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Mid-Century Modern Atomic Boomerang Two-Tier Coffee Table
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Boomerang Two-Tier Coffee Table

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Boomerang Two-Tier Coffee Table

$1,200

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Boomerang Two-Tier Coffee Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This is a vintage mid-century modern boomerang atomic coffee table featuring a distinctive two-tier wood-grain design and angled tapered legs.

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

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Laminate, Wood

Mid-Century Atomic Style Custom-Made Steel and Smoked Glass Coffee Table
Mid-Century Atomic Style Custom-Made Steel and Smoked Glass Coffee Table

Mid-Century Atomic Style Custom-Made Steel and Smoked Glass Coffee Table

$945Sale Price|30% Off

Mid-Century Atomic Style Custom-Made Steel and Smoked Glass Coffee Table

By Rehab Vintage Interiors

Located in Alhambra, CA

Our custom made steel and glass coffee table features a gloss white powder coated frame with smoked glass top.

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Mid-Century Atomic Tiered Kidney Bean Table
Mid-Century Atomic Tiered Kidney Bean Table

Mid-Century Atomic Tiered Kidney Bean Table

$1,500

Mid-Century Atomic Tiered Kidney Bean Table

By Lane Furniture, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bring home all the fun of the atomic age with this funky petite bean table. Boasting a unique biomorphic shape, this two-tiered table features a white laminated bottom shelf and glas...

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

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Metal, Brass

1950s Mid-Century Modern Atomic Tiered Table Set
1950s Mid-Century Modern Atomic Tiered Table Set

1950s Mid-Century Modern Atomic Tiered Table Set

$1,950 / set

1950s Mid-Century Modern Atomic Tiered Table Set

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The set includes one coffee table and two matching end tables, creating a cohesive and beautifully coordinated look.

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

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Wood

Atomic Age Sputnik Freeform Glas Mosaic Table by Berthold Muller- Oerlinghausen
Atomic Age Sputnik Freeform Glas Mosaic Table by Berthold Muller- Oerlinghausen

Atomic Age Sputnik Freeform Glas Mosaic Table by Berthold Muller- Oerlinghausen

$5,485

Atomic Age Sputnik Freeform Glas Mosaic Table by Berthold Muller- Oerlinghausen

By Berthold Muller

Located in Osnabrück, NDS

Outstanding table of the German artist Berthold Müller, Oerlinghausen. Designed and handcrafted in 1956 this sculptural design is a nice example of the futuristic look of modern fur...

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Mid-Century Kidney Coffee Table
Mid-Century Kidney Coffee Table

Mid-Century Kidney Coffee Table

$1,800

Mid-Century Kidney Coffee Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Atomic style coffee table made of walnut grain and black legs.

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

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Glass, Walnut

1960s Mid-Century Walnut and Glass "Jacks" Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall
1960s Mid-Century Walnut and Glass "Jacks" Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall

1960s Mid-Century Walnut and Glass "Jacks" Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall

$3,250

1960s Mid-Century Walnut and Glass "Jacks" Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in North Hollywood, CA

An iconic cornerstone of mid-century modern atomic design, this "Jacks" coffee table was designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in the 1960s.

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

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Glass, Walnut

Midcentury Chromed Steel Italian Coffee Table with Smoked Glass Round Top, 1960s
Midcentury Chromed Steel Italian Coffee Table with Smoked Glass Round Top, 1960s

Midcentury Chromed Steel Italian Coffee Table with Smoked Glass Round Top, 1960s

$1,369

Midcentury Chromed Steel Italian Coffee Table with Smoked Glass Round Top, 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

This fantastic item was produced in Italy during the 1960s. This atomic-style Italian coffee table features a base made of four chromed metal tubes and a smoked glass top.

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

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Steel, Chrome

Adrian Pearsall Cast Goopy Sculptured Brutalist Dining Table, 1960's
Adrian Pearsall Cast Goopy Sculptured Brutalist Dining Table, 1960's

Adrian Pearsall Cast Goopy Sculptured Brutalist Dining Table, 1960's

$3,400Sale Price|20% Off

Adrian Pearsall Cast Goopy Sculptured Brutalist Dining Table, 1960's

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Culver City, CA

Think swooping walnut sofas, atomic-age coffee tables, and dramatic seating that makes your average mid-century chair look like it needs a personality transplant.

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Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Dining Room Tables

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Bronzed Resin

Adrian Pearsall Cast Resin Brutalist Dining Table, 1960's
Adrian Pearsall Cast Resin Brutalist Dining Table, 1960's

Adrian Pearsall Cast Resin Brutalist Dining Table, 1960's

$4,400

Adrian Pearsall Cast Resin Brutalist Dining Table, 1960's

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Culver City, CA

A mid-century design icon, he was known for his wildly sculptural furniture—think swooping walnut sofas, atomic-age coffee tables, and dramatic seating that makes your average mid-ce...

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Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Dining Room Tables

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Steel

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Edward Ihnatowicz Atomic Coffee Table for Mars
Edward Ihnatowicz Atomic Coffee Table for Mars

Edward Ihnatowicz Atomic Coffee Table for Mars

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H 16.54 in W 37.41 in D 20.87 in

Edward Ihnatowicz Atomic Coffee Table for Mars

By Edward Ihnatowicz

Located in NOUVION-SUR-MEUSE, FR

Table basse "ATOMIC" par Edward IHNATOWICZ pour MARS FURNITURE édition. Structure en métal ,plateau en verre , boules en laiton patiné.

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

Atomic Style Chrome Rings Coffee Table
Atomic Style Chrome Rings Coffee Table

Atomic Style Chrome Rings Coffee Table

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H 20.48 in Dm 43.31 in

Atomic Style Chrome Rings Coffee Table

Located in Liege, BE

Atomic style coffee table made from chromed metal rings with a floating smoked glass top, circa 1970.

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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

Atomic iron and oak coffee table
Atomic iron and oak coffee table

Atomic iron and oak coffee table

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H 15 in W 40 in D 20 in

Atomic iron and oak coffee table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

W40 D20 H15 Fully restored oak and iron coffee table. Item is structurally sound and sturdy with no major areas of wear. Surface wood has a clear coat showing natural grain hues.

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21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Mid-Century Atomic Age Fifties Coffee Table, 1950s
Mid-Century Atomic Age Fifties Coffee Table, 1950s

Mid-Century Atomic Age Fifties Coffee Table, 1950s

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H 24.02 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 in

Mid-Century Atomic Age Fifties Coffee Table, 1950s

Located in Hemiksem, VAN

A beautiful fifties coffee table with an illustration in gold and red on a black background.

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Italian Chrome Rings Coffee Table with Smoked Glass Top, 1960s
Italian Chrome Rings Coffee Table with Smoked Glass Top, 1960s

Italian Chrome Rings Coffee Table with Smoked Glass Top, 1960s

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H 12.8 in Dm 31.5 in

Italian Chrome Rings Coffee Table with Smoked Glass Top, 1960s

Located in 's Heer Arendskerke, NL

This kind of Atomic style coffee tables are not very easy to find.

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

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Chrome

Vintage Atomic Coffee Table, 1950s
Vintage Atomic Coffee Table, 1950s

Vintage Atomic Coffee Table, 1950s

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H 16.15 in Dm 31.5 in

Vintage Atomic Coffee Table, 1950s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Unique metalwork frame coffee table. The beautiful atomic design typical for the fifties era design and the craftsmanship make this table unique.

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Vintage 1950s Belarusian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

1950s Vintage Atomic Coffee Table
1950s Vintage Atomic Coffee Table

1950s Vintage Atomic Coffee Table

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H 16 in W 40 in D 16 in

1950s Vintage Atomic Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

A stylish and unusual vintage coffee table from the 1950s. This has a Formica top and ebonized steel base, with brass accents and ball feet. This is in lovely vintage condition, with...

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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Formica

Gunni Omann Teak Coffee Table
Gunni Omann Teak Coffee Table

Gunni Omann Teak Coffee Table

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H 20.5 in W 59 in D 21 in

Gunni Omann Teak Coffee Table

By Gunni Omann, Omann Jun Møbelfabrik

Located in Berkeley, CA

Canted legs finish this awesome atomic coffee table! Recently refinished and in excellent condition.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

1950's French Pierre Guariche Metal & Glass Atomic Coffee Table
1950's French Pierre Guariche Metal & Glass Atomic Coffee Table

1950's French Pierre Guariche Metal & Glass Atomic Coffee Table

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H 13.5 in W 34.5 in D 34 in

1950's French Pierre Guariche Metal & Glass Atomic Coffee Table

Located in Highwood, IL

Outstanding vintage French atomic modern coffee table attributed to Pierre Guariche.

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Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Atomic Age Coffee Table
Atomic Age Coffee Table

Atomic Age Coffee Table

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H 16.5 in W 22 in D 78 in

Atomic Age Coffee Table

Located in North Miami, FL

A beautifully crafted coffee table having an atomic age look but with a glamorous twist.

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Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Rare Atomic Style Coffee Table
Rare Atomic Style Coffee Table

Rare Atomic Style Coffee Table

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H 15 in W 56 in D 36 in

Rare Atomic Style Coffee Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage Atomic/Space Age style coffee table with floating shelf.

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

1950s Vintage Atomic Style Coffee Table
1950s Vintage Atomic Style Coffee Table

1950s Vintage Atomic Style Coffee Table

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H 16 in W 36 in L 16 in

1950s Vintage Atomic Style Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

A beautifully designed vintage coffee table, this dates from the 1950s-1960s. It has a glass covered Formica top with amazing patterns, it sits on ebonized wooden legs with brass fee...

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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Formica, Wood

1950s Vintage Atomic Style Coffee Table
1950s Vintage Atomic Style Coffee Table

1950s Vintage Atomic Style Coffee Table

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H 16 in W 36 in D 18 in

1950s Vintage Atomic Style Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

A beautifully designed vintage coffee table, this dates from the 1950s-1960s. It has a glass covered Formica top with amazing patterns, it sits on ebonized wooden legs with brass fee...

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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Formica, Wood

1980's Post Modern Atomic Chrome Coffee Table Base
1980's Post Modern Atomic Chrome Coffee Table Base

1980's Post Modern Atomic Chrome Coffee Table Base

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H 16.5 in Dm 33 in

1980's Post Modern Atomic Chrome Coffee Table Base

By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America

Located in San Diego, CA

This very cool and unique coffee table in chrome was designed by Milo Baughman, for the Design Institute of America circa 1980s, we have polished the base, and we are including the g...

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20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

Atomic Cocktail Table
Atomic Cocktail Table

Atomic Cocktail Table

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Atomic Cocktail Table

Located in North Miami, FL

Round glass top cocktail table with a polished steel propellor shaped base. Brass ball in top center of base adding sculpture and dimension. A great functional table with a sense of ...

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20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Italian Atomic Kidney shaped Mirror & Glass Coffee / End Tables Suite
Italian Atomic Kidney shaped Mirror & Glass Coffee / End Tables Suite

Italian Atomic Kidney shaped Mirror & Glass Coffee / End Tables Suite

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Italian Atomic Kidney shaped Mirror & Glass Coffee / End Tables Suite

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in Chicago, IL

Glass and Mirror have organic wavy forms suspended by conical legs with atomic form supports. coffee table: about 15.25" height roughly 46" length the "glass" is about 18.5" wi...

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

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Brass

The "Atomic" Mid Century Triangular Coffee Table by Pierre Guariche
The "Atomic" Mid Century Triangular Coffee Table by Pierre Guariche

The "Atomic" Mid Century Triangular Coffee Table by Pierre Guariche

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H 14.25 in Dm 34 in

The "Atomic" Mid Century Triangular Coffee Table by Pierre Guariche

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful triangular Butterfly style coffee table from France by Pierre Guariche. The glass top is mounted by brass caps that hold to the angular rod base.

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Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Atomic Design Mosaic Tile Coffee Table by Genaro Alvarez, circa 1955
Atomic Design Mosaic Tile Coffee Table by Genaro Alvarez, circa 1955

Atomic Design Mosaic Tile Coffee Table by Genaro Alvarez, circa 1955

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H 14 in W 48 in D 19 in

Atomic Design Mosaic Tile Coffee Table by Genaro Alvarez, circa 1955

By Genaro Alvarez

Located in Camden, ME

Atomic mosaic coffee table by Mexico's leading post-war tile craftsman, Genaro Alvarez.

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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

1950s Solid American Modern Walnut Atomic Age Small Coffee Table
1950s Solid American Modern Walnut Atomic Age Small Coffee Table

1950s Solid American Modern Walnut Atomic Age Small Coffee Table

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H 15 in W 30 in D 20 in

1950s Solid American Modern Walnut Atomic Age Small Coffee Table

By Paul McCobb

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful simple elegant, solid walnut top with iron base freshly refinished solid and sturdy 1" thick solid top, nice grain and the base has been resprayed lightly. It can be used l...

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

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Wrought Iron

American Mid-Century Modern Atomic Age Small Patio Round Coffee Table
American Mid-Century Modern Atomic Age Small Patio Round Coffee Table

American Mid-Century Modern Atomic Age Small Patio Round Coffee Table

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H 16 in Dm 30 in

American Mid-Century Modern Atomic Age Small Patio Round Coffee Table

Located in San Diego, CA

Retro modern iron round coffee cocktail patio table with hairpin legs and perforated top the table has been sandblasted and powder coated in a charcoal finish, the three hairpin legs...

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

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Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Round Iron and Marble Coffee Table Atomic Age
Mid-Century Modern Round Iron and Marble Coffee Table Atomic Age

Mid-Century Modern Round Iron and Marble Coffee Table Atomic Age

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H 16.5 in Dm 35 in

Mid-Century Modern Round Iron and Marble Coffee Table Atomic Age

Located in San Diego, CA

Simple elegant solid enameled iron coffee table base with a round beveled edge marble top, nice great design and good condition no chips or cracks.

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

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Marble, Iron

1950s Atomic Age American Walnut Oval Coffee Table with Brass Knobs
1950s Atomic Age American Walnut Oval Coffee Table with Brass Knobs

1950s Atomic Age American Walnut Oval Coffee Table with Brass Knobs

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H 15 in W 60 in D 22 in

1950s Atomic Age American Walnut Oval Coffee Table with Brass Knobs

By Paul McCobb

Located in San Diego, CA

Simple and unique on this beautiful American walnut coffee table, circa 1950s in the style of Paul McCobb, freshly refinished, solid and sturdy nice condition. With two single small ...

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

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Brass

1950s American Modern Walnut Coffee Table with Insert Tile Atomic Design
1950s American Modern Walnut Coffee Table with Insert Tile Atomic Design

1950s American Modern Walnut Coffee Table with Insert Tile Atomic Design

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H 14.5 in W 54 in D 20.5 in

1950s American Modern Walnut Coffee Table with Insert Tile Atomic Design

By Lane Furniture

Located in San Diego, CA

A rare walnut coffee table in walnut with white designer tile and brass rings on tapered legs, freshly refinished, solid and sturdy, great lines and deign the tiles have great design...

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

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Ceramic, Walnut

1950s American Modern Walnut Coffee Table with Insert Tile Atomic Design
1950s American Modern Walnut Coffee Table with Insert Tile Atomic Design

1950s American Modern Walnut Coffee Table with Insert Tile Atomic Design

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H 14.75 in W 54 in D 20 in

1950s American Modern Walnut Coffee Table with Insert Tile Atomic Design

By Lane Acclaim

Located in San Diego, CA

A rare walnut coffee table in walnut with grey designer tile and brass rings on tapered legs, freshly refinished, solid and sturdy, great lines and design the tiles have a great desi...

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

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Birch, Walnut

Blush Pink Atomic Biomorphic Coffee Table in the Style of Gilbert Rohde
Blush Pink Atomic Biomorphic Coffee Table in the Style of Gilbert Rohde

Blush Pink Atomic Biomorphic Coffee Table in the Style of Gilbert Rohde

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H 13.5 in W 55 in D 30 in

Blush Pink Atomic Biomorphic Coffee Table in the Style of Gilbert Rohde

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in Houston, TX

Modern blush pink biomorphic table with three wooden legs. The table has an atomic look and is in the style of Gilbert Rohde's known asymmetrical tables. It has a nice light pink ton...

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

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Era Laminate & Wood Coffee Table Set, 3 Pc Set
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Era Laminate & Wood Coffee Table Set, 3 Pc Set

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Era Laminate & Wood Coffee Table Set, 3 Pc Set

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H 15.5 in W 47.5 in D 20 in

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Era Laminate & Wood Coffee Table Set, 3 Pc Set

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Era Laminate & wood coffee table Set - 3 pc Set.

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

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Laminate, Wood

Adrian Pearsall Designed Mid-Century Atomic Table
Adrian Pearsall Designed Mid-Century Atomic Table

Adrian Pearsall Designed Mid-Century Atomic Table

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H 16 in W 49 in D 33 in

Adrian Pearsall Designed Mid-Century Atomic Table

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century modern coffee table with kidney shaped glass top. Great design, simple and stylish. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer)

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

Rare Atomic Age Marble & Iron Cocktail End Table
Rare Atomic Age Marble & Iron Cocktail End Table

Rare Atomic Age Marble & Iron Cocktail End Table

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H 18.5 in Dm 18 in

Rare Atomic Age Marble & Iron Cocktail End Table

By Tony Paul

Located in San Diego, CA

Very cool and rare atomic age solid iron hairpin legs with solid marble top nice green patinated decorative balls, one of a kind piece, circa 1950's original finish we left the rust ...

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

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Marble, Iron

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Atomic Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the atomic coffee table you’re looking for. Each atomic coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and wood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect atomic coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right atomic coffee table, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one atomic coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Genaro Alvarez, Lane Furniture and Berthold Muller produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Atomic Coffee Table?

An atomic coffee table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,450, while the lowest priced sells for $375 and the highest can go for as much as $5,887.

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.

Questions About Atomic Coffee Table

  • Why is it called a coffee table?

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    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.

  • Can a coffee table be too low?

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    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.

  • Who invented the coffee table?

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    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.

  • What size should a coffee table be?

    1 Answer
    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.

  • Is an ottoman a coffee table?

    1 Answer
    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.

  • What is the difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?

    1 Answer
    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.

  • What is the difference between a sofa table and a coffee table?

    1 Answer
    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.

  • What is the difference between a center table and a coffee table?

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    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.

  • Are end tables taller than coffee tables?

    1 Answer
    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.

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  • What is the difference between a coffee table and a console table?

    1 Answer
    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.

  • What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?

    1 Answer
    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.

  • Is there a difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    "Coffee table" and "cocktail table" are used interchangeably; cocktail table is the more traditional term, often applied to lower, more formal designs.

  • What is the standard size of a coffee table?

    1 Answer
    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.

  • What is a tray top coffee table?

    1 Answer
    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.

  • When did coffee tables become popular?

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    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.

  • How do you style an oval coffee table?

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    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.

  • How do I style a Noguchi coffee table?

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    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.

  • How much does a coffee table cost?

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    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • How do I size a coffee table to my sofa?

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    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    As a general rule, choose a coffee table roughly two-thirds the length of the sofa, with the top 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat cushions.

  • How big should a coffee table be for a sectional?

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    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.

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