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French 19th Century Oak Server
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
together to form a narrow surface. Housed in the apron are three drawers of two different sizes all fitted
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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Sleek Glamorous Mirrored Rectangular Coffee Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
. One half of one side of mirrored narrow panel is new and one small square on leg has also been
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Vintage 1970s American Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mirror

Monumental American Walnut Coffee Table with Smoked Glass Surface
Located in Los Angeles, CA
flat walnut slabs support either end of the table, with narrow side supports suspending a large
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Smoked Glass, Walnut

Long 1970s Hollis Style Lucite Scroll Acrylic Coffee Table
By Amparo Calderon Tapia, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This sculptural Lucite coffee table is long and narrow, cutting a striking silhouette as it
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Lucite, Acrylic

Fine Drexel Walnut Long Board Table Bench
Located in Miami, FL
labeled it. In a mid-century modern form, influenced by Danish modern. Narrow tapered legs with a short
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Milo Baughman Style Walnut Low Coffee Table or Bench
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
. The table consists just of three parts: A long, narrow rectangular top supported by two sturdy legs
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Spectacular George Nakashima Minguren Coffee Table
By George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
narrow end. The base is a thick black walnut plank intersected with a long stretcher, and a spindle
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Vintage 1980s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Early 20th Century Czech Four-Leg Brown Leather Bench from Prague
Located in Dallas, TX
has a beautiful and rich warm patina. Could be used as a bench or a long and narrow coffee table
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Early 20th Century Czech Benches

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Leather, Wood

Teak Tray Table by Engholm Willumsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
taper to a narrow point; the table top is removable from the base, for use as a tray. Base collapses for
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Vintage 1950s Danish Tables

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Teak

Reclaimed Chinese Elm Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional joinery methods and add intrigue to the clean-lined form. The narrow table has been darkened with
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

French Deco Gilt Twist Arch Base Gold Laurel Leaf Coffee Table
By Gilbert Poillerat, Maison Jansen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
is atypically obtuse at four feet long and three feet wide. Although massive in scale, the narrow
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Antique Burr Walnut Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
and narrow design is very practical, there is high quality carving around the legs and edges. This has
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Vintage 1930s English Queen Anne Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Spanish Carved Walnut Coffee Table with Iron Stretcher and Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
pulls; the top features rounded edges and corners. The long and narrow cocktail table is in excellent
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Louis XIII Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wrought Iron

20th Century French Brass Coffee Table with Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
are cast in the shape of slender columns, giving an architectural inflection to the form. A narrow
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20th Century French Belle Époque Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Brass

Mid-Century Spanish Carved Walnut Cocktail Coffee Table with Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
iron pulls; the rectangular top features rounded edges and corners. The long and narrow Baroque style
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wrought Iron

Large Philip Kelvin Laverne Etched Bronze Spring Festival Bamboo Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Palm Springs, CA
particular style of Laverne table is seldom seen and usually in a more narrow size. This table being 27" in
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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze, Pewter

Antique Blue Swedish Pine Coffee Table, circa 1860-1880
Located in Round Top, TX
front side as you face the table, while the second is on the narrow right end. This is a very fun and
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Round Coffee Table Veneered with Walnut
Located in Opole, PL
with an intarsia. The legs are straight, narrow towards the bottom, and are connected with a cross bar
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20th Century European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Vintage Teak Coffee Table by John Sylvia Reid for Stag
By Stag Furniture 1, John Sylvia Reid
Located in London, GB
narrow with an oval top. The quality is amazing, the top has a lovely tapered edge, and the tubular black
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Midcentury Burr Walnut, Pie Crust Coffee Table
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a good quality midcentury coffee table in the high Victorian taste. An attractive narrow
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20th Century British Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Early Qing Dynasty Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
This narrow-waisted elm wood bench features horse hoof legs and an all-original oxblood lacquer
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

Refinished Work Table
Located in Chicago, IL
. early 20th Century. The top is made up of narrow slats of heart pine set inside a sturdy frame of the
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Early 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pine, Lacquer

Vintage Oval Onyx Top + Chrome Base Coffee Table, Denmark
Located in Chicago, IL
composed of fluted “X” form legs and narrow, rectangular beams. Hexagonal hardware secures the base
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Chrome

Vico Magistretti Sinbad Coffee Table by Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Highland, IN
visual tension created by the gap between the two tables, whether narrow or wide, is particularly
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Antique Rustic Slab Wood Coffee Table with Natural Patina and Square Peg Splay
Located in Round Top, TX
rectangular shaped "cutout" you see on the narrow end, indicating there was likely a tool or vice attached to
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Spectacular George Nakshima Minguren Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
towards the narrow end. A natural split is reinforced with a single rosewood butterfly key, which
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20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood

Spectacular George Nakshima Minguren Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
towards the narrow end. A natural split is reinforced with a single rosewood butterfly key, which
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20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood

Square Black Marble Coffee Table by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper
By Skipper, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Milano, IT
feet are 4 and have a conical shape, the apex in fact is narrower while the round base is wider, giving
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

"Daedalus" Coffee Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
and a narrow console table--with a variety of tops. Please inquire for further details.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail ...

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Iron

Square Marble Side Table by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper
By Skipper, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Milano, IT
are 4 and have a conical shape, the apex is in fact narrower while the round base is wider, giving
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Andrianna Shamaris St. Barts Teak Wood Bench or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
unique finish. We added straight modern legs which can also be modified for a console or narrow dining
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2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Benches

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Late 19th Century Rustic Slab Dark Wood Coffee Table with Peg Legs
Located in Round Top, TX
which create the desire to touch it. Note the old heavy iron staples on each narrow end added long ago
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique Lesung
Located in New York, NY
is exceptional and can be used as a bench, a narrow coffee table or simply as an art piece. Museum
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Vintage 1930s Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Midcentury Mosaic Table with Black Metal Frame, Style of Mado Jolain
By Mado Jolain
Located in London, GB
Mado Jolain, France (1921 - 2019). The narrow understated design features a table top covered in
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Stone, Metal

Italian modern Square round coffee table in smoked glass chromed steel, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
armchairs and in the middle of the living room, in front of the couch. In fact, thanks to its narrow and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

1960s Mid-Century Rectangular Teak Coffee Table 4ft Long by Gordon Russell
By Gordon Russell
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
. Measuring H39.5cm x L121.5cm x W46cm, it’s an ideal piece for small narrow interior layout or as a side
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Vintage Work Table Rustic Coffee Table with Square Peg Legs
Located in Round Top, TX
top that one end is more narrow that the other, adding to the organic appeal. The coffee table has
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Original Hand Painted Coffee Table, China, circa 1820
Located in Round Top, TX
functioning drawers provide great storage options in this long and narrow coffee table. Restored and waxed
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

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Wood, Paint

Sleek Modern Narrow Rectangular Coffee Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sleek Mid-Century Modern coffee table, perfect for a narrow room, having a rectangular heavy white
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Steel

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Narrow Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unusually narrow and long coffee table. Slim and stylish!
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Narrow Glass Diagramme Coffee Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our popular 'Diagramme' design now available with a glass table top. Chic and understated steel frame with custom-cut glass top. Silver objects photographed are for just for scale ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak and Oak Narrow Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unusually narrow and long coffee table of rich natural teak edged in golden oak. Slim and stylish!
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Grey Slate Narrow and Low Coffeetable made of Antique Slate Slabs
Located in Baambrugge, NL
, rustic charm. This low and narrow piece varsatile and can  be used as a coffee table, decorative bench
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2010s Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Slate

Table Sofa Bedside End Cocktail Two Tier Burr Figured Walnut Art Deco Narrow
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
narrow and small - Timeless form which blends with most periods and styles Measures: Height - 59cm
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Restored Empire Small Table, Mahogany, Cherry Wood, Lacquer, France, 1840s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
. It impresses with its elegant narrow legs. This classicist table is ideal for those looking for
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Antique 1840s French Empire Side Tables

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Mahogany, Lacquer, Wood, Cherry

Early 20th Century French Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
A lovely early 20th century Provincial French narrow oak bench constructed using through-tenons and
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Early 20th Century French Country Benches

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern Brass And Glass Oval Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1970s solid brass base with narrow oval glass top coffee table.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

1950s, Mogens Kold, Teak Coffee Surf Board Table
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
entire sheet runs from narrow to wide and narrow again. In both width and thickness. (very nice). Period
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Vintage 1950s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Thick Lucite and Brass Cocktail Table After Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A long narrow coffee table in the manner of Karl Springer. Very thick high quality Lucite with
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Mirrored Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
narrow wood trim, raised on square tapering legs.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mirror, Wood

Italian Art Deco Burl Walnut Coffee Side Table with Ebonized Legs
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Art Deco rectangular, oval side table, circa 1930s. Narrow ebonized feet and round finial
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Burl

Mid-Century Modern Bench Low Table Style of Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Port Jervis, NY
the legs. Long and narrow, 80 x 18 with a hgt. of 15. Shows normal wear.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Brass

Angular Coffee Table or Bench in Oxidized Steel and Granite, circa 1987
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Narrow-depth brutalist table that can be used as a bench, cocktail table or coffee table, in acid
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Late 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

French Louis XIV Style Oval Coffee Table Manner of Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
A charming French Louis XIV style oval coffee table, circa 1940s, an oval glass atop a narrow white
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Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Wood

Marble-Top Neoclassical Style Coffee Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Narrow oval shape with carved wood frame in cream paint with gilt detail raised on fluted tapering
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Super Funky Indonesian Carved Wood Alligator Coffee Table or Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
used as a narrow coffee table, or solely for sculptural decorative interest as a freestanding sculpture.
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Vintage 1980s Indonesian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Round Art Deco Burl Walnut Coffee Side Table with Ebonized Legs
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Art Deco round side table, circa 1930s. Narrow ebonized feet and round finial at center of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Burl

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Narrow Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of narrow coffee tables available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and stone, all narrow coffee tables available were constructed with great care. There are 132 antique and vintage narrow coffee tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 18 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of narrow coffee tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Narrow coffee tables made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Some narrow coffee tables are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller narrow coffee tables, measuring 11.82 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made narrow coffee tables over the years, but those made by HOLLY HUNT, Peter Coolican and Edward Wormley are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Narrow Coffee Tables?

Narrow coffee tables can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,600, while the lowest priced sells for $495 and the highest can go for as much as $38,000.

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 Narrow Coffee Tables
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A narrow table is called a console table. They are designed to fit a narrow hallway and placed against walls. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of narrow tables of your choice, shape, and color.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A long narrow table is called a console table or hall table. It is a taller, narrow piece of furniture placed against a wall preferred for small rooms or hallways. On 1stDibs, you can find an antique or vintage console table of your choosing from different periods and in varying materials.
  • 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 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.