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Material: Wood
Fratelli Cattaneo Signed Italian Louis XV Style Coffee Table
Located in Forney, TX
A elegant vintage Italian Louis XV style kingwood tulipwood inlaid cocktail table by Fratelli Cattaneo (Northern Italy; 1947-present) circa 1960s Originating in the historic Provinc...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass, Bronze

Rare " Alouette" coffee table, ROGER CAPRON, Vallauris; circa 1970.
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A rare " Alouette " coffee table The tray is made of 12 glazed stoneware tiles of different sizes, fixed on a stained wood structure . Stained wood base. The tray is placed asymmet...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Stoneware, Wood

Large Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This modern waterfall coffee table is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each table is hand-made with mitered corners from whit...
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2010s American Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Plywood

Danish Oak and Tile Coffee Table by Tue Poulsen, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Oak and Tile Coffee Table by Tue Poulsen, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern coffee or cocktail table in solid Nordic with handmade ceramic tiles made by artist Tue Poul...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Oak

Brass Clad Coffee Table By Rodolfo Dubarry
Located in Houston, TX
Brass Clad Coffee Table By R. Dubarry. Spanish hand hammered riveted brass clad coffee table in the Brutalist style. This stylish brass Parsons style cocktail table was created in th...
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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Mid Century Figurative Wood Carved and Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in San Carlos, CA
Introducing our exquisite Mid Century Figurative Wood Carved and Glass Top Coffee Table, a true masterpiece that seamlessly merges art and functionality. Crafted with meticulous atte...
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1960s Balinese Tribal Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Erice Round Coffee Table by Carpanese Home
Located in Milan, IT
This exceptional rectangular coffee table will give a more contemporary and modern touch to any living room. The structure is entirely in massive ash wood and the marble top suites p...
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2010s Italian Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Conrad Divine, Coffee Table, Walnut, Resin, USA, 1960s
By Conrad Divine
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and resin coffee table designed and produced by Conrad Divine, Pomona, California, USA, c. 1960s. Top presents with moderate discoloration cons...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Resin, Walnut

Mid Century Modern German ceramic tile and brass walnut coffee table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern German ceramic tile and brass walnut coffee table. Small rectangle ceramic tiles with random Brass pressed tiles. Solid walnut frame and angled legs. No tags. Made...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Nicola Voci Jaguar Coffee Table in Bronze, Burl Wood and Beveled Glass 1970s
By Nicola Voci
Located in Tilburg, NL
Nicola Voci 'Jaguar' Coffee Table in Bronze, Burl Wood and Beveled Glass 1970s. This is a spectacular and high-end coffee table by artist Nicola Voci, made from lacquered burl wood,...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass, Bronze

Danish Teak Coffee Table Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Scandinavian 60s coffee table with mosaic by Danish designer Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold Mobelfabrik. Structure in solid teak and veneer, inlaid with a ceramic mosaic on the...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Teak

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Coffee Table w/ Magazine Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desig...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

1960s Chippendale Style Banded Carved Mahogany with Ball Claw Feet Coffee Table
Located in Germantown, MD
1960s Chippendale style banded top and carved apron mahogany with ball claw feet coffee table. Measures: 52" in width, 24" in depth and stands ...
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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Fruitwood, Mahogany

Classic Mid-Century Modern Dovetail Lane Acclaim Boomerang Coffee Table
Located in Buffalo, NY
This boomerang coffee table is one of the more illusive and sought after models from the ubiquitous Acclaim line by Lane. The Lane Acclaim collection has become an American Mid-Cent...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Beech, Walnut

Solace 18: Walnut Oval Coffee Table with Geometric Base, Elegant Design
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Oval Coffee Table Made of Solid Wood, Center Table Solace S18 by Joel Escalona The Solace table series, designed by Joel Escalona, is a furniture collection that exudes balance and...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

"Annika" coffee table by Bruno Mathsson
Located in Brescia, IT
Oak coffee table designed by Bruno Mathsson with original markings, 1966. Original coffee table designed by Bruno Mathsson, with identifying mark present under the top. Light-colore...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Birch

Danish Modern Round Coffee Table in Solid Pine, Rainer Daumiller Style, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A fine Danish Modern round coffee table in solid pine, made in the style of Rainer Daumiller in the 1970s by a Danish Cabinetmaker. This sculptural coffee / side table will complem...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pine

Geometric Square Coffee Table, Walnut Veneer, Basa by Nono
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Geometric coffee table, walnut Veneer, Basa by NONO Square coffee table finished with premium wood veneer, structured with particle board. Finishes ava...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Vintage Ming Style Coffee Table
Located in Medina, OH
Vintage 1980s Ming Style Coffee or Cocktail Table. Crafted from solid wood construction with gorgeous natural grain and just the right amount of patina. The low, square silhouette i...
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1980s American Ming Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Coffee table by Finnish manufacturer Asko, designed by Ilmari Lappalainen in the 1960s. A simple and functional design with a distinctive base. The striking star base is composed of...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Michael Taylor for Baker Chinoiserie Rosewood Cocktail Table or Side Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie two-tier cocktail table or occasional side table By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East" Collection USA, 1...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood, Walnut

Hand-Crafted Black Marble Resin Spinner Coffee Table, Modern Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The design is inspired by the traditional art of forming clay on a spin wheel. The coffee table features a black marble top and a black base made with textured resin mold...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Adrian Pearsall, Walnut, Glass, Coffee Table, United States, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Adrian Pearsall, American Mid-Century Modern, Walnut, Glass, Coffee Table, United States, 1960s A bowtie form walnut and glass model 2454-TGO coffee table designed and produced by A...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Walnut

Brazilian Designer, Coffee Table, Wood, Marble, 1960
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and marble coffee table designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s. Very light discoloration and scratching present on wooden legs. A 1” H x .375” W x .125” area of loss of m...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Antique 18th-Century Rustic Spanish Warm Brown Chestnut Coffee Table
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful warm brown color rustic coffee table or low table originates in Spain and dates circa 1775. The table has a fantastic top that was made from a single board of solid ch...
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Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Gio Ponti low table made of African walnut wood and glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Low table made of African walnut wood and glass, Italian craftsmanship, designed by Gio Ponti, 1950s. The coffee table, an indispensable piece in the living room, has always been a ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Midcentury Italian Design Coffee Table, 1940s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Wood

Scarce variant of coffee table by Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Splendide table basse en caviuna par Joaquim Tenreiro à section circulaire. Commande spéciale.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Wood

Ralph Lauren Wood Modern Barn Seagrass Glass Coffee Table
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Modern Barn Cocktail Table by Ralph Lauren. An organic modern table with simple lines enhanced with a combination of natural hued woven seagrass inset in medium toned wooden base. Th...
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Early 2000s American Bohemian Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

19th C. French Parisian Travel Trunk Coffee Table with Brass and Iron Hardware
Located in Dallas, TX
This handsome antique French travel trunk was crafted in Paris in the late 19th century and bears its original brass retailer’s plaque reading "Articles de Voyage – Ruel Jeune, Paris...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass, Iron

Adolf Loos "American Bar Vienna" Table Re Edition, Loos Bar
Located in Vienna, AT
Table designed for the famous Loos-American-Bar at the Kärntner Durchgang in Vienna. Sand casted brass-base, illuminated glass-tabletop. Now manufactured at the WOKA Workshop in Vien...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

American Designer, Freeform Coffee Table, Maple, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A freeform maple coffee table designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Maple

Pierre Chapo T02M Coffee Table in Solid Elm, Chapo Creation, France, 2023
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking coffee table is the T02M model, designed by Pierre Chapo in 1963. Made of solid elm wood with a beautiful grain, this iconic piece embodies timeless sophistication. Unt...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

Marble Top Coffee Table with Barley Twist Base
Located in Westwood, NJ
This table brings together traditional European design and timeless materials for a statement of elegance and strength. Its White Banswara marble top provides a smooth, luminous surf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Rustic Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique French Burr Walnut Coffee Table, circa 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique French burr walnut coffee table, circa 1920. A beautifully shaped round coffee table made from walnut with a burr walnut top and car...
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1920s French Victorian Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

John Widdicomb, Coffee Table, Wood, Marble, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and marble coffee table produced by John Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and moderate use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.15"H x ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Roger Capron Signed Ceramic Coffee Table, Moribana decor, circa 1974, France.
Located in Brussels, BE
Beautiful Roger Capron Tk1 coffee table, Moribana decor, circa 1974, France. 4 cylindrical oak feet plywood and enameled white and brown ceramic tiles, leaf and herb decor. Signed R...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Sandstone

Organic Shaped Modern Coffee Table "Organic 2.0" by Last Workshop, Walnut
Located in Chicago, IL
"Organic 2.0" organic shaped coffee table by Last Workshop, designed in 2024 In solid walnut, natural walnut finish. If not in stock, current production: 6-7 weeks 58"L x 37" x 16"...
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2010s American Organic Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood, Walnut

Minimalist Living Room Table Serie 85 – Sereno by NONO in Solid Wood
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Minimalist Living Room Table Serie 85 – Sereno by NONO in Solid Wood ——— Sereno Coffee Table Series – A Note from Joel Escalona What happens when structure becomes art? These ar...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

Midcentury Round Marble Top Pedestal Cocktail Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome mid-century modern pedestal coffee cocktail table produced by Buccola Bros. in Alhambra, California. The table features a thick slab of round "Rosa Poente" Portuguese marble...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Mid Century Chevron Base Glass Top Coffee Table by Gordon s Inc. c. 1950 s
Located in New York, NY
Chic, voguish mid century coffee table having a chevron form wood base which supports a thick ( .50 in. ) rectangular glass top. The table retains its original makers tag, which rea...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Mahogany

Mondo Modern Coffee Table
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern Coffee Table is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each table is hand-made with mitered corners from white oak veneer ...
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2010s American Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Fumi Table by Isamu Kenmochi, Japan Design 1961
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Fumi model coffee table, designed by Japanese designer Isamu Kenmochi in the 1960s and produced by Tendo Mokko. This table is distinguished by its two sculpted side supports holdin...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Modern Oval Coffee Table with Walnut Cylinder Base and Lavender and Ivory Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with Ivory and Lavender glass sits on 2 Walnut Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. A sleek table with high craftsmanship and flowing mosaic patterns. Skillfully ...
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2010s American Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Art Glass, Walnut

XL Bamboo Coffee Table style Axel Vervoordt Wabi Sabi - Japan
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Japanese Bamboo Low Table in the style of Axel Vervoordt Exceptional XL bamboo coffee table with black frame This exceptional oversized bamboo low table is a rare and highly collect...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bamboo, Wood

Wooden Coffee Table, Fishes Series 20 by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Fishes is a series of sculptural coffee tables inspired by the famous Fish (1930) sculpture of Rumanian artist Constantin Brancusi. Brancusi's work has been widely regarded as a masterpiece of modern art, and his Fish sculpture remain an iconic symbol of his artistic vision. The Fishes Coffee Tables series is a tribute to Brancusi's mastery of creating a sense of tranquility and serenity. Each coffee table in this collection is meticulously shaped from natural finish or black-tinted oak wood or walnut. The design process for the Fishes Coffee Tables collection was deeply stimulated by Brancusi's Fish sculpture, with each coffee table featuring soft and rounded forms that capture the fluidity and motion of aquatic life with simplicity and elegance. The sculptural forms of the Fishes Coffee Tables by NONO Furniture reflect this aesthetic, evoking a sense of quietness and stillness. The natural beauty and rich texture of oak and walnut create a warm and inviting atmosphere that is both elegant and sophisticated, making the Fishes Coffee Tables collection a perfect addition to any home decor. Each coffee table in the Fishes Series...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Woodbridge Linwood Cocktail Table Faux Bamboo
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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2010s Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

Henning Kjærnulf Style Brutalist Round Coffee Table of Solid Oak 1950s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Great Henning Kjærnulf style round coffee table of heavy solid oak Brutalist style with carved legs and wavy table rim. Handcrafted by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1950s Measures: D...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Modern Bordeira Nesting Coffee Tables, Nilo Onyx, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bordeira Nesting Coffee Tables, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Bordeira nesting coffee table was designed to bring the essence of natur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Granite, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainl...

Vintage Tubular Coffee Table by FOC, 1970 s
Located in Lisboa, PT
This tubular coffee table was designed and produced by FOC (Fábrica Osório de Castro), in Portugal, during 1970's. The structure is made of tubula...
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1970s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Bernard Vuarnesson early PAR4 coffeetable for Bellato Italy, 1970 s.
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
PAR4 modular coffee table by French designer Bernard Vuarnesson for Bellato, Italy 1970's. 4 pull out table tops. light (yellow) Iroko wood frame. Each top has a white or blue side ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Laminate, Wood

Elegant Round Coffee Table - Understated Design Fundamenta 44 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Elegant Round Coffee Table - Understated Design Fundamenta 44 by NONO Sculptural coffee table made of solid wood with a natural water-based or black tinted finish. Due to the nature...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

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

José Zanine Caldas Hand-Carved Coffee Table in Brazilian Hardwood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
José Zanine Caldas, coffee table, Brazilian hardwood (pequi), Brazil, 1970s This exceptional hand carved coffee table embodies everything that José Zanine Caldas stood for: love of ...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

Mid-Century Organic Modern Rattan Fretwork Coffee Table Mosaic Wood Inlay Top
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
striking mid-century rattan fretwork coffee table in the manner of John Wisner, showcasing bold geometric lines and an intricate layered rattan base that defines the era’s tropical-...
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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rattan, Wood, Plywood

17th-18th Century Hand-Carved Naga Bench / Table Nagaland, India
Located in Wainscott, NY
A striking example of early tribal furniture from Nagaland in northeast India, this low bed or platform was hand-carved from a single solid block of hardwood, with integral legs and ...
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Early 18th Century Indian Antique Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Hardwood

A coffee table in the shape of a Fender Stratocaster headstock 2000s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A unique coffee table in the shape of a Fender Stratocaster headstock, crafted from wood with a glossy finish, adorned with metal inlays, and supported by three sturdy metal legs. Th...
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Early 2000s American Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Solace 42: Functional Art in Solid Wood with Circular Design
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Sculptural Coffee Table Made of Solid Wood, Center Table Solace S42 by Joel Escalona The Solace table series, designed by Joel Escalona, is a furniture collection that exudes balan...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

Comté Coffee Table From Cerused Oak, Argentina, 1940
Located in Vienna, AT
Comté Coffee Table from cerused oak (decapé oak), from Argentina, circa 1940 Elegant long table made from a bent plank and decapé oak veneer. Comté has been producing furniture for Jean-Michel Frank in Argentina. Comté was founded on 1932 as a company dedicated to the interior design and the production and sale of furniture and decorative objects. It was directed by Ignacio Pirovano, Jose E. Tivalo and Mariano mansilla Morena. They created and reproduced the most important furniture design for the most important residences, setting an innovative trend within argentinian “avant-garde”. The French designer with which Comté collaborated the most during 1932 until his death in 1941 was Jean Michel Frank...
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1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Terracotta, Oak

Baker Far East Coffee Table Michael Taylor
Located in Fraser, MI
Baker Far East Coffee Table. Sculpted Solid Walnut Frame. Rosewood inset Panels.
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1950s Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood, Walnut

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.