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Help me identify this coffee table

12 years ago

I really need to get a circular coffee table as the one I have (a rectangle shape) is too big and I can't fit the chairs into the room correctly. Anyway, I saw this one on a recent episode of Sarah 101 (Sarah Richardson). In the credits, it states that the table came from a vintage store in Toronto called Pickwicks. It looks to me like Edward Wormley for Dunbar. I am not sure if the top is marble or some other type of stone. I really like the contrast of the wooden legs with the stone top and I think it has very elegant lines.

I would be so greatful if someone could identify it or recommend where I can get a currently produced piece of furniture reminiscent of this piece.

By the way, I really loved the room from this episode. Sarah used a palette of soft grays and yellows and added texture with grasscloth and bamboo wallpaper. I loved the vintage starburst clock, the Paul Mccobb chairs and the teak accents. Wish I could pull a room together like that!

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palimpsest
12 years ago
Looks like Harvey Probber to me.
mjsee
12 years ago
Must you have the stone top? I found a nice wood one on ebay...linked below. I'll keep looking for you.

Here is a link that might be useful: round MCM coffee table
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It was meant to be a coffee table in the "style of" a cobblers bench. They were all over the place in the late 50's and 60's, very popular. And if you couldn't find a real antique cobbler's bench there was always Ethan allen or Sprague Carleton or Kling.... Here's one http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/529623 There were even plans to build your own faux antique cobbler's bench coffee table. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Early-American-COBBLERS-BENCH-Coffee-Table-HowTo-PLANS-/160565586209 This one has a different type of butt print. http://tucson.craigslist.org/fuo/2513365343.html many many people had a coffee table like that in the early 1960's. I am sure it would make a great cat feeding station or a race track for little cars or even a back door seat for removing boots. But it's a reproduction cobbler's bench, most likely used as a coffee table originally. During the 60's colonial craze, many things were reproduced and repurposed, dry sinks as stereo cabinets, apothecary cabinets as dressers or end tables, this is just one example. Linda C Here is a link that might be useful: cobbler's bench coffee tables
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No but I think it's vintage, and not a brand new table : ) Probably dates to the mid nineties.
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That photo is from 2019, and the table might be older, so it’s highly unlikely it’s still being sold anywhere. If you search ’solid gray dining table’ and other similar terms, you might see something you like. This is similar, but different base. Not available until next year, though. Try your location to see. https://www.nfm.com/signature-design-by-ashley-anibecca-dining-table-in-gray/61073771.html
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dianalo
12 years ago
You could find a round wood one and have a top made for it to install on top of the existing one.
Or, try ebay....
mjsee
12 years ago
Found this marble and brass table...

Here is a link that might be useful: 1960 Marble and brass table
jockewing
Original Author
12 years ago
Don't necessarily HAVE to have marble, but I really really like that aspect. I have found some at Room and Board and CB2 that I like, but they are SO short, only coming about 15 or 16 inches off the ground. I would prefer something closer to 20 as I use my coffee table as my laptop "desk" all the time.

I found one that looks almost exactly like the one from the show except it is all wood made by Ole Wanscher, an MCM designer I had never heard of:

I guess maybe I should concentrate more on finding something new that is reminiscent as it would be difficult to find exactly what I'm looking for in vintage. Any sources for round coffee tables with clean lines? I'd like something around 36-40" in diameter about 20" tall.
palimpsest
12 years ago
completely different but stone and about the right dimensions:
http://www.1stdibs.com/furniture_item_detail.php?id=545375

right height but pricey
http://www.1stdibs.com/furniture_item_detail.php?id=518553
jockewing
Original Author
12 years ago
Pal, I really like both of those. I really think you get the look I'm after. However, I find the prices on 1stdibs just ridiculous! I have seen the exact same items on 1stdibs at much lower prices. But if I happen to win the powerball, I know the first site I'll be hitting! Imagine being able to furnish my home in nothing but original gorgeous mid century pieces!
mjsee
12 years ago
Keep searching on ebay. You'll find it...or something close. 1st Dibs just does all the work for you. LOVE that Ole Wanscher table...he designed some really wonderful rocking chairs. I had a chance to buy one ten years ago...but the condition was rough and I passed it up. Have been kicking myself ever since. (I COULD have had it repaired...I just thought they were asking too much given the condition it was in.)
mjsee
12 years ago
BTW--I completely understand why you fell in love with that table. The lines are stunning. keep looking--you'll find it. (Or something fairly close.) Craigslist, ebay...also put the word out to the local resale/used furniture shops.

Good luck!
palimpsest
12 years ago
You can make offers or ask if that is their best price on 1st dibs too.

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