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20th Century High Round Cocktail Table in Faux Bamboo with Glass Top
Located in Miami, FL
20th century high round cocktail table in faux bamboo with glass top Measurements of glass top
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Faux Bamboo, Glass

Art Deco Cocktail Table with Fluted Black Lacquer Supports and Glass Top
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
This refined Art Deco style cocktail table was realized- in the manner of Ruhlmann- in the United
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20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Aluminum

1950s Blue Glass Bartender Large Cocktail Shaker
Located in Stamford, CT
Large glass bartenders guide cocktail shaker. Blue glass with various printed cocktail recipes
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Gilt Oval with Turtle Top Glass Cocktail Table Maison Bagues
By Maison Baguès
Located in Port Jervis, NY
table attributed to Maison Bagues, high quality. Turtle top thick dimensional glass. Glass has some
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Iron

Floating Mid-Century Modern Leon Rosen for Pace Round Glass Brass Cocktail Table
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in Philadelphia, PA
thick floating glass top on a brass plated steel base.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Brass

Italian Brass and Glass Tripod Cocktail Side Table in the Style of Cesare Lacca
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian aged brass and glass cocktail side table in the style of Cesare Lacca Beautiful and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Brass

Edwardian Rococo Style Satinwood Marquetry Cocktail Table with Protective Glass
Located in Germantown, MD
An Edwardian Rococo Style Carved Satinwood Marquetry Fruitwood Cocktail / coffee Table with
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Mid-20th Century American Rococo Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Fruitwood, Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut

Classic Stacked Chrome and Glass Cocktail Table by Design Institute of America
By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic stacked chrome and glass cocktail table in the style of Milo Baughman. Architecturally
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Chrome

Lucite and Brass Coffee Cocktail Table Vintage Charles Hollis Jones Style Glass
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely vintage Hollywood Regency, Lucite and brass coffee cocktail table in the manner of Charles
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Brass

French Mid-Century Double Tier Steel Glass Cocktail Table by Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in New York, NY
in black enameled steel and glass with brass details by Pierre Guariche, circa 1950-1960. This
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Brass, Steel

Postmodern Smoked Chrome Glass Cocktail Tables by DIA, 90s, Set of 2
By Design Institute America
Located in New York, NY
A set of two (2) designer 1990s Post-Modern 'smoked' gray-charcoal chrome round bi-level cocktail
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1990s American Post-Modern Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Chrome

Brueton Style Marble and Steel with Glass Option Cocktail Table, 1980s
By Brueton
Located in Hamburg, PA
cocktail table. This monumental table is made of a stainless steel base with a beautiful green, black
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Marble, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Table by Vladimir Kagan # 6703 Glass Chrome Base
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare piece. Straight from the Dakota apartment building in NYC. 41.5 square glass top
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Steel, Chrome

Scandinavian Modern Stemware Brown Set of 12 Attr Bjorkshult Swedish Glass
By Björkshult
Located in Topeka, KS
coups, call them goblets, cocktail glasses, sherbets, glassware or stemware BUT whatever you choose to
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Blown Glass

1990’s Coffee Cocktail Table Natural Rustic Twisted Tree Limb Base Glass Top
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage coffee or cocktail table with natural Rustic twisted tree limb base and rectangle
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1990s Unknown Organic Modern Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Glass, Wood

Gold Round Coffee Cocktail Table Hand Forged Iron Transparent Glass Top, 1940
Located in Milano, IT
Gold round coffee table hand-forged iron, transparent glass top, 1940.
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1940s French Modern Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Iron

Maison Baguès Mid-Century Modern Round Glass Brass Bronze Coffee Cocktail Table
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Maison Baguès Mid-Century Modern round glass top, with faux brass / bronze bamboo style
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Brass, Bronze

1970s Postmodern Travertine and Brass Artedi Glass Coffee Cocktail Table
By Artedi
Located in Basel, BS
Fabulous and extremely iconic Artedi Travertine and brass coffee/ cocktail table. This sought after
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Travertine, Brass

Mid Century Modern Beige Marble, Glass Brass Cocktail Table by Leon Rosen
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in Philadelphia, PA
marble legs with thick clear glass and brass accents.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Marble, Brass

Holmegaard Copenhagen MCM Lutken Smoke Cocktail Pitcher and Aperitif Glasses
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Chicago, IL
Handled Danish Modern glass handled cocktail pitcher and set of six (6) matching stunning smoke
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Vintage Bohemian Round Handwoven Rattan Glass Mushroom Shaped Cocktail Table
Located in Miami, FL
Boho Chic all handwoven Mushroom shaped wicker and rattan Cocktail Table or Coffee Table with round
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Late 20th Century American Bohemian Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Wicker, Rattan

Mid Century Organic Modern Round or Circular Cocktail Table in Teak Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
base with a thick clear glass top.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Glass, Teak

Mid-Century Rectangular Glass Lucite Wave Coffee Cocktail Table, 1960 s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive rectangular sculptural lucite base wave coffee table featuring a thick glass top. The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Lucite

Willy Rizzo Style Ice Effect Lucite and Chrome Coasters, 9 pieces
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Atlanta, GA
(0.5 cm). Note: The sale does not include the cocktail glasses.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Metal, Chrome

Fontana Arte Glass Zodiac Cocktail or Coffee Table Attributed to Gio Ponti
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Rare Fontana Arte midcentury "verre églomisé" glass top reverse painted with a Zodiac motif
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Art Glass

Set of 60 Modernist Etched Crystal Glasses by Stuart with Neoclassical Detailing
By Stuart Glass Company
Located in New York, NY
, wine, cocktail and lowball glasses. Each of the pieces offers neoclassical detailing including etched
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20th Century English Modern Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Crystal

Midcentury Cocktail Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish midcentury coffee or cocktail table. Chrome base, with a sizable piece of beveled glass
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Chrome

Modish French 1970s Chrome and Glass Rectangular Coffee/Cocktail Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
A modish French 1970s chrome and glass rectangular coffee/cocktail table; the inset glass top
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1970s French Modern Vintage Cocktail Glasses

Art Deco Gold Finish Round Wrought Iron Glass Top Cocktail Table, France, 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Art Deco gold finish round wrought iron coffee or cocktail table with round glass top, made
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Wrought Iron

Hollywood Regency Brass and Glass Leaf Motif Cocktail Table, Mid Century Modern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, solid brass leaves, and a thick heavy glass top.
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Brass

Natural Wicker /Rattan Coastal Style Round Cocktail Table with Glass Top
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
This coastal-style round cocktail table blends natural materials with relaxed elegance. Crafted
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1980s American Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Wicker

Lion in Frost Style Lucite Iceberg Coffee, Cocktail Table Round Glass Top 1970
By Lion in Frost
Located in Miami, FL
In the style of Lion in Frost is this impressive large round iceberg coffee or cocktail table
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Glass, Lucite

Lucite Barrel Cage Base Cocktail Table with Round 12 Sided Beveled Glass Top
Located in Hanover, MA
Acrylic barrel shaped cocktail table with eight ribs on a round Lucite base on four block feet
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Glass, Lucite

Mid Century Modern Lucite Cylinder Leg Brass Glass Coffee Cocktail Table by Pace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Lucite Cylinder Leg Brass Glass and Coffee Table by Pace. Item features
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Brass

Mid-Century American Copper, Brass, and Smoked Glass Coffee / Cocktail Table
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular coffee / cocktail table with a copper-colored metal bracket-shaped
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Brass

A Faberge "Grand Duke" cocktail set with cocktail shaker and four glasses
By Modern Fabergé
Located in London, GB
A Faberge crystal "Grand Duke" cocktail set with a silver plated cocktail shaker, embossed with
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1980s Russian Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Crystal, Silver Plate

Mid Century Modern Grosfeld House Cocktail Table With Eglomise Glass Top
By Grosfeld House
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Mid Century Modern Grosfeld House Cocktail Table With Eglomise Glass Top
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Mirror, Mahogany

Round Chrome and Glass Coffee Cocktail Table c 1960/70s possibly Paul Tuttle
By Paul Tuttle, Strässle International
Located in New York, NY
International. The table features a round tempered glass top with a polished edge, which rests on an organic
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Chrome

Vintage Glass Cocktail or Martini Pitcher by Reidel
By Riedel, Claus Josef Riedel
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare and difficult to find cocktail / martini pitcher by Claus Josef Riedel for Riedel, circa
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Glass

Willy Rizzo Style Ice Effect Lucite and Chrome Coasters, 9 pieces, circa 1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Atlanta, GA
(0.5 cm). Note: The sale does not include the cocktail glasses.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Metal, Chrome

Wonderful Maison Bagues Style French Leaf Bronze Glass Coffee Cocktail Table
By Maison Baguès, P. E. Guerin
Located in Roslyn, NY
With Beveled Glass Top Coffee / Cocktail Table.
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20th Century Belle Époque Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Bronze

Set of Paden City Ruby Red Glass Cocktail Shaker and Glasses
By Paden City
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a set of a Ruby red glass and silver cocktail shaker and six Martini glasses. The shaker is
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Glass

Vintage Kosta Boda Swedish Cut Glass Cocktail Shaker
By Kosta Boda
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Swedish cut glass cocktail shaker. By Kosta Boda. With a cut lattice pattern to
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Cut Glass

1970 Mid Century Lucite Brass Glass Top Coffee Cocktail Table with Bottom Shelf
Located in Geneva, CH
Lucite, brass and glass coffee table, Italy, circa 1970 The top glass is movable and edges are
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Brass

Cocktail Jug/Shaker in Clear Glass, Modern Swedish Art Glass, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Cocktail jug/shaker in clear glass, modern Swedish art glass, 1960s. Measures 23.5 cm. In
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cocktail Glasses

Cocktail Jug/Shaker in Clear Glass, Modern Swedish Art Glass, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Cocktail jug/shaker in clear glass, modern Swedish art glass, 1960s. Measures: 25.5 cm. In
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cocktail Glasses

circa 1950 s Mid-Century Modern Brass Glass Coffee Cocktail Table Part Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
is period, the brass has a wonderful patina that looks very Hollywood regency, the glass top has some
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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Brass

Michael Taylor Montecito Round Glass Coffee Table Outdoor Indoor Cocktail Table
By Michael Taylor
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Michael Taylor Montecito Round Glass Coffee Table Outdoor Indoor Cocktail Table. Constructed from
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Aluminum

Design Institute America Glass Lucite and Chrome Modern Cocktail Coffee Table
By Design Institute America
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
features a glass table top, an acrylic frame, and chrome accents. This table fetaures a series of square
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20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Chrome

Vintage Bronze Seahorse Sculptured Cocktail / Coffee Table W Original Glass Top
Located in Monrovia, CA
Vintage Bronze Seahorse Sculptured Coffee Table With Original Glass Top. Close Up Photos Of
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Bronze

French Art Deco Revival Glass and Steel Coffee or Cocktail Table, 1970s - 1 of 2
By Maison Jansen
Located in Miami, FL
Inset glass top coffee or cocktail table with brushed steel frame and chrome accents circa 1970s
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Steel, Chrome

French Art Deco Revival Glass and Steel Coffee or Cocktail Table, 1970s - 2 of 2
By Maison Jansen
Located in Miami, FL
Inset glass top coffee or cocktail table with brushed steel frame and chrome accents circa 1970s
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Steel, Chrome

Midcentury Danish Modern Walnut and Oval Glass Cocktail Table in Art Deco Form
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cubist style base, with elongated clear oval glass top. Clean and ready to use condition.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Glass, Walnut

Square Mid-Century Modern Italian Glass Top Chromed Steel Cocktail Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Square Mid-Century Modern Italian glass top chromed steel cocktail table Glass top measures 30 x 36
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Steel, Chrome

Lucite Custom Cocktail Set Shot Glasses Mid Century Modern Hollywood Regency
Located in Toronto, CA
techniques and making unique items like this cocktail set. Designed to hold two elegant glass bottles and six
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Late 20th Century Canadian Hollywood Regency Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Glass, Lucite

J Wade Beam Chrome and Glass Cocktail Table for Brueton Mid-Century Modern
By J. Wade Beam, Brueton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
consists of an extremely heavy chrome triangular base that holds a thick piece of floating glass.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Chrome, Steel

Iron and Brass Cocktail Table
Located in Houston, TX
Iron and brass cocktail table featuring tapered legs with brass feet, flat bar bracing, and glass
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20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Cocktail Glasses

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Metal, Brass

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Vintage Cocktail Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage cocktail glasses is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage cocktail glasses — often made from glass, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Vintage cocktail glasses have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco vintage cocktail glasses are consistently popular styles. Vintage cocktail glasses have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Adrian Pearsall, Maison Jansen and Mastercraft are consistently popular.

How Much are Vintage Cocktail Glasses?

Prices for vintage cocktail glasses start at $1 and top out at $130,000 with the average selling for $2,500.

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 Vintage Cocktail Glasses
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a martini glass and a cocktail glass is the overall design. Used for serving martinis, cosmopolitans and other mixed drinks, martini glasses are typically larger than cocktail glasses and have conical bowls. Cocktail glasses are smaller by comparison and have a rounder shape. Also, nearly all martini glasses have stems, but cocktail glasses are available with and without stems. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of martini glasses and cocktail glasses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify vintage glass, you will need to figure out if your item is between 20 and 99 years old. The easiest way to do so is first to determine the maker by looking for and then researching any markings present on the glassware. Unfortunately, vintage glass is often marked with paper and foil labels, which tend to come loose with use. As a result, experience and expertise are often necessary to accurately perform the identification process, so you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer weigh in if your glassware is unmarked. Find a diverse assortment of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    To tell if glass is vintage, first look for markings, often located on the bottom or inside of glassware. By researching the mark via online resources, you can determine the maker and learn more about your piece. Any glassware produced between 20 and 100 years ago qualifies as vintage, while older pieces are antique. In the event that you can't find any markings, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you. Find a wide variety of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Slag glass is pressed opaque glass that has colored streaks throughout. It was used in everything from lamp shades to decorative bowls. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic slag glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if glass is vintage, first look for a marking that indicates the maker. By researching the manufacturer using trusted online resources, you can learn when it produced pieces similar to yours and get a rough idea of your glassware's age. Any glass produced between 20 and 99 years ago is vintage. If you need assistance with the dating process, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a diverse assortment of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if your vintage glasses are gold, look on the nose bridge and the temples for a purity mark. Makers often stamped their solid gold pieces with “12K,” “10K,” “14K” and other markings to identify their gold eyewear. You can research all of these markings using trusted online resources. Should you locate a "GF" mark, it is likely that your glasses are gold-filled rather than solid gold. This means that the frames are predominantly a less expensive metal but do have a thin layer of genuine gold alloy as a finish. Another mark that indicates your glasses contain some gold is "RGF." The mark stands for “rolled gold filled.” Glasses bearing this mark feature a gold-plated finish that is thinner than what's found on traditional gold-filled frames. For assistance identifying your eyeglass frame material, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a selection of vintage glasses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To tell if a glass vase is vintage, first research the maker. Look for markings on the inside and base, and then research them using trusted online resources to determine who produced your vase. By looking at when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours, you can typically roughly estimate its age. If your vase is between 20 and 99 years old, it is vintage. Vases that are 100 years old or older are antiques. For help with dating, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of glass vases.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some vintage glass is worth something. Collectors are often on the hunt for pieces produced by certain makers, such as Blenko, the Culver Glass Company, Dorothy Thorpe, Libbey, Georges Briard and Arcoroc. In addition to who manufactured it, the style, type, age and condition of vintage glassware all impact the potential value. For assistance with the valuation process for pieces in your collection, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of vintage glassware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell if Murano glass is vintage, it's usually necessary to conduct some online research using trusted sources. Start by looking for a maker's mark and then cross-referencing it with images published online to determine who made your piece. By learning more about the manufacturer and what they produced over the years by reading histories and exploring product catalogues, you can estimate the rough age of your piece. For Murano glass to be considered vintage, it must be between 20 and 99 years old. Older pieces are classified as antique. If you need assistance with dating your glassware, seek the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a range of Murano glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    To tell if vintage Cartier glasses are real, first look for the brand's logo on the outside of the arms. It should be spelled correctly and in the French luxury fashion house's iconic gold-toned italic font. Because some vintage pieces may lack serial numbers and other markings used to identify contemporary eyewear, you may wish to enlist the help of a licensed appraiser or knowledgeable dealer for assistance with authentication. Explore a selection of Cartier glasses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The easiest way to tell if a bead is glass or plastic is to feel it. Glass beads will be cooler to the touch, whereas plastic beads will be closer to room temperature and warm up quickly in your hands. Another test you can perform is to listen to the sound. Glass has a distinctive ring since it’s harder whereas plastic is softer and has a duller sound. Shop a range of vintage glass bead pieces on 1stDibs.