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Table between these two MCM chairs???

8 years ago

I live in a mid century mod house, and just received these two 1959 custom chairs as a gift. That’s our gas fireplace behind them, and our clutter-covered Nakashima coffee table. My boyfriend and I disagree! I think a small brass cocktail table in between those chairs is needed. One with very little volume. He thinks not. Thoughts please?


Comments (25)

  • 8 years ago

    I was thinking something like this, but with brass legs.

  • 8 years ago

    Is you de-clutter the coffee table and pull them to within 18" or less of it, you don't need a table between them. If, however you ever move them to another spot where their occupants don't have access to a surface to put down their drinks, you'll wish you had one. What table do you have in mind? You want one that arrives within 1" of the arms.

    Here's a budget buster but really cool. It may be too tall though.


    Lexington Take Five Interlude Accent Table · More Info
    A little more subtle...
    Faux Marble Rectangle Tabletop, 2 Layers Coffee Table for Living Room · More Info

    A bit of fun...

    Van Teal Innovation 22.5" Table · More Info

    Eileen Snow thanked decoenthusiaste
  • 8 years ago

    Decoenthisiast- thanks! I love the first table- where did you find it?

  • 8 years ago
    Try one of West Elm’s “martini” tables...they have one in a bronze-gold color that I love as a side table...its very low. Would look good to the side of one of the chairs...just to break up the symmetry. Don’t put one in the middle
    Eileen Snow thanked OldGrayMare
  • 8 years ago

    Eileen,,click on the More Info link below it.

  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    Love those tables...but they are quite the hefty price tag. There are others that give a similar feel for less. Agree with OldGrayMare, not in between the two tables, put it on the side of the right hand chair along with a fab floor lamp. Love those chairs!

    Eileen Snow thanked Denita
  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    If you put a table between the pretty chairs, won't it bother the view of your fireplace? The only thing I might consider is a low garden stool for sitting a cup of coffee/tea/drink. Probably better would be a floor lamp behind the one on the left and a small table on the right side of the other chair....nothing in between them.

    Eileen Snow thanked erinsean
  • PRO
    8 years ago

    A side table is the best option to place in between those two modern chairs. Side tables are also a great storage solution and space saver for smaller rooms. Side tables have become a staple of any home. You can check out our collections of Side Tables here:

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    Eileen Snow thanked Barcelona Designs
  • PRO
    8 years ago

    You win! A nice brass side table would be perfect! (Fun chairs.)

    Eileen Snow thanked Bates Design Associates, LLC
  • PRO
    8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    Lexsington Take Five accent table here is Houzz. Would it look too small with two bulky chairs?

    Width (side to side)13" WDepth (front to back)13" DHeight (bottom to top)23" H

    Eileen Snow thanked Celery. Visualization, Rendering images
  • 8 years ago

    I'm on your boyfriends side...no table.

  • 8 years ago

    I love this option!

  • 8 years ago
    What is Great about this table is it’s adjustable but it is price. I’ll show some others as well. You didn’t ask, but have you thought about adjusting your rug to be centered on the fireplace so the chairs can be placed more evenly. They are beautiful chairs . . . lucky you!

    Adjustable Solid Brass Table · More Info
  • 8 years ago
    Emory Marble Round Accent Table · More Info
    Eileen Snow thanked Seajay Sparkles
  • 8 years ago
    Hydra Round Side Table · More Info
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  • PRO
    8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    How about an Eileen Grey table , very light looking and perfect in design . I have 2 and I love them

    Eileen Snow thanked Patricia Colwell Consulting
  • 8 years ago

    Pat, I was looking at that table! I wish it came in brass. But the very unobtrusive lines and low volume would be great!

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    I found online one pic ...chairs reminded me yours. No table! :-))

    Eileen Snow thanked Celery. Visualization, Rendering images
  • 8 years ago

    celerygirl, it comes down to practicality.... we have friends over for drinks/ dinner often. What you don’t see is behind the cluttered coffee table in the pic is a sofa. Then the coffee table, and now these two chairs will give us additional seating (they replace one ugly lounge chair). But they’re a bit far from the coffee table, so guests have no place for that glass of wine or appetizers. I think a side table that I can move in between when our friends are over will do the trick. So now it’s just a matter of choosing. I don’t want to block the fire, so I’ll choose one wo a lot of “bulk”. Maybe even lucite. But probably metal/ glass.

    I’ll post a picture when it’s purchased!




  • 8 years ago
    Hi guys, please I need help with adding some life into my living room and dining area. I have beige walls and dark brown sofas, dining sets and tv stand. Pls advise ASAP. Thnx in advance.
  • PRO
    8 years ago

    No table might look better where the chairs currently are, but if you do need a table, then invest in something small and functional. Note you can always set it off to the side or store it when not in use.

    Los Feliz · More Info


    Los Feliz · More Info

    Eileen Snow thanked Coco Maison Design
  • 8 years ago
    Eileen. Don’t know if you’ve a decision but here’s one that might work.
    Lily Stainless Steel Side Table, Brushed Gold · More Info
    Eileen Snow thanked Seajay Sparkles
  • 8 years ago

    Seajay, that’s perfect!!!!!!! Wow, thanks. I just got home last night from a two week trip, so I’ll measure the height of the chairs and check out this table.

  • 8 years ago
    Another option could be to buy table that could be easily moved— like one with a handle—then keep it on the left side of the left chair and move it to the center when needed. It seems to me it would be less than ideal to visually separate the seating area from the fireplace.
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