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Vintage Shanxi Province Elmwood Long Narrow Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Shanxi province elmwood long narrow coffee table This vintage Chinese elm carved coffee
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood, Elm

Narrow Glass 'Diagramme' Coffee Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our popular 'Diagramme' design now available with a glass table top. Chic and understated steel frame with custom-cut glass top. Silver objects photographed are for just for scale ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Custom "Greenwich" narrow coffee table by foley&cox HOME
By Foley & Cox
Located in Hudson, NY
Chic coffee table with multi-sided diagonal base and a shelf. Shown in ebonized walnut. width: 47" depth: 24" height: 16.5"
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21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Coffee and Cock...

Materials

Wood

Narrow 'Diagramme' Iron and Travertine Coffee Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Narrow 'Diagramme' blackened steel and travertine coffee table by Design Frères. Blackened steel
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine, Steel

Narrow Modern Adjustable Height Convertible Coffee Table to 6 Seat Dining Table
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Incredibly versatile Modern design adjustable height dining table with narrow top. At it’s lowest
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Bamboo Coffee Table by Axel Vervoordt, Belgium, 1980s
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Antwerp, BE
top crafted from narrow bamboo slats, offering a rich, organic texture and subtle tonal variation. The
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo

bespoke artist - ceramic sculpture Coffee Table, available in custom finishes
By Toad Gallery
Located in London, GB
Inspired by a narrow gorge called the ‘Siq’ which is a particular way to approach Petra from the
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21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Rectiligne Coffee table
By Isabelle Azema
Located in Paris, FR
. The top, made up of two elements, is punctuated by a narrow groove. The structure of the legs, with
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2010s French Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Sapele Wood

Rectiligne Coffee table
Rectiligne Coffee table
H 15.75 in W 64.97 in D 21.66 in
Torbjørn Afdal for Haug Snekkeri Coffee Table in Teak
By Torbjørn Afdal, Haug Snekkeri
Located in Waalwijk, NL
narrow shape, this table would fit beautifully in many sitting areas. Please note that this item is in
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Piano Shaped Mirrored Cocktail Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Buffalo, NY
of glass makes up the top while the sides and keys are made up of narrow rectangular pieces. It
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mirror

Mid Century French Oak Rustic Brutalist Round Tripod Coffee Table, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in ECHT, NL
top is made of narrow beams which gives a beautiful effect. The Tripod base is also made of solid oak
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Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Restored Empire Small Table, Mahogany, Cherry Wood, Lacquer, France, 1840s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
. It impresses with its elegant narrow legs. This classicist table is ideal for those looking for
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Antique 1840s French Empire Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Lacquer, Wood, Cherry

Mid Century Modern Flowers Walnut Green Glass Coffee Table Gio Ponti 1940s Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vienna, AT
, which are gradually get narrow downwards. The inlaid glass plate from light green and gold color shows
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Barley Twist Silver Oak Center Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
An antique oak center table having a rectangular top with rounded corners over a narrow apron with
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Antique Mid-17th Century English Jacobean Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Ceramic Tile and Teak Occasional or Coffee Table by Bjørn Wiinblad, Denmark
By Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Stockholm, SE
the table top. Sophisticated pattern of handmade tiles that narrow towards the middle.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Mid Century Organic Live Edge Burl Wood Pedestal Base Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
sculpted narrow pedestal base (would be more stable with a wider base), clean Modernist lines, unique
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Burl

Italian Art Deco Burl Walnut Coffee Side Table with Ebonized Legs
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Art Deco octogonal side table, circa 1930s. Narrow ebonized feet and round finial at center
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Burl

Wonderful Tomlinson Sophisticate style Flip-side Burl Coffee Table Mid-Century
By Tomlinson
Located in Pemberton, NJ
your home with its narrow, compact profile while folded up and it's , expanded footprint to accommodate
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fruitwood, Burl

Danish Mid-Century Modern Cocktail or Coffee Table, 1950s, Solid Teak
Located in Manhasset, NY
Danish Mid-Century Modern solid teak narrow low / coffee table, 1950s. A six foot long and narrow
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Japanese Antique Table, Early 20th Century
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
craftsmanship. It features tapered legs that narrow towards the base, giving it a delicate and elegant
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

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Wood

Italian mid-century modern Coffee table with extendable top in wood, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
extendable top, entirely in wood. The rectangular top has a flap opening. The round section legs narrow
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Vintage 1960s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

1960s Fully Restored Coffee Table with Bjorn Wiinblad Decorated Tiled Table Top.
By Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Knebel, DK
the overall blue collour so all in a sophisticated pattern that narrow towards a large central
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Wenge

20th Century Osvaldo Borsani Wood and Glass Coffee Table by Arredamenti Varedo
By Atelier Borsani Varedo, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Turin, Turin
particularly thought for narrow spaces, and also it can be used as a low bookcase. Produced by Arredamenti
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Wood

French Artisan Coffee Table in Solid Oak, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
French oak. The thick round top has a beautiful warm color and is made of narrow beams which gives a
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Ceramic Inlaid Coffee Table by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
narrow shelf for any various bric-a-brac you may have. This table is sure to add a dash of vintage style
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Wood, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Piano Shape Mahogany Coffee Table
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
at 23.5 inches deep to 16 inches deep at it's most narrow. A really interesting form, this table
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern walnut coffee table. Rather than your common long and narrow coffee table, this
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
H 14.5 in W 48 in D 30 in
Italian antique wooden round coffee table with inlay decorations, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
have a rounded profile and follow a curved line, from the top they narrow towards the center and then
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

French modern hexagonal white wooden coffee tables by Roche Bobois, 1980s
By Roche Bobois
Located in MIlano, IT
decorative geometric lines that create "steps" that narrow towards the ground. They can also be used as night
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Low Rosewood Table
Located in Queens, NY
Antique Chinese (Early 19th Century) low narrow hardwood table or bench with a smooth, top slanting
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Rosewood

Antique Chinese Low Rosewood Table
Antique Chinese Low Rosewood Table
H 26 in W 52 in D 19 in
‘Long Table’ Swedish Modern Organic-Leg Coffee Table by Bruno Mathsson, 1950s
Located in Kensington, MD
and more like a sculpture. Thin and narrow length of teak is supported by short, curvaceous legs
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Post Modern Walnut Slab coffee table with colored triangle legs studio craft
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
. Beautiful live edge slab of walnut. Measures 63” long x 36” at the widest and 22” and the narrower end of
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut, Lacquer

Mid-20th Century American Burled Rootwood Low Table
Located in Chicago, IL
. Meanwhile, its long, narrow size makes it equally suited to grace the entry of your home, where it can stand
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Burl

Stunning Liberace Style Mirrored Faux Piano Coffee Table
Located in Pemberton, NJ
of narrow rectangular pieces. This table measures 16"t x 36"w x 49"d.
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mirror, Wood

Contemporary Organic Natural Plaster "Angus" Table 130cm by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
character. Indoor use (price outdoor +10%) The Angus (Latin adjective “angustus” /an'gus. tus/ : narrow
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2010s Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cement, Composition, Limestone, Concrete

Spanish Emmanuelle Peacock Side Table / Coffee Table in Woven Wicker
Located in Barcelona, ES
the central part. Its design with a round top and a round base, narrow in the middle in diabolo shape
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20th Century Spanish Bohemian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Glass

Custom Shanxi Limestone Doon Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
sculptural bench as it does in modern interiors as a narrow coffee table. Bench is made to order and can be
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Limestone

Custom Shanxi Limestone Doon Bench
Custom Shanxi Limestone Doon Bench
H 10 in W 71 in D 10.5 in
Contemporary Organic Natural Plaster "Angus" Table 150cm by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
character. Indoor use (price outdoor +10%) The Angus (Latin adjective “angustus” /an'gus. tus/ : narrow
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2010s Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone

Italian Mid-Century Ebonized Wood and Beige Marble Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1940s) ebonized narrow rectangular coffee table with in Set white Carrara
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Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Organic Natural Plaster "Angus" Table 150cm by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
character. Indoor use (price outdoor +10%) The Angus (Latin adjective “angustus” /an'gus. tus/ : narrow
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2010s Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone

Round Impressive French Artisan Coffee Table in Solid Oak, 1960s
Located in Echt, NL
French oak. The thick round top has a beautiful warm color and is made of narrow beams which gives a
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20th Century French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

XXth Century, Pair of Roman Coffee Tables with Lacquered Wood Top
Located in IT
surface, perfect if approached for example to a wall, behind a sofa or in places where you need a narrow
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Vintage 1950s Italian Renaissance Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

ISA Bergamo Ebonized Cocktail Table
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Hanover, MA
shaped top are: The narrow end is 16.5” wide versus 19.5” wide. Length of top is 28.5”. Isa Bergamo
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple

Dos Gallos Custom Tripod Side Table
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom hand-forged iron, light and narrow profile, side tables or cocktail tables. Repurposed
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Dos Gallos Custom Tripod Side Table
Dos Gallos Custom Tripod Side Table
H 19.75 in W 18 in D 18 in
Disrupt Low Table by Arne Desmet
Located in Geneve, CH
in two versions, a low wide variant and a tall narrow version. Fractall is the Belgium based
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Disrupt Low Table by Arne Desmet
Disrupt Low Table by Arne Desmet
H 13.39 in W 29.53 in D 16.54 in
Set of 2 Disrupt Tables by Arne Desmet
Located in Geneve, CH
. The tables come in two versions, a low wide variant and a tall narrow version. Fractall is the
Category

2010s Belgian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 2 Disrupt Tables by Arne Desmet
Set of 2 Disrupt Tables by Arne Desmet
H 18.12 in W 29.53 in D 17.33 in
Vintage Elmwood Waterfall Coffee Table with Carved Apron & Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
vintage and antique tables collection. The long narrow tabletop allows you plenty of room for decorating
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Woven Wicker and Rattan Emmanuelle Peacock Coffee Table, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
the central part. Its design with a round top and a round base, narrow in the middle in diabolo shape
Category

20th Century Spanish Bohemian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Glass

Contemporary Organic Natural Plaster "Angus" Table 150cm by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
character. Indoor use (price outdoor +10%) The Angus (Latin adjective “angustus” /an'gus. tus/ : narrow
Category

2010s Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cement, Composition, Limestone, Concrete

Contemporary Organic Natural Plaster "Angus" Table 130cm by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
character. Indoor use (price outdoor +10%) The Angus (Latin adjective “angustus” /an'gus. tus/ : narrow
Category

2010s Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cement, Composition, Limestone, Concrete

Contemporary Organic Natural Plaster "Angus" Table 130cm by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
character. Indoor use (price outdoor +10%) The Angus (Latin adjective “angustus” /an'gus. tus/ : narrow
Category

2010s Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cement, Composition, Limestone, Concrete

Contemporary Organic Natural Plaster "Angus" Table 130cm by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
character. Indoor use (price outdoor +10%) The Angus (Latin adjective “angustus” /an'gus. tus/ : narrow
Category

2010s Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete, Cement, Limestone, Composition

Contemporary Organic Natural Plaster "Angus" Table 150cm by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
character. Indoor use (price outdoor +10%) The Angus (Latin adjective “angustus” /an'gus. tus/ : narrow
Category

2010s Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cement, Composition, Limestone, Concrete

Contemporary Organic Natural Plaster "Angus" Table 130cm by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
character. Indoor use (price outdoor +10%) The Angus (Latin adjective “angustus” /an'gus. tus/ : narrow
Category

2010s Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cement, Composition, Limestone, Concrete

Contemporary Organic Natural Plaster "Angus" Table 150cm by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
character. Indoor use (price outdoor +10%) The Angus (Latin adjective “angustus” /an'gus. tus/ : narrow
Category

2010s Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cement, Limestone, Composition

Contemporary Organic Natural Plaster "Angus" Table 150cm by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
character. Indoor use (price outdoor +10%) The Angus (Latin adjective “angustus” /an'gus. tus/ : narrow
Category

2010s Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cement, Composition, Limestone, Concrete

Contemporary Organic Natural Plaster "Angus" Table 150cm by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
character. Indoor use (price outdoor +10%) The Angus (Latin adjective “angustus” /an'gus. tus/ : narrow
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2010s Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cement, Composition, Limestone, Concrete

"Juno" Glass Topped Coffee Table with Base in Dark Brown Brushed Brass Base
By Kalarara
Located in Roma, RM
compliment the deep brown patina of the table’s side panels there is a narrow inset strip of golden, mirror
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Coffee Table, Minimal Old Wood Living Room Table, Elefante by NONO
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
, including a versatile side table that doubles as a nightstand, a monumental coffee table, and a narrow
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Oak

Modern Chrome and White Marble Coffee Table Attributed to the Pace Collection
By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen
Located in Topeka, KS
separated from the others with a narrow strip of chromed steel. It is magnificent in its simplicity! The
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Late 20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Chrome

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Narrow Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of narrow coffee tables available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and stone, all narrow coffee tables available were constructed with great care. There are 132 antique and vintage narrow coffee tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 18 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of narrow coffee tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Narrow coffee tables made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Some narrow coffee tables are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller narrow coffee tables, measuring 11.82 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made narrow coffee tables over the years, but those made by HOLLY HUNT, Peter Coolican and Edward Wormley are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Narrow Coffee Tables?

Narrow coffee tables can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,600, while the lowest priced sells for $495 and the highest can go for as much as $38,000.

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 Narrow Coffee Tables
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A narrow table is called a console table. They are designed to fit a narrow hallway and placed against walls. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of narrow tables of your choice, shape, and color.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A long narrow table is called a console table or hall table. It is a taller, narrow piece of furniture placed against a wall preferred for small rooms or hallways. On 1stDibs, you can find an antique or vintage console table of your choosing from different periods and in varying materials.
  • 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane 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.