French Louis XV Style Nightstands in Walnut with Drawer and Open Self, 1960s, Se
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant pair of coffee tables or bedside tables in antique Louis XV style from the 1960s, rare and fine in walnut.
Walnut
$15,800 / set
Pair of Chinese Golden Brick Side Tables
Located in Chicago, IL
Set on lacquered wood bases, these historic golden bricks live on as a storied pair of coffee tables or side tables. Earthenware tile is relatively soft.
Earthenware, Wood
$5,107Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Chinese hardwood low coffee tables
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of Chinese hardwood low coffee tables, of rectangular form with shaped pierced frieze.
Wood
Vittorio Dassi, pair of organic shaped coffee tables
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2842 Vittorio Dassi (1893-1973) Pair of organic shaped coffee tables with marble top and base.
Marble
Pair of customized Formica coffee tables (2 sizes)
Located in Brussels, BE
These stylish vintage tables are a perfect example of mid-century modern design, featuring sturdy metal frames and vibrant Formica tops. The durable Formica surface is available in a...
Iron
Matched Pair Of Early 20Th C. Primitive Portuguese Coffee Tables
Located in London, GB
A matched pair of C.1920s Portuguese Coffee Tables. Originally from a cobblers workshop in northern Portugal these tables have been cut down to coffee table height.
Wood
$3,040Sale Price / set|27% Off
19th Century Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Coffee or Side Tables
Located in Wainscott, NY
A pair of 19th century Chinese coffee tables exemplifies the refined elegance and functional artistry of Qing-era furniture.
Elm
Pair of 18th C. Spanish Door Coffee Tables on Custom Iron Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of custom coffee tables each made from an 18th century Spanish door.
Iron
Pair of Queen Anne Style Cabriole Leg Coffee Tables, England, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Queen Anne style cabriole leg coffee tables, England, 19th Century.
Granite
Pair of Spanish Brutalist Walnut Side or Coffee Tables with low shelve
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Spanish Brutalist Walnut Side or Coffee Tables with low shelve
Walnut
Pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Carrara marble & Ormolu coffee tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most decorative pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara marble and Ormolu coffee/cocktail tables.
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Pair of Chinese Antique Chests with Carved Legs Made into a Long Coffee Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese antique unusual chests with locks and carved legs from the 19th century, made into a coffee table.
Wood
pair of French 19th century Charles X st. Ormolu and Glass coffee/side tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most impressive pair of French 19th century Charles X st. Ormolu and Glass coffee/side tables.
Ormolu
Italian side or coffe tables in wood with inlay work, second part of 1700s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian side or coffe tables in wood with inlay work, second part of 1700s Pair of coffee or side tables with inlaid rectangular tops, made entirely of wood.
Wood
$5,148 / set
Antique Pair of Small Walnut Marquetry Tables
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
An attractive pair of 19th century Dutch walnut marquetry occasional tables; probably formerly torcheres.
Walnut
$8,245 / set
Pair of Art Decò silver-plated wood tables
Located in Milano, IT
COD-CVR 04 Pair of silver-plated wood tables with silver leaf and mecca. French manufacture, Art Deco period, ca. 1930.
Wood
$2,250 / set
Pair of Rustic Indian Bullock Ox Cart Tables
Located in Hanover, MA
Slightly asymmetric pair of 19th century trapezoidal shaped three legged tables made from the front end of bullock or ox carts from India strapped with hand forged strips of iron and...
Copper, Iron
Pair Of Primitive Low Tables In 18th C. Portuguese Chestnut
Located in London, GB
A pair of primitive low tables constructed in heavily patinated 18th C.
Chestnut
Pair of Antique Chinese Lacquered Low Tables with Porcelain Warming Plates
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique Chinese lacquered low tables with porcelain warming plates Chinese, 18th and 19th Century Height 30cm, width 51cm, depth 51cm This pair of lacquered low tables fitte...
Brass
Italian art deco wooden coffee tables with tray on the top, 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian art deco coffee tables, 1900s Pair of service tables or coffee tables entirely made of wood.
Wood
Pair of Spanish Coffee Table with Iron Base Imitating Bamboo and Antique Elm
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of Spanish coffee table with iron base imitating bamboo and antique elm.
Iron
FIRST HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY PAIR OF CHARLES X TABLES
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant pair of blond walnut coffee tables with tone-on-tone brown finishes.
Nutwood
$2,468Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of French Provençal dressers or tables, black and blue wood
By Napoléon III
Located in Valladolid, ES
Beautiful and unique pair of antique French oak coffee tables or small dressers.
Wood
Old Heater, Antique Bell-Brazier for Room Heating, Bronze , Brass and Cast Iron
Located in Vigonza, Padua
The bell is in brass, the brazier in copper and the feet in cast iron They were used to heat the rooms by filling the container in copper coals covered with ashes Is a beautiful deco...
Brass, Copper
Prestigious Pair of Coffee Tables, Late Empire, 1850s
Located in Cervia, IT
Pair of coffee tables with equine foot. Second half of the late 19th century Empire.
Wood
Fine Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hardwood Coffee Tables
Located in London, west Sussex
This fine pair of 19th century Chinese coffee tables were converted from two mirrored panels with inlaid mother-of-pearl frames.
Mother-of-Pearl, Mirror, Hardwood
Unavailable
H 11.82 in W 18.12 in D 11.82 in
Unusual 19th Century Pair of Small Victorian Walnut Antique Coffee Tables
Located in Clitheroe, GB
Unusual Pair of small Victorian walnut antique coffee tables This 19th Century Unusual Pair of Small Victorian Walnut Antique Coffee Tables / Occasional Tables date from ca. 1890 ...
Walnut
Unavailable
H 19 in W 40.5 in D 16 in
Pair of Italian Pietra Dura Marbles, Now with Later Coffee Table Bases
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian Pietra Dura marbles, now with later coffee table bases 19th century or earlier.
Marble
Pair of Concrete Insert Side Tables
Located in Southampton, NY
Ebonized wood, could be used as side tables or coffee tables.
Unique Pair Of Italian Antique Wooden Wheels Table
Located in Milan, IT
Unique end of 19th century pair of wooden wheels from italy, with original iron frame and contemporary hand forged iron legs. Beautiful patina, with wear consistent with age and use.
Iron
Pair of Chinese Barrel Side Tables or Stools
Located in Charlotte, NC
Beautiful hardwood, great as side table, coffee table or stool.
Pair of Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Tripod Wine Tables
Located in Wakefield, GB
Offered for sale is this good quality pair of antique mahogany wine tables Dating circa 1910. Round mahogany dished tops, with inlaid paterae to the centre. Turned column and thre...
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 16 in W 71.25 in D 20.25 in
A Pair of Low Tables with 18th century Inlaid Mahogany Paneled Tops
Located in Long Island City, NY
The low tables on contemporary metal bases, with tops made from four panels of mahogany inlaid with tulipwood boarder and cross-banded boarder of ebony and sycamore. The panels are f...
Unavailable
H 27 in Dm 17.25 in
Pair of Early 20thc Blue/Green Lacquered Occasional Tables in the Regency Style
By Thomas Hope
Located in Suffolk, GB
A pair of highly decorative early 20th century lacquered occasional tables in the Regency style and in the manner of Thomas Hope. This pair of tables consist of lacquered tops wit...
Lacquer
Unavailable
H 40.5 in W 25 in D 21 in
Stunning Three-Piece Set of Moroccan Royalty Pair of Chairs and Coffee Table
Located in Westport, CT
Stunning three-piece set of Moroccan Royalty pair of chairs and coffee table. Stunning set of three Moroccan pieces 2 chairs 1 table Moroccan Mansion pieces.
Walnut
Primitive pair of coffee tables, European, early 1900
Located in Diest, BE
Primitive pair of coffee tables, great patina. Folk art. Table 1 : 58x58x25cm Table 2: 64x62x33cm
Wood
Oriental 19th Century Pair Of Coffee Tables
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Attractive Late 19th Century Pair Of Oriental Hardwood Coffee Tables, Having Inset Marble To Elegantly Shaped Tops, Over Richly Carved Friezes Raised On Bold Cabriole Legs With Cl...
Hardwood
Pair of Oak and Walnut Coffee Tables
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Huge pair of primitive oak and walnut coffee tables with 4" top, 1840.
Oak, Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Oriental Hardwood Coffee Tables
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Attractive Pair Of Late 19th Century Oriental Hardwood Coffee Tables Having Marble Inset To Shaped Tops, Over Heavily Carved And Pierced Friezes, Raised On Bold Carved Cabrio...
Hardwood
Pair of 19th Century Oriental Hardwood Coffee Tables
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive and useful pair of late 19th century oriental hardwood coffee tables having marble inset to shaped tops over heavily carved pierced friezes raised on carved cab...
Hardwood
Pair of Antique Primitive Coffee Tables from France
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A set of two antique primitive coffee tables. Can be used together or separately. Matches perfectly with modern furniture. Measures: Left: 68 x 68 x 33 cm Right: 68.5 x 68.5 x ...
Wood
19th Century French Pair of Oak Coffee Tables
Located in Sofia, BG
Receive our new selections direct from 1stdibs by email each week. Please click follow dealer below and see them first! 19th century pair of solid oak tables standing on four cros...
Oak
19th Century French Pair of Oak Coffee Tables
Located in Sofia, BG
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Oak
1800's Exceptional pair of extra-long coffee tables
Located in Diest, BE
This rare set of two coffee tables immediately stands out for its impressive proportions and timeless character. Each table measures 336 cm in length, 65 cm in width, and 37 cm in he...
Wood
Pair Regency Coffee Tables Walnut Interiors
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Matching Pair of Walnut Coffee Tables in the Regency manner Circa 1920 These Coffee Tables Stand Upon Carved, Turned and Fluted Legs With Cross Frame Stretchers.
Walnut
Pair Of 19th Century French Gilt Cast Iron Coffee Tables
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
Pair of French gilt cast iron coffee tables. Highly decorative cast iron central panels within rectangular framework.
Iron
Pair of Louis XV Style Black and Red Lacquer Coffee Tables
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
- 1900 period - Louis XV style - Black and red Chinese style lacquer - Removable tops.
Wood, Lacquer
Sold
H 16 in W 48 in L 16 in
Pair of Paul Evans for Directional Brutalist Patchwork Metal Large Coffee Tables
By Paul Evans
Located in Stamford, CT
A monumental Pair of Paul Evans for Directional Brutalist patchwork metal coffee table with slate top.
Slate, Metal
Pair Regency Coffee Tables, Antique Mahogany Inlay, 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair of mahogany inlaid coffee tables. circa 1900 Each of the tables raised upon square tapered legs with spade feet.
Mahogany
Sold
H 15.75 in W 66.93 in D 22.45 in
A Pair Of Italian Wrought Iron Riveted Doors Converted to Coffee Table
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Rare late medieval 16th century Provenance towerdoors of an Italian Venetian Pallazo. The modern frames made to measure. Beautiful patina, some little holes in the iron. Conditio...
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 20 in W 48.5 in D 38.5 in
Beveled Glass Top Iron Coffee Table Built with Pair of 19th Century Balconies
Located in Dallas, TX
This large coffee table base was crafted using two ornate antique gates from France. The elegant table stands on four square legs over the antique window balcony gate from Provence, ...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Spanish Cocktail Tables
Located in Round Top, TX
A terrific pair of iron cocktail tables created from Spanish mid-19th century iron bases from torcheres or lamps. Perfect drinks tables or smaller end tables. Great patina.
Iron
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.