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Why is it called a coffee table?
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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 15, 2019
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French Maison Bagues Coffee Table
Located in Houston, TX
French Maison Bagues Coffee Table.
Stunning French 40's rectangular Maison Bagues Louis XVI style bronze coffee table or cocktail table-pierced gallery surrounding a beautiful eglomi...
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
PK61 Coffee Table by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen
Located in Dronten, NL
Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen PK61 occasional table, white honed marble and matte chrome steel, made in Denmark, designed in 1955.
Marked with E. Kold Christensen logo in th...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
1960s Italian Marble Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible vintage marble coffee table from Italy, 1960s. Gorgeous cream colored marble table with accents of green and brown coloring. Rectangular top rests on two angular legs. Bea...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Organic Shaped Cork Coffee Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Organic shaped “Cloud” cork and cerused mahogany coffee table newly made in the style of Paul Frankl.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cork
Isamu Noguchi Coffee Table, USA 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Early Classic Noguchi IN 50 table in black stained Cherry and vintage apple green glass, aluminum connecting pin present.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Coffee Table in Travertine and Facet Cut Glass, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Italian coffee or side table handcrafted out of travertine, 1980s.
It is made of beautiful travertine.
Please take notice of the very nice patterns.
The oval shaped pl...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
