Can a coffee table be too low?

Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.

Who invented the coffee table?

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.

What size should a coffee table be?

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.

Is an ottoman a coffee table?

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.

Why is it called a coffee table?

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.

What is the difference between a center table and a coffee table?

The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.

Are end tables taller than coffee tables?

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.

What is the difference between a coffee table and a console table?

The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?

The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.

Is there a difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?

"Coffee table" and "cocktail table" are used interchangeably; cocktail table is the more traditional term, often applied to lower, more formal designs.

What is the difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?

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.

What is the difference between a sofa table and a coffee table?

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.

How big should a coffee table be for a sectional?

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.

How do I authenticate my Noguchi coffee table?

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.

How do you stack books on a coffee table?

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.

How do you date a Lane coffee table?

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.

What is a tall coffee table called?

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.

What is the best height for a coffee table?

The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.

What is the best coffee table for a sectional?

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.

What is the average height of a coffee table?

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.

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Design Institute Of America Swivel Table

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Mid-Century Italian Swivel Coffee Table by Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1960s

$4,084

Mid-Century Italian Swivel Coffee Table by Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1960s

By Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Italian Swivel Coffee Table by Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1960s

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Willy Rizzo TRG Swivel Coffee Table With bottle compartment 1970

$8,963

Willy Rizzo TRG Swivel Coffee Table With bottle compartment 1970

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Willy Rizzo TRG Swivel Coffee Table With bottle compartment 1970 Diameter 135 x height 35 cm Bordeaux lacquer / stainless steel / wood Very good condition A few very small chips ...

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Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Brass Glass Swivel Coffee table in the style of Milo Baughman

$1,995

Mid Century Modern Brass Glass Swivel Coffee table in the style of Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Baltimore, MD

A beautiful Mid Century Modern vintage 3-tier brass and glass swivel coffee table in the style of Milo Baughman.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare French Red Ceramic Swivel Coffee Table by Georges Pelletier, 1970s

$16,800

Rare French Red Ceramic Swivel Coffee Table by Georges Pelletier, 1970s

By Georges Pelletier

Located in Chicago, IL

Color, movement, and pattern converge in this rare swivel coffee table by Georges Pelletier, crafted in Vallauris during the 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Rare Vintage Swivel Molar Coffee Table by Wendell Castle

$16,800

Rare Vintage Swivel Molar Coffee Table by Wendell Castle

By Wendell Castle

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rare orange color swivel coffee table from the Molar Group manufactured by Beylerian, circa 1969.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fiberglass, Rubber

Functionalist Steel And Ash Wood Swivel Coffee Table, 1960s

$382Sale Price|20% Off

Functionalist Steel And Ash Wood Swivel Coffee Table, 1960s

Located in Zohor, SK

A beautiful and versatile coffee table combining minimalist design with functionalist principles. Crafted from warm ash wood and durable stainless steel, this piece features two circ...

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Rare Italian Chrome Swivel Coffee Table from the 1970s

$3,304

Vintage Rare Italian Chrome Swivel Coffee Table from the 1970s

By Morex

Located in Copenhagen, DK

An Italian Mid-Century Modern Space Age-style 1970's, Convertible' circular cocktail / coffee table with a chrome tube frame. (MOREX). In perfect condition 41 cm height, diameter bot...

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

Materials

Chrome

"Helix Spiral Swivel" Coffee Table, France, Circa 1980

$2,042

"Helix Spiral Swivel" Coffee Table, France, Circa 1980

By Danny Lane

Located in PARIS, FR

Beautiful vintage low table inspired by the style of Danny Lane, helix spiral stacked glass with removable oval stained glass top. The unique helical spiral design, with neatly stack...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Tables

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brassed Metal Glass Swiveling Coffee Table circa 1970

$3,176

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brassed Metal Glass Swiveling Coffee Table circa 1970

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-Century Modern brassed metal and smoked glass coffee table shows two swiveling plates with the maximum width of 140 cm, if you unfold both plates.

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

1970s Maitland Smith Tessellated Fossil Stone Swivel Tier Drum Coffee Table

$3,650

1970s Maitland Smith Tessellated Fossil Stone Swivel Tier Drum Coffee Table

By Maitland Smith

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1970s with this Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone swivel coffee table. The ultra rare table exudes an air of luxury and refineme...

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Vintage 1970s Philippine Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Gold Color Metal Smoked Glass Vintage Swiveling Coffee Table Sofa Table, 1960s

$1,145

Gold Color Metal Smoked Glass Vintage Swiveling Coffee Table Sofa Table, 1960s

Located in Vienna, AT

Gold colored vintage coffee table or sofa table, which shows two revolving smoked glass plates and one in the middle. The multi functionality makes this sofa table to a stylish inter...

Category

Late 20th Century Space Age Sofa Tables

Materials

Metal

Three-Tier Swivel Chrome and Glass Coffee Table in the Manner of Milo Baughman

$1,329

Three-Tier Swivel Chrome and Glass Coffee Table in the Manner of Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Torquay, GB

A stylish three-tier swivel coffee table in polished chrome with inset glass tops.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking...

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Loomi Armchair with Black Coffee Table in Cream & Black Upholshtery, Lapo Ciatti

$3,770 / item

Loomi Armchair with Black Coffee Table in Cream & Black Upholshtery, Lapo Ciatti

By Opinion Ciatti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Available with or without 180° swivel coffee table. Backrest finishes: eco nubuck or aged leather in cream and black anthracite colours.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

JNK Miami's Venturi Swivel Dual-Tier Leather Coffee Table

$8,900

JNK Miami's Venturi Swivel Dual-Tier Leather Coffee Table

Located in Miami, FL

Make a statement of sculptural sophistication with JNK Miami’s Venturi Swivel Dual-Tier Leather Coffee Table. Designed with fluid architectural grace, this piece features a low-profi...

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2010s Turkish Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Leather, Mirror, Lacquer

Rare Vintage Swivel Molar Coffee Table by Wendell Castle

$9,999

Rare Vintage Swivel Molar Coffee Table by Wendell Castle

By Wendell Castle

Located in Buffalo, NY

A rare orange/red color swivel fiberglass Gel-Coat coffee table from the Molar Group manufactured by Beylerian, circa 1969.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fiberglass, Rubber

Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Coastal Swivel Bamboo Coffee Table

$1,250

Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Coastal Swivel Bamboo Coffee Table

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Coastal Swivel Bamboo Coffee Table An iconic & classic 1950s Heywood Wakefield modern bamboo swivel base "ascroft" coffee table.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bamboo

Midcentury Swivel and Folding Chrome Coffee Table, Germany, 1970s

$906

Midcentury Swivel and Folding Chrome Coffee Table, Germany, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

- very practical

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

Materials

Chrome

Black Tubular Glass Swivel Cocktail Coffee Table Milo Baughman Style

$1,710Sale Price|40% Off

Black Tubular Glass Swivel Cocktail Coffee Table Milo Baughman Style

By Milo Baughman

Located in New York, NY

A Modern style Postmodern period three tier black coated tubular metal and glass swivel cocktail table in the style of designer Milo Baughman, circa late-20th century, 1970s or later...

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Late 20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Loomi Armchair with Back Cover by Lapo Ciatti

$3,770 / item

Loomi Armchair with Back Cover by Lapo Ciatti

By Opinion Ciatti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Available with or without 180° swivel coffee table. Backrest finishes: eco nubuck or aged leather in cream and black anthracite colours.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Loomi Armchair with Black & Green Upholshtered Seat and Back by Lapo Ciatti

$3,322 / item

Loomi Armchair with Black & Green Upholshtered Seat and Back by Lapo Ciatti

By Opinion Ciatti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Available with or without 180° swivel coffee table. Backrest finishes: eco nubuck or aged leather in cream and black anthracite colours.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Loomi Armchair with Black Upholshtered Seat and Back by Lapo Ciatti

$2,827 / item

Loomi Armchair with Black Upholshtered Seat and Back by Lapo Ciatti

By Opinion Ciatti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Available with or without 180° swivel coffee table. Backrest finishes: eco nubuck or aged leather in cream and black anthracite colours.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Loomi Armchair with Brown & White Upholshtery by Lapo Ciatti

$2,569 / item

Loomi Armchair with Brown & White Upholshtery by Lapo Ciatti

By Opinion Ciatti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Available with or without 180° swivel coffee table. Backrest finishes: eco nubuck or aged leather in cream and black anthracite colours.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Postmodern Pink Tessellated Stone Swivel Top Coffee Table w/ Extension & Inlay

$2,222

Postmodern Pink Tessellated Stone Swivel Top Coffee Table w/ Extension & Inlay

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Postmodern pink tessellated stone swivel-top coffee table with brass inlay and extending tier—functional art for your living space.

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1990s Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Lorin Marsh High Style Mixed Metals, Rolling, Swiveling Cocktail / Coffee Table

$9,250

Lorin Marsh High Style Mixed Metals, Rolling, Swiveling Cocktail / Coffee Table

By Lorin Marsh

Located in Queens, NY

American High Style (circa 1980) coffee / cocktail table comprised of three swiveling circular tiers made from polished and satin brass, copper and chrome plated steel resting on rol...

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20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper, Chrome

Asymmetrical French Modern Iron and Green Tile Swiveling Coffee/Cocktail Table

$5,600

Asymmetrical French Modern Iron and Green Tile Swiveling Coffee/Cocktail Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Unique cocktail/coffee table composed of a wrought iron frame with an inset green ceramic tile asymmetrical/trapezoidal top above two swiveling surfaces, all supported by splayed iro...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Lion in Frost Travertine Marble & Glass Swivel Top Coffee Cocktail Table

$2,560Sale Price|20% Off

Lion in Frost Travertine Marble & Glass Swivel Top Coffee Cocktail Table

By Lion in Frost

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A 1970's Mid-Century Modern Travertine Marble & Glass Coffee Cocktail Table by Lion in Frost Glass top swi...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Chrome

Chrome and Ebonized Wood Coffee Table with Swivel Glass Top, 1990's

$1,300

Chrome and Ebonized Wood Coffee Table with Swivel Glass Top, 1990's

Located in Nantucket, MA

This table came from a decommissioned European cruise ship from the 1990's. It has an ebonized base and aesthetic ebonized supports over staggered and angled chrome legs, additional ...

Category

Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Italian Black and Glass Swivel Low Table

$4,500

Italian Black and Glass Swivel Low Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Modern Italian made black glass and chrome swivel low table. Circa 1980. Perfect for today's modern design. 64w x 43d x 14h

Category

Vintage 1980s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Gianfranco Frattini Swivel Table, Model 831, Wood, Bernini, 1964, Italy

$8,509

Gianfranco Frattini Swivel Table, Model 831, Wood, Bernini, 1964, Italy

By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Torino, Piemonte

Frattini graduated in architecture from the Milan Polytechnic in 1953. He opened his professional studio in Milan, after working in the studio of his teacher and mentor Gio Ponti. Hi...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Milo Baughman Style Four-Tier Brass and Smoked Glass Swivel Accent Table

$1,645

Milo Baughman Style Four-Tier Brass and Smoked Glass Swivel Accent Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Just in! This is an iconic multi-tier space-saving accent table originally designed during the late 20th century. It features four circular glass shelves with a distinctive grey/brow...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

François Monnet French Dry Bar Cocktail Table Glass & Steel - Pair Available

$2,950

François Monnet French Dry Bar Cocktail Table Glass & Steel - Pair Available

By François Monnet

Located in Miami, FL

Unique François Monnet French cocktail table with 2 round hidden bars in each coffee table.

Category

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

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Table, Sculptural Oak Coffee Table Design, Swiveling Storage Elements, Italy

$9,960

Table, Sculptural Oak Coffee Table Design, Swiveling Storage Elements, Italy

By Mist-O, Living Divani

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Table, Sculptural Oak Coffee Table Design, Swiveling Storage Elements, Italy TITLE: Moon Eclipse DESIGNER: mist-o STYLE: Modern MATERIALS: Oak, MDF DIMENSIONS: D105cm x W121cm x H41...

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2010s Italian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak, Lacquer

Swivel Adjustable Round Top Black Tessellated Marble Coffee Table MINT!

$5,400

Swivel Adjustable Round Top Black Tessellated Marble Coffee Table MINT!

By Maitland Smith

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Swivel Adjustable Round Top Black Tessellated Marble Coffee Table on Cylinder Base MINT!

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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Outdoor Patio Wicker 360° Swivel Lounge Chair w/ Coffee Table Set

$6,655 / item

Outdoor Patio Wicker 360° Swivel Lounge Chair w/ Coffee Table Set

Located in New York, NY

The collection includes a swivel daybed, high back swivel armchair, a sofa, and tables. Contract grade chair designed for long-term use. Carefully handcrafted by master-weavers with ...

Category

2010s Asian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

1986 Fan Nesting Table by DIA (Design Institute America) 3 tier glass and brass

$1,750

1986 Fan Nesting Table by DIA (Design Institute America) 3 tier glass and brass

By Rick Berry, Design Institute America

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Brass and glass three-tiered nesting swivel cocktail, side or coffee table designed by Rick Berry.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Sheepskin & Chrome Slipper Chairs c. 1970s

$11,800 / set

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Sheepskin & Chrome Slipper Chairs c. 1970s

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Sofa in Ivory White Bouclé by Directional, c. 1990 Design Institute of America Revolving two tier coffee table. 1970s Swivel Mushroom top pouf ottoman in Ivo...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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DIA Swivel Coffee Table

Unavailable

H 15 in W 30 in D 30 in

DIA Swivel Coffee Table

Located in Miami, FL

Nice Design Institute of America swivel coffee table. The black glass tops are inset within a brushed satin steel frame and floating on a black suede covered base.

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20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Swiveling Coffee Table Smoked Glass Plates, by Morex, 1970

Unavailable

H 16.15 in W 43.31 in D 21.26 in

Swiveling Coffee Table Smoked Glass Plates, by Morex, 1970

By Morex

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Swiveling coffee table, brass-plated, smoked glass top with two revolving glass plates.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Gold Swivel Coffee Table

Unavailable

H 18.9 in W 26.97 in D 26.97 in

Gold Swivel Coffee Table

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Very beautiful coffee table, composed of four trays whose two superiors are pivoting. The ground level plateau is in a golden mirror with a very slight green reflection and the three...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Steel

Stunning Milo Baughman Brass and Black Glass Swivel Table

Unavailable

H 17 in W 94 in D 42 in

Stunning Milo Baughman Brass and Black Glass Swivel Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Newly refinished polished brass and black glass swivel coffee table. The black glass tops are inset within a brass frame.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Postmodern Gilded Swivel Coffee Table in the Style of Milo Baughman

Unavailable

H 16 in W 23 in D 23 in

Italian Postmodern Gilded Swivel Coffee Table in the Style of Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Macclesfield, GB

A three-tier 1970s Italian coffee table or side table with two-tier swivel action making a very functional piece of furniture that can be extended or compact.

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Chrome Three-Tier Cocktail or Side Table

Unavailable

H 17 in Dm 26 in

Midcentury Chrome Three-Tier Cocktail or Side Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Stunning three tier tubular chrome swivel coffee table or side table with fitted glass table tops, circa 1970s.

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

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Metal, Chrome

Bamboo and Rattan Swivel Chairs and Coffee Table

Unavailable

H 30 in W 28 in D 25 in

Bamboo and Rattan Swivel Chairs and Coffee Table

Located in Hudson, NY

A pair of Danish rattan and bamboo swivel chairs and coffee table with glass top and black lacquered metal frame.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Bamboo

Unique Studio Crafted American Swivel Drawer Coffee Table

Unavailable

H 16.93 in W 25.99 in D 22.05 in

Unique Studio Crafted American Swivel Drawer Coffee Table

Located in Maastricht, NL

A Mid-Century American studio crafted wooden coffee table with sabre legs and a small swivel drawer.

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Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm, Rosewood

Maison Lancel High Gloss Swivel Top Coffee Table

Unavailable

H 15.5 in W 46.75 in D 27.5 in

Maison Lancel High Gloss Swivel Top Coffee Table

By Maison Lancel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Maison Lancel coffee table, made in France, circa 1970s. Features a swivel top that reveals a hidden cubby hole originally for ice and drinks, can be used for magazines, etc.

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Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Space Age Swivel Chroom and Black Wood Coffee Table

Unavailable

H 14.77 in Dm 37.41 in

Space Age Swivel Chroom and Black Wood Coffee Table

Located in Retie, BE

Space age chroom and black wood coffee table. A chrome base with black wooden swivel tablets with a round thick glass top.

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Mid-20th Century European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Custom 20th Century Swivel Marble-Top Coffee Table with Chrome Base

Unavailable

H 16.5 in Dm 32 in

Custom 20th Century Swivel Marble-Top Coffee Table with Chrome Base

Located in Houston, TX

One of a kind Mid-Century black marble swivel tabletop with gray veins sits on a chrome arched X-base with legs layered in four layers. The base is 27 inches wide. Fabulous addition ...

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

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Italian Midcentury Three-Tier Swivel Table

Unavailable

H 16 in Dm 27.25 in

Italian Midcentury Three-Tier Swivel Table

Located in New York, NY

Three-tiered stackable coffee table from Italy. Extends and opens to expose three round table tops of smoked glass. Frame is made of chrome tubing.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Chrome and Glass Cocktail Table with Swivels

Unavailable

H 18.5 in Dm 42 in

Vintage Chrome and Glass Cocktail Table with Swivels

Located in New York, NY

Round table with clear glass top with three undermounted glass swivels on chrome base.

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-20th century two tiered boomerang shaped swivel table

Unavailable

H 16 in W 46 in D 31 in

Mid-20th century two tiered boomerang shaped swivel table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-20th century two tiered boomerang shaped swivel table FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT WWW.CONNOISSEURANTIQUES.COM

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Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Accenttric Side or Cocktail Table

Unavailable

H 24.5 in W 16 in D 16 in

Accenttric Side or Cocktail Table

Located in Bronx, NY

Accenttric swivel top side, end or coffee table, in the style of Karl Springer extends to 41".refinishin can be done a for a minimal price at cost, due to liquidation of inventory th...

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

Materials

Metal

Flair Mid-Century Modern Style Brushed Brass with Swivel Tops Italian Table Tris

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H 18.12 in Dm 21.66 in

Flair Mid-Century Modern Style Brushed Brass with Swivel Tops Italian Table Tris

Located in Firenze, IT

Flair Mid-Century Modern style brushed brass with swivel tops Italian coffee table, the piece is crafted by local artisans in natural brass without a lacquer finish, this gives the p...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Nautilus Lounge Suite by Isku, Finland, circa 1970s

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H 30.32 in W 27.17 in D 31.5 in

Vintage Nautilus Lounge Suite by Isku, Finland, circa 1970s

By Isku

Located in London, GB

This complete and original suite consists of four low backed lounge chairs on swivel bases and a matching coffee table. Gorgeous oxblood red leather with even patina.

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Swivel coffee table - 1960s

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H 16.15 in W 38.59 in D 38.59 in

Swivel coffee table - 1960s

Located in Paris, FR

MANIFATTURA ITALIANA - Circa 1960 Swivel coffee table with four compartments, drawers, and a bottle compartment.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Coffee Table

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H 14.18 in W 29.53 in D 15.75 in

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Coffee Table

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Coffee Table Art-Deco Style

Category

20th Century Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Modern Three Part Chrome Swivel Coffee Table

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H 17 in W 67 in

Modern Three Part Chrome Swivel Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

Modern Three Part Chrome Swivel Coffee Table

Category

20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Italian swivel coffee table by Gianfranco Frattini - Italy 1960s

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H 27.56 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in

Italian swivel coffee table by Gianfranco Frattini - Italy 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Italian swivel coffee table by Gianfranco Frattini - Italy 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Italian Swivel Coffee Table by Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1960s

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H 19.69 in Dm 27.56 in

Mid-Century Italian Swivel Coffee Table by Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1960s

By Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Italian Swivel Coffee Table by Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1960s - 2 available

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Brass "Tri Level" Swivel Coffee Table by Milo Baughman

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H 17.5 in W 34 in D 34 in

Vintage Brass "Tri Level" Swivel Coffee Table by Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in North Hollywood, CA

A stunning vintage "Tri Level" swivel coffee table designed by Milo Baughman. Features a newly re-plated brass frame with lightly smoked glass tops.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Vintage Milo Baughman Style Three-Tier Brass Swivel Coffee Table

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H 16.5 in Dm 25 in

Vintage Milo Baughman Style Three-Tier Brass Swivel Coffee Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Gorgeous three-tier swivel coffee table with a high shine brass finish in the style of Milo Baughman, 1970's.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Postmodern Black Lacquer Laminate Two Tier Swivel Coffee Table With Gold Trim

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H 15.5 in W 34 in D 34 in

Postmodern Black Lacquer Laminate Two Tier Swivel Coffee Table With Gold Trim

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Experience versatility and style with our Postmodern Black Lacquer Laminate Circular Two Tier Swivel Coffee Table with Gold Trim. This unique coffee table features two tiers that swi...

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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Swivel Coffee Table, Italy 1970s

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H 16.15 in Dm 22.45 in

Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Swivel Coffee Table, Italy 1970s

By Milo Baughman

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a stunning Mid Century Modern swivel coffee table that many attribute to Milo Baughman.

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Coffee Table by Robsjohn Gibbings

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H 17 in Dm 48 in

Coffee Table by Robsjohn Gibbings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Round Wooden Swivel Coffee Table

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20th Century Greek Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Swivel Coffee Table by Lane

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Swivel Coffee Table by Lane

Located in New York, NY

Swivel 2-part coffee table by Lane from the Acclaim line.

Category

Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut, Oak

Postmodern Tiered Swiveling Coffee Table

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H 15.5 in W 50.5 in D 34 in

Postmodern Tiered Swiveling Coffee Table

Located in Chicago, IL

A Postmodern tiered coffee table featuring a rounded top that swivels 360" degrees to provide a versatile surface for a living room; with tri column base.

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate

Oval Post Modern Swivel Coffee Table

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H 16.5 in W 46.25 in D 24 in

Oval Post Modern Swivel Coffee Table

Located in Fulton, CA

Upper table top easily swivels 360 degrees to create two surfaces including an L shaped table.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Chromed swiveling Coffee Table, circa 1970

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H 15.94 in Dm 22.64 in

Chromed swiveling Coffee Table, circa 1970

Located in Vienna, AT

This presented elegant three-tier coffee table has a chromed-plated frame with one glass top and two revolving glass plates. Very nice to present your key-pieces or to serve coffe...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

1980s Triangular Black Faux Marble Swivel Coffee Table

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H 16 in W 46 in D 29 in

1980s Triangular Black Faux Marble Swivel Coffee Table

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

This 1980s coffee table features a bold geometric design centered around two stacked triangular tops that swivel smoothly to expand into a square or fold back into a compact, layered...

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Vintage 1980s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Ligne Roset Swivel Cocktail Coffee Table Mid-Century Modern

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H 12 in W 25 in

Ligne Roset Swivel Cocktail Coffee Table Mid-Century Modern

By Ligne Roset

Located in West Hartford, CT

Ligne Roset expandable swivel coffee table with 4-tiered table tops. Low profile that can expand from a simple square to a sculptural shape with a large surface area.

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Coffee table by Georges PELLETIER, 20th century design.

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H 16.15 in W 29.14 in D 22.84 in

Coffee table by Georges PELLETIER, 20th century design.

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

" Coffee table by Georges PELLETIER, 20th century design " Swivel coffee table, 3 ceramic-covered swivel tops, by Georges Pelletier, 3 ceramic tiles will be restored by our restorer...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Homecrest Bottemiller Patio Swivel Coffee Table

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H 15 in W 30 in D 30 in

Mid-Century Modern Homecrest Bottemiller Patio Swivel Coffee Table

By Homecrest

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is a midcentury outdoor/patio round swivel "Carousel" coffee table (model 1632) made by Homecrest Bottemiller, circa 1968.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Homecrest Bottemiller Patio Swivel Coffee Table

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H 13.5 in W 30 in D 30 in

Mid-Century Modern Homecrest Bottemiller Patio Swivel Coffee Table

By Homecrest

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is a midcentury outdoor/patio round swivel "Carousel" coffee table (model 1632) made by Homecrest Bottemiller, circa 1968.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Design Institute America DIA Swivel Glass Brass Swivel Coffee Table

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H 14 in W 36 in D 43.5 in

Design Institute America DIA Swivel Glass Brass Swivel Coffee Table

By Design Institute America

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Modern 2-tier coffee table in black glass and brass details from the Design Institute of America circa the 1970's.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Poul Jensen Style Triangular Rotating Side Table, Italy, 1960s

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H 23.63 in W 18.9 in D 27.56 in

Poul Jensen Style Triangular Rotating Side Table, Italy, 1960s

By Poul Jensen

Located in Naples, IT

Peculiar group of 3 triangular-shaped swivel coffee tables 1960s made of oak wood and black lacquered iron and brass feet.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

A Four Tier Swivel Coffee Table by Pace circa 1970

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H 18.12 in Dm 31.5 in

A Four Tier Swivel Coffee Table by Pace circa 1970

Located in Paris, Ile-de-France

A chic, barss, circular coffee table, the bootom tier is mirrored, the 2 top tiers swivel to a maximum of 178cm (70").

Category

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

Materials

Brass

1970's Italian Nickel and Black Glass Swivel Coffee Table

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H 14.5 in Dm 36 in

1970's Italian Nickel and Black Glass Swivel Coffee Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Striking1970's Italian nickel and black glass coffee table. The top portion swivels 360 degree.

Category

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

Materials

Nickel

Three-Tier Swiveling Coffee Table in Chrome and Glass, 1970s

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H 16.93 in Dm 22.45 in

Three-Tier Swiveling Coffee Table in Chrome and Glass, 1970s

By Milo Baughman

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice and useful coffee table. Three round tables in one. Chrome frame with glass surfaces. 1970s.

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

Materials

Chrome

French Pink Ceramic Swivel Coffee Table by Georges Pelletier, 1960s

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H 16.54 in W 23.23 in D 17.72 in

French Pink Ceramic Swivel Coffee Table by Georges Pelletier, 1960s

By Georges Pelletier

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Vintage - Decoration - Coffee table The two upper shelves can rotate 360 degrees. The ceramic tiles are by Georges Pelletier for the Atelier La Roue in Vallauris: they are not glu...

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

French Maison Mercier Three-Tier Chrome Steel Swivel Coffee Table, 1970s

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H 13 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in

French Maison Mercier Three-Tier Chrome Steel Swivel Coffee Table, 1970s

By Mercier Freres

Located in Paris, IDF

Closed, the coffee table’s width is 27.5 inches, fully open its width goes up to 47.5 inches.

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Rare Vintage Swivel Molar Coffee Table by Wendell Castle

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H 22.5 in W 39 in D 34 in

Rare Vintage Swivel Molar Coffee Table by Wendell Castle

By Wendell Castle

Located in Buffalo, NY

A rare white swivel coffee table from the Molar Group manufactured by Beylerian, circa 1969.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Swivel Coffee Table in Black Marble and Glass Made in Italy

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H 15.75 in W 51.19 in D 39.38 in

Swivel Coffee Table in Black Marble and Glass Made in Italy

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

Excellent cocktail or coffee table in two levels with a round top that swivels and a half moon shaped second level resing on a massive geometric base in black Madagascar marble.

Category

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

Materials

Marble, Iron

Willy Rizzo Grey Lacquer Steel Bar Swivel Coffee Table TRG 1970s

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H 14.57 in Dm 45.28 in

Willy Rizzo Grey Lacquer Steel Bar Swivel Coffee Table TRG 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Paris, IDF

This stunning TRG coffee table by Willy Rizzo is guaranteed to be the focus of attention when you entertain guests in your living room. Following the glamorous mid-century look of ot...

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Brass and Glass Swivel Coffee Table 1970s In Style of Milo Baughman

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H 16.5 in Dm 34 in

Brass and Glass Swivel Coffee Table 1970s In Style of Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Toronto, ON

Articulating swivel three tier brass and glass cocktail side table in the style of Milo Baughman. This gorgeous brass table has three tiers, the two top smaller tier swivels 360 degr...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Milo Baughman Style Brass Swivel Coffee Table

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H 16 in Dm 29.5 in

Mid Century Milo Baughman Style Brass Swivel Coffee Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage Milo Baughman style three-tier coffee table. The top two tiers of this versatile table pivot to expand to a width of 73.5 inches. It can function as a side table when clos...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Brass

French Modernist Swivel Cocktail Table with splay base 1960

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H 15 in W 47 in Dm 30 in

French Modernist Swivel Cocktail Table with splay base 1960

Located in New York City, NY

-----------PICK UP IN NEW YORK or SHIPPING AVAILABLE------------ French Modernist chromed metal swivel coffee table. Three tiered tubular levels with original smoke tinted glass ins...

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20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Rotating Shelf Attributed to Anna Castelli Ferrieri for for Kartell, 1980s

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H 29.14 in W 29.14 in D 22.84 in

Rotating Shelf Attributed to Anna Castelli Ferrieri for for Kartell, 1980s

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Swivel coffee table attributed to Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, 1980s.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Plastic, Wood, Lacquer

A Mid Century Milo Baughman Style Three Tiered Brass & Glass Swivel Coffee Table

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H 16 in W 74 in D 30 in

A Mid Century Milo Baughman Style Three Tiered Brass & Glass Swivel Coffee Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Astoria, NY

It can function as a side table when closed or a coffee table when fully open.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

3-tier swivel coffee table in brass by Morex, made in Italy, 1970s

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H 18.9 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in

3-tier swivel coffee table in brass by Morex, made in Italy, 1970s

By Morex

Located in Lyon, FR

Gorgeous modular coffee table in brass and smoked glass, made by Morex, Italy, in the 1970s. Inspired by the iconic designs of Milo Baughman, the piece exemplifies the bold elegance...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

1960s Rattan Garden Set / Lounge Set Consist Five Swivel Chairs and Coffee Table

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H 31.89 in W 34.65 in D 23.63 in

1960s Rattan Garden Set / Lounge Set Consist Five Swivel Chairs and Coffee Table

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Extremely beautiful and rare Scandinavian garden set or lounge set consisting five rattan swivel chairs (on an aluminum Stand) and one coffee table all in original and good condition.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Lacquered Swivel Top Coffee Table

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H 10.5 in Dm 43 in

Contemporary Lacquered Swivel Top Coffee Table

Located in Astoria, NY

Contemporary Minimalist white lacquered swivel top circular coffee table. Measures: 10.5” height x 43” diameter.

Category

Late 20th Century North American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Two-Tier Swiveling Top Coffee Table

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H 14.75 in W 69 in D 30 in

Two-Tier Swiveling Top Coffee Table

Located in Chicago, IL

A swiveling two-tier coffee table sourced in the USA featuring a subtle blue and peach pattern in the laminate finish, USA, 1980s.

Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate

Mid Century Italian Swivel Top Coffee Table

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H 15 in W NaN in Dm 36 in

Mid Century Italian Swivel Top Coffee Table

Located in Astoria, NY

A mid century Italian glass top coffee table with brass accents and a metal base.

Category

20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Metal

Kinetic Brass Coffee Table with Swiveling Glass Table Tops

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H 15.5 in W 72 in D 30 in

Kinetic Brass Coffee Table with Swiveling Glass Table Tops

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Kinetic brass coffee table with swiveling glass table tops, American, 1970s. 72 inches wide when glass tops are fully extended out and 30 inches in diameter when closed.

Category

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

Vintage Black Cocktail Coffee Table Three Tier Swivel

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H 17 in W 48 in D 27 in

Vintage Black Cocktail Coffee Table Three Tier Swivel

Located in North York, ON

Vintage black cocktail coffee table three tier swivel. Unique vintage three tier faux stone finish swivel and revolving cocktail table.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Vintage Three Tier Swivel Glass & Chrome Coffee Table

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H 16 in W 30 in D 30 in

Vintage Three Tier Swivel Glass & Chrome Coffee Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Superbly designed articulating 3 tier coffee table having tubular chrome and glass tabletops.

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Walnut Coffee Table with Swivel Shelf

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H NaN in

Mid Century Walnut Coffee Table with Swivel Shelf

Located in Astoria, NY

A Danish Modern style coffee table in walnut with sleek, tapering legs.

Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

MID CENTURY MODERN BRASS & SILVERED GLASS SHELL MOUNTED TWO TiER COFFEE TABLE

$3,188

H 16.54 in Dm 31.11 in

MID CENTURY MODERN BRASS & SILVERED GLASS SHELL MOUNTED TWO TiER COFFEE TABLE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1950’s Mid-Century Modern Maison Jansen Paris Style coffee table with Shell mount...

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Set of four "780" coffee tables by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1960s

$4,197 / set

H 15.16 in W 16.34 in D 16.34 in L 15.16 in

Set of four "780" coffee tables by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1960s

By Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Argelato, BO

Set of 4 stackable coffee tables "Mod. 780" by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina This set of wooden coffee tables represents one of the most iconic and representative works of the Ita...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Roger Capron Sculptural Ceramic Coffee Table, Vallauris, France, 1970s

$5,500

H 13 in Dm 34.65 in

Roger Capron Sculptural Ceramic Coffee Table, Vallauris, France, 1970s

Located in Almelo, NL

Roger Capron Sculptural Ceramic Coffee Table, Vallauris, France, 1970s An exceptional ceramic and wood coffee table by Roger Capron, created in Vallauris, France, during the 1970s. ...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Beech

Gianfranco Frattini coffee table Cassina Italy 1960

$13,105

H 15.36 in Dm 47.25 in

Gianfranco Frattini coffee table Cassina Italy 1960

By Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Beautiful coffee table designed by Gianfranco Frattini and manufactured by Cassina in Italy in 1960. Made from rich walnut wood, the table has a warmth and timeless appeal. The addit...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Shilling Coffee Table, Giovanni Ausenda for Ny Form, 1970

$2,700

H 12.5 in W 33.5 in D 33.5 in

Shilling Coffee Table, Giovanni Ausenda for Ny Form, 1970

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Ny Form coffee table in mirrored dark green glass with geometric brass inlays and interior brass bar. Low profile and small, black pedestal base gives the table a floating effect. ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Modern Round Faux Marble and Steel Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo

$5,400

H 14.25 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in

Italian Modern Round Faux Marble and Steel Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo

By Willy Rizzo

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Designed by the legendary Italian designer Willy Rizzo, this vintage round coffee table embodies the glamorous modernism that made Rizzo one of the most influential figures in Europe...

Category

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

Materials

Marble, Enamel, Steel

DDR Round Coffee Table in Deep Dark Red Lacquer by No Age Studio

$3,914 / item

H 15.01 in Dm 42.01 in

DDR Round Coffee Table in Deep Dark Red Lacquer by No Age Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

DDR Round Coffee Table in Deep Dark Red Lacquer by No Age Studio Dimensions: Ø 106.7 x H 38.1 cm. Materials: Lacquer. No Age Studio - Handcrafted Furniture Every piece we create i...

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2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1940s

$5,584

H 22.84 in Dm 27.56 in

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1940s

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Wood and glass coffee table attributed to Osvaldo Borsani. Elegant low table with peculiar shape composed by a circular top and a unique base all realized in glass and finely decora...

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage coffee table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s

$2,269

H 11.42 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in

Vintage coffee table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Very rare coffee table by Willy Rizzo featuring made from aluminum and wood. It has a two level top in which a bottle/glass storage compartment has been created. Beautiful untouch...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-century Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, Italy, 1970s

$4,330

H 15.75 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in

Mid-century Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, Italy, 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Roma, IT

Outstanding table realized by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot in 1970s. Burl wood, chromed metal and glass. This striking square coffee table is an outstanding example of the glamorous...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Italian Coffee Table by Saporiti, 1960s

$723

H 16.93 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Italian Coffee Table by Saporiti, 1960s

By Fratelli Saporiti

Located in Palermo, PA

Italian coffee table by Saporiti, 1960s. Dimensions: H= 43 cm; W= 80; D= 80 cm.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage coffee table attributed to Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, 1970s

$1,709

H 11.03 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in

Vintage coffee table attributed to Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage ractangular black lacquered wood coffee table with chromed corners attributed to Italian designer Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot. Timeless design Good condition with normal w...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Willy Rizzo 'TRG' Circular Yellow Coffee Table

$12,000

H 13.78 in W 53.15 in D 53.15 in

Willy Rizzo 'TRG' Circular Yellow Coffee Table

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Willy Rizzo, TRG (Tavolo Rotondo Girevole) coffee table, lacquered wood, stainless steel, design 1969 The TRG (Tavolo Rotondo Girevole), designed by Willy Rizzo in 1969, is a master...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Contemporary Round Coffee Table Penny Red Brown Translucent Resin by Ian Cochran

$25,000

H 13 in Dm 48 in

Contemporary Round Coffee Table Penny Red Brown Translucent Resin by Ian Cochran

By Ian Cochran

Located in New York, NY

Plump Coffee Table by Ian Alistair Cochran Represented by Tuleste Factory Solid Resin H 13" x D 48" A continuation of the Plump series of sculptural furniture. The shapes play u...

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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...

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Resin

Large Square Coffee Table with Bar by Willy Rizzo Italy, 1970s

$6,438

H 14.18 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in

Large Square Coffee Table with Bar by Willy Rizzo Italy, 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Oirlo, LI

A striking and highly distinctive coffee table designed by the renowned Italian designer Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot in the 1970s. With its impressive 120 x 120 cm size, this statem...

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

F.Lli Saporiti Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Coffee Table, 1960s

$1,065Sale Price|50% Off

H 17.33 in W 34.65 in D 34.65 in

F.Lli Saporiti Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Coffee Table, 1960s

By Fratelli Saporiti

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Walnut coffee table, produced by F.lli Saporiti in Besnate Italy, this model is patented. " If you like it please make your offer and we will evaluate it, it couldn't be better than...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Walnut

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Italian Mid-Century Vanity Console by Cesare Lacca with Mirror in Burl Walnut

By Cesare Lacca

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Code: FH27 Measures cm: H 178 x W 136 x D 40. Elegant and highly distinctive Italian vanity or dressing table dating from the early 1950s, bearing the label of La Permanente Mobili ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Vanessa Bed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy, 1950s

$5,321

H 27.96 in W 79.14 in D 70.87 in

Mid-Century Modern Vanessa Bed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy, 1950s

By Tobia Scarpa

Located in Argelato, BO

The Vanessa bed, designed by renowned Italian architect and designer Tobia Scarpa around 1959 and originally produced for Gavina (and later by Simon by Cassina), is an icon of Italia...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal

Brass and Murano Glass Sconces, Mid-Century Modern Style, Italy, New Design

$4,250 / set

H 15.75 in W 5 in D 3 in

Brass and Murano Glass Sconces, Mid-Century Modern Style, Italy, New Design

Located in Austin, TX

Petite sconces from Murano, Italy made with smoked glass stamped into a lovely curved shape with texture. The brass structure has been newly wired to fit US standards. This pair is...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Lennox Stool, Small Wood Stool by Christian Siriano

$995 / item

H 16.5 in W 15 in D 15 in

Lennox Stool, Small Wood Stool by Christian Siriano

By Christian Siriano

Located in New York, NY

Made to order wood stool designed by Christian Siriano. Red oak Measure: Seat width: 12”.

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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Narrow Vintage Chinoiserie Cabinet, Hand-Painted Wood, USA, 1970s

$5,800

H 30.25 in W 48 in D 13 in

Narrow Vintage Chinoiserie Cabinet, Hand-Painted Wood, USA, 1970s

Located in Miami, FL

Narrow vintage Chinoiserie cabinet, USA 1970's Elegant and refined vintage narrow Chinoiserie circa 1970's featuring an exceptional and vibrant hand-painted Chinoiserie scene across ...

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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Joe Colombo Swivel "Elda" Italian Lounge Chair

$18,900

H 37.8 in W 39.38 in D 37.41 in

Joe Colombo Swivel "Elda" Italian Lounge Chair

By Joe Colombo, Comfort, Italy

Located in Vienna, AT

Lounge chair designed by Joe Colombo (1930-1971) in 1963 model "Elda"for Comfort. Made of fiberglass structure reupholstered with creme bouclé fabric which make it very unique. It ha...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Fiberglass

Molteni&C D.151.4 Velvet Armchair by Gio Ponti

$7,705

H 29.5 in W 27.5 in D 26.13 in

Molteni&C D.151.4 Velvet Armchair by Gio Ponti

By Molteni & C, Gio Ponti

Located in Boston, MA

Gio Ponti leaned on nautical inspiration to design this armchair that was destined for use on ocean liners and today is a part of Molteni&C's Heritage Collection. A contoured backres...

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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Rare Pair of Sconces by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena

$9,940Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 23.5 in W 15 in D 18.5 in

Rare Pair of Sconces by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena

By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare pair of sconces by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. Designed and manufactured in Italy circa the 1960s. Large clear glass globes hooked onto blackened aluminum armature. Glob...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Ceramic Mirror by les Argonautes, France 1960s

$7,669

H 14.77 in W 9.26 in D 0.99 in

Ceramic Mirror by les Argonautes, France 1960s

By Les Argonautes

Located in Paris, FR

Ceramic mirror by les Argonautes, 1960's, France

Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Ceramic

Berlingo Stool in Solid Polished Walnut with Leather Straps

$4,027 / item

H 16.54 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in

Berlingo Stool in Solid Polished Walnut with Leather Straps

Located in Paris, FR

Stool Berlingo in natural solid polished walnut wood and with seat in genuine leather D4 straps in beige finish. Original piece also available in armchair, on request.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Frits Henningsen Art Deco Mahogany Pedestal Table, Model 7352

On Hold|~~$4,581~~

H 23.63 in Dm 33.47 in

Frits Henningsen Art Deco Mahogany Pedestal Table, Model 7352

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Kastrup, DK

Round pedestal table, model number 7352, designed by Frits Henningsen and executed at his own workshop in Copenhagen, circa 1930–39. Crafted in Cuban mahogany with a rich depth and ...

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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Brazilian Modern Sofa in Imbuia Wood & Champagne Camel Mohair, Cimo, 1950s

$17,500

H 28 in W 59 in D 24 in

Brazilian Modern Sofa in Imbuia Wood & Champagne Camel Mohair, Cimo, 1950s

By Moveis Cimo

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional example of Brazilian Modernism from the 1950s, this sculptural sofa by Cimo embodies the restrained elegance, refined craftsmanship, and architectural clarity that def...

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Imbuia

Up5 La Mamma Chair by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia

$9,400

H 41.5 in W 50 in D 45.5 in

Up5 La Mamma Chair by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia

By Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1960s. Italy Reupholstered in furrish brown fabric.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover Rectangular Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4147

$160Sale Price|20% Off

H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 0.4 in

Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover Rectangular Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4147

Located in Tokyo, JP

Crafted from carefully selected sections of exceptional old and antique kilims, these cushion covers are created from textiles whose remaining areas could no longer be preserved or r...

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2010s Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws

Materials

Natural Fiber, Organic Material

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Swiveling Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the swiveling coffee table you’re looking for. A swiveling coffee table — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. There are 107 variations of the antique or vintage swiveling coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer swiveling coffee table, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A swiveling coffee table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made swiveling coffee table over the years, but those crafted by Design Institute America, Milo Baughman and Wendell Castle are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Swiveling Coffee Table?

Prices for a swiveling coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $395 and can go as high as $16,800, while the average can fetch as much as $2,770.

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.”

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Questions About Swiveling Coffee Table

Can a coffee table be too low?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
Who invented the coffee table?
1 Answer
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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What size should a coffee table be?
1 Answer
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.
Is an ottoman a coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
Why is it called a coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
What is the difference between a center table and a coffee table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
Are end tables taller than coffee tables?
1 Answer
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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What is the difference between a coffee table and a console table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
Is there a difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
"Coffee table" and "cocktail table" are used interchangeably; cocktail table is the more traditional term, often applied to lower, more formal designs.
What is the difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?
1 Answer
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.
What is the difference between a sofa table and a coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
How big should a coffee table be for a sectional?
1 Answer
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.
How do I authenticate my Noguchi coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
How do you stack books on a coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
How do you date a Lane coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
What is a tall coffee table called?
1 Answer
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.
What is the best height for a coffee table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
What is the best coffee table for a sectional?
1 Answer
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.
What is the average height of a coffee table?
1 Answer
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.

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