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Large Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
thoughtful design and intricate design features. This large table is beautifully constructed, rectangular in
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Large Coffee Table
Large Coffee Table
H 51 in W 135 in D 90 in
Luca Table - Large
Located in Brooklyn, US
Luca Coffee Table - Small Dimensions: 55”W x 34”D x 12"H Finishes Offered: Stone Top - Madre Perola, Travertine, Empress Green Marble Base: Black Finished I-Beam
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Metal

Luca Table - Large
Luca Table - Large
H 12 in W 55 in D 34 in
Large Coffee Table
Located in Annville, PA
A Large Coffee Table from Niagara Furniture with all of the bells and whistles including four
Category

2010s Renaissance Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Large Coffee Table
Large Coffee Table
H 20.5 in W 60 in D 32 in
Large Chrome Coffee Table
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This large coffee table is made of chrome with two glass shelves. The top glass is beveled all
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Large Chrome Coffee Table
Large Chrome Coffee Table
H 14.18 in W 51.58 in D 27.96 in
Gilding Large Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Gilding large coffee table with table top in decorated glass made with hand-painted gold leaf with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel, Gold Leaf

Gilding Large Coffee Table
Gilding Large Coffee Table
H 11.82 in W 51.19 in D 25.6 in
Large rosewood coffee table
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Very large Scandinavian Rio rosewood coffee table from the seventies. Great quality and condition
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Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Large rosewood coffee table
Large rosewood coffee table
H 20.48 in W 62.21 in D 22.45 in
Large Curved Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
This elegant mid-century modern coffee table features a distinctive organic kidney-shaped design, embodying the natural forms and simplicity that defined the era. Crafted from solid ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Large Curved Coffee Table
Large Curved Coffee Table
H 18.9 in W 76.38 in D 34.65 in
Logi Large Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee Table Logi Large with solid walnut wood base stained in dark wenge finish. With glass top
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut, Wenge

Logi Large Coffee Table
Logi Large Coffee Table
H 13.78 in Dm 43.31 in
Walnut Patchwork Large Checker Pattern Top Large Rectangle Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Oversize chrome base large rectangle coffee table in style of M. Baughman. Floating top on chrome
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Tessa Large Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table tessa large with solid walnut wood bases and with travertine table top. Given the
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Tessa Large Coffee Table
Tessa Large Coffee Table
H 11.82 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in
Large Extendable Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
This incredible coffee table boasts and impressive size, with a compact depth making it a very versatile piece for any space. Made from hardwood it has a stunning colour and rich dee...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Large Extendable Coffee Table
Large Extendable Coffee Table
H 20.87 in W 66.93 in D 22.84 in
Large Polychromed Laverne Table
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1970's signed Laverne coffee table with Palace Garden motif. Measurements: Height: 17.5" Diameter: 47"
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Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Liguria Large Side Table
Located in Paris, FR
Side table Liguria large with solid wood structure covered with genuine leather in smokey finish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Liguria Large Side Table
Liguria Large Side Table
H 21.66 in Dm 23.63 in
Large Laverne Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
A midcentury patinated bronze coffee table with verdigris patina by LaVerne. Measurements: Length:69" Width: 23" Height: 16".
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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Large Laverne Coffee Table
Large Laverne Coffee Table
H 16 in W 69 in D 23 in
Unusual Large Coffee Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Unusual large English coffee table with an art room painted top. 1920. Reference: 7720
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Early 20th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Unusual Large Coffee Table
Unusual Large Coffee Table
H 22 in W 48 in D 48 in
Large Lane Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Larger Mid-Century coffee table by Lane Furniture. Pretty rosewood inlays on the top. Unique design
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Rosewood, Walnut

Large Lane Coffee Table
Large Lane Coffee Table
H 15 in W 66 in D 28 in
Large Scale Baker Ottoman
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large scale baker ottoman, American, circa 2000s. It is a versatile size and can be used as an
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Early 2000s American Regency Revival Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Large Scale Baker Ottoman
Large Scale Baker Ottoman
H 12 in W 36 in D 36 in
Rocco Drinks Table (Larger Version)
Located in Dallas, TX
Torch cut steel legs with a flat steel top. Sizes Large: 12" diameter 24" high Small: 12
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21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

Large Painted Low Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large painted low table with an antiqued brass top. Made from old components. Dimensions: 48
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21st Century and Contemporary English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Large Painted Low Table
Large Painted Low Table
H 21 in W 48 in D 48 in
Large Hollywood Regency Occasional Table
Located in London, GB
A large Italian, Hollywood Regency occasional table, with a carved wood base depicting tusks in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Art Glass, Fruitwood

Large Hollywood Regency Occasional Table
Large Hollywood Regency Occasional Table
H 17.33 in W 64.97 in D 33.08 in
Large Square Cocktail Table
Located in Hanover, MA
Large square coffee table in brass and twisted forged steel with X base cross stretcher and inset
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron, Brass

Large Square Cocktail Table
Large Square Cocktail Table
H 18 in W 36 in D 36 in
Large Square End Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our Baltic table is a large square shaped end table that is elegant in its simplicity. Lacquered in
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2010s Modern End Tables

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Lacquer

Large Square End Table
Large Square End Table
H 21 in W 24 in D 21 in
Felipe Large Coffee Table Outdoor
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Ponsacco, IT
A large outdoor coffee table with a glossy mahogany structure. Crafted from high-quality mahogany
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Felipe Large Coffee Table Outdoor
Felipe Large Coffee Table Outdoor
H 9.06 in W 41.34 in D 55.12 in
Large Waterfall Coffee Table
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This modern waterfall coffee table is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each table is hand-made with mitered corners from white oak veneer and finished with a beau...
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plywood

Large Waterfall Coffee Table
Large Waterfall Coffee Table
H 17 in W 36 in D 84 in
Large Capiz Shell Coffee Table
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Large vintage coffee table with a Capiz shell mosaic finish, modern shape. Parsons legs with minor
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Shell, Wood

Large Capiz Shell Coffee Table
Large Capiz Shell Coffee Table
H 16 in W 48 in D 48 in
Large Wicker Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful diamond wove coffee table with glass top. Great for indoor and outdoor use. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wicker, Glass

Large Wicker Coffee Table
Large Wicker Coffee Table
H 15 in W 39 in D 39 in
Large Bamboo Coffee Table, 1980
Located in Roma, RM
Large low bamboo coffee table in orange finish made with leather bindings, with glass top and
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Vintage 1980s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Glass

Large Bamboo Coffee Table, 1980
Large Bamboo Coffee Table, 1980
H 16.54 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Early 20th Spanish Large Side Table with two drawers or Large Nightstands
Located in Miami, FL
Side table or nightstand made of walnut with turned legs and heavy top. Two functional drawers that works perfectly
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Wrought Iron Martini Table, Large
Located in London, GB
finished with a natural bronze patina. Available in bronze or black finishes. Large: 31 cm diameter top
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2010s British Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Martini Table, Large
Wrought Iron Martini Table, Large
H 22.05 in Dm 12.21 in
Large Rustic Square Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
large square surface provides ample space for coffee table books, decor, and beverages, making it a
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Large Rustic Square Coffee Table
Large Rustic Square Coffee Table
H 19 in W 59 in D 59 in
I-Tube Large Coffee Table
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
The two cylindrical elements supporting the large round top are distinctive elements of this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

I-Tube Large Coffee Table
I-Tube Large Coffee Table
H 13.98 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Johannes Andersen Large Coffee Table
By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg
Located in London, GB
Manufactured by CFC Silkeborg in Denmark circa 1960, this excellent hardwood table was designed by Johannes Andersen. Focusing on practicality and space conservation Andersen's desig...
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Johannes Andersen Large Coffee Table
Johannes Andersen Large Coffee Table
H 19.69 in W 30.32 in D 29.93 in
Aur Large Black Coffee Table
By Garbarino Collections
Located in Milan, IT
This large coffee table boasts a stately and plush design superbly handmade of refined materials
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Aur Large Black Coffee Table
H 11.82 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
Large French Industrial Coffee Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Spectacular rivetted metal coffee table with great patina - repurposed from a 19th Century French water tank.
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Large French Industrial Coffee Table
Large French Industrial Coffee Table
H 21.66 in W 98.43 in D 44.1 in
Exceptional Large Bone Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Large bone coffee table made in Colombia, 1980s. Very good condition without damages.
Category

Vintage 1980s Colombian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bone

Exceptional Large Bone Coffee Table
Exceptional Large Bone Coffee Table
H 15.5 in W 54.5 in D 54.5 in
Large Glass Rectangular Cocktail Table
Located in New York, NY
Large glass rectangular cocktail table with four cylindrical polished chrome supports.
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Large Glass Rectangular Cocktail Table
Large Glass Rectangular Cocktail Table
H 15 in W 67 in D 47.25 in
Bold Coffee Table Large - Travertine
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A true celebration of contemporary elegance, the large Bold Coffee Table embodies the essence of
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Bold Coffee Table Large - Travertine
Bold Coffee Table Large - Travertine
H 11.82 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Large 20th Century Coffee Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A large and impressive 20th century coffee table in maple and brass. Featuring edges faced in
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20th Century Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Large 20th Century Coffee Table
Large 20th Century Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Large Modernist Brass Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Large modernist brass coffee table. Stylized bamboo motif. Glass and brass.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Large Modernist Brass Coffee Table
Large Modernist Brass Coffee Table
H 16 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Contemporary Large Square Lucite Coffee Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary large square Lucite coffee table with a glass top and rounded silver metal corners. In
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Large Acid etched copper coffee table
Located in London, GB
A large signed acid etched and fire oxidised copper coffee table , had hammered copper sheets
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Mid-20th Century German Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper

Large Acid etched copper coffee table
Large Acid etched copper coffee table
H 17.72 in W 57.88 in D 29.53 in
1970s Large Square Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Large square coffee table with stainless steel base square section. Top covered with a sheet of
Category

Vintage 1970s French Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Brass

1970s Large Square Coffee Table
1970s Large Square Coffee Table
H 13.78 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Large Jumu Wood Low Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Large Jumu wood low table, antique kang table, can be used as coffee table.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Large Jumu Wood Low Table
Large Jumu Wood Low Table
H 18 in W 78 in D 27 in
Leather Coffee Table, Extra Large
Located in Southampton, NY
Custom upholstered leather coffee table in extra large size in gray smooth leather. This piece was
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather

Leather Coffee Table, Extra Large
Leather Coffee Table, Extra Large
H 15 in W 71 in D 71 in
Large Coffee Table, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large coffee table, screen-printed tray, circa 1960 Lacquered metal base with brass feet.
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Metal

Large Coffee Table, circa 1960
Large Coffee Table, circa 1960
H 17.72 in W 51.19 in D 17.72 in
Maison Jansen Large Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Maison Jansen large coffee table. Located in NY.
Category

20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Maison Jansen Large Coffee Table
Maison Jansen Large Coffee Table
H 16 in W 47.5 in D 27.5 in
Large 17th English Oak Sword Chest
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1690 Large 17th English Oak Sword Chest sku 2015 W157 x D26 x H48 cm Weight 22Kg
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Antique 17th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Large 17th English Oak Sword Chest
Large 17th English Oak Sword Chest
H 18.9 in W 61.82 in D 10.24 in
Large rustic 19th Elm coffee table
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Large 19th Century elm coffee table. Circa 1850’s from the Normandy region of France. Reduced in
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Antique 19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Large rustic 19th Elm coffee table
Large rustic 19th Elm coffee table
H 20 in W 76 in D 30 in
Large Brass Cornered Cocktail Table
By Romeo Rega
Located in Danville, CA
Impressive scale coffee table with brass plated steel legs. The large scale corner fixtures holds a
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Large Square coffee table - Rope top
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Large Square coffee table - Rope top Design - Minimalist - Natural Material Measures : 90x90cm H
Category

20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Large Square coffee table - Rope top
Large Square coffee table - Rope top
H 12.21 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Large John Van Koert coffee Table
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in South Charleston, WV
38" wide x 16" tall, large walnut coffee table. John Van Korea for Drexel. This table has been
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Large Organic Modern Cocktail Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fresh contemporary form comes together to create this cocktail table. Crafted from Ofram and Beech, the striking organic tabletop design is finished in Tiber and the tapering base ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Organic Modern Coffee and Cockt...

Materials

Wood

Large Organic Modern Cocktail Table
Large Organic Modern Cocktail Table
H 16 in W 64 in D 28.5 in
Large French Wrought Iron Table
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French wrought iron round table with mirror top. Measurements: diameter: 41.5" height:  16"
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Vintage 1920s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Carato Large - a contrast of materials
By HEMO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Carato is a unique coffee table with a large and thin metal disc serving as a support surface. It
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Percival Lafer Large Coffee Table
By Percival Lafer
Located in London, GB
Percival Lafer is a contemporary Brazilian furniture maker and Pioneer of the Brazilian Modernist movement. He is most famous for his chair and sofa designs, which combine low-profil...
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Glass

Percival Lafer Large Coffee Table
Percival Lafer Large Coffee Table
H 13.78 in W 41.34 in D 42.92 in
Large Chrome Coffee Table, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This large coffee table is made of chrome with two clear glass shelves. The quality of this
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Large Chrome Coffee Table, circa 1970
Large Chrome Coffee Table, circa 1970
H 16.15 in W 54.53 in D 26.97 in
Large Reclaimed Veneered Malachite Table Top
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large reclaimed veneered malachite table top originating from North Africa. This is a striking
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Natural Fiber

Large Reclaimed Veneered Malachite Table Top
Large Reclaimed Veneered Malachite Table Top
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 0.6 in
Large 1970’s French coffee table
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Post modern handmade French coffee table. Signed by the artist.
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Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Large 1970’s French coffee table
Large 1970’s French coffee table
H 18 in W 57.25 in D 33.25 in
Large Mid-Century Swedish Coffee Table
Located in London, England
Large mid-century Swedish coffee table in teak with a shouldered leg design and brass screw details
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Large Mid-Century Swedish Coffee Table
Large Mid-Century Swedish Coffee Table
H 21.66 in W 48.04 in D 26.38 in
Large Square "Triangulated" Coffee Table
By Louis Lim
Located in New York, NY
“Triangulated” is a coffee table made from four irregular tetrahedrons that lean on each other to create a perfect square in plan view. Held together with wooden hardware, it combine...
Category

2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

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Large Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of large coffee tables available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct large coffee tables — often made from metal, wood and glass — can elevate any home. We have 1617 antique and vintage large coffee tables in-stock, while there are 239 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of large coffee tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern large coffee tables are consistently popular styles. Not every interior allows for large large coffee tables, so small large coffee tables measuring 1 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Emeco, Philip and Kelvin LaVerne and Milo Baughman each produced beautiful large coffee tables that are worth considering.

How Much are Large Coffee Tables?

Prices for large coffee tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, large coffee tables begin at $1 and can go as high as $85,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,800.

Finding the Right Coffee And 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.

Questions About Large Coffee Tables
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What you put on top of a large coffee table really comes down to a matter of preference. Candles, books and decorative bowls are common design choices. You can shop a variety of coffee table goods from some of the world’s top sellers 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.

  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.