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Material: Wood
Konekt Silo Coffee Table X-Large - Bleached Walnut and Burnished Brass
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the form and function of grain silos, the sculptural Silo Coffee Tables feature solid wood and hand-finished brass or stainless steel wra...
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2010s American Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

The Cowrie Oval Coffee Table by Sister by Studio Ashby
Located in London, GB
The Cowrie Oval Coffee Table embodies Sister’s signature balance of form, texture, and material storytelling. Crafted from solid American black walnut and detailed with a quilted map...
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Industrial Style Loading Dock Cart Cocktail Table Six Wire Basket Drawers
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 4 wheeled heavy iron with a 1.5inch thick walnut top. Has 3 wire baskets on each side for storage. Great condition.
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1990s American Industrial Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

Contemporary Lacquered Side Table
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Handcrafted side table featuring lacquered top with light bronze details. Custom sizes and finishes available upon request. Please contact us if you have any questions about custom...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak, Lacquer

Robust Hardwood Coffee Table in Style of Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Robust hardwood coffee table in style of Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960s.
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Patricia Urquiola Sengu Coffee Table For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Sengu Coffee Table For Cassina Asian-inspired, this design coffee table by Patricia Urquiola is a domestic architecture enhanced ...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Null Furniture, Coffee Table, Pine, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A carved pine coffee table designed and produced by Null Furniture, USA, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 16.25"H x 56.5"W x 24.75"D All items ship from High Point, North Car...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Bellagio Coffee Table by Libero Rutilo
Located in Milan, IT
Clean and timeless lines draw the elegant profile of this exquisite coffee table, designed by Libero Rutilo for a sophisticated contemporary interior. Handmade of shaped ash wood, it...
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2010s Italian Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Coffee table in solid brushed pine from the 60 s edited by Castro
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
French coffee table from the 60's edited by Castro. Structure in stained and brushed solid pine. Sober, clean lines in a brutalist style. Very fine vintage condition, with slight tra...
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1960s French Brutalist Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pine

Contemporary Coffee Table Explorer by Jaime Hayon, Black, 234 cm
Located in Paris, IDF
EXPLORER LOW TABLE BY JAIME HAYON 2024 Interior structure in painted steel and Top in MDF with gloss lacquer. Legs in solid alder wood with gloss lacquer finish.EXPLORER LOW TABLE BY...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Organic Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Large Nesting / Stacking Tables, Italy, 1970s
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Gianfranco Frattini stacking nest of three tables for Cassina, Italy, 1970s. Rare white version in larger, wider size. Wooden frames in original white paint with reversible laminat...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Mid-Century "Sherry" Coffee Table By Widdcomb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Crafted by the prestigious Widdicomb Furniture Company for their "Sherry" collection, known for its exceptional woodwork and attention to detail, this coffee table is a perfect examp...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Vintage Sheraton Revival Painted Satinwood Coffee Table 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a large superb satinwood Sheraton Revival coffee table, mid-20th century in date. The square table top features painted decoration in the manner of Angelica Kauffman, featur...
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Mid-20th Century Sheraton Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Satinwood

1940s Scandinavian Cabinet Maker, Coffee Table in elegant patinated Oak
By Philip Arctander, Axel Einar Hjorth, Arnold Madsen
Located in København K, 84
In the style of Arnold Madsen and Axel Einar Hjorth a 1940s Scandinavian craftsmanship, where elegance meets functionality in a coffee table or console table crafted from patinated o...
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1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Black Marble and Walnut Prospect Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The prospect coffee table features a stone top that rests atop a sculpted American walnut or white oak base with two cutouts for drum tables on either end. The Lawson-Fenning Colle...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Modern Cofee Table in Oak, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
This is a beautiful and elegant coffee table from 1960s. Produced in Czechoslovakia in oak wood. Completely restored to an original condition. The table stands on elegant, oak legs w...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Roger Capron Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Capron Le Village"" Coffee Table Made in France, 1970 glazed ceramic tile, oak Titled underside (Roger Capron "Le Village" ca. 1970) Dimensions: 18¾ h × 29 w × 19¼ d in
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1970s French Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Roger Capron Side Table
Roger Capron Side Table
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Qing Dynasty-Style Set of 4 Chinese Wooden Nesting Side Tables
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Please carefully read the complete description below, where we provide technical and historical details to ensure the authenticity of our items. This is an original set of four Chinese side tables crafted from black lacquered oak. Known as nesting or interlocking tables, these pieces fit into one another and have a long tradition in China as both functional and decorative furniture. The production of high-quality furniture, including nesting tables, is historically associated with the Suzhou region, renowned for its fine craftsmanship and classical Chinese-style furniture. Interlocking wooden side tables were especially popular during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), although their use dates back to earlier times. This particular set dates from the late Qing Dynasty, between 1902 and 1905, and was crafted in the Suzhou region by skilled cabinetmakers who executed precise, intricate geometric carvings under each table top. These geometric patterns represent auspicious symbols in Chinese culture and reflect traditional decorative motifs. The tables are made of sturdy oak, ideal for durable furniture, and finished with a black lacquer. The oak used originates from the mountainous northern regions of China, such as Shanxi and Shandong. Stackable and space-saving, nesting tables are perfect for rooms where space optimization is essential. When needed, they can be easily separated and used individually as tea tables...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Set of 2 Low Tables in Wood or Lacquer - 47" and 25" Diameter
Located in NEW YORK, NY
These sets of two low tables offer a versatile and stylish addition to any interior space. Available in different sizes and finishes, they are designed to seamlessly integrate into v...
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2010s Greek Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Glass, Wood, Lacquer

20th Century Spanish Mariano Garcia Carved Pedestal Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Spanish Mariano Garcia carved pedestal coffee table.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Giltwood Side/Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely carved giltwood side/coffee table with original marble, which is very pretty. Detailed. Strong. Not wobbly.
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Coffee Table by Giuseppe Scapinelli in Caviuna and Glass, Brazil, 1950 s
Located in Uithoorn, NL
This coffee table by Giuseppe Scapinelli, crafted in the 1950s, demonstrates the designer's characteristic focus on material and form. The table combines a glass top with a sculptura...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Contemporary Mexican Low Table GL01 Black marble and Parota wood
Located in 1204, CH
Slight variations and imperfections may apply due to a handmade production process. At OWN, we stand by these artistic choices and do not accept returns related to these intentional ...
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2010s Mexican Bohemian Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Unusual " Chalet" pinewood coffee table in 2 pieces
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Unusual " Chalet" pine coffee table. The table is in 2 pieces of different height. They can be positioned to increase the width ( between 100 cm and 130 cm ) Anonymous cabinetmaker...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pine

Merton Gershun "Accord" Coffee Table by Merton Gershun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Walnut coffee table by American of Martinsville for their 'Accord' series, designed by Merton Gershun. Simple modern design with tapered legs and inlaid pewter stars at each corner. ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pewter

1970s Italian Coffee Table with Teak Veneer, Metal Brass Base
Located in Praha, CZ
Italian coffee table from the 1970s featuring a veneered teak top desk and a stylish base of black metal legs with brass details. The geometric design and the blend of warm wood with...
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1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Brass

Diptiq Coffee Table by Christian Woo, Solid White Oak
By Christian Woo
Located in Chicago, IL
This Christian Woo's Diptiq Coffee Table is produced with 2.25” thick solid hardwood. Design features are guided by opposing interior planes and oversize...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Travertine and Oak Prospect Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The prospect coffee table features a stone top that rests atop a sculpted American walnut or white oak base with two cutouts for drum tables on either end. The Lawson-Fenning Col...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine

Hollywood Regency, Coffee Table, Gilt Wood, Gold Leaf, Glass, Italy, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hollywood Regency, Coffee Table, Gilt Wood, Gold Leaf, Glass, Italy, 20th C. This Italian Carved Glass Top Coffee/Cocktail Table features luxurious 22kt gold leaf over wood, which i...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Giltwood

Edward Wormley, Coffee Table, Walnut, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut coffee table designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar, USA, c. 1950s. Light chipping present, with touch-ups carried out. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.5"H x 66...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Percival Lafer Folding Rosewood Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Culver City, CA
This coffee table is fabulous! Designed by Percival Lafer a Brazilian furniture designer known for his innovative and modern designs. One of his most iconic creations is the Percival Lafer folding table, which was first introduced in the 1970s. Coming in a number of sizes, this is the large coffee table. The Percival Lafer folding tables are versatile functional pieces of furniture that can be used in a variety of settings. It is designed to be lightweight and easy to move, with a simple folding mechanism that allows it to be set up or stored away quickly and easily. The table features a sleek and minimalist design, with a rosewood parquette type design that featured different pieces of rosewood arranged at different heights, creating an uneven, heavily textured, almost brutalist look-- topped with glass. This eye catching design is one of his most iconic designs. A wonderful piece that can be easily folded and stored away if necessary. This table would look incredible in any mid century modern, Brazilian modern, or contemporary home. Place both tables together to have a larger functional coffee table. We currently have this table in the gallery alongside a Sergio Rodrigues sofa as well as a Jorge Zalszupin mesa...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Murici Coffee Table by Nikolai LaFuge
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Murici Coffee Table. The Murici table features asymmetrical chunky legs rounded to expose a marbling effect in the wood. The Murici tables are named after a wild little berry that gr...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

George Nakashima "Slab" Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
This George Nakashima American black walnut "Slab" Coffee Table with four East Indian rosewood butterfly keys was created in 1963, just after the publication of Nakashima's manifesto...
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Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Rosewood, Walnut

Cupola Square Table Conacaste
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Conacaste wood Hollow center for weight in base and solid wood top. Part of Labrica's Arco collection was inspired by Spanish Colonial Architecture found in Antigua Guatemala. We p...
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2010s Guatemalan Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Cerused Oak Wood Coffee Table Glass Top France, circa 1940
Located in Vienna, AT
Cerused oak wood coffee or side table with glass glass top, France circa 1940 Elegant coffee table with solid, cerused oak wood and a floating thick glass top. Very well executed wo...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Oak

Minimalis Brazilian Side Table in Solid Wood "Anna" by Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Anna Side Table by Samuel Lamas, 2022 Discover the Anna Side Table, a minimalist masterpiece crafted from solid Brazilian wood "imbuia" and steel, designed to offer maximum lightnes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Severin Hansen Coffee Table in Rosewood for Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Denmark 1960 s
Located in London, GB
A Severin Hansen Coffee Table in Rosewood with highly expressive Rosewood grain, along with the signature tapering square section legs of Hansen's design is immediately recognisable ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood

Fratelli Reguitti Style Rosewood Coffee Table with White Paneled Sides, 1960/70s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fratelli Reguitti style Rosewood coffee table by Simmons, 1960/70s. This table has two curved Rosewood trays that make up the top and sit on the white paneled frame. In original cond...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood, Laminate

Sarreid Ltd. Brass Asian Campaign Style Side or Coffee Table, Pair Available
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Sarreid Ltd. side table date to the 1970s. It is unique in that it combines low profile modern styling with Asian and campaign influences. The table is are marked. It has been recent...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Tavolino Quadrato Intarsio Scagliola, Base Marmo Giallo, Fatto a Mano in Italia
Located in Rimini, IT
Handmade coffee table with artistical decoration on the square top and carved edge made precious by gold leaf finishing. Royal Yellow marble base. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Empire Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Scagliola, Wood

Swedish Designer, Sizable Coffee Table, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable coffee table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 19.75” H x 62” W x 35.75” D
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pine

French Brutalist Coffee Table Exotic Wood, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French midcentury coffee table with made with the trunc of a tree from Madagascar (Africa) Brutalist top worn by 3 massive feet. In good condition, with marks of use on the top, fe...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Pennsylvania House Solid Oak Coffee Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage rock solid Pennsylvania House coffee table in mint condition. Table measures 36W x 36D x 15H. Original finish with spindle cr...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Sweet Home, Coffee Table, Teak, Rattan, Hong Kong, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and rattan coffee table designed and produced by Sweet Home, Hong Kong, 1970s.
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1970s Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rattan, Teak

1980s Coffee Table, Modern Design.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1980s Coffee Table, Modern Design. Coffee table with wooden base and stained glass top, 1980, contemporary design. h: 26cm, l: 130,5cm, p: 90cm
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Late 20th Century French Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Circa 1920 s French Cherry Faux Bamboo Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1920's French faux bamboo coffee table made from cherry. The top is made from nicely grained cherry and the top is banded in faux bamboo turned molding. The table is support...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Cherry

Tiered Yellow Coffee Table, Osis Pila Midi by Llot Llov
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This three-tiered coffee table adds both a surprising amount of storage and a bright-yet-neutral pop of color to any living room. It showcases Llot Llov's signature Osis finish, whic...
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2010s German Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Thonet Table
Located in Vienna, AT
Original condition renovation on request
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Beech

Thonet Table
Thonet Table
$890 Sale Price
25% Off
T-Top Bench – Modern Dining Bench in Baltic Birch Plywood and Colorful Laminate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple and elegant bench series pairing geometric shapes with traditional Japanese-inspired joinery. Available in a wide variety of colors, finishes, and dimensions. T-top benches ...
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2010s American Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Laminate, Plywood

Baker Furniture Queen Anne Walnut Drop Leaf Coffee Table, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Queen Anne style walnut drop leaf coffee table By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 38"W x16"D x 18.25...
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Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

French Provincial Bouillotte Mahogany with Marble Top Round Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome mid-century round green leather top mahogany coffee table with fluted legs. The table features a classic period style with a beautiful inlaid leather top and gold stenciling...
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Early 20th Century European French Provincial Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Leather, Wood

1970s Grasscloth Dark Blue Painted Large Cocktail Table
Located in Stamford, CT
Large 1970s dark blue painted grasscloth cocktail table. Chinoiserie style cocktail table wrapped in diamond pattern grasscloth. Newly re-painted in a custom medium blue with black a...
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1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Grasscloth, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Square Storage Coffee Table, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Square Storage Coffee Table, Italy, 1960s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Round Art Deco Cocktail Table Attributed To Donald Deskey Circa 1936
Located in Bernville, PA
Rare Machine Age Art Deco solid walnut and chrome cocktail table attributed to Donald Deskey. A simple and sophisticated design; three curving chrome legs supporting a beautifully wa...
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1930s North American Machine Age Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

Frank Lloyd Wright "Taliesin" Coffee Table
Located in Lynn, MA
Frank Lloyd Wright coffee table for Henredon, mahogany square top with carved Taliesin edge detail and criss-cross base also with carved detail. Part of the Taliesin collection. Part...
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20th Century American Other Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mahogany

Mid-Century Empire Style Pacel Gilt and Mahogany Coffee Table
Located in Germantown, MD
An impressive mid-century Empire Style parcel gilt and carved Mahogany coffee / cocktail Table. Measures 46" in width, 27.75" in depth and standing 17.5" tall.
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Mid-20th Century American Empire Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mahogany, Giltwood

Organic Modern Bordeira Coffee Table, 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 table was designed to add the essence of nature into the interior space by reimagining the captivating lines of Bordeira beach in a furniture piece. Through the sweeping curves, ocean meets the land in perfect harmony, creating a modern coffee table that conveys true freedom of movement. Bordeira combines fine craftsmanship and noble materials, becoming a Greenapple’s best-seller and a favorite piece among designers. Bordeira Coffee Table Material Codes FI176 Oyster white lacquer; semi gloss ST078 Egyptian Onyx...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Onyx, Marble

Midcentury Tile Top Coffee Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Mid-Century Modern coffee table. A rectangular inset tile top with rosewood frame and legs. Danish, 1960s. A great usable size.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Rosewood

Hans J. Wegner Coffee Table in Oak, Denmark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully restrained and finely crafted coffee table by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s. Executed in solid oak, the design reflects Wegner’s devotion to honest materials, impeccab...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Giuseppe Scapinelli, Coffee Table, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and marble coffee table designed and produced by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 13.25” H x 28.75” Diameter
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

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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