1. Angelo Mangiarotti Travertine Coffee Table (Vintage)

🗝 Design Origin: 1970s, Italy
💡 Why It Stands Out: Architectural precision, no hardware
💰 Price Range: $4,000+

A Gravity Defying Icon of 1970s Italian Design

Originally designed in the 1970s by Angelo Mangiarotti, this travertine coffee table is the epitome of functional sculpture. Mangiarotti, both architect and designer, was known for his obsession with material honesty and structural purity. His travertine tables are assembled without hardware; each interlocking piece relies solely on weight and gravity, showcasing the intrinsic strength and elegance of natural stone.

This approach not only makes the table structurally remarkable, but also deeply poetic. It is furniture that respects physics as much as it respects aesthetics.

Where You Have Seen It

Ulla Johnson's Brooklyn townhouse (Architectural Digest): the Mangiarotti travertine table anchors the space between organic textiles and global antiques.

Design exhibitions and elite design auctions: often featured at Phillips, Wright, and high end galleries like Galerie Philia.

Why Designers Love It

Timeless Appeal: It transcends trends, appealing to both vintage lovers and brutalism fans.

Collectible Status: Prices have appreciated over time, making it both an aesthetic and financial investment.

Visual Weight: It creates a strong focal point in open plan spaces, especially against minimalist backdrops.

How to Style the Mangiarotti Table

Pair with low profile seating like a Togo or Soriana sofa to emphasize the table’s sculptural presence.

Keep accessories minimal, a single oversized ceramic bowl or a few monochrome coffee table books is often enough.

Consider placing it on a wool or silk blend rug with a high contrast in tone (cream on dark, or the reverse) to highlight the travertine color variation.

Interior Styles That Suit It

Brutalist lofts with raw materials and high ceilings

Modernist apartments with gallery lighting and pared down palettes

Mediterranean inspired homes that celebrate texture and craftsmanship

Where to Source One

Original Mangiarotti tables can be found on:

• 1stDibs
• Design and collectible auctions
• Travertable custom studio While we respect the authenticity of Mangiarotti work, we can craft custom tables inspired by his architectural philosophy.

Pro tip: Pair this table with curved bouclé seating or modular sofas for a gallery like living room.

2. Anya Travertine Coffee Table – Anthropologie

🌿 Style Vibe: Modern organic
📸 Seen In: Elle Decor, AD
💰 Price: Around $998

The Anya Travertine Coffee Table from Anthropologie bridges the gap between high design and livable comfort. With a honed travertine top and a cylindrical bleached oak base, it captures that elusive modern organic look where sculptural form meets earthy warmth.

Unlike colder minimalist designs, Anya feels inviting and grounded. It is not just a table, it is a calming centerpiece that plays beautifully with light, texture, and tone.

Featured In Design Media

Elle Decor included the Anya in their Top Fall Furniture Picks, noting its versatility for both city apartments and countryside retreats.

Architectural Digest featured it in a sun drenched West Village apartment where it became the focal point of a warm neutral living room.

In both settings, the table proved itself as a design chameleon, equally at home in mid century inspired rooms as it is in transitional or eclectic spaces.

The Look: Subtle Statement, Quiet Luxury

📸 From your images, the Anya table pairs effortlessly with:

• Textured upholstery like bouclé or sheepskin
• Natural materials like leather, oak, and linen
• Rounded silhouettes and soft edged furniture

This is a table that does not need to shout, it whispers refinement.

In the styled room with arched molding, herringbone floors, and creamy drapery, the table adds sculptural interest while enhancing the tonal palette. In the second setup, against a navy wall and orange velvet sofa, it provides balance and a neutral grounding point for bolder colors.

What Designers Love

Solid presence, without visual heaviness
The cylindrical legs give it substance while maintaining an airy, architectural feel.

Travertine natural tonal variation
Each piece has unique veining, so no two are alike, a nod to custom craftsmanship.

Versatile proportions
At 36 to 40 inches in diameter, it is ideal for smaller seating areas or open concept spaces where sightlines matter.

How to Style the Anya Table

For a minimalist scandi look: Use it with ivory bouclé armchairs, a natural jute or wool flatweave rug, and soft ceramics in matte finishes.

For a warm vintage modern look: Surround it with mid century inspired leather seating, a sculptural floor lamp, and a shag or quilted rug for contrast.

For contemporary maximalism: Go bold and pair with deep velvet sofas, graphic art, and layered rugs for an eclectic mix of form and color.

Who Is It For?

• Homeowners looking for style on a mid range budget
• Apartment dwellers needing a compact yet impactful centerpiece
• Designers sourcing for clients who want a high end look without full custom pricing

The Travertable Take

While the Anya is a mass produced piece, its material language aligns closely with what we create at Travertable. If you love the essence of this table but want something custom sized, handcrafted from premium travertine or marble, or built to match your existing tones, we can help you.

Design Tip: Use neutral toned accessories (ceramic vases, rattan trays) to enhance the organic feel.

3. Hollywood Hills Faux Travertine Table – Brigette Romanek (Crate & Barrel)

🛠 Material: Resin with a travertine finish
🎨 Designer: Brigette Romanek (AD100)
🪑 Bonus: Built in storage cubby

Where Form and Function Actually Meet

This table was designed by Brigette Romanek, an AD100 designer whose interiors are known for being both bold and livable. Her Hollywood Hills Coffee Table, available at Crate & Barrel, captures a sculptural look inspired by natural travertine but with a practical twist: it is made of resin with a stone like finish.

Yes, it is faux. But it is done really well.

What you are getting is not a cheap copy pretending to be travertine, it is a deliberate material choice that balances high design with family friendly strength.

What Makes It Work

Architectural Shape: The angular cutout is visually striking and surprisingly functional. Use it to display books, store a few records, or as sculptural negative space.

Neutral Finish: The faux travertine surface works with nearly any palette. It complements dark moody tones as easily as bright neutrals.

Lightweight Advantage: Unlike real travertine, which can weigh 150 pounds or more, this version is easy to move and safer in homes with kids or pets.

How It Looks in Real Homes

In the styled living room above:

• It grounds the space between the plush chocolate velvet sofa and the simple architecture.
• The natural texture of the faux stone contrasts beautifully with soft textiles and clean walls.
• A sculptural pink glass vase and woven table lamp highlight the table neutral tone without competing.

This is a table that works hard and looks good while doing it.

Real Talk: Is It Worth It?

If you are a purist seeking the tactility and aging character of authentic travertine, this is not the piece for you. But if you want the look of carved stone in a lighter, less delicate form, the Hollywood Hills table hits a sweet spot.

It is especially ideal for:

• Young families
• Design conscious renters
• Anyone who wants drama without the maintenance

As a travertine furniture maker, I will be honest: nothing replaces the feel of the real thing. But Romanek table is a smart, stylish alternative for those not ready for that level of investment or weight.

Style It Like a Pro

Add a low profile sculptural vase (like the dusty pink shown) or a mirrored orb to complement the angular shape.

Pair with a chocolate, charcoal, or camel velvet sofa to bring out the warmth in the stone.

Use a natural jute or wool rug to contrast the polished shape with raw texture.

Travertable Custom Option

Want this look, but in real travertine? At Travertable, we craft custom sculptural pieces that reference brutalist, postmodern, and mid century influences, tailored in real Italian travertine, limestone, or marble.

If you are inspired by Romanek shape but want it in a one of a kind slab that will last for generations, get in touch with us for a custom quote.

Summary

The Hollywood Hills Coffee Table shows that faux does not have to feel fake. It is a smartly designed, visually strong option for anyone who wants sculptural flair without the maintenance of natural stone. Thanks to Brigette Romanek design eye, it holds its own even in very luxe interiors.

💬 Want something made just for your space?

We craft custom travertine and marble tables tailored to your room, taste, and scale.
👉 Start your custom project here

4. Carve Nesting Travertine Tables – CB2 x Studio Anansi

🌀 Design Influence: 1970s Italy
📐 Format: Fluted pedestal, nesting
💰 Price: Around $399 to $499 each

The Carve Nesting Tables, a collaboration between CB2 and Brooklyn based design firm Studio Anansi, are a clever play on modular function and architectural form. Crafted in natural, unfilled travertine, each table balances a minimalist slab top with a striking fluted pedestal base, drawing clear inspiration from 1970s Italian postmodern design.

These are tables that do not just sit in a room, they define it.

Nesting Tables That Actually Work and Look Good

Too often, nesting tables are either clunky or overly precious. The Carve set gets the proportions just right:

• Layered vertically, they create dimension and hierarchy in your coffee table vignette.
• Separated, they double as sculptural side tables or floating surfaces around a sectional.
• Together, they form a fluid, low slung centerpiece with architectural depth.

In the styled room you shared, with white molding, cream sofa, and velvet curtains, the tables play the perfect supporting role, grounding the space without overwhelming it. They are small scale, but the texture makes them read like sculpture.

Why These Tables Are Buzzing Among Designers

Fluted bases are trending again but feel timeless. They reference classic Roman columns with a modern edge.

Unfilled travertine gives the surface natural pores and earthy texture that feels real, not polished or plastic.

Stacked design creates visual rhythm, ideal for interiors that need some edge without too many sharp angles.

Design Pairing Ideas

For a minimalist interior: Let the fluting and stone texture do the talking. Use with clean lined seating, monochrome upholstery, and sculptural lighting.

For a layered, tonal space: Go all in on neutrals. Mix with bouclé, wool, and pale woods like white oak or ash for a calm California look.

For a collector vibe: Treat each piece as a mini plinth. Style with handblown vases, stacked art books, or a bold ceramic object.

Practicality and Dimensions

Material: Natural unfilled travertine, so you see and feel those signature pores.

Size: Each piece is light enough to move but heavy enough to feel grounded.

Maintenance: Wipe with a dry cloth. Avoid direct oil spills since travertine is porous by nature.

The Travertable Take

These tables do a great job of making stone furniture accessible without sacrificing design integrity. If you love the concept but want larger scale, different stone (like ivory marble or deep silver travertine), or even a custom fluted pedestal base, Travertable can build it.

🔸 Request a custom version with us

Summary

The Carve Nesting Tables by CB2 and Studio Anansi bring modular elegance and architectural flair to any interior. With rich texture, smart proportions, and sculptural presence, they are a strong choice for anyone who wants both form and flexibility.

5. Enyo Travertine Coffee Table – CB2

🏛 Design Language: Brutalist meets luxury
🧱 Details: Bold slab top and chunky base
💰 Investment Level: Mid to high

The Enyo Travertine Coffee Table, designed by Melbourne based studio VUUE for CB2, is an unapologetic piece of architectural furniture. It is not light, not delicate, and not subtle, and that is the point.

Made of solid travertine veneer over composite core, this table mimics the look of a monolithic stone block hovering slightly off the ground thanks to its recessed base. The result is a dramatic, grounded presence that instantly centers a space, especially large open plan living rooms or minimalist interiors with room to breathe.

What It Does Best

Creates visual gravity
Its low profile (just under 12 inches) and long slab shape give it a grounded look that draws the eye without overwhelming the space.

Balances minimalism with material warmth
Brutalist in shape, but thanks to the natural veining and warmth of the travertine, it still feels inviting.

Works especially well in large rooms
If you have a wide sectional or a long seating layout, the Enyo fills that empty space with style and substance.

Where It Works and Where It Does Not

📸 In the styled room above, the Enyo anchors a soft cream sectional with sculptural accessories and abstract art. The palette is tonal, beige, tan, ivory, which keeps things calm while letting the table material character do the talking.

✅ Ideal for:

• Minimalist interiors
• Large scale sectionals
• Brutalist inspired spaces
• Modern Mediterranean or Japandi homes

❌ Less ideal for:

• Very tight rooms (the footprint is large)
• Spaces that require easy mobility (this table is heavy)
• Homes with toddlers or sharp corner concerns

Styling Tips

Go low, go wide: Enyo needs proportionate styling. Use a long ceramic tray, large books, or a horizontal floral arrangement instead of tall decor.

Let the stone breathe: This table benefits from empty space around it. Avoid crowding it with many side tables or busy rugs.

Add softness: Pair with tactile pieces such as linen upholstery, sheepskin throws, or bouclé pillows to soften the weight.

The Travertable Perspective

This is a table that nails the mass and geometry of travertine furniture, but understandably uses a veneer for manageability and price. If you are ready for the real thing, a solid travertine monolith, hand shaped and polished, we can make one to your exact dimensions and finish.

Want Enyo look with the luxury of natural stone?
🔹 Let us build it for you

Summary

The Enyo Coffee Table is not for everyone, but for the right space, it is special. It brings brutalist elegance, grounded warmth, and strong presence to a room. Whether you are designing a minimalist penthouse or a curated Mediterranean home, Enyo is a bold, beautiful block of intention.

6. Marin Oval Travertine Table – Lulu & Georgia

⚪ Silhouette: Soft oval
🌾 Materials: Travertine top and ash wood base
🧘♀️ Mood: Calming, sculptural

The Marin Oval Coffee Table from Lulu & Georgia delivers what many travertine pieces try to do but few achieve: it is both refined and approachable. With a rounded travertine top and clean lined ash wood base, Marin is all about softness, soft color, soft shape, soft edges.

It feels like the table version of a calm, confident whisper.

Rather than going maximal or statement heavy, Marin serves as a visual pause. In rooms filled with layered neutrals, textural rugs, and plush upholstery, it becomes an anchor point that does not demand attention, but earns it.

What Makes Marin Work So Well

Oval profile means no harsh corners. It is especially friendly in tighter layouts, family spaces, or homes with kids.

Blonde ash base offers tonal continuity with the creamy travertine top.

Subtle texture from the stone gives it visual depth without breaking the calm.

In the styled rooms you shared:

• The table blends seamlessly with curved sectionals, arched windows, and warm ivory palettes.
• The mix of tonal rugs, soft pillows, and sheer curtains turns the space into a masterclass in light and volume.

Best For

✅ Those designing around:

• California casual or new Mediterranean interiors
• Japandi or Scandinavian inspired homes
• Transitional spaces that mix classic and modern

❌ Less ideal for:

• Very formal or ornate interiors where it may feel too simple
• Very high traffic areas if spills are not watched, since travertine is porous

Styling Tips

Lean tonal: Keep accessories in a neutral palette such as matte ceramics, sculptural wood objects, or pale books.

Layer height gently: Add a low bowl or tray in the center, maybe a single art book or organic arrangement.

Do not over style: Marin quiet magic comes from its simplicity. Let the grain and veining of the stone shine.

Real World Fit

This table shines in:

• Open plan layouts where it creates calm in the center
• Apartments or townhomes needing visual flow and soft geometry
• Bedrooms used as living lounges, where its quiet design does not fight with textiles

It is not trying to dominate, it is there to finish a visual sentence with a period, not an exclamation point.

From Travertable Point of View

If you love the Marin for its softness but want something more bespoke, Travertable can replicate or elevate this look with:

• Custom stone pairing (for example ivory limestone or Breccia Oniciata)
• A thicker edge profile or more sculptural base
• Tailored sizing to fit longer or wider sectionals

🔹 Design your custom version

Summary

The Marin Oval Travertine Coffee Table is what you choose when you want the furniture version of sunlight, warm, gentle, reliable. It does not scream designer piece, but anyone with an eye for form and balance will see the beauty in its restraint.

7. Vintage Postmodern Travertine Tables

🔍 Where to Find: Chairish, 1stDibs, local dealers
📐 Shapes to Watch For: Waterfall, pedestal, brutalist blocks

Long before travertine became a design world favorite again, it had a big moment in the late 1970s through the 1980s, especially in postmodern Italian and American design circles. Think bold lines, geometric forms, and heavy materials. These vintage travertine tables were not made to blend in. They were made to be sculpture.

Today, these pieces are some of the most sought after items on platforms like 1stDibs, Chairish, Design/Market, and local vintage galleries.

Defining Features of the Era

• Chunky slabs with strong silhouettes
• Waterfall edges, where the travertine flows over the sides like liquid stone
• Pedestal bases, often square, cylindrical, or zig zag
• Unexpected mixed materials such as travertine with glass or brass

These were often made by anonymous makers or now closed design houses in Italy and California. Some are signed, many are not, which adds to the charm.

Why Designers Hunt Them

One of a kind look: You are not buying mass market, you are buying character.

Sculptural presence: These tables feel more like design objects than simple furniture.

Natural patina: Unlike faux or sealed surfaces, vintage travertine develops soft aging, gentle color shifts, and deeper veining.

As Architectural Digest often notes, designers let these vintage pieces steal the show in otherwise simple rooms.

How to Style a Vintage Travertine Table

Let it breathe: These are bold. Give them space. No need to overload them with accessories.

Pair old with new: Offset the heavy stone with contemporary seating, such as a curved bouclé sofa or slim legged chairs.

Balance scale: If your table is low and blocky, go tall with lighting or art to draw the eye upward.

Where to Source

• Chairish
• 1stDibs
• High end vintage dealers in major cities (LA, New York, Paris)
• Sometimes on Facebook Marketplace or estate sales, if you are lucky and local

Prices range a lot, from $800 for a small unsigned piece to $12,000 or more for named designer work such as Mangiarotti or Bellini.

A Word on Authenticity

Not all vintage travertine is equal. Here is what to watch for:

Seams and repairs: Cracks are common but not always a problem. Check how they have been fixed.

Origin: Italian travertine is often more consistent and finely finished than lower grade stone.

Weight and thickness: Heavier is not always better, but very thin or very light pieces might mean laminate or composite tops.

Travertable Custom Vintage Inspired Options

Love the look but do not want to spend months hunting or worrying about condition? At Travertable, we build custom tables inspired by iconic postmodern shapes using premium travertine or marble, built to last another forty years or more.

Want a waterfall edge, plinth base, or chunky eighties style oval slab in real stone?
🔸 Let us design it with you

Travertine Coffee Table Comparison Chart

(Design highlights, price range, materials, and ideal use cases)

TL;DR – The Best Travertine Coffee Table For:

Iconic designer credit: Mangiarotti (Vintage)

Custom heirloom design: Travertable

Budget and style: Anya by Anthropologie

Sculptural drama: Hollywood Hills by Romanek

Modular function: Carve Nesting by CB2

Minimalist wow factor: Enyo by CB2

Soft tonal interiors: Marin Oval by Lulu & Georgia