Go on, kick your feet up. When your Mid Century Modern room comes together, you deserve to relax and enjoy the scene. And what better way than resting your laurels on a fabulous Mid Century Modern style coffee table? Here are a few of our stylish picks.
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Pulling influence from the clean and sleek aesthetic of the International School, this Catalina coffee table from Copeland Furniture is a chic choice with a surfboard shape for a distinct twist on the modern coffee table.
Small space dwellers, don’t despair. This small, solid round walnut coffee table can fit no matter your space. And if you have space to spare, get a pair of these modern coffee tables!
A mid century modern coffee table with storage drawers? Yes, please! And a marble top to boot? Absolutely! This walnut-colored piece is great if you need a little help containing your clutter—it has a sleek marble front drawer and shelf space on either side.
If display is more the name of your game, this two-tiered glass mid century style coffee table is a beautiful choice that lets you have twice the table and decor space.
This wood coffee table with a metal frame has a unique lower shelf that can hide remote controls or display books or blankets.
Easy on the budget and easy on the eyes, this petite mid century style coffee table packs a luxurious style punch!
What’s better than a set of hairpin legs? Two sets of hairpin legs. Joybird’s Alix coffee table duo is a budget-friendly modern mid century coffee table, and it’s great for its flexibility of configurations.
If you’re looking for something a little more authentic, this 1960 Scandinavian modern coffee table is a classic pick. This vintage mid century modern coffee table with a magazine rack also offers some storage space for books, magazines or blankets. But hurry—there’s only one.
Gotta love the retro atomic shape of this bold piece, which offers storage and a bold side details that might make this the star of your living room.
Here at Atomic Ranch, we hear over and over from MCM loving homeowners, like Rex and Phillip, that it’s best to take your time as you appoint your retro home. So if you’re willing to wait for a vintage piece you know you’ll love, the folks at Sweet Modern will restore your furniture piece, such as this small vintage walnut slatted coffee table, for you before they ship it to you.
Of course, while we’re talking about Mid Century Modern coffee tables, perhaps the most iconic mid century coffee table of all is the Noguchi Coffee Table with its sculptural base and glass top that seems to float above the base’s dark silhouette. (As seen in Johnny Cash’s former Ojai home in the lead image.) Learn more about Isamu Noguchi, the man behind the Mid Century Modern table here.
The pedestal design brings to mind mid century furniture such as Saarinen‘s tulip table, but here the shape comes in warm wood tones. Made of walnut, this pedestal coffee table will make an elegant MCM addition to any room.
If you’re drawn to the organic side of modernism in the tradition of George Nakashima, then you might really love a live edge coffee table. These are often handmade, and keep tabs on sites like Etsy to find just the right one for your space and taste.
On the hunt for more Mid Century Modern furniture? Check out our round up of mid century storage, or browse for even more mid century modern coffee tables and side tables and even find advice on choosing the right one.
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