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
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...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Tray Coffee Table, Chocolate High Gloss Powder Coated Steel, by Hay
Located in Dubai, AE
The metal tray table is a multi-functional piece of furniture that can easily be adapted to fit your needs.
When the tray top is in place, it can be used as a bedside table or coffe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Modern
Fiori
Table 65 by Antrei Hartikainen x Poiat, Oak
Located in Paris, IDF
Fiori Table designed by Antrei Hartikainen for Poiat
Fiori Collection
Available finishes:
- Oak
- Dark oak
- Black oak
Model shown in picture :
- H. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Marble-Top Coffee Table by Carl-Axel Acking for Torsten Schollin, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very cool coffee or occasional table with a strict, open Silhouette and wonderful, lively black marble top. Elmwood base.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
1950s Vintage Rosewood Coffee Table Design Tove
Edvard Kindt-Lars
Located in None, IT
Round table in rosewood with V-shaped legs.
Design Tove
Edvard Kindt-Larsen, 50s.
Conditions: In good condition, it shows signs of wear given by time.
Dimensions: Height 52...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Palisander
$1,447 Sale Price
63% Off
Frits Henningsen round Sofa Table in solid mahogany, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Frits Henningsen round table in solid mahogany.
Made by Frits Henningsen in the 1950s.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Oakwood Coffee Table with Ceramic Tiles, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant coffee table attributed to Frits Henningsen, Denmark, exemplifying the refined craftsmanship and understated charm of early 20th-century Danish furniture cabinetmaking. Gr...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Peter Hvidt
Orla Mølgaard Nielsen FD 516 Coffee Table France
Daverkosen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen FD 516 coffee table France & Daverkosen, Denmark, 1950s.
FD 516 by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen - Teak and Cane coffee table - Denmark 195...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Teak, Glass Coffee Table By Alf Svensson
Located in Vienna, AT
Teak construction with heavy glass tabletop. Designed by Alf Svensson in the 1950s.
Some very small glass nicks, hardly visible. (See attached pictures).
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Teak
Teak sewing table by Severin Hansen
Located in Brescia, IT
Danish 1960s teak sewing table by Severin Hansen for Haslev, with invisible drawer and internal compartments.
Light lines and measured proportions define this 1960s Danish sewing ta...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Tue Poulsen
Erik Wørtz Coffee Table by Willy Beck in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee table designed by Tue Poulsen & Erik Wørtz. Produced by Willy Beck in Denmark.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wenge
Contemporary Round Coffee Table Plush by DK3, Low, Lacquered Oak, 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: Lacquered Oak
Table Height: 23 cm
Tablet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Organic Live Edge Elm Coffee Table by Peter Beijbom, Sweden, 1981
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking elmwood coffee table by Peter Beijbom, made from an elmwood slab with lovely woodgrain. Beautiful, oiled surface. Sturdy, sculpted legs that pick up the organic design of th...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Oak Scandanavian Slat Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid Century Modern coffee table. Features a sculptural oak form with an open slatted base and tapered peg legs. Marked along underside 20529. 54".
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$1,120 Sale Price
30% Off
Danish Modern Rosewood Coffee Table by Johannes Andersen
Located in New York, NY
Made in the 1960s, this rosewood coffee table was designed by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg. It has a smooth silhouette, with beveled edges and long legs that taper downward to...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Modern Coffee Table with Blue Tiles, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
During the 1950s, Denmark was at the forefront of the Mid-Century Modern movement, which emphasized simplicity, clean forms, and high-quality materials. This period was deeply influe...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
DOOQ Organic Modern Handmade Green
Nude Nouvelle Vague Center Table
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Exceptional in its craftwork, Nouvelle Vague is a center table that rejects traditional conventions in favor of experimentation. Round ceramic handmade pieces, painted in a unique craquele glaze are placed around a lacquered center top, creating a sense of movement that evokes the motion of the waves.
Our Nouvelle Vague collection is crafted using portuguese hand made tiles...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
PK61 Poul Kjaerholm E. Kold Christensen Marble Scandinavian Mid Century Modern
Located in Dronten, NL
Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen PK61 occasional table, white honed marble and matte chrome steel, made in Denmark, designed in 1955.
Marked with E. Kold Christensen logo in th...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Danish Rosewood Frits Henningsen Coffee Table Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
A rosewood desk-form coffee table with flanking storage drawers along each side of its length, fitted with brass bail pulls, by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, circa 1960s.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Modernist teak and beech coffee table by Kurt Østervig for Jason, Denmark, 1950s
By Jason Ringsted, Kurt Østervig
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Coffee table designed by Kurt Østervig for Jason Ringsted in 1953.
Three sculptural legs in beech with a table top of beautiful teak.
Legs may be un...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Teak
Ceramic Tile and Teak Occasional or Coffee Table by Bjørn Wiinblad, Denmark
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing unique stoneware and teak coffee table by the acclaimed artist Bjørn Wiinblad. Beautiful tiles shifting in color between grey, blue and green with a golden yellow overlaying ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Fully Restored Danish Teak Coffee Table Attributed to Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s fully restored Danish coffee table in teak attributed to Arne Hovmand-Olsen.
The well dimensioned coffee table with it´s floating tabletop that makes the whole coffee table l...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn Diplomat Square Coffee Table in Mahogany
By Josef Frank
Located in Renens, CH
Josef Frank for Svenskt Franks, Diplomat coffee table, model 2073, mahogany, Sweden, 1949.
Josef Franks’ 1949 Diplomat coffee table
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Carl Axel Acking Coffee Table in Teak and Brass, SMF Bodafors, Sweden, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant coffee table was designed by Carl-Axel Acking and produced by SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken in Bodafors, Sweden in the 1950s. The design is marked by the rectangular teak to...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Swedish designer alder root coffee table by Reiners, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Expertly crafted coffee table by Reiners in Sweden during the 1940s.
Made in birch with alder root veneer on all visable surfaces. A delicate geometrical pattern of veneer on the top.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch
Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table by Johannes Andersen
Located in New York, NY
This 1960s Danish Modern coffee table was designed by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik. It consists of teak with a warm, reddish-brown tone and rich grain patterning. Sleekly ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Grete Jalk Coffee Table, Teak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Grete Jalk coffee table in partly solid teak.
Made by Glostrup Møbelfabrik.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage Teak and Rattan Coffee Table, Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful teak coffee table with a rattan shelf by Hans J. Wegner, model “AT10”. The warm teak nuance contrasts nicely with the blonde rattan.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Johannes Andersen CFC Silkebørg Smile Coffee Table, 1950s Denmark
Located in Miami, FL
Johannes Andersen CFC Silkebørg Smile Coffee Table, 1950s Denmark
Offered for sale is a teak "Smile" coffee table by Johannes Andersen and Johannes Andersen and C. F. Christensen ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage Solid teak coffee table by Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen for AB Seffle Mo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Solid teak coffee table by Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen for AB Seffle Mobelfabrik. Beautifully refinished with great lines. Sculpted side...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-century Scandinavian drop-leaf side table, teak and brass, Sweden 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A neat drop-leaf side table or coffee table, made from solid teak and teak veneer with brass fittings. Slightly oval table top with black centerpiece...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Rare Original coffee table in solid oak, design by Tage Poulsen Denmark 1960s
By Tage Poulsen
Located in København K, 84
A rare original 1960s coffee table in solid oak, designed by Danish architect Tage Poulsen, exemplifying the era’s commitment to structural clarity and honest craftsmanship. The tabl...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Wood and Glass Book Nook Coffee Table
Located in Toronto, CA
Handcrafted from solid oak and finished with ultra-clear ½” low-iron tempered glass, this table is a quiet statement on beauty, imperfection, and purpose.At the heart of this piece i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
$928 Sale Price / item
20% Off
2021 OW449 Square Colonial Coffee Table by Ole Wanscher for Carl Hansen in Oak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a OW449 Colonial Coffee Table made with a white oiled solid oak frame and oak top. The table, designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark, dates to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Vintage teak coffee table
Located in Brescia, IT
Teak coffee table of Scandinavian origin.
An essential piece of furniture with timeless beauty, suitable for different environments and styles.
Good condition. A restoration has been...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Ole Wanscher Colonial coffee table in elm
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher coffee table.
Made in elm.
Made by Poul Jeppesen.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Mogens Lassen
Egyptian
Coffee Table, Teak and Brass, A.J. Iversen, Denmark
Located in The Hague, NL
This iconic 'Egyptian' table was designed by Mogens Lassen in 1940. This particular table is the rare large version in solid and veneered teak wood, produced by the cabinet maker A.J...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Round Coffee Table Plush by DK3, Oak, 130 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: Oak
Table Height: 29 cm
Table height
- ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Danish Mid Century Peter Hvidt
Orla Molgaard-Nielsen FD-516 Coffee Table
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, the FD-516 coffee table was manufactured by France & Søn in Denmark.
Constructed from Teak, the coffee table has a large rectangul...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak, Rattan
Coffee Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Coffee table, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s. Birch frame, teak table top. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age a...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch, Teak
Contemporary Round Coffee Table Plush by DK3, Low, White Oil Oak, 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: White Oil Oak
Table Height: 23 cm
Table...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Expertly Restored - Tove
Edvard Kindt-Larsen Teak Coffee Table for Dux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tove
Edvard Kindt-Larsen teak coffee table by for Dux.
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern f...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
"Annika" coffee table by Bruno Mathsson
Located in Brescia, IT
Birch coffee table designed by Bruno Mathsson with original markings.
Original coffee table designed by Bruno Mathsson, with identifying mark present under the top. Light-colored wo...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch
Midcentury Coffee Table by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Small coffee or side table by Josef Frank, made from mahogany with a rounded corner tabletop. Light design with elegantly sculpted legs.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
1970s Danish Mid Century Modern Floating Coffee Table in the Jens Risom
s Style
Located in Miami, FL
Danish Mid Century Modern Floating Coffee Table by Trioh Mobler Denmark in the Jens Risom's Style. Dated 1979.
Features a minimalist Scand...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Børge Mogensen Folding Oak Coffee Table, Model 5386
Located in Kastrup, DK
Folding coffee table designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark, circa 1970.
Executed in solid oak with original manufacturer’s label preserved on the...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Architectural Rectangular Coffee Table in Steel and Glass
Located in Dronten, NL
This table is the epitome of minimalistic yet monumental design. The asymmetrical shaped matte chrome steel frame holds a glass top. With this table the designer was able to get the ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Gear Table
by Norr11, Low, Earth
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Gear Tables
by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Gear is a collection of sculptural coffee tables, inspired by Ancient Greek columns. Gear is designed as a simplified block-like...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
$808 / item
Danish Coffee Table in Solid Teak by Finn Juhl for France
Son, 1960s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Rectangular coffee table from the ‘500’ series designed by Finn Juhl around 1962. Made of solid teak with beautiful details such as the raised edge and sculptural legs. Produced by F...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Ferdinand Lundqvist "Gripsholm" coffee table Göteborg Sweden 1956.
Located in New York, NY
Ferdinand Lundqvist coffee table made in Göteborg, Sweden, circa 1956. Designed exclusively for the luxury liner “Gripsholm” of the Swedish American Line. The rectangular top is in w...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Gear Table
by Norr11, Round, Chalk
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Gear Tables
by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Gear is a collection of sculptural coffee tables, inspired by Ancient Greek columns. Gear is designed as a simplified block-like...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
$1,809 / item
Scandinavian Kurt Østervig Mid-Century Teak Black Coffe Tables Side Tables, 1960
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design side tables or coffee table set designed by Kurt Østervig and produced by Jason Møbler with solid teak frame and double-sided tops in black lam...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Teak
$3,088 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Amazing coffee table by Aakjaer Jorgensen for Bramminge - 1960s
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Amazing teak triangular coffee table designed by Aakjaer Jorgensen for Bramminge in the 1960s, Denmark.
As you can see on the pictures the...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
Model A70 Club Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas, 1940/1950
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model A70 coffee table / club table, design Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940/1950s. Birch. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent ...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch
Vintage "Eye" Coffee Table by Finn Juhl, Carl Brørup, Denmark, 1950s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare early edition “Eye” coffee table by Finn Juhl, in a kidney shape on three sculpted legs. Excellent execution, smooth wood. This iconic design was originally designed for Carl Brørup...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Side Table by Vejle Stole og Mobelfabrik
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Square light teak wood coffee table in classical Scandinavian Modern style, manufactured by "Vejle Stole Og Møbelfabrik", Denmark, circa 1960.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
$712 Sale Price
43% Off
Mogens Lassen ‘The Egyptian Table’ Coffee Table in Teak
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mogens Lassen (1901–1987)
This iconic Egyptian Table was designed by Mogens Lassen in the late 1930s, drawing inspiration from ancient Egyptian folding furniture. With its clean line...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern William Watting Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Dronten, NL
Elegant 1950s coffee table with original sandblasted edge glass top, designed by William Watting for Fristho, circa 1955. European walnut frame with brass hardware.
William Watting ...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Illum Wikkelso for Mikael Laursen Solid Teak Danish Designed Coffee Table
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-century teak coffee table designed by Illum Wikkelso for Mikael Laursen, crafted from solid teak and raised on triangular reversed tapered legs. It has been restored with a hand-...
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Mid-20th Century Danish 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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