-leg coffee table with circular glass top on a collapsible wood and brass
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Smoked Glass, Wood

Coffee Table Clairitex Paris White Folding Indoor / Outdoor Table 1960s
By Clairitex
Located in Vienna, AT
Dismountable table made by Clairitex Paris. The piece is in its original condition, white lacquered
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Moroccan Copper Coffee Table, Oval with Wooden Folding Base
Located in Orlando, FL
One of a kind Moroccan copper tray table, ideal as a coffee table or a side table. Very exotic
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1990s Moroccan Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper

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Foldable Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the foldable coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every foldable coffee table was constructed with great care. There are 99 variations of the antique or vintage foldable coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a foldable coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A foldable coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one foldable coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen and Andreas Tuck produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Foldable Coffee Table?

The average selling price for a foldable coffee table at 1stDibs is $1,757, while they’re typically $164 on the low end and $13,500 for the 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 Foldable Coffee Table
  • 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.

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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.
  • 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.