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Material: Wood
1940s Art Deco Round Coffee Table , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Stained beech wood
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Beech

Adrian Pearsall Jacks Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Surfboard shaped coffee table designed by Adrian Pearsall. Featuring a starburst interlocking walnut base with oval glass top. Simple design with a great mid-century flair. Please co...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Walnut

Post Modern Osvaldo Borsani Sculptural Round Glass Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning Osvaldo Borsani cocktail table by the Italian master featuring thick circular clear glass resting on architectural panels joined by an exquisite undulating stretcher which h...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Wood, Walnut

1950s Italian Art Deco Coffee Table, Walnut Burl, Brass Threads, Wax-Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Square Mid-Century Modern Italian Art Deco coffee table, walnut burl with brass threads in the four legs, wax-polished. Excellent conditi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Lane in Oak and Walnut
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking butcher block style mid-century coffee table by Lane Furniture, featuring a semi-parquet oak top with rich wood grain and geometric patterning. The solid trestle-style base ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Oak, Walnut

An « Artona » coffee table by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1975
Located in View Park, CA
An « Artona » coffee table by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1975. In teak wood with an ebonized double stripe down the center and sides of table, and featuring unique architectu...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Torbjorn Afdal "Krobo" Rsoewood Bench / Coffee Table for Bruksbo
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...
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Upholstery, Rosewood

Wooden Side Table - Custom Sofa Table - Custom Coffee Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
Epoxy Resin C Side End Table Presenting our Epoxy Coffee Table – a true sample of craftsmanship and elegance. This exceptional piece of furniture is designed to be more than just a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Resin, Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut

Solid Oak Wabi Sabi Rustic Round Wood Coffee Table, France, 1970s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
This vintage French round table from the 1970s embodies the quiet beauty of wabi sabi design, where every mark tells a story. Handcrafted in France from richly grained solid oak, it ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Oak

British Colonial Style Coffee Table with Inset Bronze, Christie s Auction Label
Located in Miami, FL
British Colonial Style coffee table with inset bronze. Christie's auction label. Offered for sale is a British Colonial-style coffee table with an inset bronze grate...
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Late 20th Century British Colonial Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

1970s Danish Tile-Top Teak Brutalist Coffee Table by Trioh Møbelfabrik
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful teak coffee table by Ox art for Trioh Møbelfabrik, featuring a striking round ceramic tile top. This Brutalist table design makes a striking statement, with its warm teak w...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak, Ceramic

Arte Povera Italian Antique Low Table
Located in Austin, TX
Shepherd table from the Dolomites in Italy. This piece is made of solid chestnut wood and features the original patina. It is crafted with peg joinery. ...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

A Chinese Opium Table, 1930s
Located in Savannah, GA
A Chinese hardwood opium table, circa 1930s. 39 ¾ inches wide by 16 inches deep by 14 inches tall
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1930s Chinese Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

Round Brutalist Ceramic Coffee Table by Roger Capron, France 1960
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Round Brutalist Ceramic Coffee Table by Roger Capron, France 1960 Elevate your living space with the exquisite Round Brutalist Coffee Table, the epitome of mid-century charm and art...
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1960s French Brutalist Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Cast Stone

Large mid 20th century oak and polished stone coffee table
Located in Malton, GB
This is a simply fabulous mid 20th century oak and polished stone coffee table. French in origin and a striking design. The stone is in a cloud shape with a beautifully smooth finish...
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20th Century Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Stone

Coffee Table Teakwood by Johannes Andersen, for CFC Silkeborg, Denmark 1950 s
Located in London, GB
Johannes Andersen's Teak smile coffee table is one of the most iconic Danish coffee table designs of the 1950's and 60's. the organic form and proportions work together to create a b...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood, Teak

Mid Century Modern Bench Style Teak Coffee Table with Drawers
Located in East Freetown, MA
Mid Century Danish Modern teak bench style coffee table. Table has two drawers one on either end. Teak top with black base. Attributed to Cla...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Redline Design Oak + Glass Coffee Table
Located in Toronto, CA
A study in balance and simplicity, this coffee table combines glass with the warmth of solid walnut. The base is crafted from carefully selected hardwood, its clean geometry offering...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Oak

Redline Design Oak + Glass Coffee Table
Redline Design Oak + Glass Coffee Table
$1,164 Sale Price / item
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Rose Tarlow Melrose House Chapel Hill Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rose Tarlow Melrose House Chapel Hill Coffee Cocktail Table
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1990s American Art Deco Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mahogany

Roger Capron coffee table, Herbiers model in beech
Located in LYON, FR
Rare coffee table by Roger Capron, square shape, light stain in solid beech. Ceramic coffee table and solid beech base from the 70s. This square model with the "herbarium" pattern i...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Beech

Antique Military Teak Trunk Coffer Coffee Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is beautifully crafted antique Victorian teak military trunk or coffer, circa 1860 in date. With a rectangular hinged lid, side carrying handles and brass fittings there is no ...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Charlotte Perriand Accordo Low Table, Brown Lacquered Wood by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Low table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1985. Relaunched by Cassina in 2009. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. This low table, with its audacious sculptural look, was designe...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Bamboo Coffee Table by Axel Vervoordt, Belgium, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This striking coffee table, designed by Axel Vervoordt in the 1980s, exemplifies his mastery of understated elegance and natural materials. The broad, flat top is crafted from bamboo...
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1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bamboo, Oak

Danish Teak Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Coffee Table with Cane Shelf
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish medium size rectangular teak coffee table with rattan shelf.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Organic Modern Bordeira Coffee Tables, Onyx, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bordeira coffee table, Contemporary Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Bordeira modern coffee ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Onyx

1960 s brazilian design low table with two tops
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2868 Elegant low table with two tops, an open compartment, and two drawers. Brazilian manufacture, ca. 1960.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Fruitwood

Art Deco Vintage Circular Coffee Table Josef Frank Haus Garten c 1925 Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage circular coffee table or side table with an ornament top by Josef Frank for Haus Garten circa 1925 Vienna. An ama...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ash, Beech, Walnut

A Ceramic Coffee Table by Les 2 Potiers France 1970s
Located in HYÈRES, FR
An africanist coffee table by Les 2 Potiers Jacques & Michelle Serre Two enameled lava plates and his original exotic wood base. Signed " Les Deux Potiers "
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1970s French Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Lava

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table in Wood Marble by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table made in Wood Marble by Jorge Zalszupin in Brazil in 1959 is a masterpiece! The “Limestone” coffee table is a stunning examp...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Roger Capron Vintage Round Ceramic Tile "Les Herbiers" Coffee Table
Located in North Miami, FL
This “Garrigue” model round shape coffee table features ceramic tiles decorated with leaves, with a constructivist base in oak. The base is separate from the round top which sits ne...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Wood

"Jacks" Coffee Table By Adrian Pearsall For Craft Associates Inc.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern, glass and walnut, model 893-TGO, coffee table known as the "Jacks" coffee table because of its distinctive shape was designed by the always popular American ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Walnut

Andrianna Shamaris Mid-Century Style Single Slab Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Impressive three inch single slab live edge teak wood made into a coffee table set on minimalist mid century style legs. Finished with a natural oil revealing the beautiful wood grai...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Elegant Coffee Coffee Table in Walnut by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Square two-tier coffee table in walnut by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, 1940s (label on bottom). This beautiful clean line coffee table would add to any interior.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Rustic Square Coffee Table, Walnut Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
A rustic square coffee table with a rustic walnut stained, hand-rubbed and distressed finish, tapered and turned legs, an Ogee edge on the t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Teak Wood Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Impressive reclaimed teak root low profile coffee. Hand carved into this usable shape whilst respecting the natural organic wood. Polished with a natural oil revealing the beautiful ...
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2010s Organic Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Mid-century Max Ingrand Fontana Arte Duilio Barnabè coffee table.
Located in Palermo, IT
Small table designed in 1958 by the great master of Crystal ''Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte and painted by Duilio Bernabè known as Dubè.'' Duilio Barnabè, known artistically as Dubé, ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Crystal

Early 19th Century Walnut Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
Early 19th century walnut coffee table from Switzerland. This is a handsome table with great patina. The top is made from three planks which have excellent color and graining throu...
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Early 19th Century Swiss Antique Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chrome Smoked Glass Coffee Table
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Chrome Smoked Glass Coffee Table. Featuring a rectangular smoked glass top, flat bar chrome legs, and walnut sides. This is an excep...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

French Brutalist Oak Coffee Table Three Legs, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French midcentury coffee table made with the trunc of an oak tree. The cracks in the wood and the bark still present contribute to the authenticity to a piece already marked by its b...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Andrianna Shamaris Amorphous Charred Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Impressive reclaimed five inch slab mango root coffee table, floating on minimalist cone legs. Charred, sanded and sealed revealing the beautiful wood grain. All one of a kind in the...
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2010s Organic Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Table Monopink by Yves Klein
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Of all the artist-designed furniture from the last century this is perhaps one of the most famous examples. This iconic table is from an edition begun in 1963 under the supervision o...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Jens Risom, Coffee Table, Walnut, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut coffee table with rotating top, model 4010 designed by Jens Risom, USA, 1960s. Dimensions: 16” H x 42” Diameter
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Mel Smilow Slatted Solid Walnut Mid-Century Modern Bench on Tapered Dowel Legs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mel Smilow Slatted solid walnut Mid-Century Modern bench on tapered dowel legs.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

A very fine 19th century French Louis XVI gilt carved finely detailed cocktail
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century French Louis XVI carved and gilt cocktail table . Beautiful carving with the original gilding. The top is the original Carrera marble
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Carrara Marble

Midcentury Modern Side/Tray Table in Teak Sweden 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This neath teak tray table made in teak was made in Sweden during the early 1960s. The tray in nicely looking teak and removable. Good vintage condition with some wear and pati...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Palafitte Coffe Table, in Canaletto Walnut, by DebonaDemeo for Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
The Palafitte collection, inspired by Venice, the floating city, takes its cue from the urban system of wooden poles submerged in water, supporting the city’s structures. This design...
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2010s Italian Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut, Wood

Postmodern Pink Ceramic and Stucco Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing vintage postmodern rectangular beveled glass top coffee table. Feature a white stucco finish with a pink ceramic tile border.
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Ceramic, Glass

Brutalist Round Solid Oak Coffee Table France in style of Pierre Chapo
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Vintage Brutalist Round Oak Coffee Table: A Statement of Timeless French Elegance Transform your living space with the powerful presence of this Brutalist Vintage Round Solid Oak Coffee Table from France. Measuring 92 cm in diameter and standing at a solid 42 cm in height, this stunning piece brings together the rugged charm of Brutalism with the warm sophistication of French vintage design. Crafted from high-quality solid oak, its natural grain and rich tones make it a timeless centerpiece, perfect for those looking to make a bold yet refined statement in their interior. Why Choose Brutalist Vintage? Brutalist vintage furniture stands out for its robust structure, minimalist aesthetic, and inherent character, all of which are perfectly embodied in this round coffee table. Unlike delicate styles, Brutalism emphasizes strong, unembellished forms and earthy materials, creating a sense of raw beauty that ages gracefully over time. The solid oak used in this table not only enhances its durability but also gives it a rich texture and patina that add warmth and depth to any room. Styling Tips for Your Brutalist Oak Coffee Table To complement the Brutalist aesthetic, pair this round oak coffee table with similarly bold and textured elements: Layer with a Neutral Rug: Place the table on a thick, neutral-toned rug in materials like wool or jute to ground the piece and add subtle contrast. Add Soft Contrasts: Use plush, oversized cushions or a leather sofa with minimalistic lines to balance the table's rugged form with softer, luxurious textures. Mix with Metal Accents: Incorporate industrial-style metal accessories—think iron candleholders, a steel tray, or a simple brass bowl. The juxtaposition of metal with solid oak adds a modern twist. Natural Elements: Highlight the oak's warmth with natural decor pieces such as stone coasters, clay pottery, or lush green plants, bringing in an organic balance that enhances the Brutalist vibe. Statement Lighting: For evening ambiance, use a bold floor lamp...
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1970s French Brutalist Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern Soajo Coffee Table, Brass, Patagonia Quartz, By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Organic Modern Soajo Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Inspired by the raw beauty of northern Portugal’s land...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Onyx, Travertine, Granite, Marble, Brass

Brutalist Free Form Burlwood Root Coffee Table with Custom Cut Glass Top
Located in East Freetown, MA
Burl wood free form root coffee table with custom cut kidney shaped glass top. Beautiful natural free form design is one of a kind.
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Wood

Wabi Sabi Brutalist Style Solid Oak Coffee Table Mid 20th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Wab Sabi Brutalist Style Solid Oak Beam Coffee Table, Europe, 1960s-70s. This monumental Brutalist solid oak beam coffee table was made in the 1970s, in Europe. It has a modest yet ...
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Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern Infinity Marble Coffee Tables, Calacatta, Handmade Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Infinity Marble Coffee Table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Infinity marble coffee table captures the passage of time in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Carrara Marble, Onyx, Travertine, Gold Leaf

Set of Three Vivai Del Sud Stella e Croce Woven Rattan Tables, Sgd. Italy 1970s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of Three Vivai Del Sud Stella e Croce Woven Rattan Tables, Sgd. Italy 1970s Coffee, cocktail or modular side tables composed of Interlocking (1) geometric star (18" x 18" x 16"h)...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rattan, Wood

Mid Century Round Cocktail Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
in our Bistre finish and complimented by a beautifully honed inset Crema Marfil marble stone top, features a sophisticated tapered silhouette and reeded carved details. Dimensions:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Travertine, Brass Walnut Cocktail Table by Baker Furniture
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A striking example of refined Mid-Century American design, this cocktail table by Baker Furniture dates to the 1950s and showcases a harmonious blend of travertine, walnut, and brass...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine, Brass

Coffee table by Vladimir Kagan mod. Snail
Located in Vittoria, IT
Gorgeous coffee table designed by Vladimir Kagan, the frame assembles in 3 pieces and forms a walnut wood spiral, the glass is 2 cm thick. It has a small chipping; we can have it gro...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Walnut

Lane Acclaim Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table or End Table with Bottom Shelf
Located in Miami, FL
Lane Acclaim Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table or Wooden End Table A very stylish Scandinavian style coffee table or end table made of solid walnut. Clean lines and natural groves of...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Walnut

1960s Oak and Glass Coffee Table, Finland
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item has been carefully refurbished.
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak, Glass

Art Deco Two Tier Oval Occasional Table, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish Art Deco English two tier oval occasional table dating to the 1930s. A very fine example that can be used for multiple purposes, a centre, end, coffee table. Fabulous qu...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Roger Capron coffee table
Located in Nijlen, VAN
A true statement piece from the 1970s, this vintage coffee table brings nature indoors with its handcrafted ceramic tiles, each pressed with unique botanical impressions. Designed an...
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1970s French Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Wood

Antique and Vintage Wood Coffee Tables for Sale: Shop Burl-Wood Coffee Tables, Rosewood Coffee Tables and More

As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage wood coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior. 

Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. And even as metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, natural materials like wood and stone remain consistently in demand, as designers report a desire to bring natural aesthetics into the home. Walnut coffee tables, rosewood coffee tables and other pieces of wood furniture remind us of the wider world outside our walls and help create a peaceful, soothing atmosphere.  

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. 

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 a collection of antique and vintage wood coffee tables and cocktail tables today.

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