Karl Springer Scroll Coffee Table
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Lucite
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass, Plaster
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Laminate
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern End Tables
Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass, Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal, Copper
Vintage 1980s Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Shagreen, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Tables
Glass
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Pedestals
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
1990s American Post-Modern Chaise Longues
Bouclé, Upholstery
1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery
Recent Sales
Late 20th Century American Modern Tables
Linen, Lacquer
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Formica
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Bone, Wood
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Grasscloth, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Lacquer, Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Lucite
Vintage 1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Lacquer, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Laminate
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Grasscloth
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Tables
Grasscloth, Lacquer
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Eggshell
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
1990s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Formica
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Goatskin
Vintage 1970s Colombian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood, Bone
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Plaster
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Burl
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s American Console Tables
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Parchment Paper, Wood
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Grasscloth, Linen
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Suede
Mid-20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Lacquer
20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Resin
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Lucite
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Goatskin, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Composition
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Laminate, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Grasscloth
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Lucite
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Epoxy Resin, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Lacquer
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Grasscloth, Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Laminate
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Lucite
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Grasscloth, Wood
People Also Browsed
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Beech, Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Game Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Brass
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Enamel, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
2010s South African Minimalist Night Stands
Wood
2010s American Flush Mount
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Bouclé
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Alabaster, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Linen
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools
Hardwood
Karl Springer Scroll Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Karl Springer Scroll Coffee Table?
Finding the Right Coffee-tables-cocktail-tables for You
As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.
Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.
Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.
If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”
Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.
Read More
20 Inviting Dining Rooms Perfectly Arranged for Entertaining
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
This Alain Delon–Designed Table Is Almost as Handsome as He Was
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.
Uchronia’s Plant Stand Gives Pots a Pretty Perch with All the Trimmings
Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
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.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
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.
Inspired by the Cosmos, Sandra Nunnerley’s Nova Table Has a Futuristic Feel
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
This 19th-Century Gilded Desk Displays a Fanciful Kingdom in Marquetry
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
In Guadalajara, These Luscious Side Tables Are Chiseled from Volcanic Rock
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.