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Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables For Sale
Ceramic Coffee Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Ceramic Coffee Table, designed in 2024.
Hand-sculpted ceramic coffee table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished with a custom glaze.
E...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
$6,181 / item
Exceptional Swedish Modern Cloud-Form Mahogany Coffee / Side Table, 1940s
By Josef Frank
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional coffee / side table was produced by a Swedish master cabinetmaker in the 1940s. The sculptural tabletop bears a remarkable resemblance to early Josef Frank work for ...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Japanese Antique Black Wooden Coffee Table / Side Table / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This coffee table is made from an old Japanese mortar.
It is made of zelkova wood and is thought to date to the Meiji period.
The harmonious black color, which has naturally change...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Antique 18th century Spanish Baroque warm brown chestnut 3-drawer coffee table
Located in Casteren, NL
This exceptional Spanish coffee table is entirely crafted from solid chestnut wood. The piece shows a warm deep-brown color and a rich patina, the result of centuries of use and care...
Category
Mid-18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage French Coffee Table Set with Ceramic Top by Raymonde Leduc (circa 1970s)
Located in London, GB
A rare and delightful ceramic coffee table set by French ceramicist Raymonde Leduc, dating to the 1970s. The round table top is inlaid with Leduc's iconic garrigue botanical tiles, e...
Category
1970s French Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
$2,720 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Maison Jansen Style Gilt Iron Cocktail Coffee Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant 20th century French iron cocktail or coffee table featuring a gilded finish. Crafted in the neoclassical directoire taste in the manner and style of Maison Jansen. The table ...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST Rattan SIDE TABLE by Janine ABRAHAM, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A superb Modernist, Freeform, Brutalist, Folk Art pedestal table or side table, with a four-legged black lacquered metal frame and an impressive woven wicker top, creating a warm and...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Elephant Coffee Table Large
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Crafted from a single block of marble, the Elephant Table Collection features a unique design. Each table is a one-of-a-kind piece, showcasing the natural beauty of the material. Ava...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
$7,726 / item
Bold Blend Coffee Table Large Medium Wood and travertine
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Bold Coffee Table Blend Large offers a harmonious balance between wood and marble, with wooden legs combined with an elegant marble top that is available in a range of marble opt...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Pierre Chapo French Elm Wood Coffee Table Model T22 C 1970
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Chicago, IL
Pierre Chapo coffee table in elm wood, Model T22 C circa 1972.
This is a fine vintage example, not the current production.
Excellent condition. Small eye piece stamped with the numb...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Japanese Antique Primitive Coffee Table 1860s-1900s / Side Table Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an antique Japanese coffee table in a primitive style.
It is believed to have been crafted in the Meiji period (1860s–1900s), and even after more than a century, it retains a...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Elephant Coffee Table Medium
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Crafted from a single block of marble, the Elephant Table Collection features a unique design. Each table is a one-of-a-kind piece, showcasing the natural beauty of the material. Ava...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
$5,111 / item
Extraordinary Juliette Derel Attr. Free-Form Colorful Tile Top Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pictures cannot describe the way this table presents in person. Attributed to French craftswoman Juliette Derel, this table follows her innovation in form and materials. With a shape...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Brutalist Coffee Table with Slate top France, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Round coffee table with dark slate stone top and oak frame. The stone has a natural textured surface, contrasting with the warm oak wood. The table stands on four sturdy square legs ...
Category
1960s French Brutalist Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate
Italian Freeform Calacatta Marble Coffee or Cocktail Table Brass Sputnik Legs
By Gio Ponti, Ico Parisi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed after the work of Gio Ponti or Ico Parisi, this wonderful coffee table features a Calacatta marble top, cut into a curvy and enticing Freeform kidney shape. White marble wit...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Lahar Side Table
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The first collection by Mohdern and Studio Furthermore in collaboration with Ranieri marks a new horizon in future luxury. Hand-carved from the lava stone of active volcanoes-a natur...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Lava
$6,299 / item
Bold Blend Coffee Table Small - Wood (Medium Finish) and Travertine
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Bold Coffee Table Blend Large offers a harmonious balance between wood and marble, with wooden legs combined with an elegant marble top that is available in a range of marble opt...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Henredon Mid-Century Fossil Stone Coffee Table with Pedestal Base
By Henredon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This elegant Henredon coffee table features a striking round fossil stone top, showcasing natural mineral patterns in warm, neutral tones. The substantial stone surface rests on a sc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Tue Poulsen Square Tile Topped Coffee Table of Wenge by Erik Wørts Danmark 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Square coffee table by Danish artist and ceramist Tue Poulsen (born 1939) and Danish furniture designer Erik Wørts (1916-97). Made ca 1960s.
The coffee table has handmade tiles on to...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wenge
Maison Baguès Style Bronze Coffee Table and Bronze Mirrored Top, France, 1940s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Maison Baguès–style bronze coffee table, France, 1940s. Features a stylized laurel leaf motif and a newly fabricated modern bronze mirrored top. Unsigned. Very good vintage condition...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
"Pebble" Organic Shaped Modern Coffee or Side Table by Last Workshop, Walnut
Located in Chicago, IL
"Pebble" organic shaped coffee table by Last Workshop, 2025.
Solid walnut wood finish.
If not in stock, current production: 6-7 weeks
24"D x 15"H
Natural walnut finish.
Customers c...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Organic, Live-Edge, Side Table, Walnut, Handmade By Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
This robust low table is a one of a kind piece, centering on a thick, magnificent solid hardwood log. Its form is grounded and elemental, featuring a heavy, organic slab top resting ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Organic Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Contemporary Coffee Table
Naked
by Norr11, Bottle Green
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Coffee Table "Naked" by Norr11
designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Model shown on the main picture : Naked Coffee Table, Black Oak and Bottle Green Glass
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Blown Glass, Oak
Contemporary Coffee Table
Naked
by Norr11, Amber Glass
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Coffee Table "Naked" by Norr11
designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Model shown on the main picture : Naked Coffee Table, Black Oak and Amber Glass
Custom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Blown Glass, Oak
Stack 880 Green Round Glass Coffee Table by Niccolò Devetag
Located in Milan, IT
Stack 880 by Niccolò Devetag is a green round glass coffee table from the Stack collection, featuring modular elements that can be stacked t...
Category
2010s Italian Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Blue Kangaroo Coffee Table, by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl coffee table, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever table made of polyurethane. In the vernacular, the table is known by its geometry-related...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
Japanese Antique Low Table (Zataku), Meiji Era (1868–1912), Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique low table was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912) from Japanese sugi (cedar) wood, finished with Urushi (traditional Japanese lacquer).
This elegant low table embodies the essence of Japanese living, designed for use while seated on tatami mats or the floor—a practice rooted in centuries of tradition. Crafted from sugi, a softwood prized for its warm grain and natural resilience, the table is finished in deep black Urushi that has weathered beautifully over more than a century. The surface tells a story of use and time: gentle wear, subtle scratches, and a mellow patina that speaks to the quiet beauty of wabi-sabi. The design is refreshingly simple—a generous rectangular top supported by a minimal frame with clean lines and understated joinery. At just 9.4 inches tall, it sits low to the ground, inviting a slower, more grounded way of living. Perfect as a coffee table, meditation...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cedar
Henry Holland Studio Nimbo Bronze and Ceramic Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
The Nimbo Coffee Table is designed to build your room around. Tessellating organic forms in a mixture of bronze and ceramic to compliment and contradict each other. The bronze table ...
Category
2010s British Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic coffee table
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Signed ceramic coffee table
Category
1950s European Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$1,300
Large Solid dark Oak Rustic Artisan Round Coffee Table, France, 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Large Solid dark Oak Rustic Artisan Round Coffee Table, France, 1960s
Category
1960s French Brutalist Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Oak Coffee Table with dark Slate Top, France 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Round coffee table featuring a dark slate stone top set within an oak frame. The stone surface has a natural, textured finish that contrasts beautifully with the warm tones of the wo...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate
Asymmetrical Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Walnut Coffee Table, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
This striking coffee table, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in the 1950s, epitomizes mid-century modern elegance. The sculptural walnut base has been meticulously re...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Set of 3 Stack 880 Blue Modular Glass Coffee Table By Niccolò Devetag
Located in Milan, IT
Stack 880 by Niccolò Devetag is a collection of colorful blown glass coffee tables featuring a modular design. The three blue glass elements can be stacked to form tables of varying...
Category
2010s Italian Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table by Trioh Mobler marked Trioh c. 1960
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century Danish Modern teak coffee table, marked "Trioh" ( Trioh Mobler ) circa 1960's. The table is structurally sound and sturdy, the top has been newly refinished, but ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Art Deco coffee table
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A beautiful Art Deco Coffee table in a lovely mellow walnut. The circular top has a darker walnut inset panel down its centre, which is repeated on ...
Category
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
$1,761
French 20th Century Gueridon Low Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French Louis XVI style mahogany low table/gueridon in amber tone, dating to the mid-20th century, complemented by a white marble top surrounded by a pierced brass gallery. This tim...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Mid-Century Italian Post Modern Travertine Marble Rectangular Cocktail Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Heavy substantial coffee table from the 1970s and made in Italy. It features 100% travertine construction with gorgeous veining. Very good condition & damage free.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
1970s Emilio Rey Gilt Bronze Cord Rope Cocktail Table
Located in Houston, TX
Fantasy bronze cocktail table by Emilio Rey. This table features gilded bronze, twisted in a cord rope fashion with 3/4" original undulating glass table top. As seen in Jean-Louis De...
Category
20th Century Spanish Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Eero Saarinen Coffee Table Mod “Tulip” Circular Top in Carrara Marble Italy 60s
Located in Palermo, IT
Eero Saarinen. “Tulip” model table designed in (1956/1960), base in black painted cast aluminum and circular top in Carrara marble. Timeless beauty, Eero Saarinen Round Coffee Table...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
Table basse vintage en granit des années 70
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Table basse vintage des années 70, plateau en forme de double ogive ou ovale à deux pointes, pied central à quatre pans, en granit type marbre aux belles nuances de gris foncé et de ...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Coffee Table Monumental Modern Contemporary Geometric Blackened Steel Large
Located in Bronx, NY
Table No. 21
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2025
Handmade entirely out of blackened and waxed steel.
Our products are fabricated and finished by hand, so variations in size, shape, and patina ...
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron
Large Suar Wood Table Espresso Finish, Hand-Carved Detailing, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Crafted from solid suar wood, this striking table features an organic, rounded silhouette that showcases the raw beauty of nature. The espresso dark brown finish enhances the stunnin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Chi Wing Lo ‘Tiche’ Coffee Table for Giorgetti, Italy, 1990s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and sculptural “Tiche” coffee table designed by Chi Wing Lo for Giorgetti, Italy, circa 1990s. This sophisticated piece exemplifies Giorgetti’s masterful blend of craftsmansh...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Stained Glass, Fruitwood
Circular Nesting Coffee Table Set Blackened Steel Organic Modern Contemporary
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - NESTING SET
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2019
52'' D 36'' W 13'' H - COFFEE
32'' D 22'' W 15'' H - SIDE
This Noguchi-inspired coffee tables are handcrafted in 3/8” thick...
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron
Contemporary Hand Repoussé Copper Root Cocktail Table by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Root Cocktail Table
Antiqued Copper
Hand Repoussé
Copper
Limited Edition
Contemporary
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-ham...
Category
2010s Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
1970
s Glass
Travertine Coffee Table
Located in Bern, CH
1970’s glass topped travertine lounge table. Round glass tabletop set on a two part solid natural stone base. The heavy travertine base is can be set as required to enable changeable...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Sculptural Walnut Coffee Table by Josef Otmar
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well hand-crafted walnut coffee table with sculptural legs. This unique piece would make a statement in any room and can be mixed with any style of interior. Manufactured and ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Roger Capron French Ceramic Tile Coffee Table Model Cuvette Vallauris
By Roger Capron
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Capron French ceramic tile coffee table model Cuvette.
This table is composed of tiles that each exhibit the strong influence of the fire in the kiln and vary in colors of alm...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
"Marcuso" Square Chrome Coffee Table by Marco Zanuso for Zanotta, Italy 1970s
By Zanotta, Marco Zanuso
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century “Marcuso” square coffee in chrome plated metal completed by a thick square shaped glass. This stylish table designed by Marco Zanuso and produced by Zanotta in ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
$1,283 Sale Price
20% Off
Bold Blend Coffee Table Medium - Wood (Medium Finish) and Travertine
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Bold Coffee Table Blend Large offers a harmonious balance between wood and marble, with wooden legs combined with an elegant marble top that is available in a range of marble opt...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Coffee Side Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern side accent or coffee table, perfect in any room as well as in front or next to a sofa. This charming piece is in the typical style of Dirk...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
$884 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Suar Wood Table Espresso Finish, Hand-Carved Detailing, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Elevate your living space with this striking large round sofa table, meticulously handcrafted from solid suar wood. Featuring a rich, dark finish that...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Square Showtime Ribbon Cocktail Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
Swirling patterns are crafted through the artful inlay of rattan ribbons. The captivating "Ribbon" cocktail tables from Oggetti feature their renowned Showtime material, which exudes...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Resin, Coconut
Handmade Tile Top Lith Coffee Table by Lynnea Jean, In-stock
By Lynnea Jean
Located in Aitkin, MN
The Lith Collection by Lynnea Jean
Inspired by a love for vintage tile tables and the desire for hands-on creation, the Lith Side Table was born. T...
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Folke Ohlsson Model 1304-T Coffee Table w/ Roman Travertine Top for Dux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
Contemporary Monolithic Sculptural Coffee Table Lacquered By Hand By José Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This modern coffee table is a unique and playful take on a classic form. The tabletop is a sleek, round lacquered surface, available in a variety of finishes that give it a smooth, r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Rosso Levanto Glass Marble Coffee Table - Handmade Coffee Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
ROSSO LEVANTO GLASS SQUARE COFFEE TABLE
Type of Marble: Rosso Levanto
Dimensions: 36" x 36" x 15"
Leg Model: Rosso Levanto Marble
Customizable: Available!
Production Time: 3-4 Weeks...
Category
2010s Turkish Minimalist Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Marble
NVIN0575 Vintage Scarborough House Cocktail Table
Located in Annville, PA
A great quality piece of furniture this Vintage Scarborough House Cocktail Table will be the focal point of your living room. From the beautifully detailed top surrounded with brass...
Category
1990s American Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Sesi A Black Coffee Table by Martinelli Venezia Studio
By Lithea
Located in Milan, IT
SESI A - coffee table in Nero Marquinia marble Small is a stone table recognizable by the unique curved lines which resemble the pebbles marked by the seawater, placed one on top of ...
Category
2010s Italian Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Sculptural Coffee Table – Walnut
Ceramic
Located in Waiblingen, BW
This sculptural coffee table by Alexander Knysch Studio is a stunning blend of craftsmanship and design, meticulously hand-shaped using traditional tools to ensure each piece is enti...
Category
2010s German Arts and Crafts Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Ceramic, Walnut
$3,745 Sale Price
75% Off
Vintage Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables for Sale: Shop Mid-Century Coffee Tables, Travertine Coffee Tables and Marble Cocktail Tables on 1stDibs
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.
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