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Tessellated Stone Tile Coffee Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice large square tessellated tile coffee table with brass inlay.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Italian Glass Mosaic Tile Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Glass mosaic tile coffee table, Italy, circa 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Enameled Metal and Green Tile Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enameled metal and green tile coffee table (Flietz).
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Enamel

Polychrome French Tiled Coffee Table
Located in Austin, TX
Polychrome French tiled coffee table from Vallauris. The tile work is framed in metal trim and
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Polychrome French Tiled Coffee Table
Polychrome French Tiled Coffee Table
H 16.875 in W 37.5 in D 19.25 in
Ole Bjorn Kruger Tile Coffee Table
By Tue Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ole Bjorn Kruger Tile coffee table. Fabulous Abstract Artwork. We can trim the legs if you would
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Rosewood

Ole Bjorn Kruger Tile Coffee Table
Ole Bjorn Kruger Tile Coffee Table
H 20.25 in W 51 in D 35 in
French Ceramic Tile Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage ceramic tile coffee table from France, 1960's. Beautiful hand etched and painted leaf
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Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

French Ceramic Tile Coffee Table
French Ceramic Tile Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 54.25 in D 24.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Large Ceramic Tiles Coffee Table, Scandinavia
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern large ceramic tiles coffee table, Scandinavia.  
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Ole Bjorn Kruger Abstract Tile Coffee Table
By Tue Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ole Bjorn Kruger tile coffee table. Fabulous abstract artwork. Dark stained oak legs and frame. We
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Midcentury Bronze and Tile Coffee Table, Attributed To Roger Capron.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Exceptional Midcentury bronze and tile coffee table. Feel free to call for more product
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Danish Modern Rosewood & Tile Coffee Table by Severin Hansen
By Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood & tile coffee table by Severin Hansen for Haslev, circa 1960's. Beautiful book matched
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Rosewood

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

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Ceramic, Hardwood

Roger Capron French Ceramic Tile Coffee Table Model Alouette Vallauris C 1970
By Roger Capron
Located in Chicago, IL
A ceramic tile coffee table by Roger Capron, model Alouette, 1970-1971. This rare coffee table
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Rattan & Ceramic Tiles Coffee Table Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Mid-Century Rattan & Ceramic Tiles Coffee Table Audoux Minet, Circa 1960. Painting of wild
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Rattan

Martz for Marshall Studios Ceramic Tile Coffee Table / End Table / Plant Stand
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Chicago, IL
Martz for Marshall Studios Ceramic Tile Coffee Table / End Table / Plant Stand Th wood structure
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Mosaic Tile Coffee Table, Serving Bar Cart, Metal and Ceramic, 1950s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage midcentury mosaic tile coffee table or bar cart with black painted iron frame and plastic
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Danish Mid-Century Oak and Ceramic Tile Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A ceramic tiled coffee table, Denmark, c1960s. Oak framed, with carved legs and underside
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Vintage 1960s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Rectangular tiled coffee table - Juliette Belarti Unique brutalist table
By Juliette Belarti
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Rectangular tiled coffee table by Juliette Belarti dating back from the late 70’s. The tiles are
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

Polychromy Ceramic Tiles Coffee Table in the Style of Cloutier, France, 1960's
By Cloutier Freres
Located in New York, NY
Brutalist glazed polichromy tiles coffee table in the style of Cloutier Frères. Black joints
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Vintage 1960s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Mosaic tile coffee table handcrafted with Bronze Frame 1950's California Studio
Located in Camden, ME
Ceramic tile coffee table handcrafted bronze framed mid-century from an unknown California studio
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Danish Modern Tue Poulsen Tile Coffee Table in Wengé, 1960s.
By Tue Poulsen, Erik Wortz, Willy Beck
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Tue Poulsen Tile Coffee Table in Wengé, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wenge

Roger Capron French Ceramic Tile Coffee Table Model Double Cuvette Vallauris
By Roger Capron
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Capron French ceramic tile coffee table model double size Cuvette. This table is composed of
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Cloutier Brothers Red enameled Lava Tile Coffee Table
By Robert and Jean Cloutier, Cloutier Freres
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
-century Lava Tile Coffee Table by the Cloutier Brothers is truly a one-of-a-kind piece. Beautifully
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lava

Marble Tile Coffee Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Mid-Century Modern Fortunoff stone / marble top and wrought iron coffee table. Heavy wrought iron
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20th Century Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Abalone

Marble Tile Coffee Table
Marble Tile Coffee Table
H 20 in W 40 in D 40 in
Tiled Coffee Table from Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Coffee table from Vallauris on the French Riviera. This piece has a structure of hand-hammered
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

Tiled Coffee Table from Vallauris
Tiled Coffee Table from Vallauris
H 19.25 in W 43.625 in D 19.25 in
Vintage Industrial Tile Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Square vintage metal coffee table featuring stone tile inserts. (Please confirm item location
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20th Century Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Spanish Tile & Iron Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron and tile coffee table from Spain circa 1920. Some wear on metal and tile is consistent with
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Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Spanish Tile & Iron Coffee Table
Spanish Tile & Iron Coffee Table
H 14.25 in W 32 in D 19.25 in
Mid Century Modern Checker Style Tile Top Coffee Table in Brass Frame
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice art tile coffee table top frame in brass "frame" banding around the edge.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

"Tiles" Coffee Table Designed by Arthur Casas. Contemporary Brazilian Furniture.
By Arthur Casas
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Tiles coffee table, designed by Arthur Casas is a solid and elegant creation with a view on
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2010s Brazilian Modern Center Tables

Materials

Stone

Lava Rock Multicolor Tile Top Pedestal Base Guitar Pick Shape Coffee Table
By Roger Capron
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Lava rock multicolor tile top pedestal base guitar pick shape coffee table. Custom multicolor
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Maison Regain Ceramic Coffee Table
By Maison Regain
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ceramic tile coffee table in beautiful neutral tones by Maison Regain, circa 1970s Elm wood
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Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Elm

Maison Regain Ceramic Coffee Table
Maison Regain Ceramic Coffee Table
H 13.75 in W 49.5 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Rosewood & Tile Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern coffee table with tile top on a rosewood frame. Please confirm location NY or
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Rosewood

Mid-Century Rosewood & Tile Coffee Table
Mid-Century Rosewood & Tile Coffee Table
H 19.25 in W 50.5 in D 26.25 in
Teak Scandinavian Modern Tile Coffee Table
By Mobelfabrikken Toften
Located in Fulton, CA
A teak and ceramic tile top Danish Modern coffee table. Made by Mobelfabrikken Toften, Norway
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Teak

Teak Scandinavian Modern Tile Coffee Table
Teak Scandinavian Modern Tile Coffee Table
H 17.5 in W 52.5 in D 28.63 in
Vintage Tiled Coffee Table from Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Coffee table with tiled top from Vallauris on the French Riviera. The tables structure is made of
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Vintage Tiled Coffee Table from Vallauris
Vintage Tiled Coffee Table from Vallauris
H 19.125 in W 51.25 in D 35.25 in
Mid-Century Mosaic Tile Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long mid-century coffee table with tile top design featuring a starburst inlay. Polished brass cone
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Mosaic Tile Coffee Table
Mid-Century Mosaic Tile Coffee Table
H 15.63 in W 60 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Rosewood & Tile Coffee Table
By Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood & tile Danish coffee table, circa 1960's. Lovely wood grain, slender legs and beautiful
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Rosewood

Vintage Rosewood and Tile Coffee Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Very nice vintage coffee table executed in solid Rosewood with a beautiful ceramic tile top. Table
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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Rosewood

1960s rosewood + ceramic tile coffee table
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood, Tile
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

1960s rosewood + ceramic tile coffee table
1960s rosewood + ceramic tile coffee table
H 20.5 in W 56.75 in D 32.75 in
Pia Manu Ceramic Tile Coffee Table
By Pia Manu
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pia Manu, coffee table, slate, chromed steel, Belgium, 1960s This unique, handmade coffee table
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Pia Manu Ceramic Tile Coffee Table
Pia Manu Ceramic Tile Coffee Table
H 14.57 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
1960s Palisander Tiles Coffee Table, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Palisander

1960s  Palisander Tiles Coffee Table, Denmark
1960s  Palisander Tiles Coffee Table, Denmark
H 20.08 in W 54.73 in D 28.35 in
Mid Century West German Tiled Coffee Table
Located in Wembley, GB
A West German heraldic coffee table, c. 1970s. Marbleised tile-top with the coats of arms of 14
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Mid Century West German Tiled Coffee Table
Mid Century West German Tiled Coffee Table
H 21.26 in W 42.13 in D 24.22 in
Murano Glass Tile Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking example in black, orange and red tiles. Brass leg's.   
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Tables

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Vallauris Ceramic Tiles Coffee Table
By Vallauris
Located in palm beach, FL
Mid-century coffee table with solid black metal and original black and red handcrafted painted
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Mosaic Tile Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Mid-Century Modern style of this vintage tile table features unique hardwood legs, decorative
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Teak + Tile Coffee Table by Tue Poulsen
By Tue Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Tue Poulsen Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak, Tile
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Teak + Tile Coffee Table by Tue Poulsen
Teak + Tile Coffee Table by Tue Poulsen
H 19.75 in W 57 in D 31.5 in
Juliette Belarti Belgian Modern Tile Coffee Table
By Juliette Belarti
Located in Raleigh, NC
Outstanding Oak frame with relief detail. Exquisite tile top inlay from Belgian artist Juliette
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

1970s Brass And Tiled Coffee Table, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

1970s Brass And Tiled Coffee Table, Italy
1970s Brass And Tiled Coffee Table, Italy
H 17.72 in W 36.62 in D 18.51 in
1960s Palisander and Tile Coffee Table, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Palisander

1960s Palisander and Tile Coffee Table, Denmark
1960s Palisander and Tile Coffee Table, Denmark
H 20.48 in W 53.15 in D 29.14 in
1960s Palisander and Tile Coffee Table, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Palisander

1960s Tile Coffee Table by Mobelintarsia, Denmark
By Mobelintarsia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - Stamped by Manufacturer.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Vintage Asti by Vallauris Ceramic Tile Top Coffee Table
By Vallauris
Located in East Hampton, NY
This wonderfully modern yet vintage ceramic top tiled coffee table, made in Vallauris, France circa
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Vintage ceramic coffee table, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century ceramic tile coffee table with bottles decor Beautifully decorated tiled table top on
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Vintage ceramic coffee table, 1960s
Vintage ceramic coffee table, 1960s
H 14.97 in W 47.25 in D 17.33 in
Galapagos" oak and tiles coffee table, Barracuda Edition.
By Barracuda Interiors
Located in Lisboa, PT
"Galapagos" zoomorphic coffee table representing a turtle, oak structure with handmade sponge tiles
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2010s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak & Tile Coffee Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak & tile Danish coffee table, circa 1960's. Generously sized top surface with book matched
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Teak

Gordon & Jane Martz Oval Mosaic Tile Coffee Table
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long oval coffee table by Gordon & Jane Martz for Marshall Studios. The table top is inlaid with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Glazed Ceramic Tile Coffee Table, Belgium, c. 1960
By Juliette Belarti
Located in New York City, NY
This table features glazed ceramic tiles with lots of texture and variation in tone. A solid, eye
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Unusual Tile Coffee Table by Bramin Mobler Denmark
By Bramin Mobler
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual tile top coffee table by Bramin Mobler, Denmark, dated 1970.
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

One of a Kind Persian Tile Coffee Table
By Joseph Malekan
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful artistic coffee table made of hand-forged iron base, with set of eight old Persian tiles
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20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

One of a Kind Persian Tile Coffee Table
One of a Kind Persian Tile Coffee Table
H 20.75 in W 40 in D 20 in
Jens Risom Floating Walnut and Tile Coffee Table
By Jens Risom, Grete Jalk
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning floating walnut table sturdily built on top of elegant stilt styled legs. Simple yet
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Rare 1960s G Plan Midcentury Tiled Coffee Table
By G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
A high quality G Plan item. A square coffee table with solid, sculpted teak frame, inlaid with
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Teak

Cloutiers Freres Lava Tiles Coffee Table, France 1960s
By Cloutier Freres
Located in New York, NY
Enameled lava table with fused glass inlays on a patinated steel base.
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Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lava, Wrought Iron

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Tiled Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tiled coffee table for your home. Each tiled coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, wood and metal. Find 786 options for an antique or vintage tiled coffee table now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a tiled coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right tiled coffee table, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made tiled coffee table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Roger Capron, Tue Poulsen and Edward Wormley are consistently popular.

How Much is a Tiled Coffee Table?

Prices for a tiled coffee table start at $20 and top out at $26,000 with the average selling for $2,702.

Finding the Right coffee-tables-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 Tiled Coffee Table
  • 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.

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage 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 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.
  • 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.