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Hone Modern Coffee Table / Bench
Located in Longmont, CO
A modern coffee table / bench made form single slab or multiple dimensional boards. Checks and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Hardwood

Hone Modern Coffee Table / Bench
Hone Modern Coffee Table / Bench
H 16 in W 20 in D 60 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Ceramic Tile Coffee Table Bench
By Roger Capron
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury Danish modern teak ceramic tile coffee table bench. Beautiful design and shape. Has
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Hardwood

Andrianna Shamaris Teak Coffee Table, Bench or Pedestal
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Solid reclaimed teak log style coffee table, bench or as shown in the final images a pedestal at 18
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2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

American Solid Mahogany Live Edge Wood Coffee Table Bench
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Solid Mahogany live edge coffee table/bench with nice black enameled solid metal tapered
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Custom Solid Birch Coffee Table Bench Black Lacquer
By Memphis Milano
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern custom solid birch coffee table bench black lacquer. Very Heavy solid wood
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Birch

Modern Slatted Wood Geometric Inlay Rustic Farmhouse Coffee Table Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Modern Slatted Wood 48" Geometric Inlay Rustic Farmhouse coffee table Bench. Item features
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Paul McCobb for Winchendon 'Planner' Wood and Iron Coffee Table / Bench
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century rectangular coffee table / bench with a rectangular wooden top resting on a
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

Lucite Coffee Table / Bench in Clear & Black Lucite by Amparo Calderon Tapia
By Cain Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Lucite Coffee Table / Bench in Clear & Black Lucite by Amparo Calderon Tapia! This
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lucite

Midcentury Jens Risom Design Walnut Floating Top Coffee Table Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury Jens Risom design 6’ long walnut floating coffee table bench. Beautiful design and shape
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Paul McCobb #1546 Coffee Table Bench Blonde Maple Finish
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1546 solid maple 60 inch coffee table bench blonde maple
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple

Pair of Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Floating Top Walnut Coffee Table / Benches
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Danish Mid-Century walnut coffee tables / benches with floating tops supported by a walnut
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Paul McCobb Planner Group Tobacco Finish Coffee Table, Bench
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early Paul McCobb Winchendon Planner Group high Coffee Table, Bench. Bed End bench, Nightstand
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Baker Furniture Teak Coffee Table/Bench by Michael Taylor
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
A great modern teak coffee table/bench by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture. This table features
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Custom Heavy Mid Century Modern Striped Butcher Block Style Coffee Table Bench
By George Nelson, Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Table Bench MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Mid Century Kipp Stewart Drexel Coffee Table Bench
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful, mid-century, modern, retro, 1960’s, Danish style, coffee table/ bench, by Kipp Stewart
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Darrell Landrum for Avard Steel Mid Century Coffee Table Bench
By Darrell Landrum, Avard
Located in Countryside, IL
Darrell Landrum for Avard Steel Mid Century Coffee Table Bench This coffee table measures: 48 wide
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Pine Rectangular XL Coffee Table, Bench, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1960's
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pine Rectangular XL coffee table, bench, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1960's Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Antique French Renaissance Revival Coffee Table Bench Settee Marble Top Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Unique antique carved oak French Renaissance Revival coffee table, bench or settee with black
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Vintage 1920s French Renaissance Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Hand-Crafted Solid Thick Oak Rectangular Coffee Table / Bench by Nono
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Hand-crafted solid thick oak rectangular coffee table / bench By NONO Rectangular coffee table
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Invoke Modern Coffee Table / Bench by CAUV Design Steel and Carved Walnut
By Joseph Cauvel of CAUV Design
Located in North Branch, NY
grain topography carving. The "Invoke" coffee table / bench was named after the feelings of the wood
Category

2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Nokogiri Coffee Table Bench
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
Nokogiri could not be just a coffee table. It can be used as a centre table, a footrest or entry bench
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2010s Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Oak, Ash

Nokogiri Coffee Table Bench
Nokogiri Coffee Table Bench
H 13 in W 67.72 in D 23.63 in
Nokogiri Coffee Table Bench
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
Nokogiri could not be just a coffee table. It can be used as a centre table, a footrest or entry bench
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Oak, Ash

Nokogiri Coffee Table Bench
Nokogiri Coffee Table Bench
H 13 in W 51.97 in D 23.63 in
Peana Low Coffee Table, Bench in Black Tinted Wood Finish by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Peana Low Coffee Table, Bench in Black Tinted Wood Finish by Joel Escalona Peana, which in English
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2010s Mexican Modern Benches

Materials

Oak, Wood, Hardwood

Peana Coffee Table, Bench in Natural Oak Solid Wood Finish by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Peana Coffee Table, Bench in Natural Oak Solid Wood Finish by Joel Escalona Peana, which in
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2010s Mexican Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Wood, Hardwood

Peana Coffee Table, Bench in Black Tinted Solid Wood Finish by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Peana Coffee Table, Bench in Black Tinted Solid Wood Finish by Joel Escalona Peana, which in
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Wood, Hardwood

Peana Coffee Table, Bench in Red Tinted Solid Wood Finish by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Peana Coffee Table, Bench in Red Tinted Solid Wood Finish by Joel Escalona Peana, which in English
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2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Wood, Hardwood

Peana Low Coffee Table, Bench in Red Tinted Wood Finish by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Peana Low Coffee Table, Bench in Red Tinted Wood Finish by Joel Escalona Peana, which in English
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2010s Mexican Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Wood, Hardwood

Nokogiri Coffee Table Bench+ Cushion
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
Nokogiri could not be just a coffee table. It can be used as a centre table, a footrest or entry bench
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Oak, Ash

Nokogiri Coffee Table Bench+ Cushion
Nokogiri Coffee Table Bench+ Cushion
H 13 in W 67.72 in D 23.63 in
Renaissance Style Carved Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
horizontal stretcher. Use it as a coffee table, bench, stool or side table.
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Early 20th Century Renaissance Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Pine Bench by Bernt Petersen, Denmark, 1960s
By Bernt Petersen
Located in Helsinki, FI
Bernt Petersen Danish for Eilersen coffee table / bench in pine with Danish Control sticker on
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Pine Bench by Bernt Petersen, Denmark, 1960s
Pine Bench by Bernt Petersen, Denmark, 1960s
H 12.6 in W 37.8 in D 17.72 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

Nokogiri Coffee Table Bench - 130cm + Cushion
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
Nokogiri could not be just a coffee table. It can be used as a centre table, a footrest or entry bench
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Oak, Ash

Harvey Probber Rosewood Coffee Table Bench
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully figured rosewood top raised on tubular mahogany legs joined by x-strechers and brass cuffs. A rare and unusual design. Unsigned, but from a NYC Harvey Probber furnished...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Peana Coffee Tables, Bench in Black Tinted Wood Finish by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Set of 2 Peana Coffee Tables, Bench in Black Tinted Wood Finish by Joel Escalona Peana, which in
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2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Oak, Wood, Hardwood

Set of Two Peana Coffee Tables, Bench in Red Tinted Wood Finish by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Set of Two Peana Coffee Tables, Bench in Red Tinted Wood Finish by Joel Escalona Peana, which in
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2010s Mexican Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Wood, Hardwood

Large Diamond Plate Steel Bench / Coffee Table, Dark Charcoal, Custom Made
Located in Kansas City, MO
Eight feet long coffee table / bench custom made in diamond plate steel. Additional steel supports
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Roland Wilhelmsson "Kvadrat" Coffee Table, Sweden, 1972
By Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Handcrafted massive pine coffee table / bench. Designed by Roland Wilhelmsson and executed by the
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Roland Wilhelmsson Table / Bench in Pine, Produced in Sweden, 1973
By Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Handcrafted massive pine coffee table / bench. Designed by Roland Wilhelmsson and executed by the
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Roland Wilhelmsson Table / Bench in Pine, Produced in Sweden, 1973
Roland Wilhelmsson Table / Bench in Pine, Produced in Sweden, 1973
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H 13.78 in W 19.3 in D 51.19 in
Free Form Olive Wood Coffee Table / Bench
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Functional as a bench or coffee table with smooth top surface.
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Vintage 1950s French Benches

Materials

Olive

Vondel Coffee Table/Bench Handcrafted in Travertine
By Kevin Frankental
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, seamlessly transitioning between its roles as both a coffee table and a bench. This duality of purpose adds a
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2010s African Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Industrial Artisan Custom Steel Coffee Table Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Well crafted, artisan-made, industrial coffee table or bench features a patinated steel base with
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Late 20th Century American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Roland Wilhelmsson Table / Bench in Pine, Produced in Sweden, 1960s
By Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare model, handcrafted massive pine coffee table / bench. Designed by Roland Wilhelmsson and
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Large coffee table / bench by Ate Van Apeldoorn
Located in Brussel, BE
Interesting large coffee table or bench by Ate Van Apelddoorn during the seventies in Netherlands.
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Large coffee table / bench by Ate Van Apeldoorn
Large coffee table / bench by Ate Van Apeldoorn
H 14.57 in W 78.75 in D 23.63 in
Vondel Coffee Table/Bench Handcrafted in Verde Guatemala
By Kevin Frankental
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, seamlessly transitioning between its roles as both a coffee table and a bench. This duality of purpose adds a
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2010s South African Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

1960’s Danish Modern Rosewood Coffee Table/Bench
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Charleston, SC
rosewood bench can also be used as a low coffee table. Beautiful grain on top with raised lip edges on the
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Jens Risom Floating Top Coffee Table Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in Baltimore, MD
Vintage midcentury 1960s modern walnut coffee table, long bench by Jens Risom. This beautiful Jens
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Live Edge Elongated Organic Shape Coffee Table Bench
By George Nakashima
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern beautiful wood grain live edge organic shape coffee table. Elongated rounded
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Rare Early George Nelson Bench / Coffee Table for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A early and rare Nelson coffee table / bench with white rectangle Laminate top having black legs
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Set of Two Peana Coffee Tables, Bench in Natural Oak Wood Finish, Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Set of Two Peana Coffee Tables, Bench in Natural Oak Wood Finish, Joel Escalona Peana, which in
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Oak, Wood, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Coffee Table with Brass Trim by Imperial
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage modern walnut coffee table/bench with brass trim. This sleek and slender coffee
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vondel Coffee Table/Bench Handcrafted in Honed Red Travertine
By Kevin Frankental
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, seamlessly transitioning between its roles as both a coffee table and a bench. This duality of purpose adds a
Category

2010s African Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Redwood Mid Century Modern Wood Slat Coffee Table / Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
contracted a furniture designer at the time to design a solid bench / coffee table. He used heavy chromed
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Vondel Coffee Table/Bench Handcrafted in Rosso Levanto Marble
By Kevin Frankental
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, seamlessly transitioning between its roles as both a coffee table and a bench. This duality of purpose adds a
Category

2010s African Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

"Doppelgänger" Ebonized Solid Teak Multifunctional Shelf / Bench / Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
“Doppelgänger” bookcase / coffee table / bench. Designed by Maximilian Eicke for his brand Max ID
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2010s North American Benches

Materials

Teak

Midcentury “Krobo” Table / Bench by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Scandinavian modern low coffee table / bench designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage Coffee Table Wood & Marble Bench
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage Italian wood and ogee beveled edge marble top coffee table bench Marble top is removable
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Benches

Materials

Marble

Vintage Coffee Table Wood & Marble Bench
Vintage Coffee Table Wood & Marble Bench
H 15.75 in W 30.25 in D 17.25 in
Vondel Coffee Table/Bench Handcrafted in Honed Bianco Carrara Marble
By Kevin Frankental
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, seamlessly transitioning between its roles as both a coffee table and a bench. This duality of purpose adds a
Category

2010s African Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Vondel Coffee Table/Bench Handcrafted in African River Bed Marble
By Kevin Frankental
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, seamlessly transitioning between its roles as both a coffee table and a bench. This duality of purpose adds a
Category

2010s African Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Granite

48" Paul McCobb For Winchendon Planner Group Coffee Table Bench
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Mid-Century Modern coffee table or bench designed by Paul McCobb and made by Winchendon. It
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple

Contemporary Ceramic modern Coffee Table Bench Glazed Stoneware Yellow Black
By Apparatu, Xavier Mañosa
Located in Rubi, Catalunya
Handmade stoneware coffee table manufactured at the workshop of Apparatu in Barcelona. Different
Category

2010s Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Stoneware

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Coffee Table Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of coffee table benches available for sale. Each of these unique coffee table benches was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Find 843 antique and vintage coffee table benches at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 122 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Coffee table benches have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of coffee table benches to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern coffee table benches are of considerable interest. Not every interior allows for large coffee table benches, so small coffee table benches measuring 12 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Andrianna Shamaris, Edward Wormley and Dunbar each produced beautiful coffee table benches that are worth considering.

How Much are Coffee Table Benches?

Prices for coffee table benches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, coffee table benches begin at $1 and can go as high as $56,171, while the average can fetch as much as $2,705.

Finding the Right Coffee and Cocktail Tables for You

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

Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.

It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.

Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.

If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.

Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”

Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs. Browse a vast selection of antique, new and vintage coffee table and cocktail tables today.

Questions About Coffee Table Benches
  • 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.

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  • 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, 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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