Vintage Karl Springer Acrylic & Glass Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage acrylic and glass coffee table by Karl Springer.
Mid-20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Acrylic
Vintage Karl Springer Acrylic & Glass Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage acrylic and glass coffee table by Karl Springer.
Acrylic
Vintage Acrylic & Steel Glass Coffee Table, France 1970s
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Beautiful round vintage coffee table designed in France in the 70s.
Steel
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Oval Glass and Lucite Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage oval glass and Lucite table. This table has a glass top and a Lucite base of cylinders in a pan flute arrangement. This stylish Lucite coffee table is the perfect addition to...
Glass, Acrylic
Lucite and Brass "Metric Line" Cocktail/Coffee Table by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular vintage acrylic and brass coffee table designed by Charles Hollis Jones.
Brass
Vintage Methacrylate or Lucite and Brass Side Table, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage methacrylate or lucite and brass side table, 70s. This side table is made of Methacrylate or Lucite and Brass with a colored resin sheet on its top.
Glass, Acrylic, Lucite
Vintage Radiator Style Acrylic Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Vintage acrylic coffee table with radiator style side bases. 3/4" smooth edge rounded corner glass top.
Acrylic, Glass
Midcentury Vintage Coffee Table with Acrylic Top
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Midcentury vintage coffee table with acrylic top, circa 1960s from Hungarian.
Beech
Midcentury Vintage Coffee Table With Acrylic Top
Located in Lábatlan, HU
midcentury vintage coffee table with acrylic top, circa 1960s.
Hardwood
Vintage Regency Acrylic Cocktail Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Clear Beveled Acrylic Curled Cocktail Table with Oval Glass Top, Two round acrylic finials at the center of the stretcher.Curled Legs,in Hollywood Regency Style. Polished Nickel Rem...
Acrylic
Vintage frosted texture acrylic base coffee table, 1970s
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Beautiful coffee table circa 1970, featuring a heavy textured transparent acrylic base topped by a rectangular smoked glass top. In very good condition, stable and solid.
Glass, Acrylic
1970s Vintage Glass and Acrylic Coffee / Side Table
Located in London, GB
A stylish and beautiful vintage coffee table / side table. Most likely made in Italy, this dates from the 1970’s.
Glass, Acrylic
1970s Vintage Glass and Acrylic Coffee / Side Table
Located in London, GB
A stylish and beautiful vintage coffee table, this has an acrylic frame with brass-plated trim, and two glass tiers.
Glass, Acrylic
1970's Vintage Glass, Brass & Acrylic Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage decorative coffee table in clear acrylic and glass.
Brass
Italian Glass, Brass & Acrylic Coffee Table Vintage, 1970’s
Located in London, GB
A very stylish, beautiful and large vintage coffee table. Most likely made in Italy, this dates from the 1970’s.
Brass
Vintage Acrylic Lucite Coffee Table Base after Lion in Frost
Located in Toronto, ON
This graceful and detailed tripod "Butterfly" coffee table base can be mounted with a 36"- 48" diameter glass top. It can be easily disassembled for convenient and affordable shippin...
Acrylic
1970's French Brass & Acrylic Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage French brass & acrylic coffee table with thick clear acrylic legs, a brass rim and clear glass top.
Brass
Charles Hollis Style Tubular Tambour Lucite Acrylic Coffee Table
By Pace Collection, Vladimir Kagan, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Luxurious serpentine Lucite coffee table base topped with a large 48" diameter piece of round glass.
Lucite, Acrylic, Glass
Vintage Acrylic Tambour Style Oval Cocktail Table
Located in North York, ON
Unique vintage coffee table with a serpentine S-shaped base consisting of acrylic tubes joined in a tambour style configuration.
Glass, Acrylic
Sold
H 16.75 in W 40 in D 40 in
Square Coffee Table, W/Modern Design Acrylic Pattern Black & Brown Hues
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage American acrylic-top coffee table. This square-shaped coffee table has a black and brown colored brick-pattern acrylic top, designed in straight/clean lines, which is raise...
Acrylic, Wood
Vintage Modern Acrylic Cocktail Table with Glass Top
Located in North York, ON
This vintage modern coffee table features dual acrylic bases and a sturdy glass top.
Glass, Acrylic
Sold
H 15.75 in W 44 in D 36 in
Alberto Rocchi Italian Modern Biomorphic Glass Coffee Table with Acrylic Base
By Alberto Rocchi
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian modern coffee or cocktail table designed by Alberto Rocchi in the late 1970s-early 1980s.
Glass, Acrylic
Vintage Freeform Red Mosaic Tile Coffee Table
Located in Oakland, CA
A 1960s handcrafted freeform coffee table with a mosaic of red acrylic tiles on three reverse tapered legs.
Acrylic
Charles Hollis Jones Acrylic Lucite and Chrome Coffee Table
By Charles Hollis Jones, Leon Pace
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Stunning vintage 1970s Lucite coffee table by Charles Hollis Jones.
Chrome
Vintage Acrylic Stainless Steel Glass Top Cocktail Table
Located in North York, ON
This modern coffee table is all original. The square top is crafted out of thick glass sitting atop square acrylic legs with round stainless-steel rod connectors. Perfect for a retro...
Brass
Vintage French Coffee Table by Pierre Vandel
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Austin, TX
French mid-century coffee table with gilt aluminum frame and feet, square frosted lucite legs, which extend as pyramid-shaped capitals, and glass shelves. A chic piece, signed Pierre...
Aluminum
French Vintage Lucite, Chrome, & Brass Coffee Table
Located in Austin, TX
French vintage lucite coffee table with chrome and brass corners, glass top, and beveled glass bottom shelf.
Brass, Chrome
Lucite Acrylic Glass and Brass Coffee Table 1970s Hollywood Regency
By Charles Hollis Jones, Pace Collection
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage 1980s Charles Hollis Jones style lucite and brass coffee table with beveled hexagon glass top.
Brass
Modern Vintage 2 Tier Acrylic and Brass Cocktail Table
Located in North York, ON
Introducing the perfect blend of modern and vintage design with this stunning 2 tier acrylic and brass cocktail table. Crafted in Italy during the 1970's, this piece exudes elegance ...
Brass
Vintage Italian Lucite and Glass Coffee / Side Table
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made vintage Italian Lucite and glass coffee / side table.
Glass, Acrylic
Acrylic Lucite Glass and Brass Coffee Table 1970s Hollywood Regency
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage 1980s Charles Hollis Jones style Lucite and brass coffee table with beveled hexagon glass top.
Brass
Sold
H 18.9 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Square Acrylic Glass and Brass Coffee Table Hollywood Regency Style, 1970s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage coffee table - glass surfaces with brass and acrylic glass details.
Brass
Vintage French Modern Black & Brass Hidden Bar Coffee Table
Located in Highwood, IL
A rare and highly sought after original vintage French coffee table with a secret cocktail cabinet cleverly concealed underneath the sliding tops. Sleek and modern, this fine table o...
Brass, Metal
Sold
H 15.75 in W 45 in
Charles Hollis Style Staggered Lucite Acrylic Coffee Table Base with Glass 1970s
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage 1970s coffee table with thick staggered Lucite table base topped with oval glass.
Glass, Lucite
Vintage Italian Side / Coffee Table in the Style of Willy Rizzo
Located in London, GB
A stylish and impressive vintage side / coffee table in the style of Willy Rizzo.
Chrome
French Vintage Lucite & Brass Cocktail Table
Located in Austin, TX
French vintage cocktail table with a lucite (clear acrylic) base, brass couplings, and glass shelves. A light and beautiful mid-century piece.
Brass
Vintage Design Table with Spheres and Marble, 1970s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
1970s table featuring a smoked glass top supported by acrylic spheres and square bases in black marble with white veining.
Marble
Vintage Lucite Side Table with Round Glass Top
By Charles Hollis Jones, Karl Springer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sleek little lucite table with beveled glass top. Thick lucite "X" base.
Art Glass, Acrylic, Lucite
Sold
H 20.38 in W 30 in L 20.38 in
Charles Hollis Jones Acrylic Lucite and Chrome Cocktail Table with New Glass Top
By Leon Pace, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage 1970s Charles Hollis Jones acrylic Lucite cocktail table with chrome frame and new glass top. The pencil edge 3/8" glass top has a silhouette mimicking the dynamic contours o...
Chrome
Sold
H 10.24 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
Vintage Acrylic Coffee / Side Table by Peter Banks and David Heeley
Located in London, GB
A rare and important vintage acrylic coffee / side table by Peter Banks and David Heeley.
Metal
Sold
H 15.75 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
1970’s Glamorous Hollywood Regency Glass, Brass & Acrylic Coffee Table
By Muebles Curvasa
Located in Den Haag, NL
A stunning vintage decorative coffee table in clear acrylic and glass.
Lucite
Maison Jansen Vintage Sliding Top Coffee Table, France, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Geneva, CH
High quality chrome, brass, glass and acrylic vintage sliding top coffee table manufactured by Maison Jansen, France, circa 1970s Mint condition.
Brass, Chrome
Sold
H 16 in W 48 in D 48 in
Massive 1970s Hollis Style Lucite Acrylic Coffee Table Base with New Glass
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This monumental coffee table features a thick acrylic base arranged in an asymmetric grid pattern.
Glass, Lucite
Sold
H 18.51 in W 30.71 in D 15.36 in
Vintage Angular French Coffee Table with Multicolored Elements to Legs
Located in Hitchin, England
A vintage angular French coffee table with multicolored elements to legs. This piece has a great look, circa 1950s.
Glass, Acrylic
Vintage Lion in Frost Butterfly Lucite and Glass Coffee Table
By Lion in Frost
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and glass coffee table signed 'Lion in Frost'. This piece features a sculptural acrylic butterfly base with polished chrome accents. Unique wing shaped glas...
Chrome
Sold
H 15.75 in W 55 in D 27.25 in
Vintage Lucite and Brass "Metric Line" Coffee Table by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This stunning vintage Lucite and brass coffee table designed by Charles Hollis Jones, part of his "Metric Line" collection. It consists of thick Lucite and brass accents with a glass...
Brass
Vintage Lucite and Brass Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A vintage 1970s Italian Lucite and brass table with a glass top. This vintage table has been polished but the brass still has some marks and the Lucite a bit of crazing. The glass to...
Brass
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Table Italy
By Fornasetti
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Table made in Italy. Wonderful table from the 1950s. Four tapered legs with brass detail leading up to a vertical shaft.
Brass
Vintage Bilevel Acrylic Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Bilevel Acrylic Coffee Table with Waterfall Edge 1st top 8" 2nd top 15"
Acrylic
Vintage Acrylic Lattice Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Acrylic and Glass Coffee Table with Lattice Design and Chrome Casters
Chrome
Sold
H 16 in W 43 in D 27 in
Vintage Acrylic and Brass Coffee Table with Inset Glass Top on Cross Base
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage, late 20th century circa 1980's brass, acrylic and inset glass top coffee table.
Brass
Vintage Acrylic Arch Cocktail Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Clear Lucite Square Arch Base Table. Clear Glass Insert Top.
Signed Steven Weiss
Lucite, Glass
Vintage Lucite and Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Lucite and Glass Top Coffee Table on Casters Inset Glass Top Into Curved Two Level Acrylic Table Base on Casters
Glass, Acrylic
Sold
H 11.82 in W 35.44 in D 23.63 in
Vintage matching pair of brass acid etched coffee tables with agate stone inlay
Located in Ostend, BE
During the 70s and 80s many Belgian artists experimented with brass acid etching. These 2 signed low tables are a very good example of this period. They are signed by the artis in a...
Agate, Brass
Lucite Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptionally thick vintage acrylic coffee table.
Acrylic, Lucite
glass and acrylic coffee table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
vintage acrylic, glass and brass coffee table this item is currently in our warehouse, please contact rummage to make arrangements to view to view our complete inventory catalo...
Brass
$1,818
H 15.75 in W 27.56 in D 47.25 in
Midcentury Chromed Steel Italian Coffee Table with Crystal Glass Top, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful chromed steel coffee table with crystal glass top. This amazing piece was produced in Italy during 1970s. This midcentury masterpiece of minimal design is lovely becaus...
Steel, Chrome
$513
H 14.97 in W 31.89 in D 31.89 in
Italian modern square coffee table in glass and chromed steel, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern square coffee table in glass and chromed steel, 1970s Coffee table with a square glass top. The frame is made entirely of chromed steel tubing. 1970s. Fair condition. ...
Steel
$2,160
H 12.21 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Vintage 1970s Square Coffee Table in Brass and Smoked Glass, David Hicks Style
By David Hicks
Located in London, England
A stylish vintage 1970s square smoked glass top coffee table attributed to David Hicks. The stacked brass plated architectural base supports a smoked square glass top. There is som...
Metal, Brass
Vintage Lucite and Chrome Coffee Table in Karl Springer Style
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Lucite and Chrome Coffee Table in Karl Springer Style Offered for sale is a substantial vintage chrome and Lucite coffee table created in the style of Karl Springer. The co...
Chrome
$2,728
H 13.59 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table with Glass & Plexiglass Design
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Minimalist coffee table from the 1970s combining glass and plexiglass in a clean, architectural design. The table features a square glass top resting on a transparent plexiglass stru...
Glass, Plexiglass
Large Karl Springer Lucite Leg Coffee Table, Glass, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Large Karl Springer Lucite Leg Coffee Table, glass top is 0.75 thick. Glass top without legs is 53.75" by 65.50". The height of the top 16" and the height legs is 18"
Glass, Lucite
$6,900
H 18 in W 60 in D 30 in
Charles Hollis Jones Mid-Century Modern Lucite & Beveled Glass Coffee Table 1970
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Miami, FL
1970s rectangular Lucite and beveled glass coffee table with tapered Lucite legs by Charles Hollis Jones. Lucite frame constructed with sturdy and durable carved Lucite Legs. Feature...
Lucite, Glass
$6,995
H 18.25 in W 63 in D 32.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Glass Coffee Table by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This mid-century modern lucite coffee table, designed by Karl Springer and crafted in the 1980s, is a striking example of the designer's mastery of minimalist form and premium materi...
Glass, Acrylic, Lucite
Vintage Lucite and Glass Coffee Table by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage lucite and glass coffee table designed by the iconic designer Karl Springer in the United States, circa 1980s. This coffee table has a unique design in which its co...
Glass, Lucite
$2,950
H 19.69 in W 36.61 in D 36.61 in
Mid Century Modern Lucite/ Brass Coffee Table by Pierre Vandel, FR ca. 1970
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Stunning, large mid century modern coffe table/ couch table, artfully crafted by the company of Pierre Vandel in Paris around 1970. This Hollywood Regency style coffee table is an ab...
Brass
Vintage Iron And Glass Coffee Table From France, Circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Iron And Glass Coffee Table From France, Circa 1960. Solid, robust iron base with a round glass top. Excellent condition.
Iron
$3,295
H 29.75 in W 71 in D 48 in
Hollywood Regency or Art Deco Dining Table Lucite Sculptural Base Oval Glass Top
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage modern Lucite sculptural dining table with oval shaped glass top. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and...
Glass, Lucite
1970s Low table in smoked glass and aluminium
Located in NAVILLY, FR
1970s low table in smoked glass and aluminium. Very good condition. FRANCE DELIVERY €150 EUROPE DELIVERY €300 We offer a selection of our items, the majority in perfect ori...
Aluminum
Charles Hollis Jones Style Mid Century Square Lucite Coffee Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Charles Hollis Jones style mid century square lucite coffee table Table measures: 34.5 wide x 34.5 deep x 16 inches high ?All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call res...
Lucite
$2,830Sale Price|28% Off
H 14.18 in W 49.22 in D 25.6 in
Modernist Chrome Coffee Table, French, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This modernist coffee table is made of chrome with large square feet. It has 2 glass shelves, the top one which is beveled. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
Chrome
$4,566Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.75 in W 64.57 in D 28.35 in
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table with Brass Base and Glass Top, Italy
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Awesome and sturdy rectangular coffee table, solid brass base and glass top. Please feel free to contact us to receive a customized shipping quotation.
Brass
On Hold|$27,282 / set
H 29.93 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Very Rare Pair of Leather and steel Lounge Chairs by Paul Geoffroy for Uginox
By Uginox, Paul Geoffroy
Located in Echt, NL
Iconic pair of lounge chairs in excellent condition. Deigned by Paul Geoffroy and manufactured by Uginox in the 1970s in France. Striking design composed of curved stainless steel ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$2,519
H 51.19 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
1950s Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen for ASEA Sweden Floor Lamp Model E1770
By ASEA, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This sculptural floor lamp, Model E1770, was designed by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen for ASEA, Sweden, in the 1950s. The lamp features a black lacquered metal frame with an elegant, ang...
Metal, Aluminum
Carl Auböck Model #3881 Bamboo and Brass X-Lamp Floor Lamp
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Auböck Model #3881 Bamboo and Brass X-Lamp Floor Lamp Designed in 1950, the versatile 'X-lamp' is an iconic midcentury Austrian lighting design. Executed in bamboo and brass wi...
Brass
1960s Gino Sarfatti Seguso Bubble Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Arteluce
By Archimede Seguso, Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Gino Sarfatti Seguso Bubble Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Arteluce Executed in hand-blown bubbled Seguso glass on a black painted metal mount. The simplicity of Sarfatti's de...
Metal
Italian Ceramic and Brass Table Lamp by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare 1960s Italian ceramic table lamp by Bitossi. The lamp has beautiful circles glazed in gold and copper with a white background. Newly rewired with all new brass hardware, brown...
Brass
$675
H 11.5 in Dm 9.5 in
Kensington Moire Gold Plate Two Tier Center Handled Etched Snack Serving Stand
By Kensington Ware, Lurelle Guild
Located in Miami, FL
Charming Gold Plate 2 tier Center Handled snack, pastry, cake treats stand or serving tray designed by Lurelle Guild. The textured free-form biomorphic relief design looks very Mid-...
Gold Plate, Aluminum
$2,511
H 13 in W 40.56 in D 22.05 in
Coffee Center Table by Marco Zanuso for Zanotta Chrome and Smoked Glass
By Marco Zanuso, Zanotta
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Midcentury table 'Marcuso' by Marco Zanuso for Zanotta steel chrome and large tempered thickness smoked cristal. Excellent condition. Measures cm: H 33, W 103, D 56 About This...
Crystal, Steel
Large 1950s Modernist Tapestry with Musicians, Inspired by Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning Mid-Century tapestry or carpet from the 1950s, professionally mounted on wood stretcher boards. This captivating piece is uniquely inspired by characters found in Le Corbu...
Yarn
$8,675
H 19.69 in W 51.19 in D 32.29 in
forged oval coffee table with blue aquamarin glass - Lothar Klute attributed
By Lothar Klute
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
- early 80s brutalism - hand crafted - excellent condition 130 x 82 x 50 cm
Iron
$1,015 / item


+ 1 moreH 6.7 in W 55.91 in D 10.63 in
Silhouette Floor Lamp, by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen from Warm Nordic
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Viby J, DK
A sculptural floor lamp with an asymmetrical idiom, designed in the 1950s by the internationally renowned lighting designer, Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen. With its elegant structure, the...
Steel
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...
Lacquer
$1,520Sale Price|56% Off
H 30 in W 34 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Italian Tubular Brass Bar Serving Cart by Morex
By Morex
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Exceptional three-tier rolling bar service cart by Italian maker Morex. Smoke glass shelving contrast on sculpted brass tube frame make this a stunning visual in many style decors. T...
Brass
French Designer, Side Table, Metal, Wood, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and tubular metal side table likely designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. In vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Moderate surface scratches...
Metal
Side table by Jacques Adnet, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A small side table by Jacques Adnet, featuring a square black leather-wrapped top edged in a continuous row of brass nailhead studs — a hallmark of Adnet's signature stitched-leather...
Metal
$24,975
H 88 in W 50 in D 10 in
Art Deco Antiqued Octagon Paneled Motif Smoked Mirror Screen with Silvered Back
Located in New York, NY
This refined Art Deco antiqued smoked mirror screen is a remarkable testament to French craftsmanship from the 1940s. The screen’s surface is adorned with a striking raised octagonal...
Mirror
Karl Springer Backgammon Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Karl Springer Backgammon Table Lizard impressed Leather and Polished Steel Produced in 1988, Karl Springer label present A fine example complete with original pieces, dice, dice cups...
Leather
Arguably the world’s most ubiquitous man-made material, plastic has impacted nearly every industry. In contemporary spaces, new and vintage plastic furniture is quite popular and its use pairs well with a range of design styles.
From the Italian lighting artisans at Fontana Arte to venturesome Scandinavian modernists such as Verner Panton, who created groundbreaking interiors as much as he did seating — see his revolutionary Panton chair — to contemporary multidisciplinary artists like Faye Toogood, furniture designers have been pushing the boundaries of plastic forever.
When The Graduate's Mr. McGuire proclaimed, “There’s a great future in plastics,” it was more than a laugh line. The iconic quote is an allusion both to society’s reliance on and its love affair with plastic. Before the material became an integral part of our lives — used in everything from clothing to storage to beauty and beyond — people relied on earthly elements for manufacturing, a process as time-consuming as it was costly.
Soon after American inventor John Wesley Hyatt created celluloid, which could mimic luxury products like tortoiseshell and ivory, production hit fever pitch, and the floodgates opened for others to explore plastic’s full potential. The material altered the history of design — mid-century modern legends Charles and Ray Eames, Joe Colombo and Eero Saarinen regularly experimented with plastics in the development of tables and chairs, and today plastic furnishings and decorative objects are seen as often indoors as they are outside.
Find vintage plastic lounge chairs, outdoor furniture, lighting and more on 1stDibs.
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 — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
Fans of the French film star may be surprised to learn that he had a flair for furniture with sleek lines and disco-era flash.
Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.