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Marble Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marble coffee table located in NY.
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20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Marble Coffee Table
Marble Coffee Table
H 14.57 in Dm 33.47 in
Square Marble Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Square marble coffee table. Original condition.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Square Marble Coffee Table
Square Marble Coffee Table
H 20 in W 29 in D 29 in
Rosewood and Marble Coffee Table
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Handsome black Marquina marble coffee table with rosewood frame and aluminum hardware. Wonderful
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Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Rosewood and Marble Coffee Table
Rosewood and Marble Coffee Table
H 15.5 in W 41.5 in D 24.5 in
Italian Marble Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian marble coffee table on pedestal base, 1970s. The lipped top sits freely on the pedestal
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Italian Marble Coffee Table, 1970s
Italian Marble Coffee Table, 1970s
H 16 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Midcentury Italian Marble Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian polished marble coffee table with pedestal base. Measurements: Height: 17
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Vintage 1960s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

1970s Italian Carrara Marble Coffee Table
Located in London, London
Carrara marble coffee table Shaped base Glass top Italy 1970s.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Federal Style Marble Coffee Table
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in Pasadena, TX
Federal Style marble coffee table. Oval table in mahogany with white marble top. Carved Federal
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Mid-20th Century Federal Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Federal Style Marble Coffee Table
Federal Style Marble Coffee Table
H 18 in W 22 in D 34 in
Vintage Modern Marble Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Interesting marble coffee table featuring a full marble construction including the base. The top
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage Modern Marble Coffee Table
Vintage Modern Marble Coffee Table
H 17 in W 55 in D 28 in
Mosaic Marble Coffee Table, Italy 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Mosaic Marble Coffee Table, Italy 1970. Absolutely stunning. Measures 51" long, 27.5" deep, 16
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Modern Marble Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Interesting marble coffee table. Wooden legs with a travertine top. (Please confirm item location
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Oval Marble Coffee Table
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Oval marble coffee table From 1970.
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Marble

Oval Marble Coffee Table
Oval Marble Coffee Table
W 36.23 in L 43.31 in
Hexagonal Stacked Pink Marble Coffee Table, Italy, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Hexagonal stacked pink marble coffee table, Italy 1970.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

French Bronze and Marble Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
French bronze and marble coffee table. The table has a marble top with floral style bronze legs
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Vintage 1950s French Directoire Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Unusual Marble Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Interesting marble coffee table featuring a full marble construction including the base. The top
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Unusual Marble Coffee Table
Unusual Marble Coffee Table
H 18 in W 48 in D 26 in
Italian Marble Coffee Table by Angelo Mangiarotti
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in New York, NY
Italian marble coffee table. Solid marble top which sit on four solid marble posts. Style of Angelo
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Ornate Italian Carved Marble Coffee Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
Italian carved marble coffee table 1920s Stunning vintage Italian marble-top coffee table with
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Antique Late 19th Century Rococo Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Overscale Marble Coffee Table with Inset Glass Top
Located in Miami, FL
Overscale marble coffee table with inset glass top. Offered for sale is an overscale marble
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Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Rectangular Marble Coffee Table
Located in Coulsdon, GB
Allow us to introduce the Rectangular Marble Coffee Table, a true embodiment of contemporary design
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Rectangular Marble Coffee Table
Rectangular Marble Coffee Table
H 15.7 in W 47.2 in D 23.6 in
Trawo Marble Coffee Table
Located in Coulsdon, GB
The "Trawo Marble Coffee Table" is a masterful fusion of wood and marble, creating a standout
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Trawo Marble Coffee Table
Trawo Marble Coffee Table
H 13.7 in W 40.1 in D 44 in
Medium Marble Coffee Table
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Milan, IT
Bringing traditional materials into the contemporary realm, the medium marble coffee table blends
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2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Medium Marble Coffee Table
Medium Marble Coffee Table
H 19.69 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
1970s Vintage Rectangular Marble Coffee Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage marble coffee table designed and manufactured in Italy circa 1970s. This beautiful coffee
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Vintage White Marble Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage white marble coffee table with a chromed metal base. Timeless piece to be combined with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Chrome

Vintage White Marble Coffee Table, 1960s
Vintage White Marble Coffee Table, 1960s
H 13.78 in W 49.61 in D 21.66 in
Wrought Iron And Beige Marble Coffee Table Circa 1930
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Wrought Iron And Beige Marble Coffee Table Circa 1930
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Wrought Iron

Mid Century Modern Karl Springer Style Tessellated Marble Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Karl Springer Style Tessellated Marble Coffee Table Vintage Mid Century Modern
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Brass

Tommi Parzinger Painted Faux Marble Coffee Table
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Tommi Parzinger painted faux marble coffee table. The table is lacquered wood with a 3/4 inch thick
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Glass

Italian Marble Coffee Table, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A stunning Italian marble coffee table, 1980's. This magnificent table is handcrafted out of
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Italian Marble Coffee Table, 1980's
Italian Marble Coffee Table, 1980's
H 16.54 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Vintage oval marble coffee table, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century green marble coffee table with a fine brass base. Made in italy in the 1950s. very
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Brass

Vintage oval marble coffee table, 1950s
Vintage oval marble coffee table, 1950s
H 17.72 in W 47.64 in D 18.12 in
Vintage italian marble coffee table, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century italian marble coffee table with a white marble top and a brass and black metal base
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Metal, Brass

Vintage italian marble coffee table, 1950s
Vintage italian marble coffee table, 1950s
H 16.54 in W 33.47 in D 18.12 in
Square Grey Marble Coffee Table and scale form Angelo Mangiarotti
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Square grey marble coffee table and scale form Angelo Mangiarotti.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

1970s Milo Baughman Chrome, Glass, Marble, Coffee Table on Wheels
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1970s Milo Baughman chrome, glass, and marble coffee table on wheels.
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Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage two tier marble coffee table, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Timeless marble coffee tables with two round tops. Beautiful arched base and attractive natural
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage two tier marble coffee table, 1970s
Vintage two tier marble coffee table, 1970s
H 16.54 in W 49.22 in D 25.6 in
Round White Carrara Marble Coffee Table by Peter Draenert, 1970s
By Peter Draenert
Located in Brussels, BE
Round white carrara marble coffee table by Peter Draenert, 1970s Germany.
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Enigma Marble Coffee Table by Alter Ego Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Enigma Marble Coffee Table by Alter Ego Studio Dimensions W 120 cm D 72 cm H 42.5 cm Product
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2010s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble

Enigma Marble Coffee Table by Alter Ego Studio
Enigma Marble Coffee Table by Alter Ego Studio
H 16.74 in W 47.25 in D 28.35 in
1970s Italian Marble Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
A marble coffee table from 1970s Italy. The solid block of the silhouette is articulated by the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

1970s Italian Marble Coffee Table
1970s Italian Marble Coffee Table
H 18.1 in W 26.2 in D 15 in
Italian Marble Coffee Table, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice round Italian marble coffee table with a thick glass plate, 1980's. The fabulous marble
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Round Italian Marble Coffee Table, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice round Italian marble coffee table, 1980's. The fabulous marble features a beautiful
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Rounded Triangle Shape Large Solid Marble Coffee Table
By Maurice Villency
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern large triangle custom marble coffee table.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble

1930s Italian Nero Marble Coffee Table Framed w/ Ornamental Stucco Inlay
Located in Marbella, ES
1930s Italian Nero marble coffee table framed with plant and people ornamental stucco inlay.   
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage Oak And Marble Coffee Table From France, Circa 1970s
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Oak And Marble Coffee Table From France, Circa 1970s. Oak frame with a solid marble top
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Vintage 1970s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Natural Ash and Green Marble Coffee Table , Italy 1970'
Located in Sacile, PN
Natural Ash and Green Marble coffee table , Italy 1970' This Coffee Table is a typical example of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Wood & Marble Coffee Table for Widdicomb
Located in Hudson, NY
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings wood & marble coffee table for Widdicomb Beautiful golden toned sculptured
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Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Carrara Marble

20th Century Italian Surreal Wood and Green Marble coffee Table, Italy 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
20th Century Italian Surreal Wood and Green Marble coffee Table, Italy 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Marble Coffee Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1960s
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Marble Coffee Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Grey Marble Coffee Table Model 'Eros' by Angelo Mangiarotti, Italy
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century grey marble coffee table model 'Eros' by Angelo Mangiarotti - Italy 1960s.  
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Plus+Double Marble Coffee Table #6
By Travertini e Pietre
Located in Milan, IT
coffee table by designer Antonio Saporito will bring a touch of sophistication with its understated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Plus+Double Marble Coffee Table #6
Plus+Double Marble Coffee Table #6
H 17.72 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Mid Century Hollywood Regency Fossilized Pink Marble Coffee Table
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Classic pink marble coffee table set in regency style frame. Great lines and presence with pink
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Custom Marble Coffee Table by Marden
By Marden Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern vintage custom marble coffee table by Marden. Style of Paul Mccobb, Milo
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

1980s Roche Bobois Sculptural Marble Coffee Table
By Roche Bobois
Located in Boston, MA
Beautiful two tiered sculptural variegated marble coffee table by Roche Bobois, circa 1980s
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

20th Century Italian Marble Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
The formal simplicity and rich materiality of this travertine marble coffee table create an
Category

20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

20th Century Italian Marble Coffee Table
20th Century Italian Marble Coffee Table
H 15.2 in W 44.1 in D 23 in
20th Century Italian Marble Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
The formal simplicity and rich materiality of this travertine marble coffee table create an
Category

20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

20th Century Italian Marble Coffee Table
20th Century Italian Marble Coffee Table
H 14.8 in W 46.8 in D 23 in
Italian Carrara Marble Coffee Table, 1990's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Extraordinary Carrara marble coffee table, fabricated in Italy in the 1990's. The beautiful square
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Italian Carrara Marble Coffee Table, 1990's
Italian Carrara Marble Coffee Table, 1990's
H 14.18 in W 37.01 in D 37.01 in
Midcentury Italian Marble Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The midcentury Italian Marble Coffee Table from the 1980s features a sleek design with a luxurious
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Italian Marble Coffee Tables, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Pair of nesting marble coffee tables from the 1960s. Removable square tops with rare traces of use
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Italian Marble Coffee Tables, 1960s, Set of 2
Italian Marble Coffee Tables, 1960s, Set of 2
H 13.78 in W 23.63 in D 47.25 in
Angelo Mangiarotti carrara marble Coffee Table for Up&Up, Italy
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Timeless carrara marble coffee table with interlocking legs designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Up
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Set of three Vintage Carrara Marble Coffee Tables, 1970s
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Set of 3 Hollywood Regency, vintage design Carrara white marble coffee tables or side tables, to be
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Italian Vintage Green Marble Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Stunning green marble coffee table. The table consists of four elements that can be fitted together
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Italian Vintage Green Marble Coffee Table, 1980s
Italian Vintage Green Marble Coffee Table, 1980s
H 14.97 in W 38.59 in D 21.26 in
Sofita Marble Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Sofita Marble Coffee Table, designed for both indoor and outdoor spaces, is given a matte
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2010s Turkish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Sofita Marble Coffee Table
Sofita Marble Coffee Table
H 15 in W 24 in D 56 in
Marble coffee table / fire gilded base / Italian marble with beautiful collor
Located in WEERT, NL
Marble coffee table from the 1960s, the top is Italian marble with beautiful colors and drawing (no
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Vintage 1960s Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Gold Plate

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Solid Brass and Marble Coffee Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Clean lined Dunbar brass and marble coffee table designed by Edward Wormley. Solid brass bar frame
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Verde Marble Coffee Table with Tapered Pedestal Base, 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage verde marble coffee table in a rich emerald hue with beautiful white veining. This piece
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

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Marble Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of marble coffee tables available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of stone, marble and metal, all marble coffee tables available were constructed with great care. We have 3056 antique and vintage marble coffee tables in-stock, while there are 1064 modern editions to choose from as well. Marble coffee tables have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Marble coffee tables are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Some marble coffee tables are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller marble coffee tables, measuring 1 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Marble coffee tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Angelo Mangiarotti, Knoll and Gae Aulenti are consistently popular.

How Much are Marble Coffee Tables?

Prices for marble coffee tables start at $50 and top out at $425,000 with the average selling for $3,442.

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 Marble Coffee Tables
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether a coffee table makes a small living room look smaller or larger depends on the design. Tables with glass or open, airy designs can create the illusion of a larger space. Round and oval tables can also increase the feeling of openness in a room. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Marble can be a good material for a coffee table. Many people find the appearance of marble to be appealing, and when properly cared for, marble tables can often stand the test of time. However, as a porous natural material, marble can become stained and suffer damage if it comes in contact with coffee, wine, lemon juice and harsh cleaning products. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of marble coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A marble coffee table can be worth anywhere between $500 and $200,000. Because marble is such a durable material, antique marble coffee tables hold up rather well over time, making them more valuable. Find marble coffee tables today on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertFebruary 1, 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    End tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

  • 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, 2022
    Before attaching a marble top to a table, make sure the table can handle the weight. Then, clean the surface and apply a silicone adhesive and attach the marble. Save the hassle and shop a selection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Whether marble tables break easily is a subjective question. Dropping something heavy or placing something extremely hot on marble tabletops could result in damage, but many marble tables have lasted for decades and longer. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of marble tables.
  • 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 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.