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Ilmari Tapiovaara Midcentury Coffe Table 50's
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Artek
Located in bari, IT
Vintage coffee table model ovalette by Ilmari Tapiovaara per Artek 1958.
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Ilmari Tapiovaara Midcentury Coffe Table 50's
Ilmari Tapiovaara Midcentury Coffe Table 50's
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Campo E Graffi Italian Mid Century Coffee Table 50's
By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi
Located in bari, IT
Coffee table bench in wood production Home Collection Turin by Franco Campi and Carlo Graffi from
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

Midcentury E. Sottsass Style Wooden, Formica and Steel Coffee Table 50s Italy
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Palermo, IT
Triangular shaped coffee table with double wooden shelf covered in yellow (upper level) and black
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Modernist Coffee Table, France, 50s
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Modernist French coffee table with granite glass top. Base in black lacquered metal. In the
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Modernist Coffee Table, France, 50s
Modernist Coffee Table, France, 50s
H 13.39 in W 41.15 in D 18.71 in
Italian Coffee Table Gio Ponti style 50's
Located in bari, IT
Circular coffee table form Milan school in Gio Ponti style with feet worked in an excellent way.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

50s Sculpted Wooden Coffee Table, Brutalist and Minimalist, France, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
This coffee table is a unique design piece. . 50s sculpted wooden coffee table - brutalist and
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

20th Century Cesare Lacca Wooden Coffee Table with Sculptured Structure '50s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Turin, Turin
Wonderful low table designed by the great master Cesare Lacca in '50s. The table is entirely in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Coffee table mid century 50s - 70s in blue with marble top
Located in Greven, DE
Coffee table made of solid oak and marble from around the 1960s from Germany. The table is painted
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Coffee Table Aldo Tura Red Goatskin, Italy 50's, Brass Mid-Century Signed
By Aldo Tura
Located in Vienna, AT
leather. The feet and handles are made of brass. The coffee table is a material combination of brass and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century O. Borsani Marble and Bronze Coffee Table, Italy 50s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Palermo, IT
Very stylish coffee table with shaped top in light marble and bronze saber-legged structure with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Metal, Bronze

Midcentury 50s Mosaic and Wood Coffee table by Berthold Müller-Oerlinghausen
By Berthold Muller
Located in Halle, DE
A 1950s Glas-Mosaic table by German Artist Berthold Muller-Oerlighausen (1893-1979). The
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Coffee Table Ilse Möbel 50s Germany Brass Wood Nice Shape Loop Feet
By Ilse Möbel
Located in Wendeburg, DE
Very rare and nice coffee table from the 50s by Ilse Möbel. The table loop feet and plate has a
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Unique Horse Petal Hoof Tripod Coffee Table Midcentury Antique 50s 60s Vintage
By Jacques Adnet
Located in London, GB
This tripod coffee table in the form of clover leaf and horse petals is a fine example of
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century O. Borsani Wood and Brass Exagonal Coffee Table, Italy 50s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Palermo, IT
Very original wooden coffee table with hexagonal top in curved plywood supported by three metal
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Brass

Fontana Arte Mid-Century Modern Chiseled Glass Coffee Table by Max Ingrand, 50s
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Extraordinary mid-century Italian coffee table in hand-chiselled and frosted Murano glass, designed
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Paul Frankl Mahogany Coffee Table with Cork Tops Johnson Furniture c. 1940s/50s
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Camden, ME
Classic Paul Frankl cork coffee table in original color with the rosewood stained maple frame and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Maple, Cork, Lacquer

Mid-Century P. Buffa Style Vintage Wood and Glass Coffee Table, Italy 50s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Palermo, IT
Delicious rectangular wooden coffee table with brass finishes and black glass top. Original
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

20th Century Franco Albini Pair of TN6 Cicognino Coffee Tables in Wood, 50s
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Turin, Turin
feeling of familiarity. Franco Albini created the table by reducing its structure to a few simple elements
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century P. L Colli Vintage Wooden, Brass and Glass Coffee Table Italy 50s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Palermo, IT
Delicious rectangular coffee table in curved brass, shaped glass top and decorative elements in the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Set of Three Low Hexagonal Coffee Tables by Giò Ponti for Isa Bergamo, Italy 50s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Roma, RM
Set di tre iconici tavoli bassi esagonali di Gio Ponti per I.S.A. Bergamo disegnati e prodotti
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Table Made in ´50s Czechia. Non Restored Beech
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Small table. Czech midcentury Material: Beech Period: 1950-1959.
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Beech

vintage coffee table | table | 60's
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage coffee table | table | 60's period | 60's design | unknown | The Netherlands condition
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Steel, Chrome

vintage coffee table | table | 60's
vintage coffee table | table | 60's
H 14.97 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Stylish Harvey Probber Nucleus 2 Piece Mahogany Circular Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish Harvey Probber Nucleus coffee or cocktail table in mahogany, circa 1952. Two semi circle
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Copper

Moderne Gilt Coffee Table 
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1970's Italian gilt coffee table with glass top. Measurements: Height: 16.5" Width: 30
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Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass

Moderne Gilt Coffee Table 
Moderne Gilt Coffee Table 
H 16.5 in W 50 in D 30 in
burgundy lacquered coffee table
By Jules Leleu
Located in PARIS, FR
Table basse de forme anamorphique ( forme de haricot ) . Cette table designée dans les années 50
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20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

burgundy lacquered coffee table
burgundy lacquered coffee table
H 19.69 in W 43.31 in D 25.6 in
Large Paul McCobb Aluminum and Vitrolite-Milk Glass Coffee Table Midcentury
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Very nice and exceptional coffee table was designed by Paul McCobb with vitrolite glass top. This
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Aluminum

Scrumptious Pearsall style Sculptural Walnut 2 Tier Coffee Table Kidney Shaped
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Scrumptious Adrian Pearsall style 2 tier walnut kidney shaped coffee table. This table is in
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Antique Georgian Style Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive antique Georgian style coffee table. This was made in England, it dates from
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Vintage 1950s British Georgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Antique Georgian Style Coffee Table
Antique Georgian Style Coffee Table
H 19.3 in W 50.01 in D 25.99 in
Italian Manufacture Brass Coffee Table
Located in Milano, IT
The vintage coffee table in brass is of fine Italian manufacture from the ‘50s. The beautiful
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Italian Manufacture Brass Coffee Table
Italian Manufacture Brass Coffee Table
H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 11.82 in
Midcentury Live Edge Coffee Table
By George Nakashima
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A fabulous are rare piece from the 50s Made in Honolulu, Hawaii at Harry’s Cabinet and Curio Shop
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Midcentury Live Edge Coffee Table
Midcentury Live Edge Coffee Table
H 16 in W 40 in D 21 in
Fully Renovated Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century coffee table, made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s. It´s made of beech wood
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Beech

Jasmin Coffee Table by F. Lasbleiz
Located in 성동구, KR
Decorator and architect, F. Lasbleiz designed the A0 coffee table in 1953 for Airborne, which later
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Brass, Steel

Jasmin Coffee Table by F. Lasbleiz
Jasmin Coffee Table by F. Lasbleiz
H 13 in W 34.26 in D 34.26 in
Mosaic Art Coffeetable Berthold Müller 50s Oerlingerhausen Germany Boommerang
By Berthold Muller
Located in Wendeburg, DE
Very rar and nice unique mosaic coffeetable from the 50s by creator and designer Berthold Muller
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Chrome and Glass Octagonal Coffee Table
By Paul Mayen
Located in New York, NY
which form the base. Design attributed to Paul Mayen, Art Deco Revival, 1970's production coffee
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

1960's Vintage Mirrored Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and well made vintage coffee table. This was made in Brazil, it dates from the 1960
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Mirror

Antique Military Campaign Style Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A smart and impressive antique leather top coffee table in the military campaign style. This was
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Vintage 1950s British Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Leather, Walnut, Yew

Antique Military Campaign Style Coffee Table
Antique Military Campaign Style Coffee Table
H 21.66 in W 48.04 in D 19.69 in
1960's Large Danish Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive Danish wood oval coffee table. This was made in Denmark, it dates from the
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

1960's Large Danish Coffee Table
1960's Large Danish Coffee Table
H 20 in W 57 in D 31 in
Restored Rattan Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This restored rattan coffee table, crowned with a sleek glass top, embodies timeless charm and
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Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rattan

Restored Rattan Solid Stacked Coffee Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Mid-Century rattan solid stacked coffee table with matching wood top. Sides solid rattan
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Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rattan

Midcentury Opaxite Glass Coffee Table, 1960s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Midcentury opaxite glass coffee table from the 1960´s. It has a beechwood structure and black
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Wood, Beech

German Mosaic Tripod Fifties Coffee Table, 1950s
Located in Hemiksem, VAN
A beautiful fifties coffee table with an illustration in gold, gray, and pink on a black background
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

German Mosaic Tripod Fifties Coffee Table, 1950s
German Mosaic Tripod Fifties Coffee Table, 1950s
H 23.63 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Beautiful Rural Coffee Table with Contemporary Architecture
Located in Beerse, VAN
think the table is from the 50’s or 60’s. But it could also be antique, that is certainly possible. The
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wenge

Mosaic Art Coffeetable by Berhold Müller 50s Oerlingerhausen Germany Boommerang
By Berthold Muller
Located in Wendeburg, DE
Very rar and nice unique mosaic coffeetable from the 50s by creator and designer Berthold Muller
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Coffee Table from Mobili Pizzetti, 1950s
By Mobili Pizzetti
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Rare Mobili Pizzetti Roma coffee table, made in Italy in the 50s. Elegant shapes made of black
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Coffee Table from Mobili Pizzetti, 1950s
Italian Coffee Table from Mobili Pizzetti, 1950s
H 20.08 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
Vintage French Brass and Marble Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made vintage French brass and marble coffee table. This was made in France
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Brass

Vintage French Brass and Marble Coffee Table
Vintage French Brass and Marble Coffee Table
H 19.69 in W 37.8 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century Italian Marmorino Coffee Table, 1950s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice and rare Italian coffee table of the 50's in Italy. It is made of Marmorino, traditional
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plaster

Antique Burr Walnut Pie Crust Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous antique walnut oval coffee table with a raised pie crust edge. This was made in England
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Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Early George Nakashima 'Turned Leg' Coffee Table
By George Nakashima Studio
Located in Sharon, CT
An early 'turned leg' Nakashima small low table from the late 40's/early 50's untouched, with it's
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Restored Rattan & Mahogany Asymmetric "J" Coffee Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored rattan and mahogany asymmetric J-shaped coffee table with stacked rattan pedestal legs
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Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Restored Rattan and Mahogany Biomorphic Coffee Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored rattan and mahogany top Biomorphic coffee table with 3-strand rattan legs. Also commonly
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Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Mid-Century Tubular Steel Coffee Table Slezák
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Czechoslovakia early 1950's. Chrome plated steel tubes in very good original condition with only minor scratches
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Vintage 1950s Czech Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Tubular Steel Coffee Table Slezák
Mid-Century Tubular Steel Coffee Table Slezák
H 19.69 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
Mid Century Italian Coffee or Side Table, 1950s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Italian coffee table or side table made in the 50's. Wooden lacquered plate with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Italian Coffee or Side Table, 1950s
Mid Century Italian Coffee or Side Table, 1950s
H 19.69 in W 49.61 in D 21.66 in
Coffee Table, Design by Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1940s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Torino, IT
Coffee table design Cesare LACCA, in wood and brass, decorated glass top. Italy, 1940s / 1950s
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Vintage 1940s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Stella Coffee Table made out of Alluminium Alloys
By Jiri Krejcirik
Located in Prague 3, Vinohrady
The coffee table which is part of the Eclecticism collection, is inspired by the aesthetics of
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel

Carl Aage Skov Rare Prototype Coffee Table, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Coffee table designed by Carl Aage Skov and produced in Denmark in the 1960’s. The table is made of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak, Burl

Triangular Shape Glass and Brass Tripod Coffees Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Triangular shape glass top with a polish brass tripod base cocktail table. The base has
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century French Coffee Table, Ex. Garrick Stephenson
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Morristown, NJ
A substantial solid wood coffee table, c. 1940/50s, in the manner of Charlotte Perriand's Les Arcs
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boomerang Italian Marble & Lucite Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
-Century Modern Boomerang Italian Marble & Lucite Coffee Cocktail Table A fantastic piece of old-world
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage Flame Coffee Table William Tillman 20th Century
By William Tillman
Located in London, GB
William Tillman shaped rectangular coffee table having crossbanded top, on splay supports with
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Vintage 1980s English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Walnut Trivoli Coffee Table S by Ivan Colominas
By Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut Trivoli Coffee Table S by Ivan Colominas Dimensions: D 38 x H 50 cm Materials: Travertino
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine, Marble

Walnut Trivoli Coffee Table S by Ivan Colominas
Walnut Trivoli Coffee Table S by Ivan Colominas
H 19.69 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
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Coffee Tables 50s For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of coffee tables 50s available for sale. Each of these unique coffee tables 50s was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. Find 108 antique and vintage coffee tables 50s at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 12 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Coffee tables 50s have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Coffee tables 50s bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made coffee tables 50s over the years, but those made by Isamu Noguchi, Herman Miller and Sabrina Landini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Coffee Tables 50s?

Coffee tables 50s can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,400, while the lowest priced sells for $20 and the highest can go for as much as $18,524.
Questions About Coffee Tables 50s
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    How much Chanel bags were in the 1950s varied based on style. When introduced in 1955, the now iconic Chanel 2.55 sold for $220. Chanel has raised the price of popular accessories over the years. Shop a large collection of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.

    Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.

    Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

    The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.

    Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.