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
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
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
Gear Table
by Norr11, Round, 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
$1,781 / item
Bertil Söderberg Coffee/ Side Table in Burl Wood, Svensk Hemslöjd, Sweden, 1930s
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant coffee table was designed by Bertil Söderberg in the mid 1930s. It was produced by the Swedish company Svensk Hemslöjd.
The design is marked by the sculptural four legg...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm, Burl
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
Ellipse Coffee Table by Piet Hein
Bruno Mathsson for Fritz Hansen, 1990
Located in Antwerp, BE
Coffee table designed by Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson and produced by Fritz Hansen made in Denmark in 1990. This example of the Super-Elliptical with a beautiful top made of walnut wi...
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech
$1,995 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$1,472 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$1,425 Sale Price
63% Off
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
Elegant and solid 1940s danish cabinet maker Coffee table in oak with club legs.
Located in København K, 84
This exquisite round coffee table hails from the Danish mid-century design movement, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship for which Danish furniture makers are renowned. Created ...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
PK61 Slate Coffee Table by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1956
Located in Rosendahl, DE
An iconic PK61 coffee table by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen. A minimalist yet refined design classic. The original graphite-colored slate top is a perfect match for the matt...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate, Steel
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
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
Danish Teakwood Coffee or Side Table by Grete Jalk
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful Danish Teak Coffee Table or Side Table from the 1960s.
The high -quality workmanship and the elegant design make the small furniture a real favorite.
Loving d...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
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
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.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
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
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 Modern teak/birch long coffe table Bruno Mathsson, 1950
s
Located in Uccle, BE
From the Annika series. 1950's. Stamped. Patinated wood.
As the descendant of four generations of Swedish master cabinetmakers, Bruno Mathsson was born to design furniture. Mathsson was known as a methodical perfectionist who made usefulness the fundamental attribute of his works, yet he was also a ceaseless experimenter, who constantly searched for improvements in form, materials and methods of making.
Like the Finnish designer Alvar Aalto, Mathsson was one of the first Scandinavians to embrace undulating, biomorphic forms in furniture. His early pieces such as the Eva and Pernilla series of chairs incorporate dramatically flowing bent beechwood frames, making them some of the most instantly recognizable works of 20th-century design. Mathsson was also a pioneer of ergonomics — he is said to have based the contours of his chairs on the impression his body made when he sat in a snow bank — and used supple, accommodating woven webbing for seats. His concern for practicality is shown by pieces such as the Maria table. An elegant design with gate legs and hinged leaves, the table measures more than nine feet long when fully extended, but folds down to just nine inches in thickness.
From the mid-1940s through the 1950s, Mathsson focused on architecture, designing and building houses with insulated, triple-glazed window walls...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch, Teak
$3,706 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
$1,710 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
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
Johannes Andersen Coffee Table, Cf Christenson Silkeborg
Located in Vienna, AT
Organic shaped coffee table with tapered solid wood legs, designed in the 1060s by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg in Denmark. Very good original condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
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
Coffee Table in Rosewood and Glass by Henning Nørgaard, 1960
s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Coffee Table in Rosewood and Glass by Henning Nørgaard, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and glass
Produced by Komfort in Denmark
Dimensions (W x D x H): 110 x 110 ...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Glass
Teak Coffee Table by Ejnar Larsen
Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant Danish mid-century coffee table designed by Ejnar Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen for master cabinetmaker Willy Beck in the 1950s. The table is executed in beautifully grained...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
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
Danish Teakwood Coffee Table by Arne Vodder
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Danish teak coffee table from the 1960s.
Wonderful and high quality design.
Transformable thanks to the hinged side panel.
A drawer for small items.
An enrichment for every...
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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
Finn Juhl Coffee Table by Baker
Located in Highland, IN
A sublime shape, a wonderful large scale, and delightful details all mark this coffee table by Danish master Finn Juhl. One of the designs that Juhl created in 1951 for American manu...
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1950s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Sycamore, Walnut
Modernist teak and beech coffee table by Kurt Østervig for Jason, Denmark, 1950s
By Kurt Østervig, Jason Ringsted
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
$3,611 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary Round Coffee Table Plush by DK3, Low, Smoked 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: Smoked Oak
Table Height: 23 cm
Tabletop:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Round Solid Teak Coffee Table Denmark, 19
Located in San Diego, CA
Elevate your living space with this exceptional Mid-Century Modern round coffee table by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, crafted in Denmark during the 1950s. A celebrated design duo, Hvidt & Mølgaard were known for their refined forms and architectural approach to furniture, and this piece exemplifies their timeless aesthetic.
This piece is an incredible piece that will work in many design styles.
Solid Teak Construction: The table's richly grained solid teak top showcases the natural beauty of Danish hardwoods, offering warmth and durability that only improves with age.
Brass Suspension Details: Elegant brass rod accents connect the sculptural lower shelf, adding a refined contrast to the wood while nodding to Danish Modern craftsmanship.
Woven Cane Shelf: A circular lower tier wrapped in woven cane adds function and visual lightness—perfect for storing magazines or showcasing curated objects.
Tapered Legs: Classic conical legs give the table an airy, floating appearance, characteristic of Scandinavian design.
Dimensions: Dimensions: 39" Diameter x 16" Height
Condition: Expertly restored by Hobbs...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist Scandinavian Modern "Äpplet" Teak Tables
Located in Kramfors, SE
Pair of Scandinavian modern teak tables from Sweden. The tables are known as "Äpplet" and are designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist. "Äpplet" or "the Apple" is a part of "Paradiset" a...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Hans J. Wegner Coffee Table "At-10" in Teak, Oak and Cane, Andreas Tuck, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Iconic and rare Hans J. Wegner coffee table in solid teakwood, oak and rattan cane made by cabinetmaker Andreas Tuck, Odense, Denmark. This model "AT-10" is one of Wegner's most soug...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Oak, Teak
Rectangular White Marble and Walnut Center Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful corner table, was designed to disrupt the classic position of the legs of most of the tables, putting it on a particular position that assures the stability and leaves the ...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
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)
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1950s 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
Søren Georg Jensen, coffee table
Kubus
for Tønder Møbelfabrik, Midcentury
By Tønder Møbelvaerk, Søren Georg Jensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculptural coffee table in teak, model 'Kubus'. Designed by Søren Georg Jensen, for Tønder Møbelfabrik, Denmark mid-1900s.
Top with beautiful veneer pattern...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table in Wood and Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Scandinavian Modern Veneer Wood Coffee Table with Black Iron X Base, Sweden, 1960s
Round top and cross shaped black lacquered iron base with solid wood accents.
The wood veneer...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
$5,321 Sale Price
20% Off
1940s Scandinavian Cabinet Maker, Coffee Table in elegant patinated Oak
Located in København K, 84
In the style of Arnold Madsen and Axel Einar Hjorth a 1940s Scandinavian craftsmanship, where elegance meets functionality in a coffee table or console table crafted from patinated o...
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1940s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Børge Mogensen shaker sofa table in solid oak, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen shaker sofa table in solid soap treated oak.
Made by Fredericia Furniture.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
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
Mosaic Coffee Table by Berthold Müller
Located in Ranst, VAN
Vintage coffee table with chrome base with brass and a top with white and gold mosaic tiles.
This coffee table is produced by Berthold Müller Mosaikwerkstätten in the 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Chrome
$772 Sale Price
27% Off
Customizable Coffee Table Groove, More Sizes, More Wood Finishes
By DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
'Groove' Coffee Table designed by Christian Troels for DK3.
Solid wood tabletop and base
Handmade in Denmark
(Price is for one piece)
Model shown on main picture:
Wood: Smoked Oak...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
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
Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Coffee Table by Severin Hansen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This classic coffee table was designed during the 1960s by Severin Hansen for the Danish manufacturer Haslev Møbelsnedskeri. The geometric table is made of precious rosewood in a war...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
$785 Sale Price
48% Off
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
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
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
Coffee Table in Elm Attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth, 1940
s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Coffee Table in Elm Attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth, 1940's
Additional Information:
Material: Elm
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden
Dimension...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Otto Færge Round Coffee Table in Oak, Denmark, 1940s
By Otto Færge 1
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare low table was designed and made by the cabinetmaker Otto Færge in Denmark in the 1940s. The round table with a top made of veneered oak wood, displaying a distinct and attractive wood grain. The slightly outwarding bending club shaped legs...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Poul Cadovius Rosewood Coffee Table Designed For France
Son Circular 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Poul Cadovius Beautiful Rosewood Coffee Table Designed For France & Son Circular Top Inlaid With Brushed Chrome Floral Decoration Made In Denmark 1960's
Poul Cadovius (1911 - 2011) was one of the most colourful and successful persons in the history of Danish furniture industry. He was originally educated as an upholsterer but became very interested in design at an early stage, and in 1945 he established his own furniture manufacturing company Royal System. A few years later, in 1948, he designed the iconic shelving system ROYAL...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$3,483 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
$1,781 / item
Solid Teak Coffee Table
Located in Highland, IN
This extraordinary Scandinavian coffee table is crafted of solid teak. The understated form has a number of great details: the top is fashioned of laminated strips of wood and has a ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
$2,500
Sett Coffee Tables by Severin Hansen for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of coffee tables by Severin Hansen for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri. Beautiful wood graining and color. Denmark, 1960s.
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each: H. 50 cm / W. 74.5 / D. 74.5 cm
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Note: we are able to ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Swedish Modern Bench in Pine by Roland Wilhelmsson, Model Bambse, Dated 1973
Located in Odense, DK
Mid century solid pine bench, made by Roland Wilhelmsson. This piece is stamped 1973, model Bamse.
A great patina that shows a rich life in this vintage item.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
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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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