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2024 - Walnut Wood Ultra Clear Epoxy Resin Dining Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
you want. Versatility: Whether as a dining table, coffee table, or statement piece, it fits various
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

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Epoxy Resin, Wood

Black Walnut Handmade Black Transparent Epoxy Resin River Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
, size, and any special details you want. Versatility: Whether as a dining table, coffee table, or
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

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Epoxy Resin, Wood

Ultra Clear Resin Live Edge Walnut Wood Epoxy Dining Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
, size, and any special details you want. Versatility: Whether as a dining table, coffee table, or
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

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Epoxy Resin, Wood

2024 Design Walnut Wood Custom Ultra Clear Epoxy Resin Live Edge Dining Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
you want. Versatility: Whether as a dining table, coffee table, or statement piece, it fits various
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

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Epoxy Resin, Wood

Water-Resistant Stainless Steel Outdoor Coffee Table with Clear Acrylic Top
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
any style. More than just a visual statement, this coffee table combines striking design with
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Painted Chinese Kang Table with Stone Inlay, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
looks striking in modern interiors as a statement-making coffee table or end table. Additional
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

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Agate, Soapstone

Hallucinations 005, Coffee Table, Glass Top, Hand Made in UAE
By Design Kraft
Located in دبى, DU
from nature, this piece can serve as a statement coffee table. The piece was completely made in UAE
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2010s Emirian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Fiberglass

Marble Moon Coffee Table, Onyx Marble and Steel, Hand Made in UAE
By Design Kraft
Located in دبى, DU
A statement coffee table with two primary shapes, a moon shaped, honey colored Onyx marble piece
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2010s Emirian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Steel

Layer Cake Coffee Table, Onyx Marble Top, Hand Made in UAE
By Design Kraft
Located in دبى, DU
A statement coffee table in coral hues of pink, orange and purple, made of individual layers of
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2010s Emirian Post-Modern Center Tables

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Marble

Modern Abyss Kraken Coffee Table in Birch Wood and Glass
By Duffy London
Located in London, GB
Abyss Kraken is a dramatic new statement coffee table by Christopher Duffy, played out over two
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2010s British Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Wood

Modern Abyss World Coffee Table, Artists-Proof Edition in Birch, Oak, Glass
By Duffy London
Located in London, GB
for Duffy London. Finished with an oak veneer, the Abyss World is a beautiful statement coffee table
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2010s British Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Plexiglass, Oak, Plywood

Extra Large Jane and Gordon Martz Coffee Table / Bench for Marshall Studios
By Gordon Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Martz examples produced—rarely seen on the market. It can serve as a statement coffee table in front of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Sculptural Burgundy Knot Table - Hand Finished
Located in Mississauga, Ontario
bohemian interiors. Its compact size is perfect for small spaces, serving as a statement coffee table
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Organic Modern Tables

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Hardwood

Sculptural Coffee Table / Statement Piece by 9 19
By 9 19
Located in Strasburg, VA
Loch Ness monster meets coffee table... Happiness ensues. Let this piece speak for itself or let
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ash, Cherry, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Intersekt Coffee Table
By Monochrome
Located in Dubai, AE
statement piece. The low rectangular coffee table is inspired by the grace of Japanese Tea Ceremonies, as
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2010s Emirian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

Intersekt Coffee Table
By Monochrome
Located in Dubai, AE
it a distinctive statement piece. The low rectangular coffee table is inspired by the grace of
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2010s Emirian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Limestone

Intersekt Coffee Table
By Monochrome
Located in Dubai, AE
it a distinctive statement piece. The low coffee table is inspired by the grace of Japanese Tea
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2010s Emirian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Limestone

Intersekt Coffee Table - Wood
Located in Dubai, AE
coffee table is inspired by the grace of Japanese Tea Ceremonies, as it invites to ground in the practice
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2010s Emirian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Customizable "Slab" Modern Coffee Table
By Union Wood Co.
Located in Vancouver, B.C.
The Slab Coffee Table is statement-making while remaining understated. Its streamlined shape brings
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2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

Art Deco Style Coffee Table
By Cygal Art Deco
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Fine furniture maker, Cygal art deco, presents this statement making coffee table with surface
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass, Copper

Modern Round Coffee Table with Silver Balloon
By Duffy London
Located in London, GB
A modern furniture statement piece, the Balance coffee table by Duffy London. A single silver
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2010s British Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Burled Wood Large Coffee Table by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Hudson, NY
This statement of a modern coffee table designed by Vladimir Kagan is made of burled wood, bevelled
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Lucite, Burl

Angela Adams Sea Turtle Coffee Table, Walnut, Solid Wood, Handcrafted, Modern
By Sherwood Hamill
Located in Portland, ME
environment. The top of this statement making coffee table features interlocking pods, cut from 2-3/4" thick
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood, Walnut

Coastal Moby Coffee Table, Long, Ash / Amber, Solid Wood, Handcrafted, Modern
By Sherwood Hamill
Located in Portland, ME
luxe coastal vibe to any environment. This mythic, statement making coffee table features an asymmetric
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood, Ash

Smoked Glass and Amber Lucite Coffee Table with Brass Frame by Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
both a stylish coffee table and an eye-catching display piece. Make a statement with this Romeo Rega
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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Modern Round Center Table Set With Leather, Marquetry Lacquer Top
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
table can serve other purposes, such as showcasing coffee table books, statement pottery, or luxury
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Brass

English 1920s Marble Metal X Base Coffee Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
in hoofed feet. Simple stretcher holds the table together, making of a fine statement coffee table
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Early 20th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Statement Triangular Marble Coffee Tables
Located in London, GB
This statement coffee table consists of two triangular pieces with different heights which can be
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Mid-Century Modern Large Primitive Teak Root Coffee Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
vintage statement coffee table in superb condition. Measures: 50 H x 145 W x 65 D cm Share this
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Mid-20th Century British Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Chrome and Smoked Glass Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
This statement coffee table is a gorgeous edition to any living space. With a beautifully sleek
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

German 60s Aluminum and Glass Coffee Table by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt
By Knut Hesterberg, Ronald Schmitt
Located in Vienna, AT
statement coffee table will be the perfect highlight for any Midcentury Modern or Space age living room or
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Vintage 1960s German Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Aluminum

Monumental Coastal Organic Modern Rattan Braid Coffee Table by Wicker Works
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
This statement coffee table by Wicker Works boasts a timeless design with an intricately woven
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1990s Bohemian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wicker, Rattan

Luscious Turquoise Goat Skin Cocktail Table
Located in North Miami, FL
of green. Simply gorgeous!! and a real statement coffee table, that would make a standout piece.There
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20th Century Colombian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

19th Century Mahogany Coffee Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
piece of 19th century furniture, ideal as a statement coffee table. * Richly figured mahogany with warm
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Antique 19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mahogany

1970s Rare Karl Springer Parsons Batik Rectangular Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
table into a statement coffee table with extra-rich texture. Batik is an ancient cultural art form that
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Fabric

Black Sculptural Marble Coffee Table by Massimo Lella Vignelli for Casigliani
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in London, GB
Designed by Lella and Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani, this statement coffee table features a trio
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Contemporary Coffee Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Superb and totally unique Galerie AH Interiors’ statement contemporary coffee table. Artisan hand
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21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Rectangular Minimalist Travertine Coffee Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Make a huge statement with this monumental travertine coffee table. Table is very modern, with
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine

Maitland Smith Gilded Iron Faux Bois Tray Top Statement Tole Cocktail Table
By Alessandro for Baker Furniture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large 36" x 48" Hollywood Regency Tole cocktail/coffee table by Maitland Smith. The coffee table
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Art Nouveau Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Coupe Coffee Table, Black Marquina/Brass
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A true statement piece, this bold coffee table features a clean, Minimalist design that will fit
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2010s European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Brass

Brutalist Coffee Table, The Netherlands 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
statement piece. This coffee table is a testament to the Dutch penchant for functionalism. Its simple
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Restored Rattan Small Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
statement, this rattan coffee table encapsulates the essence of vintage allure and functional artistry
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Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rattan, Glass

1980s Postmodern Coral Stone and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
1980s large coral stone stone and glass postmodern coffee table. Designed to make a bold statement
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Vintage 1980s North American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass

Vintage T24 Coffee Tables by Peter Ghyczy – 70s Design
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Oirlo, LI
construction. Whether you're revamping your living space or adding a statement piece, the T24 Coffee Tables are
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Clemmer Heidsieck Three-Tier 1990s French Modern Coffee Table
By Helène Clemmer Heidsieck
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Quite a modern yet timeless statement. An architectural coffee table designed by French artist
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1990s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Wood

Italian 19th Century Pietra Dura Marble Plateau Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
grand and statement making coffee table with wonderful proportions.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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

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Glass, Resin

Italian Brass Glass Gunmetal Coffee Table 1970s Mid-Century Modern
Located in London, GB
A statement large square coffee table in patinated brass and gunmetal. Featuring a clear glass top
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass, Steel

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

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Glass, Resin

Rare Mosaic Top Harvey Probber Two-Piece Nucleus Coffee or Cocktail Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning "Nucleus" statement cocktail or coffee table. Consists of two pieces which can be
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Walnut

Fine Maison Jansen Attrib. Solid Brass Mirror Three Piece Banquet Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine three-piece banquet coffee table, attributed to the prestigious French design house
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Vintage 1970s French Directoire Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Late Roman Tiger Mosaic Table
Located in Chicago, IL
create a statement coffee or center table.
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Classical Roman Coffee and Cock...

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Stone, Cement

Dali Marble Moon Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
true work of sculpture, we love this marble moon bench indoors or out as a statement bench or coffee
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

REGENCY STYLE FLAMED HARDWOOD SMALL DRUM TABLE PEDESTAL WITH LiON PAW FEET
Located in Pulborough, GB
. Perfect as a statement coffee, side, or lamp table in refined interiors, the piece channels 19th-century
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20th Century British Side Tables

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Hardwood

Vintage Mid Century Oval Wheatsheaf Coffee Table C1960s France
By Coco Chanel
Located in Trensacq, FR
Gorgeous French golden 'Wheat Sheaf' coffee table from 1960s France. Stunning statement coffee
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Monumental Square Brutalist Metal Patchwork Coffee Table
By Paul Evans, Maitland Smith
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This gorgeous coffee table is huge, a 50" x 50" square. If you've been looking for a statement
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20th Century Brutalist Tables

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Brass, Copper

1970 s Brass Drum Coffee Table by Mastercraft Furniture
By Mastercraft
Located in Las Vegas, NV
There isn't a more statement coffee table, than this gorgeous drum, manufactured by Mastercraft
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

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Statement Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the statement coffee table you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, stone and metal, every statement coffee table was constructed with great care. Find 67 options for an antique or vintage statement coffee table now, or shop our selection of 78 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a statement coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right statement coffee table, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Arts and Crafts styles are of considerable interest. Garouste and Bonetti, Joel Escalona and Atelier BAM each produced at least one beautiful statement coffee table that is worth considering. A large statement coffee table can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller statement coffee table available at 1stDibs — each spanning 5.22 in width — may make for a better choice.

How Much is a Statement Coffee Table?

The average selling price for a statement coffee table at 1stDibs is $3,757, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $94,243 for the highest priced.

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 Statement 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 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.

    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 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.