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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Odyssey" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Important and mesmerizing "Odyssey” Coffee Table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Pewter, Gold Leaf

Roger Capron Signed Herbier Ceramic Coffee Table, circa 1965, France.
By Roger Capron
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare Roger Capron signed ceramic coffee table, circa 1965. Nice Herbier model. Ceramic tiles
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

French Round Coffee Table Herbarium Vallauris Ceramics Signed Raymonde Leduc
By Raymonde Leduc
Located in Labrit, Landes
Round coffee table with faience top signed Leduc and made in Vallauris. This table is a part of the
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Faience, Wood

Karl Springer "Dorchester Coffee Table" in Figured Anigre, 1990s Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Dorchester Coffee Table" in figured Anigre with Marquetry border inlay on top with gold leaf
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1990s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Gold Leaf

Green Gold Tombos Coffee Table, Signed by Stefan Leo
By Atelier Stefan Leo
Located in Geneve, CH
Green gold tombos coffee table, Signed by Stefan Leo. Brass patinated (Also available in Black
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2010s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Roger Capron Signed Herbier Ceramic Coffee Table, circa 1965, France.
By Roger Capron
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare Roger Capron signed ceramic oval coffee table, circa 1965. Herbier model. Ceramic tiles
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Brutalist Coffee Table Handmade and signed by Pia Manu, 1960s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1960s / Coffee Table / Pia Manu / metal, stone, chrome / Mid-century / Vintage
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Metal, Chrome

Fratelli Cattaneo Signed Italian Louis XV Style Coffee Table
Located in Forney, TX
A elegant vintage Italian Louis XV style kingwood tulipwood inlaid cocktail table by Fratelli
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass, Bronze

Signed Maison Jansen Coffee Cocktail Table in Brass and Glass
By Maison Jansen
Located in Shippensburg, PA
BRASS AND GLASS COCKTAIL TABLE BY MAISON JANSEN Mid-20th Century signed JANSEN / PARIS to
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Paul Evans Brutalist Bronze Stalagmite Coffee / Cocktail Table, Signed Dated
By Paul Evans
Located in Plainview, NY
Paul Evans MCM Brutalist Bronze Stalagmite Coffee / Cocktail Table, Signed & Dated: A striking
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Superb "Chan" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Iconic "Chan" coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with colorful hand-painted
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Pewter, Gold Leaf

Tue Poulsen Coffee Table triangle shape Haslev Denmark 1960 Signed
By Tue Poulsen
Located in Paris, FR
Tue Poulsen Ceramic and Oak Coffee Table made by Haslev in Denmark around 1960 Beautiful artwork
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Teak

Rare Pia Manu Brutalist Coffee Table, circa 1969 Belgium, Signed
By Pia Manu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredible Pia Manu brutalist coffee table, circa 1965-1970s, with brutalist cast resin artwork
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Etched Brass Coffee Table by Christian Krekels, Signed , circa 1975
By Christian Krekels
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Coffee Table by Christian Krekels, signed, circa 1975, etched brass top and 3 painted black steel
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Rare Pia Manu Brutalist Coffee Table, circa 1969 Belgium, Signed
By Pia Manu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredible Pia Manu brutalist coffee table, circa 1965-1970s, with brutalist cast resin artwork
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Waterfall Coffee Table by Charles Hollis Jones Signed and Dated
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This piece is in stock and ready to ship. Beautiful waterfall coffee table designed and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...

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Stainless Steel

Silas Seandel Sculptural Coffee Table with Glass Top 1970s Signed
By Silas Seandel
Located in New York, NY
Coffee table with organic shape base in cast solid resin to resemble concrete with thick glass top
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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Resin

outstanding rare, early, signed and certified Carl Auböck coffee table
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Munich, DE
of the earliest carl auböck tree trunk coffee table ever made. and best of all - it´s totally hand
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Chrysanthemum" Coffee Table 1970s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare “Chrysanthemum” coffee table, hand-brazed in patinated bronze with a glass top, is by Philip
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Philippe Barbier Oval green Resin Coffee Table with Agate Insert signed
By Philippe Barbier
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Philippe Barbier Oval green Resin Coffee Table with Agate Insert signed
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Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Agate, Brass

Gasparucci Italo signed white lacquer coffee table. Two others available.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
other listings for those. all of the tables have their original hardwood tops with notched corners that
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Mid-20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Hardwood

Paul Evans Brutalist Bronze Stalagmite Cocktail Coffee Table 1969 Signed
By Paul Evans
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Very rare sculptural brutalist Paul Evans stalagmite base coffee table signed PE 69. The bronze and
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Impressive bronze coffee table in the style of Lothar Klute - signed
By Lothar Klute
Located in PARIS, FR
Impressive bronze coffee table with ice glass top in the style of Lothar Klute Signed and dated
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Signed Budji Layug Bamboo and Fossiliferous Limestone Top Coffee Table
By Budji Layug
Located in New York, NY
Signed, Budji Layug Bamboo and Fossiliferous Limestone Top Coffee Table. The frame of the table is
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Vintage 1980s Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Washington Corona Coffee Table by David Adjaye for Knoll, Signed
By Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Washington Corona Coffee Table reflects Sir David Adjaye's architectural and sculptural vision
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2010s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Fragonard Pierced" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Impressive and rare “Fragonard Pierced” Coffee Table in patinated, engraved and pierced bronze and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze, Enamel, Pewter, Gold Leaf

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Eternal Forest" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite "Eternal Forest" coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Stunning "Ming 133" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
"Ming 133" coffee table, with Chinese motif incorporating Ming warriors, in patinated and engraved
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

1960 s SIGNED Roger Capron Steel and Ceramic Top Coffee Table
By Roger Capron
Located in North Miami, FL
A lovely earth-tones ceramic top on steel frame coffee table by Roger Capron (signed). Lovely
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

"Fleur-de-lis" Coffee Table by Charles Hollis Jones, Signed
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning coffee table in Lucite and brass designed and manufactured my Charles Hollis Jones in the
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Coffee Table with Italian Travertine Top 1952 Signed
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Parsons style coffee table model No. 5206, base in dark mahogany with inset Italian travertine top
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine

Zanine Caldas, Rare and Sculptural Denuncia Coffee Table, 1970s Brazil, Signed
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Zanine Caldas Low or Coffee Table From the 'Denuncia' Series Signed 'Zanine' Pequi Wood 1970s A
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

Large signed purple resin glass coffee table Garouste Bonetti 1990s
By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti
Located in Paris, IDF
Cool deep purple colour and a fanciful design make this 1990s coffee table a statement piece
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Late 20th Century French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Resin

Christian Krekels Signed Belgian Etched Brass Agate Coffee Table, 1979
By Christian Krekels
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a beautiful Belgium coffee table signed by Christian Krekels in 1979. The table features a
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Agate, Brass

Signed Mid Century Modern Karl Springer Steel and Brass Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This signed Karl Springer steel and brass coffee table exudes mid-century modern style with its
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Mid-20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Rare Sculptural Bronze Coffee Table by Victor Roman, Signed + Numbered, 1970s
By Victor Roman
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare low coffee table by Romanian-born sculptor Victor Roman, cast in solid bronze with a hand
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Large Signed Resin Glass Coffee Table by Garouste Bonetti 1990s
By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti
Located in Paris, IDF
Cool deep colour and a fanciful design make this 1990s coffee table a statement piece, especially
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1990s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Resin

Guglielmo Ulrich italian coffee table for ARCA with turned legs Signed
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
SIGNED Italian coffee table from the 1930s-1940s, designed by the celebrated Guglielmo Ulrich and
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Jean Campa Signed Abstract Aluminum Sculpture, 1992, Mounted as Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
and exceptional coffee or cocktail table that transcends furniture design, uniting art and function in
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Late 20th Century French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Lucite “L’Ami” Coffee Table by Charles Hollis Jones, Signed 1974
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking Lucite coffee table designed and handcrafted in 1974 by Charles Hollis Jones in Los
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lucite

French Oak Ceramic Coffee Table Vallauris Tiles Signed Barrois, circa 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
Oak and ceramic coffee table Top made of tiles signed Barrois. Made between 1960 and 1970. The
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen Reversible Top Coffee Table, Signed
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1950s. A reverse topped coffee table with oak frame
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Stunning "Etruscan Spiral" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Large “Etruscan Spiral” coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Les Prismatiques Sculptural Coffee Table in Lucite and Glass, 1970s Signed
By Les Prismatiques
Located in New York, NY
(signed on each leg "Les Prismatiques"). This is a chic coffee table.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Roger Capron Signed Ceramic Coffee Table, Moribana decor, circa 1974, France.
By Roger Capron
Located in Brussels, BE
Beautiful Roger Capron Tk1 coffee table, Moribana decor, circa 1974, France. 4 cylindrical oak feet
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Sandstone

Karl Springer Chic Coffee Table in Embossed Lizard Leather 1994 (Signed Dated)
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Stunning "Mark II Coffee Table" in midnight blue lacquered embossed lizard leather with inset
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1990s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Fabulous Paul Evans Brutalist Metal Patchwork Coffee Table Signed Slate Top
By Paul Evans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Very handsome Paul Evans patchwork metal coffee table. The top has a textured piece of heavy slate
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Slate, Copper

Petal Coffee Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll Associates, 1960s, Signed
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1st Generation original of the 'Petal' coffee table with Redwood 'petals' by Richard Schultz
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Studio Craft Sculptural and Organic Coffee Table Signed Walsh, Dated 1989
By Wendell Castle
Located in Peabody, MA
Studio craft freeform coffee table of carved wood in aquamarine lacquer signed Walsh, 1989 and
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Paul Evans Patchwork Steel Coffee Table for Directional, Signed Dated 1978
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning coffee table by Paul Evans for Directional, produced in 1978, signed and dated PE 78. The
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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Calacatta Viola Marble Coffee Table by Edith Norton, Signed Plate 1970
By Edith Norton
Located in Chicago, IL
Calacatta viola Marble Coffee Table by Edith Norton, Signed Plate 1970's. Table and marble are
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Signed Berthold Muller Mosaic Coffee Table on Wood Base, Germany, 1958
By Berthold Muller
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare wood mosaic in brass frame coffee table by German Artist Berthold Muller. Very special colors
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Large Etched Brass Coffee Table by Christian Krekels, Signed , circa 1975
By Christian Krekels
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Etched Brass Coffee Table by Christian Krekels, signed , circa 1975 with 4 painted black
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Neoclassical Style Carved Gilt Wood Coffee Table signed by Maison Hirch
By Maison Hirch
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice coffee table is made of carved and gilt wood with mirror top. This is a French work
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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Signed Large Square Bronze Coffee Table Jacques Quinet for Broncz, 1960s
By Broncz, Jacques Quinet
Located in Paris, IDF
This large coffee table signed by Jacques Quinet and stamped by Broncz, is a rare remarkable find
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Pia Manu Ceramic Tile and Marble Mosaic Belgian Coffee Table Signed
By Pia Manu
Located in Chicago, IL
Pia Manu signed ceramic mosaic coffee table. Pia Manu, a Belgian artist often collaborated with
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Gasparucci Italo signed large white lacquer coffee table.. two more available
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Please see those listings. all tables have original hardwood tops with notch corners that fit in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Hardwood

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Signed Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic signed coffee table available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every signed coffee table was constructed with great care. Find 551 options for an antique or vintage signed coffee table now, or shop our selection of 64 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect signed coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A signed coffee table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one signed coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Karl Springer and Paul Evans produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Signed Coffee Table?

Prices for a signed coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $40 and can go as high as $125,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,580.

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 Signed 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.