Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; influenced American mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
- Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
- Open, airy spaces
- Promotion of functionality
- Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
- Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
- A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Vintage Floating Danish Teak and Brass Square Coffee Table by Grete Jalk
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern square coffee table designed by Grete Jalk for France
Daverkosen in teak. This timeless piece features brass accents and functions as a coffee table, occasio...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$975 Sale Price
23% Off
2021 CH008 Coffee Table by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Ebonized Oak 31 inch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH008 Coffee Table made with an ebonized solid oak top and legs. The table, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Modern Enameled Coffee Table by P. Törneman and David Rosén for NK
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A limited edition (numbered 50/200) and exceptional midcentury Scandinavian modern coffee or cocktail table by Nordiska Kompaniet’s head designer David Rosén and artist Algot P.Törneman for Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden.
The artist Algot P.Törneman made the enameled top with an abstract stormy...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Enamel
$2,536 Sale Price
46% Off
Mid-Century Enameled Oak Coffee Table by Törneman for NK Sweden, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Enameled Oak Coffee Table by Törneman for NK Sweden, 1960s.
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Triva Dura coffee or cocktail table designed by David Rosén with abstract table to...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Enamel
Nordiska Kompaniet Table – 1930s Swedish Modern, Black Finish with Drawers
Located in Stockholm, SE
Table, anonymous, for Nordiska Kompaniet,
Sweden. 1930's.
Black lacquered wood with engraved pewter.
Dimensions:
H: 55 cm/ 1' 9 21/32''
W: 49.5 cm/ 1...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pewter
Tolid oak table "271" by Børge Mogensen, Fredericia furniture, 1960s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Sofa table model 271 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced in Denmark by Fredericia Stolefabrik during the late 1950s-1960s. Made from solid oak. Very good vintage condition with ligh...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Contemporary Round Coffee Table Plush by DK3, Low, Walnut, 110 cm
By DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
'Plush' Coffee Table designed by Jacob Plejdrup for DK3
Solid wood tabletop and legs
Handmade in Denmark
Model shown on main picture:
Wood: Walnut
Table Height: 23 cm
Tabletop Dime...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Wood and Ceramic Inlays Low Table, Roger Capron, Vallauris 1961
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Exceptional teak coffee table with the iconic "Navettes" tiles inlay, which remain an emblematic creation of the Artist.
This table made at the end of 1961 combines the lightness of...
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1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Jørgen Høj for Niels Vitsøe Long Coffee Table in Oak and Steel
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NL
This Coffee Table by Jørgen Høj for Niels Vitsøe is a striking example of mid-century Scandinavian design, featuring a solid oak top and sleek steel legs. Its minimalist form and fun...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
1.0 Lounge Table, Square, Round Black Base, Medium, Marble
By Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Gubi 1.0 lounge table, designed by Gubi, is driven by the theme of lightness. The slender central column base makes a beautiful impact on its light expression and visual simplici...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Rectangular solid wood mosaic coffee table, Netherlands 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
Rectangular mid century coffee table. The top is made from numerous solid pinewood cubes joined together. The top is mounted on a simple solid wood frame.
Probably made in the Nether...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Rosewood Coffee Table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Kansas City, MO
Arne Jacobsen coffee table with Brazilian rosewood top and aluminum base. Beautiful figuring in the rosewood. Very good condition with very few signs of use.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Tove
Edvard Kindt Larsen, Coffee / Sofa Table
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen, coffee / sofa table made in solid oak.
Denmark, 1960s.
Made by AB Seffle Möbelfabrik.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$1,900 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare table by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Side table / coffee table in pine produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, late 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Kaare Klint Coffee Table in Mahogany for Rud, Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint coffee table in mahogany. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Underside with manufacturer's paper label RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/45 NØRREBROGAD/KØBENHAVN, penciled number
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Piet Hein
Arne Jacobsen, round dining Table
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen dining table with new lacquered plate.
six star base of aluminium and steel.
Made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
$3,420 Sale Price
20% Off
Børge Mogensen Oak Coffee Table Model 5261
Located in Kastrup, DK
Børge Mogensen 1914-1972.
Coffee table in solid oak. Features rectangular table top and triangular legs.
Designed by Børge Mogensen in 1956 and produced by Frederica, Denmark, in...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Rud Thygesen Teak
Aluminum Cocktail Table for Heltborg Mobler
Located in Hanover, MA
Teak coffee or side table designed by Rud Thygesen for Heltborg Møbler, Denmark.
The rich teak contrasts beautifully with the aluminum inlays at the corners and on the base.
23.5 wi...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Cocktail Table in Pine
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Swedish designed vintage sofa table from circa 1970 in dark pine and lighter pattern of cubes of pine.
This Scandinavian piece is Marked "NC Sweden".
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
$1,199 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Coffee or Side Table Produced in Sweden, circa 1920 - 1930s
Located in Örebro, SE
Rare coffee or side table, swedish modern, produced in Sweden ca 1920 - 1930's.
Unknown designer and maker.
Wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Please notice, the ta...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Long Swedish Bench / Side Table in solid pine, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Solid pine bench produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Width: 180 cm
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Coffee Cocktail or End Table by Ernst
Jensen for Erik Jorgensen
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Cocktail or End Table designed by Ernst & Jensen for Erik Jorgensen is a stunning piece that seamlessly blends form and function. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this table embodies the essence of Scandinavian design. Its clean lines and minimalist aesthetic create a sense of understated elegance that effortlessly complements any interior space.
The table features a sleek tabletop, expertly constructed with high-quality painted aluminum, exuding a sense of sophistication and refinement. The choice of material allows for versatility, enabling the table to seamlessly integrate into various design styles, from contemporary to classic.
The table's base is a work of art in itself, showcasing a harmonious balance between strength and delicacy. Also aluminum, the legs provide stability and durability, while their graceful curves or geometric angles add visual interest and sculptural appeal.
Whether used as a cocktail table for entertaining guests or as an end table for displaying treasured items, this piece offers both practicality and style. Its thoughtfully designed proportions ensure functionality without sacrificing aesthetic appeal, making it a versatile and timeless addition to any living room, lounge, or office space.
The Ernst & Jensen for Erik Jorgensen Cocktail or End Table is a testament to exceptional craftsmanship, where Danish design sensibilities meet functional elegance, resulting in a furniture piece that elevates the ambiance of any room it graces.
Constructed of all aluminum with black finish. Photographed with Herman Miller Eames chair, Macbook Pro...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Customizable Coffee Table TEN, More Sizes, More Wood Finishes
By DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
'TEN' Coffee Table designed by Christian Troels and Jacob Plejdrup for DK3.
Solid wood tabletop and legs
Handmade in Denmark
Model shown on main picture:
Wood: Oak
Table Height: 40...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Round Kaare Klint Coffee Table in Ash Wood for Rud, Rasmussen, Model 6687
Located in Kastrup, DK
Kaare Klint 1888 - 1954.
Round coffee table, “Rygebord” model KK6687, made in ash wood with a very beautiful grain. The table features an elegant, raised band that wraps around the t...
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
Mid-Century Scandinavian Low Table in Solid Patinated Pine, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Low table in solid pine, made in Denmark in the 1950s. Great original condition.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
1.0 Lounge Table, Square, Round Brass Base, Medium, Marble
By Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Gubi 1.0 lounge table, designed by Gubi, is driven by the theme of lightness. The slender central column base makes a beautiful impact on its light expression and visual simplici...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
1960s Severin Hansen Restored Rosewood Coffee Table with Royal Copenhagen Tiles
Located in Knebel, DK
Rosewood Coffee table designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri with Niels Thorsson tiles made by Royal Copenhagen, Denmark.
The Coffee table feature the signature corner ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Rosewood
Tapio Wirkkala Rhythmic Veneer Coffee Table with Metal
Brass Legs, Asko 1950s
By Asko, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare version of the Tapio Wirkkala rhythmic veneer coffee table model 9018 with the original nickled brass legs.
Tapio Wirkkala started generating and enhancing this rhytmic veneer...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
$5,166 Sale Price
25% Off
Square Coffee Table By Piet Hein
Bruno Mathsson For Fritz Hansen
Located in Karis, Nyland
Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen coffee table, laminated wood, chrome-plated steel, aluminum, Denmark, production 1990.
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
$1,912 Sale Price
30% Off
Olof Ottelin
Americano
Coffee Table, Circa 1952
By Olof Ottelin
Located in New York, NY
Olof Ottelin (Finland, 1917-1971)
Olof Ottelin, a 1952 'Americano' coffee table made to order for Oy Stockmann Ab, Keravan Cabinetmaker. Mahogany, birch and elm wood.
Made to order f...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Piet Hein
Arne Jacobsen, round sofa Table
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen sofa table with new lacquered plate.
six star base of aluminium and steel.
Made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
$2,850 Sale Price
20% Off
Oak Coffee Table with Perpendicular Frame by Børge Mogensen, Model #271
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This solid oak coffee table is from the very first years of production. An understated yet stunning design in true to the Danish Craftsman style that Børge Mogensen embraced. The tab...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$2,660 Sale Price
20% Off
GUBI Atmosfera Outdoor Coffee Table
By Gubi
Located in New York, NY
Best known for collaborating with contemporary designers and reviving archival pieces, GUBI’s Milan-based design studio has created an outdoor table collection with the mood-setting ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
$1,899 / item
Swedish vintage coffee table Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s coffee table manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet, with oak legs and teak veneer top. Original label.
Vintage Swedish coffee table from the 1960s, manufactured by Nordiska Kompa...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
DOOQ Nusa Oval Dining Table Organic Modern in Natural Wood Marquetery
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Nusa Oval Dining Table Organic Modern in Natural Wood Marquetery is our latest Dinner table collection, where Southeast Asian inspiration meets modern craftsmanship. Each table intri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Børge Mogensen Coffee Table, Solid soap Treated Oak, Model 268, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen coffee table in solid soap treated oak.
Model 268, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$2,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Børge Mogensen Coffee Table, Solid soap Treated Oak, Model 268, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen coffee table in solid soap treated oak.
Model 268, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$2,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century modern Scandinavian large coffee table in teak
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century modern Scandinavian large coffee table in oak by Rolf Middelboe & Gorm Lindum with a bitmap structured table top, made of 1600 cubical solid pieces of teak, Rio rosewoo...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Macassar, Teak
Occasional Table PK61 Designed by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Occasional table PK61 designed by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen,
Denmark, 1956.
Steel and Porsgrunn marble with fossils.
H: 33 cm/ 13"
L: 85 cm/ 33 1/2"
W: 85 cm/ 33 1/2"
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
"Vaddo" Pine Table by Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare Axel Einar Hjorth pine table, model "Vaddo" designed in 1935 for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden. Produced in 1930th. Featured at NK Mobler catalogue in 1935. Pencil marked with dr...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Long Teak "Krobo" Table/Bench By Torbjørn Afdal For Bruksbo, Norway
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This extra long, solid teak, "Krobo" table/bench is designed by the Norwegian designer Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Mellemstrands Møbelfabrik, Norway in the 1960s. This Krobo bench tha...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Algot P. Törneman Enameled And Oak Coffee Table
Located in Kastrup, DK
Algot P. Törneman 1909-1993
Enamel on copper and oak coffee table by for Nordiska Kompaniet.
This table was produced in a limited edition of 24 tables and th...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Enamel
1961 Harbo Sølvsten Solid Wood Coffee Table with tapered legs
Located in London, GB
1961 Harbo Sølvsten solid mahogany coffee table with tapered legs. H. 54. L. 140. W. 59 cm. Purchased by present owner's grandparents in 1961 from interior designer Harbo Sølvsten, A...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$2,041 Sale Price
40% Off
Scandinavian vintage 1950s beech and teak coffee table
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian 1950s coffee table with beech frame and teak top. Geometric lines, screw joints, and magazine holders.
Vintage Scandinavian coffee table from the 1950s with beech frame...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Teak
Coffee table designed by Yngve Ekström for Westbergs möbler, teak
oak
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare coffee table designed by Ygnve Ekström for for Westbergs möbler in Sweden, circa 1960. The coffee table is made in Teak and Oak. Nice overhall orginal condition, small restorat...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
1960s vintage oak coffee table
Located in Brescia, IT
Coffee table of Scandinavian origin.
This coffee table is distinguished by its minimal and regular lines that make it a modern piece of furniture that can be easily inserted into al...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Danish Modern Cocktail Table by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant, wenge with oak legs cocktail table by Hans Wegner. Turned legs which conveniently unscrew for transportation. Thick top, well constructed. In excellent vintage co...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Wenge
$2,236 Sale Price
32% Off
Rare and Early Coffee Table in Teak and Brass by Johannes Andersen, 1950
s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and Early Coffee Table in Teak and Brass by Johannes Andersen, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Teak and brass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavia
Produced by CFC Silkeborg...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Yngve Ekstrōm, Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table, Westerberg Mōbler, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Yngve Ekström, Scandinavian Modern coffee table made by Westbergs Mobler, Tranås, Sweden circa 1950’s. The table is constructed from solid oak and teak which has been Cerused. The ta...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Solid Teak Rectangular Coffee Table Style of Westnofa Norway
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Scandinavian Modern solid teak rectangular coffee table with rounded corners and a glass overlay in the style of Westnof...
Category
20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Round Rosewood and Marble Coffee Table by Bendixen Design, 1970s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Round Rosewood and Marble Coffee Table by Bendixen Design, 1970s.
Stunning circular coffee table designed and manufactur...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Brass Inlays
Teak Coffee Table, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Elegant coffee/ sofa table. Manufactured in Sweden, most likely during the 1960s. The table top is in teak and has brass inlays. The base is in brass squared sections.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
1940s Frits Henningsen Solid Oak Coffee Table with Cabriole Legs
Located in London, GB
This 1940s oak coffee table made by Frits Henningsen in the 1930s-50s is a another example Frits Henningsen's commitment to quality and craftsmanship. Whereas most designers and cabi...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
France
Son solid teak extendable coffee table, Denmark, 1960s
By France
Søn
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A danish solid teak coffee table, produced by France & Son in the Sixties.
This coffee table stands out for its simple line and a mechanism that allows expanding the surface when ne...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Coffee Table
Le Roi
by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak
Located in Paris, IDF
'Le Roi' Coffee Table by Norr11
Dimensions :
Diameter: 60 cm
Height: 42 cm
Model shown on the picture:
Color: Dark Smoked Oak
Natural French Rattan
The Le Roi Coffee Table is cons...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish Square Rosewood
Aluminum Coffee Table
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This coffee table was made by the Swedish manufacturer HMB Möbler, in Rörvik during the 1960s. The square top is finished with rosewood with a dark, expressive color and strong, hard...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
$1,420 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 2 Peana Coffee Tables, Bench in Black Tinted Wood Finish by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Set of 2 Peana Coffee Tables, Bench in Black Tinted Wood Finish by Joel Escalona
Peana, which in English translates to base or pedestal, is a series of tables and different surfaces...
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2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Wood, Hardwood
$7,905 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Organic table by H. Brockman Petersen, cabinetmaker Louis G. Thiersen
Søn
Located in Hägersten, SE
Very rare table designed by H. Brockman Petersen. Produced by cabinetmaker Louis G. Thiersen & Søn in 1953. The table was exhibited at the Cabinetmakers guild exhibition in 1953. The...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Coffee Table with Inlaid Wood from Sweden, 1950s
Located in Goteborg, SE
Coffee table with inlaid wood in graphical patterns. With our knowledge about Swedish furniture very likely made in Tranås. A town well known f...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak, Elm
"A2" Coffee or Dining Table by Bengt Johan Gullberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ingenious, striking table by the architect Bengt Johan Gullberg that can be set into three positions: coffee table, dining table, and bar table. The lacquered metal base is turned on...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables for Sale on 1stDibs
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.”
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