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
TV Stand Bench in Solid Ash, South Scandinavian Design by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This TV stand 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 bench, a...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Preben Fabricius BO 750 coffee table in wenge Bo-Ex Denmark 1970
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Strikingly modern and refined, this model BO 750 coffee table was designed by Preben Fabricius for Bo-Ex, Denmark, 1970. Crafted with a strong architectural presence, the table featu...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate, Steel
Mid Century Danish Modern Square Teak Cocktail Table by Selig
By Selig
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous teak cocktail table with sculpted edges and turned legs which can unscrew for easy transport. This piece can be parcel posted. Metal tag Denmark...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
1960s Mcm Scandinavian Modern Style Teak Extending Coffee Table Top Att Remploy
By Remploy
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage MCM Scandinavian Modern style teak extending coffee table with sliding top, white Formica square center with gold leaves, and a lower slatted shelf. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The coffee table has been taken apart, reglued, Danish oiled, and reassembled. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1960’s.
Every now and then you need to EXPAND your horizons… or at least, your coffee table!! We are here to help!! This is a stunning vintage coffee table comprised of a solid teak frame with a teak veneered extending top attributed to Remploy. This fabulous expansion design consists of inner grooves and the two top halves have pins that stick in those grooves and slide up and apart to expand the tabletop AND reveal a gorgeous square Formica lined square surface adorned with little gold leaves! An ideal place to set a beverage or vase of flowers. The wood has a beautiful variation of the natural tones inherent to the aspect of the wood… it is phenomenal! It also has a very useful slatted shelf below the tabletop… perfect storage for books, magazines, or maybe a tray for your remotes! Whether closed or expanded, its quintessential Scandinavian Modern design is sure to bring a bold statement with a Danish flair to any room in your home.
Remploy is an organization in the United Kingdom which provides employment placement services for disabled people. Historically, it also directly employed disabled people in a number of factories owned by Remploy itself and subsidized by the UK government however, these were phased out at the start of the 21st century. It opened its first factory in 1946 and over the following decades it established a network of 83 factories across the UK making a variety of products. Remploy underwent a major change to its operation at the start of the 21st century and branched out into providing general employment assistance for disabled people, and others with barriers to employment. After the closure of most Remploy factories, the provision of these assistance services became Remploy's principal purpose. In March 2015, it was confirmed that Remploy would become owned by US service provider Maximus. Transfer of ownership was completed in April 2015.
Versatility, stunning appearance, and Scandinavian Modern MAGNIFICENCE!! This expanding teak coffee table...
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Mid-20th Century British Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Teak
Scandinavian Coffee Table with Trapezium Base in Solid Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, oak, Scandinavia, 1970s
This elegant solid oak coffee table was designed in the 1970s. It showcases a beautifully crafted round tabletop, supported by a distinctive tr...
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1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Christensen
Larsen Geometric Coffee Table
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Christensen & Larsen, coffee table, lacquered wood, glass, Denmark, 1970s.
This coffee table by Christensen & Larsen has a very direct and geometric shape. At first glance it is a s...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
1960s Restored Severin Hansen Mahogany Coffee Table with Royal Copenhagen Tiles
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Restored Severin Hansen Mahogany Coffee Table with Royal Copenhagen Tiles designed by Nils Thorsson
The table has been fully restored and refinished by our experienced cabinet...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Rosewood
Illum Wikkelsø Coffee Table in Teak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Illum Wikkelsø coffee table in solid teak.
Made by Mikael Laursen, Århus.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Rosewood Coffee Table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Rare coffee table by Arne Jacobsen, manufactured in the 1960s. This coffee table is sold with a valid CITES document.
Seltener Couchtisch von Arne Jacobsen, hergestellt in den 196...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
FRAMA Contemporary Sintra Table Small with White Marble and Natural Cork
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Suitable as a coffee table or side table where the contrast between the soft warm cork, meets the cold smooth marble. The distinction between the two shapes gives the impression of t...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Minerva
Side Table by Peter Hvidt
Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Greding, DE
Rectangular side table on thin conical legs with two tiers. Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen designed the “Minerva” table for France & Son in 1957. La...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,123 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Conant Ball Mid-Century Modern Maple Coffee Table
By Conant Ball
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic example of American Mid-Century Modern design, this sculptural coffee table by the renowned Conant Ball company is a celebration of solid maple craftsmanship. Its strikin...
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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
Swedish Midcentury Occasional Table
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely Swedish midcentury occasional table, made from teak. Square table top with a striking graphic design of inlayed wood. Contrasting c...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Table by Axel Einar Hjorth model "Radio" for NK
Located in Long Island City, NY
A table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden , Circa 1930th. Model "Radio".
Stained birch. Manufacturer label with numbers attached.
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1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch
Rare Poul Kjærholm PK70 Coffee Table
Located in Dronten, NL
PK 70 coffee table by Poul Kjærholm in beautiful mahogany.
Signed with branded manufacturer's mark to underside: [PP Möbler made in Denmark].
literature: The Fur...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
DOOQ New Organic Modern Handmade Portuguese Nusa Side Table
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Nusa is our latest table collection, where Southeast Asian inspiration meets modern craftsmanship. Each table intricately weaves an ancient marqueterie technique, seamlessly blending...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table with Sled Base
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This Danish modern teak coffee table has sculptural appeal that would complement a nordic themed design or any urban contemporary space. Raised edges help keep items from sliding off...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Larger Illum Wikkelso Teak Coffee Table Base, 1960s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Danish Modern Illum Wikkelso for C. F. Christensen teak coffee table base. Featuring a sturdy, smooth, braced and crossed rectangular, dar...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
South Scandinavian Style Coffee Table, Design E. Gizard, 100% Made in France
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
Round coffee table in solid ash wood.
This rare "Short Pants" Finish, the colour is only from the Belt to the Knees of the table, is made of whitened natural ash stain and a lovely ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Poul Kjærholm
PK60
Coffee Table for Fritz Hansen in Oregon Pine
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK60' Coffee Table for Fritz Hansen in Oregon Pine.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsman...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Pine
Ernst Kühn Coffee Table / Bar Cabinet by Lysberg Hansen
Therp in Denmark
By Ernst Kühn
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare coffee table / bar cabinet attributed to Ernst Kühn. Produced by Lysberg Hansen & Therp in Denmark.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Folke Ohlsson Coffee Table with Bronze Top by DUX
Located in Highland, IN
This exceptional coffee table designed by Folke Ohlsson is crafted of walnut with subtle sculptural details and an inset patinated bronze top.
Also available are a matching lounge c...
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1960s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Oto-San Japanese inspired Coffee Table by Tronk Design
By Tronk Design
Located in Cincinnati, US
Transform your living space into a sanctuary of peace and balance with our modern white oak coffee table, inspired by the serene simplicity of Japanese design. Allow the natural wood...
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood
Scandinavian vintage 1950s beech and teak coffee table
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian 1950s coffee table with beech frame and teak top. Geometric lines, screw joints, and magazine holders.
Vintage Scandinavian coffee table from the 1950s with beech frame...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Teak
Ilmari Tapiovaara Coffee Table / Side Table Produced by Laukaan Puu in Finland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee table / side table designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara. Produced by Laukaan Puu in Finland.
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
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
Tray Coffee Table - Black 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
Occasional Table PK 61 by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen
Located in Dronten, NL
Early PK 61 coffee table designed by Paul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen in good vintage condition with spectacular dark brown marble top, purchased in 1957. The matte chrome stee...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table in Teak by Mobelfabrikken Toften
Located in Topeka, KS
Great vintage Danish modern teak coffee table marked on the bottom Made in Denmark by Mobelfabrikken Toften. It is in beautiful vintage condition. It has had a small repair on one le...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
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
Chunky Danish Modern Side Table in Stained Oak by Otto Færge, Denmark, 1940s
By Otto Færge 1
Located in Odense, DK
Early and important circular coffee table made of oak with solid club shaped legs. These tables were made in small numbers on special order by cabinet...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Sven Larsson Scandinavian Pine Brutalist Coffee Table or Bench Console
By Sven Larsson
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Large bench / coffee table in solid pine, crafted by Swedish designer Sven Larsson in 1970s. 78.75 long 19.75deep 12 tall
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Torbjorn Afdal
Bellis
coffee table in rosewood Bruksbo Norway 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
This elegant “Bellis” coffee table was designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960. A quintessential example of Scandinavian craftsmanship, it combines functional simplicity...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Scandinavian Modern Modular
Pinwheel
Coffee Table in Teak by Hvidt
Molgaard
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This innovative design by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard is 6 cocktail tables in one coffee table-- arranged in a pinwheel shape this table is 51" in diameter-- but tables can also be...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Low Table in Mahogany and Marble, Made in Denmark, 1930s
Located in Lejre, DK
Low table in mahogany and marble top, designed and made in Denmark. Great original condition, circa 1930s.
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Illum Wikkelsø Coffee Table
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Illum Wikkelsø coffee table veneered in rosewood.
Two extension leafs.
Made by Kofoed's møbelfabrik.
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1960s Danish Vintage 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
Coffee Table by Preben Fabricius
Jørgen Kastholm for Bo-Ex, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cool coffee table by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm, made from a crisply cut steel frame and a grey, structured stone tabletop.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Steel
Geometric side table by Henning Nørgaard for Komfort Møbler, DK 1970s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Add a touch of Danish elegance and modernist charm to your home with this geometric side table by Henning Nørgaard for Komfort Møbler, crafted in the 1970s. Known for his clean lines...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
$1,544 Sale Price
20% Off
Elegant 1940s coffee table by Danish modern cabinet maker in elm and hardwood.
By Josef Frank, Finn Juhl
Located in København K, 84
This elegant 1940s coffee table by Danish modern cabinet maker represents a remarkable fusion of craftsmanship, design, and materials characteristic of mid-20th-century Danish furnit...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm, Hardwood
Trioh Danish Rosewood Square Floating Top Coffee Side Lamp Table 1979
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A very well made Danish rosewood floating top coffee table made by Trioh. This versatile table features solid rosewood and rosewood veneer. Square top. Excellent wood selection and j...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Annika Table by Bruno Mathsson
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A sexy, elegant, and eternally stylish table with teak top and gorgeous beech legs. This table was designed by the legendary Swedish designer Bruno Mathsson and produced by Karl Mat...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Teak
Kurt Østervig Coffee Table / Side Table Produced by Jason Møbler in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee table / side table designed by Kurt Østervig. Produced by Jason møbler in Denmark.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Rectangular Brown Marble and Walnut Center Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful rectangular premium brown marble table, and walnut was designed to disrupt the classic position of the legs of most of the tables, putting...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Alvar Aalto Style Side Table in Oak, Denmark, 1980s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Hellouw, NL
Charming Alvar Aalto style side table in oak from Denmark 1980s. This table is practical and has a minimal design. The top is interesting due to its shape that is a mix between an ov...
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1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Sewing Table AT-33 by Hans J Wegner Made by Andreas Tuck, Denmark
Located in Goteborg, SE
Sewing table in solid teak and oak, designed by Hans J Wegner and made by cabinetmaker Andreas Tuck. The table has two drop-leafs, a front drawer with several compartments and a hand...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak, Rattan
Danish Mid-Century Round Coffee Table in Teak
Beech
Located in Karis, Nyland
Danish mid-century round coffee table in teak & beech. Unknown designer.
Compact and elegant coffee table. Very good build quality and craf...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Teak
$1,351 Sale Price
30% Off
Solid Oak Coffee/Tray Table by Gunnar Myrstrand for Källemo, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Oak coffee table designed by Gunnar Myrstrand for Källemo, Sweden circa 1960s.
A robust yet elegant blonde coffee table. A thick solid oak top on a solid oak frame that shows off th...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$1,283 Sale Price
30% Off
Refinished Vintage Danish Modern Solid Teak Square Coffee Table
By Dyrlund
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Premium quality vintage Danish Modern square coffee table or large side table. This piece is built like a champ! Outstanding quality, solid teak throughout. The Danish Modern coffee ...
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1970s Canadian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Pine Bench by Bernt Petersen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Bernt Petersen Danish for Eilersen coffee table / bench in pine with Danish Control sticker on underside.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
$1,013 Sale Price
43% Off
Scandinavian Coffee Table by Mobelintersia – Circa 1960
Located in LYON, FR
Scandinavian Coffee Table by Mobelintersia – Circa 1960
Diameter 80 cm – Height 43.5 cm
Maison Lecan presents this elegant round teak coffee table crafted in the 1960s by Danish man...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Circular Walnut Revolving Lazy Susan Coffee Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
"Danish Mid-Century circular walnut coffee table with a rotating lazy susan top resting on an X-shaped walnut base with tapered square leg...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage MidCentury Modern Scandinavian CherryWood Coffee Table with Woven Shelf
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This small coffee table was produced in Scandinavia during the 1960s. It was made of cherry wood. It is very attractive, hard and at the same time flexible and resistant to mechanica...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry
$911 Sale Price
20% Off
Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Teak and Oak Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Teak and Oak Hans Wegner coffee table for Andreas Tuck,model AT-11. features teak top with raised lip and round tapered Oak legs. Classic danish modern design. marked on un...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Shim Coffee Table D54, Black, 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
Transitional Modern Scandinavian Mahogany Coffee Table by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This coffee table says 'understated and timeless elegance' to us. Behold the gently undulating apron and expertly tapered legs. Designed by the professor Ole Wanscher (1903-1985). ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Trasiego Coffee Table
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Sebastian Angeles, Mexican industrial designer. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with renowned brands and companies, gaining recognition for his unique approach to collecti...
Category
2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$1,504 / item
2021 OW449 Square Colonial Coffee Table by Ole Wanscher for Carl Hansen Walnut
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an OW449 Colonial Coffee Table with a solid oiled walnut frame designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The table was produced circa 2021 and is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Danish Modern 2 Drawer oak small ceramic tile top coffee table
By Erik Wortz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern small Oak side chest coffee table with ceramic tiles on top and two drawers. Designed by Erik Wortz. Made in Denmark circa 1970.
Dimensions: H 18" x W 36" x D 16"
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Triangular Coffee Table in Elm and Raw Glass Top by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1940
s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Coffee Table in Elm and Raw Glass Top by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1940's
Additional Information:
Material: Elm and raw glass top
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm, Glass
Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables for Sale on 1stDibs
As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.
Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.
Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.
If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”
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Maitland Smith Stacked Book
Maitland Smith Whippet
Manzanita Table
Marble Slab Coffee Table
Marge Carson Coffee Table
Martinelli Luce Metafora
Mccollins Modern