Mid 20th century oak coffee occasional table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century oak coffee occasional table circa 1940. Circular top which is quarter veneered and cross banded, with beaded detailing to the freize. Supported by 4 scrolling legs...
Oak
Late Victorian Golden Oak Occasional Side Table, Elegant Design, 1900
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Late Victorian golden oak occasional side table This is a good quality piece made about 1900, with low stretchers and standing on turned legs An elegant table with a good colou...
Oak
Oval Oak Gate Leg Coffee or Occasional Table This a good and sturdy piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Oval Oak Gate Leg Coffee or Occasional Table This a good and sturdy piece, in the style of a gate leg table but a coffee table size This is a good solid table with a good colour, j...
Oak
Quirky English Coffee Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Quirky English oak coffee table with a graffiti top, made from 19th century components. 1890. Code: 9102 Dimensions: W: 68" (172.7 cm) H: 20.5" (52.1 cm) D: 32.5" (82.6 cm)
Oak, Pine
Very Fine 19th Century Gilt Brass Dolphin Italian Carrara Marble Coffee Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this important 19th century gilt brass Dolphin base French marble coffee or cocktail table A truly sublime table, the base is ...
Marble
Set of 4 Coffee Lion Table Legs from Oak or Beech
Located in St Petersburg, St Petersburg
Set of 4 high-quality unfinished carved wooden table legs from oak or beech of your choice. >> SKU: MN-045 >> Dimensions (A x e x f): - 29.13" × 1.26" × 3.66" (740 mm x 32 mm x 93...
Oak
Set of 4 Carved Wooden Coffee Table Legs, Eagle Foot
Located in St Petersburg, St Petersburg
Set of 4 high-quality unfinished carved wooden table legs from oak or beech of your choice. >> SKU: MN-035 >> Dimensions (A x e x f): - 29.13" × 2.76" × 3.31" Each product is pro...
Oak
Set of 4 Coffee Table Legs, Carved Wooden Eagle Foot
Located in St Petersburg, St Petersburg
Set of 4 high-quality unfinished carved wooden table legs from oak or beech of your choice. >> SKU: MN-034 >> Dimensions (A x e x f): - 16.93" × 2.76" × 3.43" (430 mm x 70 mm x 87...
Oak
Late 19th Century Long French Oak Funeral Bier
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
This Beir is constructed of solid oak and retains all the original handles and twisted iron support brackets underneath, the oak has a very nice dry patina. The top is slated along t...
Iron
19th Century Victorian Period Pollard Oak Chunky Coffee Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A late 19th century, Victorian beautiful English pollard oak chunky coffee table or low side table.
Oak
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H 15.36 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Antique Coffee Table, English, Victorian Side Table, Oak, Marquetry, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique coffee table, an English, Victorian side table in oak with an inlaid marquetry top dating to the mid 19th century, circa 1870.
Boxwood, Oak, Walnut
Bleached Oak Coffee Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large 19th century carved and bleached oak coffee table, 1880. Dimensions 72 inches (183 cms) wide 35.5 inches (90 cms) deep 21.5 inches (55 cms) high.
Oak
Bleached Oak Coffee Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large 19th century carved and bleached English oak coffee table, 1890 Dimensions: 74 inches (188 cms) wide 38.5 inches (98 cms) deep 21 inches (53 cms) high.
Oak
French Painted Oak Coffee Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C French painted oak coffee table with a scrubbed and bleached oak top. 1860. Dimensions 37.5 inches (95 cms) wide 20.5 inches (52 cms) deep 37.5 inches (95 cms) high.
Oak
English Bleached Oak Coffee Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th C carved bleached oak coffee table. 1890. Dimensions 72 inches (183 cms) Wide 33 inches (84 cms) Deep 21 inches (53 cms) High.
Oak
English Bleached Oak Coffee Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th century English carved and bleached oak draw leaf coffee table, extends to 96", 1890. REF: C Dimensions: 60 inches (152 cms) wide 36 inches (91 cms) deep 20 inch...
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H 26.19 in W 27.17 in D 27.17 in
Antique Circular Coffee Table, English, Oak, Lamp, Side, Victorian, Circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique circular coffee table. An English, oak lamp or side table, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
Oak
Wonderful English Carved Oak Coffee Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful 19th century bleached and carved English oak coffee table. 1880 Dimensions: 72 inches (183 cms) wide 30 inches (76 cms) deep 20.5 inches (52 cms) high.
Oak
19th Century English Oak Coffee Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Huge 19th century English oak low table with an unusual parquetry top, 1890. Dimensions 64.5 inches (164 cms) wide 50 inches (127 cms) deep 19 inches (48 cms) high. ...
Oak
Late 19th Century Oak Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
Late 19th century oak coffee table from England with a dish shaped top which has a wonderfully hand molded edge and follows down to a simple apron with a molded edge and supported on...
Oak
Victorian Porcelain Mounted Carved Oak Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Victorian Porcelain Mounted Carved Oak Circular Coffee Table, in the Renaissance style, late 19th century, the top inset with various porcelain saucers, centered by a plate painted w...
Porcelain, Oak
19th Century French Pair of Oak Coffee Tables
Located in Sofia, BG
Receive our new selections direct from 1stdibs by email each week. Please click follow dealer below and see them first! 19th century pair of solid oak tables standing on four cros...
Oak
19th Century French Pair of Oak Coffee Tables
Located in Sofia, BG
Receive our new selections direct from 1stdibs by email each week. Please click follow dealer below and see them first! 19th century pair of solid oak tables standing on four crosse...
Oak
English Slatted Coffee Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 19th C pine and oak English slatted low table. This would look amazing with a glass top. 1880 Dimensions 78.5 inches (199 cms) wide 27 inches (69 cms) deep 23 inches (58...
Oak, Pine
English Mid-Century Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
Mid-20th century English coffee table with a finely grained elm top, supported on turned oak legs, which are joined by matching stretchers and turned feet.
Elm, Oak
Round Oak Occasional Table, with Undertier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Round oak occasional table, with undertier This useful little table has two tiers, the top is round with a deep moulded edge, and it is set on elegant fluted and turned legs Th...
Oak
19th Century Chopping Block Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
Mid-19th century English large choosing block, which has had legs added to make it into a coffee table. The top is a solid block and has multiple old cuts and scarring from actual us...
Oak
19th Century English Small Table
Located in High Point, NC
19th century coffee or cocktail table from England made from oak. The top has a beveled edge and is banded around the edge with hand carved decoration. The legs are also hand turned ...
Oak
19th Century English Cocktail Table
Located in High Point, NC
Late 19th century English oak cocktail table with dropped leaves and hand turned barley twist legs and simple stretchers. Raised on turned feet. Top open measures 29.88 x 24.
Oak
Late 19th Century Cocktail Table
Located in High Point, NC
Late 19th century oak cocktail or end table from England. The top has a beveled edge, following down to a simple apron and wonderful and thickly hand turned barley twist legs. The le...
Oak
19th Century English Cocktail Table
Located in High Point, NC
Late 19th century English oak cocktail table with dropped leaves and hand turned barley twist legs and simple stretchers. Raised on turned feet. Top open measures 24 x 29.88.
Oak
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H 18.31 in W 18.12 in D 11.62 in
Antique Tea Table, English, Oak, Joint Stool, Coffee, Victorian, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique tea table. An English, oak joint stool coffee table dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900.
Oak
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H 17.92 in W 30.12 in D 24.61 in
Large Antique Fireside Log Bin, English, Oak, Coffee Table, Victorian, C.1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique fireside log bin. An English, coopered oak and pine fire keep or coffee table, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
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H 16.54 in W 36.23 in D 22.05 in
Oak Silver Chest Coffer Storage Trunk Blanket Box Coffee Table, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A charming chest presented in good antique condition Benefiting from a fitted interior with quality oak lift out trays Classic silver chest shipper design in English oak Versatile...
Oak
Unusual Antique Bobbin Turned Small Victorian Oak Coffee Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique bobbin turned small Victorian oak coffee table having a lovely polished top and unusual attractive bobbin turned base with bobbin turned stretcher legs.
Oak
English Oak Coffee Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th century bleached and carved oak coffee table with extending top, 1890. Extends to 100.5" wide. Dimensions 52.5 inches (133 cms) wide 39.5 inches (100 cms) deep 20....
Oak
19th Century Oak Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century oak coffee table from England with a plank top over a simple and elegantly paneled apron. The table is supported on hand turned legs, ending in turned feet. Lovely size ...
Oak
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H 17.92 in W 48.63 in D 21.26 in
Lovely Antique circa 1900 English Oak Upholstered & Antique Studded Coffee Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this antique circa 1900 English oak upholstered and antique studded coffee or cocktail table A very good looking decorative coffee table, its ap...
Leather, Oak
19th Century Four-Drawer Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 19th century four-drawer coffee table.
Oak
19th Century English Barley Twist Side Table
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English oak side table with a circular top which has a beveled edge, following down to nicely hand-turned thick barley twist legs, joined by turned cross stretchers, fin...
Oak
Very Large Victorian Oak Blanket Box, Toy Chest or Coffee Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very Large Victorian Oak Blanket Box, Toy Chest or Coffee Table This is a very good quality heavy oak box, the wood has a naturally bleached colour which shows off the grain of th...
Oak
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H 13.19 in W 31.5 in D 17.52 in
Antique Boat Builder's Chest, English, Oak, Tool Trunk, Coffee Table, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique boat builder's chest. An English, oak and brass craftsman's tool trunk, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
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H 22.05 in W 35.83 in D 21.26 in
Antique circa 1900 Oak & Iron Zink Lined Steamer Travel Trunk Ideal Coffee Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England circa 1900 oak & wrought iron bounded steamer travel trunk with zinc lining A very decorative and versatile tr...
Wrought Iron
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H 21 in W 50 in D 37.5 in
Antique Oak Coffee Table, Victorian Oval Center Table, Scotland 1880, B1951
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique oak coffee table, Victorian tiger oak oval center table, antique furniture, Scotland, 1880, B1951 Scotland, 1880 Solid tiger oak Table has been cut down to use as a coff...
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H 19.69 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
Small Light Oak Tripod Table, Side Table, Coffee Table, Wine, Victorian, English
Located in South Cotswolds, GB
Lovely occasional small oak tripod table origin England, honey color. Top is waxed through time and has a lovely patine This lovely cute tipod table would be perfect next to a chai...
Oak
Circa 1880' Quarter Saw Tiger Oak Table
Located in Jupiter, FL
What a beauty- this antique palour lamp table is tiger oak and is so eye catching and the carved design is spectacular and all in fantastic shape- only 1 spindle is missing. A natura...
Wood
Antique Silver Chest Trunk Oak Victorian Coffee Table, 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique 19th century Victorian oak and iron bound silver chest by R. Windsor Bishop, jeweler and silversmith, solid oak and metal with locking clasps, sitting on four strong iron cas...
Oak
Antique Coffee Table Stick Stand Wine Rack Oak 19th Century Victorian
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A fabulous large antique 19th century solid oak rectangular fifty division stick stand, on pegged trestle supports, would make an ideal coffee table (with added glass) or can be used...
Oak
Vintage Oak Oval Coffee Table / Cocktail Table
Located in Crockett, CA
Nice quarter-sawn oak coffee table with a drawer for extra storage space. The two round pedestals connect to a lower shelf accented with curled feet. The table was most likely a tall...
Glass, Oak
Large Iron & Stone Coffee Table - France, 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unusually wide and long coffee table with an iron and cast-iron base, with traces of beige paint. Comblanchien (Bourgogne) stone top.
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.”
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