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Ilmari Tapiovaara Midcentury Coffe Table 50's
By Artek, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in bari, IT
Vintage coffee table model ovalette by Ilmari Tapiovaara per Artek 1958.
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Ilmari Tapiovaara Midcentury Coffe Table 50's
Ilmari Tapiovaara Midcentury Coffe Table 50's
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Campo E Graffi Italian Mid Century Coffee Table 50's
By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi
Located in bari, IT
Coffee table bench in wood production Home Collection Turin by Franco Campi and Carlo Graffi from
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Midcentury E. Sottsass Style Wooden, Formica and Steel Coffee Table 50s Italy
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Palermo, IT
Triangular shaped coffee table with double wooden shelf covered in yellow (upper level) and black
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

French vintage Brutalist Tree Trunk Elm Wood Side Table- Coffee Table-50s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Massive French Vintage Elm Wood Tree Trunk Side Table from the 50s Spectacular Cross-Section
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Italian Coffee Table Gio Ponti style 50's
Located in bari, IT
Circular coffee table form Milan school in Gio Ponti style with feet worked in an excellent way.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

50's vintage round bamboo rattan glass coffee table
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Leicester, GB
Gorgeous mid century Dutch bamboo and glass coffee table with a rattan shelf. Lovely large round
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Bohemian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Glass

Intricate Anglo Indian Style Marquetry Coffee Table with Tray Top c. 1930/50's
Located in New York, NY
Intricately pieced marquetry inlay coffee table, with removable glass framed tray top. The table
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Mid-20th Century American Anglo-Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

40's 50's coffee table bench in lacquered wood and parchment with harp
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Bench or coffee table from the 40's and 50's in red lacquered wood (original paint) and parchment
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Parchment Paper

50s Sculpted Wooden Coffee Table, Brutalist and Minimalist, France, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
This coffee table is a unique design piece. . 50s sculpted wooden coffee table - brutalist and
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Round Table Rattan Small French Riviere Modern Natural Wicker 50s
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
serve tea as to hold an auxiliary lamp as a coffee table, or even to put an exotic plant on it
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

20th Century Cesare Lacca Wooden Coffee Table with Sculptured Structure '50s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Turin, Turin
Wonderful low table designed by the great master Cesare Lacca in '50s. The table is entirely in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Coffee table mid century 50s - 70s in blue with marble top
Located in Greven, DE
Coffee table made of solid oak and marble from around the 1960s from Germany. The table is painted
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Midcentury 50s Mosaic and Wood Coffee table by Berthold Müller-Oerlinghausen
By Berthold Muller
Located in Halle, DE
A 1950s Glas-Mosaic table by German Artist Berthold Muller-Oerlighausen (1893-1979). The
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Wood Round Vigneron Coffee Table Restored in the 50s Style, France
Located in Labrit, Landes
 Vintage Round Winegrower Coffee Table made from a reclaimed winegrower's tabletop. We made
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Antique Late 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...

Materials

Wood

Unique Horse Petal Hoof Tripod Coffee Table Midcentury Antique 50s 60s Vintage
By Jacques Adnet
Located in London, GB
This tripod coffee table in the form of clover leaf and horse petals is a fine example of
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Paul Frankl Mahogany Coffee Table with Cork Tops Johnson Furniture c. 1940s/50s
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Camden, ME
Classic Paul Frankl cork coffee table in original color with the rosewood stained maple frame and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple, Cork, Lacquer

Mid-Century P. Buffa Style Vintage Wood and Glass Coffee Table, Italy 50s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Palermo, IT
Delicious rectangular wooden coffee table with brass finishes and black glass top. Original
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

20th Century Franco Albini Pair of TN6 Cicognino Coffee Tables in Wood, 50s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Turin, Turin
feeling of familiarity. Franco Albini created the table by reducing its structure to a few simple elements
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century P. L Colli Vintage Wooden, Brass and Glass Coffee Table Italy 50s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Palermo, IT
Delicious rectangular coffee table in curved brass, shaped glass top and decorative elements in the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Table Made in ´50s Czechia. Non Restored Beech
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Small table. Czech midcentury Material: Beech Period: 1950-1959.
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Beech

1950’s Sculptural Brutalist Bronze Coffee Table
Located in Springfield, OR
Solid cast bronze coffee table circa the late 50’s. Designed by an unknown artist and came out of a
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Vintage 1950s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Italian Marmorino Coffee Table, 1950s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice and rare Italian coffee table of the 50's in Italy. It is made of Marmorino, traditional
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plaster

Mid-Century French Coffee Table, Ex. Garrick Stephenson
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Morristown, NJ
A substantial solid wood coffee table, c. 1940/50s, in the manner of Charlotte Perriand's Les Arcs
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Ceramic coffee table Roger Capron herbier rectangular vallauris French
By Roger Capron
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
French coffee table from the 50's by artist Roger Capron. Solid wood base and top composed of
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Le Jeune Upholstery Club Havana Coffee Table with Inlay Details
By Iconic Design Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
Le Jeune Upholstery Club Havana Coffee Table with Inlay Details Offered for sale is a Le Jeune
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...

Materials

Hardwood, Ash, Mahogany, Plywood

Coffee table in marble and glass, Pierre Guariche, circa 1960
By Pierre Guariche
Located in LYON, FR
Maison Lecan offers you this coffee table from the 50s manufactured by Airbone and designed by
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Antique 1660s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

coffee table attributed to Maison Baguès from the 1950s in bronze and mirrored g
By Maison Baguès
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
French coffee table from the 50s, attributed to the Maison Baguès. Bronze base in the shape of
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century forged Triangle shape Coffee Table - Formica Side Table 50s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Countries. French Mid-Century forged Triangle shape Coffee Table from the 50s Wonderful Triangle Formica
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Tripod Beech and Glass Side Table in the Style of Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1980s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
in the 50s. This coffee table features a lacquered beech frame and a round etched glass top. It is a
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Beech

George Mathias Travertine Coffee Table for Maho with Artwork nr 12/50, 1970's
By Maho Design
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful rectangle coffee table designed by George Mathias for Maho, Belgium 1970's This table is
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine, Brass

1930s-50s Frits Henningsen Solid Oak Coffee Table with Cabriole Legs
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, GB
This 1940s oak coffee table made by Frits Henningsen in the 1930s-50s is a another example Frits
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Oak

50's Bamboo Rocking Set by Franco Albini with Coffee Table and Tray
By Franco Albini
Located in IT
Dondolo in bambu’ di Franco Albini anni '50 con tavolino. Restauro completo di rilicidatura
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Mid-20th Century Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

1950's Coffee Table by Angelo Ostuni
By Angelo Ostuni
Located in Nijlen, VAN
designed this coffee table in the early 50's. The table features a black lacquered frame with glass shelves
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Mid-20th Century Italian Furniture

Materials

Metal

1950's Coffee Table by Angelo Ostuni
1950's Coffee Table by Angelo Ostuni
H 36.23 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
1940's/50's Italian marble coffee table
Located in London, GB
1940's/50's Italian marble coffee table
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20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

1940's/50's Italian marble coffee table
1940's/50's Italian marble coffee table
H 18.12 in W 37.01 in D 19.3 in
Coffee Table Ilse Möbel 50s Germany Brass Wood Nice Shape Loop Feet
By Ilse Möbel
Located in Wendeburg, DE
Very rare and nice coffee table from the 50s by Ilse Möbel. The table loop feet and plate has a
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Mosaic Art Coffeetable Berthold Müller 50s Oerlingerhausen Germany Boommerang
By Berthold Muller
Located in Wendeburg, DE
Very rar and nice unique mosaic coffeetable from the 50s by creator and designer Berthold Muller
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Mosaic Art Coffeetable by Berhold Müller 50s Oerlingerhausen Germany Boommerang
By Berthold Muller
Located in Wendeburg, DE
Very rar and nice unique mosaic coffeetable from the 50s by creator and designer Berthold Muller
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

'50s coffee table
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Wood and glass top coffee table, manufactured in Italy in the '50s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

'50s coffee table
'50s coffee table
H 16.93 in W 32.29 in D 17.33 in
50's Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
50's bronze coffee table, wood base, rose-color mirror on top
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Vintage 1930s Argentine Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

50's Coffee Table
50's Coffee Table
H 18 in W 32 in D 16 in
50's Coffee Table
Located in Milano, IT
Center table, in the style of Carlo de Carli. Stained beech wood, glass top.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Beech

50's Coffee Table
50's Coffee Table
H 19.3 in Dm 25.2 in
50's Italian Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950's Italian ebonized wood and glass coffee table
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Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

50's Italian Coffee Table
50's Italian Coffee Table
H 16 in W 39 in D 20 in
50's Tile Coffee Table by Richard Hohenberg
By Richard Hohenberg
Located in North Miami, FL
Fabulous late-50's amorphic coffee table by Richard Hohenberg for Hohenberg Originals. Op-Art
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

French 50's mirrored coffee table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French 50's mirrored coffee table
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Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel, Brass

French 50's mirrored coffee table
French 50's mirrored coffee table
H 16.5 in W 39 in D 23 in
50's Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
50's metal base, glass top coffee table
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Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

50s-60s Coffee Table
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant 50s-60s coffee table with beech wood structure and round glass top.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Beech

50s-60s Coffee Table
50s-60s Coffee Table
H 20.67 in Dm 25.99 in
Lacquered French 50's coffee table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lacquered French 40's coffee table
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Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Lacquered French 50's coffee table
Lacquered French 50's coffee table
H 18 in W 31.5 in D 19 in
50s-60s Coffee Table
Located in Milano, IT
Coffee table with brass base, glass top.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

50s-60s Coffee Table
50s-60s Coffee Table
H 14.97 in W 41.34 in D 21.26 in
Italian 50's Lacquered Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chinoiserie meets Italian modern! Black lacquered wood with double stripes of inlaid brass.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

Fabulous 50's Harlequin Brass Coffee Table
Located in North Miami, FL
It's a Harlequin ROMANCE! Bold, in-your-face, 50's two-tiered coffee table has a glass top with a
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Classic 50's Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD JUNE 2012 Surfs up! Beautiful and vivid figuring highlights this classic 50's surfboard
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Rare 50's Coffe Table by Zalszupin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare, extremely well preserved jacaranda and marble coffee table by a famous Brazilian
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Rare 50's Coffe Table by Zalszupin
Rare 50's Coffe Table by Zalszupin
H 11 in W 60 in D 27 in
French Coffee Table from the 50´s
Located in Girona, Girona
Nice tripod coffee table "book shape," black lacquered steel disassembled stands, "pate de verre
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

French Coffee Table from the 50´s
French Coffee Table from the 50´s
H 19.3 in W 36.62 in D 27.17 in
Italian 50's Green Marble Top Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian 50's green marble top coffee table for coffee or cocktails... CIN CIN, CHEERS AND BOTTOMS
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Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron, Brass

Long 50's Metallic Glazed Tile Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Rich metallic Gold & Bronze glazed tiles adorn the top of this 50's Coffee Table with bronze
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

French 50s Extendable Coffee/ Dining Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
This modernist coffee table features 2 bracket black painted metal legs which hold a rectangular
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Exceptional steel and slate French 50's coffee table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional steel and slate French 50's coffee table
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20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Superb Biomorphic Form Italian 50's Design Coffee Table
By Carlo Mollino
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Stunning biomorphic form walnut coffee table with brass detailing and glasstop in the style of the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Unusual '50s Coffee Table With Flower Pot
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Unusual coffee table manufactured in Italy in the '50s with metal flower pot. Crossed metal legs
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Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Unusual '50s Coffee Table With Flower Pot
Unusual '50s Coffee Table With Flower Pot
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
50's Italian Iron and Marble Tall Coffee Table/End Table
Located in North Miami, FL
Handsome 50's, Italian two-tiered coffee table. Painted black, with brass finials and feet
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Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Fine 50's Optic Tile Coffee Table Hohenberg Original
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD MAR 2011 A Hohenberg Original, this custom cocktail table in a stylised amoeba/kidney shape
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

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Coffee Tables 50s For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of coffee tables 50s available for sale. Each of these unique coffee tables 50s was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. Find 108 antique and vintage coffee tables 50s at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 12 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Coffee tables 50s have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Coffee tables 50s bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made coffee tables 50s over the years, but those made by Isamu Noguchi, Herman Miller and Sabrina Landini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Coffee Tables 50s?

Coffee tables 50s can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,400, while the lowest priced sells for $20 and the highest can go for as much as $18,524.

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life. 

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Coffee Tables 50s
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Trends from the 1950s included skinny ties, sports coats, letterman jackets, bowling shirts and saddle shoes. Men like Frank Sinatra helped define trends in the 1950s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Yes, leather jackets were popular in the 50s. They became a trend after Marlon Brando wore one in the 1953 film The Wild One. Beloved by rockers, rebels and outsiders, the original leather biker jacket was introduced by the Schott Brothers, in Manhattan, in 1928. Because of its association with motorcycle club riots, U.S. schools banned the jackets for a time. Shop a selection of leather jackets from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    In the 1950s, most people just called record players record players. The technical name for record players from this period is a phonograph. Until the 1940s, many people referred to record players as gramophones. On 1stDibs, find a variety of record players.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    How much Chanel bags were in the 1950s varied based on style. When introduced in 1955, the now iconic Chanel 2.55 sold for $220. Chanel has raised the price of popular accessories over the years. Shop a large collection of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    1950s-style dresses are often called poodle skirt dresses. The dress is generally a fit-and-flare shape with a wide swing skirt. Another popular type of dress is the form-fitting sheath, also known as a pencil dress.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.

  • 1stDibs 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.

    Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.

    Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.

  • 1stDibs 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

    The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.

    Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.