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
Swedish Modern Square Solid Pine Coffee Table by Sven Larsson, Brutalist, 1970s
By Sven Larsson
Located in Odense, DK
Large bench / coffee table in solid pine, crafted by Swedish designer Sven Larsson in 1970s. Signed underneath.
Great craftmanship, perfectly suited for any interior style. A Mode...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway Teak "Krobo" Long Coffee Table, Bench, 1960
s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Long Torbjorn Afdal solid Teak Table, Bench by Bruksbo Mellenstrands Norway. Featuring a longer lower lipped rectangular framework in smoothly grained Teak, with Steel supported legs...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Table basse ronde scandinave danoise vintage Bernhard Pedersen
Son en teck
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Table basse scandinave vintage des années 60, attribuée au designer danois Bernhard Pedersen & Son, en teck, plateau rond, joli pied central à 3 branches, très bon état général, plat...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Modernist Stone Coffee Table by Erling Viksjø for Conglo, Norway, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful walnut table with stone top by Erling Viksjø. The stones and shards of different sizes and colors are molded in concrete, creating associations to stony beaches and sea beds.
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Concrete
Poul Kjærholm, Coffee Table, Steel, Glass, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A steel and glass coffee table designed by Poul Kjærholm and produced by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1960s.
Dimensions: 12.75” H x 32.75” Diameter
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
“Annika” Curly Birch Coffee Table by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A round curly birch-veneered “Annika” coffee table designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by Dux in Sweden. The table has a light, functional form with a circular top and slender, t...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Birch
Walnut Occasional Table by Oscar Nilsson for Hantverket, Sweden, 1942
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful round coffee or side table by Oscar Nilsson, in a neat size and a luxurious modernist expression. Warm wood color.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Svend Madsen for Karl Lindegaard Danish Teak End Tables Set
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Exquisite pair of large Danish teak end tables by Svend Åge Madsen for Karl Lindegaard, circa 1960s. These sculptural Mid-Century Modern pieces embody the elegance and restraint of f...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
One-of-a-Kind Olive Wood Waterfall River Coffee Table - Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
Watefall Epoxy Coffee Table
Handcrafted by skilled artisans, this coffee table seamlessly fuses natural wood with gray epoxy resin, creating a captivating piece that captures nature...
Category
2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Olive
$4,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Outstanding Flint Rolled Marble Coffee Table or Bench
Located in Munich, DE
A quite industrial shape combined with an breathtaking raw marble top. Normal wise this kind of flint rolled marble can only be found at tables by Poul Kjaerholm. The top is absolute...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
$1,737 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Modern Rosewood curved coffee table in the style of Johannes Andersen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Modern Rosewood curved coffee table in the style of Johannes Andersen. Beautiful rosewood coffee table with curved shape on tapered legs. Made in Denmark circa 1960.
Dimensi...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Modern Teak Patchwork Rectangle coffee table by Bramin Mobler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Modern Teak Patchwork Rectangle coffee table by Bramin Mobler. Beautiful Teak coffee table with Geometric shape on square teak legs. Made in Denmark circa 1960.
Located in B...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian slide-in coffee table
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian 1950s/60s coffee tables with sliding interlocking system, teak frame, and thin tapered legs.
Trio of Scandinavian 1950s/60s teak coffee tables with a slide-in interlock...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
$1,337 / set
Danish Mid-20th Century Modern, Low Coffee Table, Wood Frame
Ceramic Tile Top
Located in Odense, DK
This elegant coffee table is a classic example of Danish Mid-Century Modern design, celebrated for its clean lines, functional construction, and harmonious use of natural materials. ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Beech
Mid Century Danish Teak and Smoked Glass Side/Cocktail Table by Komfort
By Komfort
Located in Doylestown, PA
Mid Century Danish teak and smoked glass side or cocktail table by Komfort of Denmark. The teak has been well cared for and maintains its original beauty. The table is in good cond...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Teak
"Avenir" Walnut Burl Wood Coffee Table by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The "Avenir" is a beautifully simple cylindrical cocktail table that highlights the natural mappa burl wood to create a sculptural, functional accent for any room. The tow tiered sha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl
Unique table by Mogens Mogensen, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unique Coffee Table by Mogens Mogensen
Sweden, 1940s
This exceptional coffee table was specially commissioned by the Swedish architect Mogens Mogensen for his private residence in T...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech
Coffee Cocktail Table by Ernst
Jensen for Erik Jorgensen
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Insula 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 base provides 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.
Photographed with Herman Miller Eames chair, Macbook Pro...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Danish Solid Teak Coffee Table from France
Søn / France
Daverkosen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This both stunning and simple adjustable coffee table was designed in 1956 by Peter Hvidt
Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France
Daverkosen. It is a perfect example of Danish M...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,646 Sale Price
43% Off
Swedish designer coffee table by Bodafors, 1960s
By Bodafors
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Swedish modern coffee table by unknown designer, produced by Bodafors during the 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
1960s Danish Rosewood Coffee Table by Møbelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
Versatile midcentury Danish Modern Coffee Table manufactured by Vejle Møbelfabrik Stole. Constructed in Rosewood, this coffee table is a lovely example of Danish craftsmanship and de...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Shim Coffee Table D45, Bordeaux, Powder Coated Steel by Jonas Trampedach for Hay
By HAY
Located in Dubai, AE
Designed by Jonas Trampedach, Shim Coffee Table is a versatile coffee table in steel featuring a three-legged design.
The table legs feature a unique cut and bent construction that ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Danish Oak and Black Botium Lounge Table by Magnus Olesen, 1970s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Oak and Black Botium Lounge Table by Magnus Olesen, 1970s.
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern coffee table in steam bent light Nordic oak with black laminated tabletop. Designed...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Teak Coffee Table by Westnofa Made in Norway, C 1960/1970s
Located in New York, NY
Classic Scandinavian mid century coffee / cocktail table made in Norway by Westnofa, circa 1960's. The table is in good original condition, it shows some cosmetic wear, and signs of ...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Handcrafted Round Nesting Coffee Tables in Natural Wood
By Jom Rivers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant set of two handcrafted nesting coffee tables combines functionality with natural beauty, making it a versatile addition to any home or design project. Each table is made...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Reclaimed Wood
Roland Wilhelmsson Attribution, Large Coffee Table, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A large pine coffee table; design and production attributed to Roland Wilhelmsson, Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Johannes Andersen Demilune Coffee Table in Rosewood, CFC Silkeborg, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking coffee table was designed by Johannes Andersen and manufactured by CFC Silkeborg in Denmark in the early 1960s. The organic, demilune shaped top and the three slim, tap...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Finn Juhl Japan Coffee Table
By France
Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Coffee table designed by Finn Juhl, for France & France, made of old growth teak wood with an oil finish.
Professional, skilled furniture restoration is an integral part of wha...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Oak Coffee Table with Glazed Stoneware Tiles by Søren Jean Larsen, Denmark 1980s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish design is known for its meticulous balance of classic and timeless appearance. This coffee table showcases exactly that - the top with a beautiful design reflecting an endurin...
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1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stoneware, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Teak and Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage modern teak coffee table features a stylish two-tier design, a pair of drawers for extra storage and thick glass top. Beautiful Scandinavian Modern table for any modern ...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Teak
DOOQ Organic Modern Travertine and Olive Ash Portuguese Tables L
anamour
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
L’anamour is a set of coffee and side tables, which complement and complete each other. The connection between them is as perfect as a poet-muse relationship, with emotions flying hi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak
Rosewood Cocktail Table by Mogens Koch
By Mogens Koch
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Amazing high style Scandinavian Modern Sculptural cocktail table by Mogens Koch in teak and rosewood. Splayed legs with flared ends and sculpted sides set this beautiful table apar...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Fredrik Schriever-Abeln "Condor" Coffee Table for Örebro Glas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Fredrik Schriever-Abeln
Manufacturer: Örebro Glas
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Teak
Table basse ronde vintage en pin des années 70
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Table basse ronde vintage des années 70, structure, piétement et plateau à lattes en bois de pin, pied octogonal, très bon état général.
Ref 250 409
Hauteur : 38 cm
Largeur : 100 cm
...
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1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Gear Square
Coffee Table by Norr11, Chai
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Gear Square Coffee Table
by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Gear Square was introduced to the Gear series to fulfill the need for a square coffee table for sofa arrangements, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
$1,206 / item
Mid Century Danish Modern Table by Komfort
By Komfort
Located in New York, NY
Unusually large grid coffee table made in Denmark by Komfort. This example has a solid teak frame, with three tinted glass panel inserts at the top. ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Teak
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Coffee Table in Teak of Danish Design, Manufactured by Jason Furniture, 1960s
By Jason Møbler
Located in Lejre, DK
This coffee table is an example of classic Danish design from the 1960s and is made of teak wood, which gives it a warm and inviting appearance. The table has a simple and elegant si...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Piet Hein
Arne Jacobsen, Coffee Table
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen coffee table with later plate of new veneered teak.
Four star base of aluminium and steel.
Made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish round rosewood coffee table model 283 by Johannes Andersen 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian coffee table. Ideal for a large living room, this table boasts a simple and refined design and is beautifully crafted. This piece of furniture, listed in the Desi...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Contemporary Coffee Table
Profondo
by Poiat, Fir Green
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
The Profondo coffee table by Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski
Collection 2024
Dimensions:
123 x 81,5 x H.28 cm
48 3/8 x 32 1/8 x 11 "
Finitions:
- Fir green
- Custom Color RAL (...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Folke Ohlsson Dux Sweden Travertine Teak Coffee Cocktail Table Mid Century
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Folke Ohlsson for DUX of Sweden Mid Century travertine coffee table on a solid teak base. The substantial rectangular travertine top is beautifully figured. The travertine top floats...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
1950s, Danish Design, Oak Wood Coffee Table, Original Condition
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish design. Oak wood coffee table. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. (Plate thickness 35mm)
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Modern Rectangular Coffee Table in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, oak, Scandinavia, 1960s
This simplistic coffee table is crafted from oak, dating back to the 1960s. The design showcases clean lines and minimalist elegance, character...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Danish Midcentury Brutalist Round Coffee Table of Solid Oak by Cabinetmaker 1950
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish brutalist style round coffee table of solid oak with a heavy tabletop on four square legs. On each of the four legs is a hand-carved relief.
Manufactured by a Danish cabinetma...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Danish round oak coffee table, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage danish coffee table with a beautiful oak top and a very sturdy base.
Beautiful shape, adding a rustic touch to your living room.
1960s - Denmark
Dimensions:
Height: 50cm...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Large Danish Modern Teak Steel Rectangle coffee table by Johannes Aasbjerg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Danish Modern Teak and Steel Rectangle coffee table by Johannes Aasbjerg for Aasbjerg & Ortoft. Beautiful Teak coffee table with Geometric shape on square steel and teak legs. ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Birch Coffee Table by Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1973
Located in Stockholm, SE
Coffee table by Bruno Mathsson, made from birch. Very low design, with elegantly rounded corners and curved legs.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch
“Annika” Coffee Table by Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Annika” coffee table by Bruno Mathsson, made from birch with a round root table top. Beautiful curved legs. This is an early edition made in the 1930s, gra...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch
Coffee Table Bench in solid Ash, South Scandinavian Design by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This coffee table (also bench) is designed by Eric Gizard - Paris.
It is 100% made in France with exclusive solid ash wood from sustainable managed French forests.
It can also be used as a TV stand, Bed end or Sofa Back Table.
Weight 18 kg
Mon Petit Meuble...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Mid-Century Modern Round Walnut Spider Leg and Bronze Moroccan Tray Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut spider leg round coffee table with a Moroccan bronze scalloped design tray.
The base folds up for easy storage and th...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Rosewood coffee table by Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Luxurious coffee table designed by Johannes Andersen and produced by CFC Silkeborg in Denmark during the 1960s.
Made in beautiful rosewood. Expandable with two black trays on each s...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Peter Hvidt
Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Coffee Table 6743 / X-Table by Fritz Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare coffee table model 6743 / X-table designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Round Coffee or Cocktail Table in Maple and Steel by Fredericia
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb minimalist coffee or cocktail table model Rex designed by
Christina Strand and made by famed Danish furniture maker, Fredericia Mobler. The table model was designed in 2002 to match the model Rex
chair and made around the same time. Made from bent maple and the base is matte chrome steel. Very modern looking and very comfortable. Very reminiscent of Arne Jacobsen round table...
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Condor
Coffee Table by Fredrik Schriever-Abeln for Orbro Glass, Sweden, 1960
s
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Condor Coffee Table by Fredrik Schriever-Abeln for Orbro Glass, 1960's
This coffee table reflects the Scandinavian Modern style with its sculptural yet functional design. The solid ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Wood
Vintage Glass Table
PK61
Designed by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
The "PK61" glass cocktail table, designed by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, is a mid-century modern masterpiece. It boasts a clear glass top elegantly supported by a brushed...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjaerholm PK61 for E. Kold Christensen Coffee Table, 1969
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic early version PK-61 coffee table, designed by Poul Kjærholm, 1969 for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1956-1981 in brushed, chromium-plated steel with glass top, marked with EKC...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Coffee Table, Model Birka, in Elm by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1937
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Coffee Table, Model Birka, in Elm by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1937
Additional Information:
Material: Elm
Style: Mid Century, Scandinavian
Coffee Table, Model Birka
Produced by Nordiska Ko...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
White Marble and Black Oak Center Coffee or Side Tables
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Series of 3 sculptural design different sizes Coffee, Center or Side tables compose by a solid white Estremoz marble base and a delicate black wood top in Oak open pore.
T...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Poul Nørreklit Coffee Table Produced by Selectform in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee table designed by Poul Nørreklit. Produced by Selectform in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Danish Teak Extendable Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Well constructed Danish modern table with two 16.75" hidden extension leaves which can be opened independently or together for a maximum width of 96". A Sleek design with two stretch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
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.”
Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs. Browse a vast selection of antique, new and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.
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