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
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Oval Walnut Black
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Steel
Vintage Danish Modern Coffee Table in White Oak By Borge Mogensen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Trestle base white oak coffee table with a nice warm patina. Designed by Borge Mogensen.
Professional, skilled furniture restoration is an integral part of what we do every day. Our...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Shim Coffee Table D45, Silver Grey, Powder Coated Steel by Jonas Trampedach
By Jonas Trampedach, 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Steel
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Oval Walnut Bloody Red
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Steel
Scandinavian Modern
Fiori
Table 65 by Antrei Hartikainen x Poiat, Black 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. 30 x 65 x 65 cm
- Black Oak
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Designed by Poiat Studio in collaboration with the master cabinet maker and designer Antrei Hartikainen, the Fiori Coffee Table Collection epitomises the appreciation of natural materials and the utility of beauty.
The collection is an exclusive realisation of craftsmanship and artistry. Available in three sizes, the smaller tables are designed to slot into the bigger ones, enabling the tables to be used in different interiors and spaces. The two larger tables are available with hand-carved wooden flower objects...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Set of 3 Oak Coffee Side Tables
Located in Paris, FR
This Set of 3 Tables are inspired by the architecture of the Brutalist fountains and stone gullies for water distribution, made of solid oak in 4 di...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$6,349 / item
Johannes Aasbjerg
Sophie Eskild Coffee Table Produced in Denmark
By Sophie Eskild, Johannes Aasbjerg
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare coffee table designed by Johannes Aasbjerg & Sophie Eskild. Produced in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Coffee Table Designed by Frode Holm for Illums Bolighus, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Coffee table designed by Frode Holm for Illums Bolighus,
Denmark. 1950's.
Rosewood.
Measurements:
H: 56 cm/ 22''
L: 121 cm/ 4'
W: 61 c...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Calacatta Viola - Small
By NORDST
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
A sleek, modern coffee table with a luxurious marble base and a smooth extended round top. Ideal for adding a touch of sophistication to your living space, this piece combines natura...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Clarke Rectangular Coffee Table Maple Black
Located in Cincinnati, US
The Clarke Collection comes in ten different table top sizes, two wood species, and two metal finishes. The exposed stainless steel bolts blur the line between Scandinavian and Indus...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Steel
$1,050 / item
skandinavian modern huge round coffee table by KONDOR Möbel-Perfektion 1960s
Located in Landshut, BY
This item represents a significant chapter in the history of the German furniture industry.
A coffee table by KONDOR Möbel-Perfektion
This piece of furniture features a top layer of ...
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1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Round Maple Black
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Coffee Table Made In Rosewood With Blue Tiles by Johannes Andersen From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This captivating coffee table, crafted from luxurious rosewood and adorned with striking blue tiles, epitomizes the iconic design aesthetic of the 1960s. Designed by the renowned Jo...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Rosewood
Sigurd Resell Coffee Table Produced by Vatne Möbler in Norway
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee table model Falcon designed by Sigurd Resell. Produced by Vatne Möbler in Norway.
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Teak Trestle Base Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern trestle style coffee table in teak. This sleek mid-century modern coffee table has a large rectangular top and sturdy sled legs. The beautiful teak wood grain and smoot...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
Minerva Coffee Table by France
Son
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful Minerva coffee table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son from the 1960s. High-quality solid wood frame made of teak with a shelf made of braided reed.
...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak, Reed
Danish Round Shaped Coffee Table in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, teak, Denmark, 1960s
Beautiful half-round shaped coffee table in teak. This elegant table has an interesting appearance. The ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Large Coffee Table in Teak and Black Glass
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian large coffee table in teak and black glass.
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Fly SC4 Oak W. Nero Marquina Lounge Table by Space Copenhagen for &tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
The Fly SC4 table by Space Copenhagen is a lounge table made of Smoked Oiled Oak with honed Nero Marquina.
Dimensions
H: 26cm/10.2in, D: 80cm/31.5in, L: 80cm/31.5in
Weight
37 kg
...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Marble
NK vintage coffee table
Located in Brescia, IT
A vintage coffee table from the 1960s, signed by Swedish company NK, featuring a rectangular top with rounded corners and wooden legs painted black.
The table top, rectangular and w...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Coffee Or Dining Table In Light Wood Designed by Paul Cadovius From 1960s
By Cado, Mogens Koch
Located in Lejre, DK
This dining table is a true gem of Danish furniture design and clearly bears the stamp of Paul Cadovius' unique vision and talent. Manufactured by the renowned company Cado in the 19...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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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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Walnut
Egyptian Table
in Rosewood and Brass by Mogens Lassen, 1935
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
'Egyptian Table' in Rosewood and Brass by Mogens Lassen, 1935
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and Brass
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Coffee Table
Produced by Cabinetmaker A...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Danish Square Coffee Table in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, teak, Denmark, 1950s
This simplistic coffee table is crafted from teak, originating in Denmark and dating back to the 1950s. The design showcases clean lines and minim...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Teak Coffee Table by Dyrlund, Denmark, circa 1998
By Dyrlund
Located in Utrecht, NL
Precious woods and hand finishing define the furniture pieces made by the Danish company founded in 1960, Dyrlund. As this solid teak coffee table shows, great emphasis is placed on ...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Ole Wanscher Coffee Table Produced by P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee table designed by Ole Wanscher. Produced by P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Yngvar Sandstrom Coffee Table by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1955
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning crafted coffee table designed by Yngvar Sandstrom and manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1955. The table is beautifully crafted with solid beech and solid teak woode...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch, Teak
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko Coffee Table in Birch with Inlays
By Asko, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko, side table, birch, plywood, steel, brass, Finland, 1960s
Coffee table with plywood inlays designed by Tapio Wirkkala, manufactured by Asko. This rectangular...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Danish Side Table – Rosewood with Lower Shelf, 1950s Design
Located in Stockholm, SE
Occasional table anonymous,
Denmark. 1950s.
Brazilian rosewood.
Irregular form.
Dimensions:
H: 58 cm/ 22 3/4''
L: 80 cm/ 31 1/2''
D: 60 cm/ 23 1/2''
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Lilly Just Lichtenberg Coffee Table Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Brutalist coffee table designed by Lilly Just Lichtenberg. Produced in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Grete Jalk Coffee Table Produced by Glostrup Møbelfabrik
By Grete Jalk
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee table designed by Grete Jalk. Produced by Glostrup Møbelfabrik in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
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...
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2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$1,504 / item
Danish Modern Coffee Table by Borge Mogensen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A danish modern large scale coffee table designed by Borge Mogensen. Oak construction with brace detail.
Professional, skilled furniture restoration is an integral part of what we...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Børge Mogensen Coffee / Side Table Model 261 Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Coffee table / side table model 261 by Børge Mogensen. Produced by DR Møbler in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Danish Teak coffee table, two levels, by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Mobelfabrik 196
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Beautiful Scandinavian coffee table, a document holder underneath and a large, very elegant top with its slightly curved edges and discreet brass inlays. Furniture listed on the Desi...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,375 Sale Price
20% Off
Coffee table Model JH 575 by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1950s "JH575" coffee table with reversible top designed by Hans J. Wegner for Master cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen, Denmark. Beautiful example with striking grain pattern to the ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Large danish vintage coffee table wood
ceramic with or without wheels from 60s
By Tue Poulsen
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Large coffee table in solid wood and ceramic tiles in the style of Tue Poulsen. This coffee table can be used with or without castors. They are very easy to insert under the legs or ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Coffee Table in Beech of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This coffee table in beech is a beautiful example of Danish design from the 1960s. The beech wood gives the table a light and natural tone that fits perfectly with the minimalist aes...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech
Shim Coffee Table D45, Custard, Powder Coated Steel by Jonas Trampedach for Hay
By HAY, Jonas Trampedach
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
Tray Coffee Table , White 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 coffee...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Capsule Coffee Table
By Design By Us
Located in Seyrantepe, TR
Capsule may initially appear as a conventional coffee table, it allows you to showcase different uses without disrupting the overall unity. The central element has been thoughtfully ...
Category
2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$3,300
AJ Iversen Teak Coffee Table by Ole Wanscher
Scandinavian Modern
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Ole Wanscher studied at the Danish School of Art and Design, and was drew great inspiration from his professor, Kaare Klint. Wanscher created his best-known designs primarily between...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish modern coffee table with red, yellow, green, blue tiles and brass legs
Located in DK
This square table by Danish multi-artist Bjørn Wiinblad (1918-2006) has a total of no less than 196 handpainted tiles on top. The tabletop frame is made from wenge and the legs are b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Arne Jacobsen Style Rectangular Chrome + Wood Coffee Table, Denmark
Located in Chicago, IL
A Danish Modern rectangular coffee table featuring a rich, cherry hued wood top with dark brown graining and slight texture throughout. Tubular, polished chrome shaker legs branch ou...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Svend Aage Jessen Tile Top Coffee Table in Rosewood and Brass
Located in Toronto, Ontario
An incredible large coffee table in rosewood and brass by Svend Aage Jessen ca. 1965. This table has incredible presence and scale. Rosewood segments are attached with solid bra...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
"Heritage" Midcentury Modern Brass
Sonoran Mesquite Table With Brass Butterfly
Located in Frankfurt, KY
Custom-made solid brass butterfly inlays interlock book-matched Sonoran Mesquite atop a solid brass base. Indigenous to the southwest Sonoran Desert, the Sonoran Mesquite has a life...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Tripod Coffee Table
By Design By Us
Located in Seyrantepe, TR
Tripod is a coffee table designed by Basic and Bold as part of the Circle Form Collection. True to its name, it features three legs with different angles, creating a sense of balance...
Category
2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$4,000
Scandinavian Coffee Table in Mahogany and Afrormosia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, afrormosia, mahogany, Scandinavia, 1960s
Originating from 1960s Scandinavia, this coffee table showcases a dual wood composition in its...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Wood
Jens Harald Quistgaard set of 2 Armchairs and Coffee Table "Stokke" in Rosewood
Located in Paris, FR
Jens Harald Quistgaard. Stokke Series. A pair of armchairs with coffee table in rosewood and chrome-plated tubular steel frames, seats and backs upholstered in suede. Produced by Nis...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
1960s Fully Restored Borge Mogensen Expandable Coffee Table in Tanned Wallnut
Located in Knebel, DK
Extendable coffee table.
The table feature a tanned wallnut frame and tabletop tanned in a warm brown color with a unique functionallity that easily allow it to expand from a small ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,472 Sale Price
20% Off
Bruno Mathsson
Annika
Coffee Table in Birch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson, coffee table model 'Annika', birch, Sweden, 1966
Beautiful and elegant coffee table designed by Bruno Mathsson. This Annika coffee table has ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch
Ole Wanscher Coffee Table Produced by P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee table designed by Ole Wanscher. Produced by P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Sculptural Walnut Coffee Table by Folke Ohlsson for Dux
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern coffee table in walnut designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, Sweden. This classic piece features a warm natural wood grain pattern and raised sculpted edges. Supporti...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Large rosewood and metal tube coffee table, on two levels, Denmark 1960s.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Beautiful Scandinavian coffee table.
Long rosewood coffee table resting on four legs joined by a spacer shelf made of tubular metal rods, circa 1960. Superb craftsmanship, a very el...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
1960s Danish Rosewood Coffee Table by Møbelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
Versatile midcentury Danish Modern Coffee Table manufactured by Vejle Møbelfabrik Stole. Constructed in Rosewood, this coffee table is a lovely example of Danish craftsmanship and de...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Scandinavian Designer Natural Wood and Black Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
This eye-catching coffee table has the same language as our Dining Table.
A unique design that defies structural boundaries and symmetrical balances. The Finnish concept fits like ...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Naturalistic Coffee Table by C. A. Beijbom, Sweden, 1974
By CA Beijbom
Located in Stockholm, SE
Naturalistic shaped coffee table in elm. Produced by C. A. Beijbom, 1967, Sweden.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Danish Minimalistic Coffee Table in Oak and Maple
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, maple, oak Denmark, 1960s
This cocktail table of Danish origin has a splendid construction that embodies a simplistic, natural and timeless aesthetic. A unique detail ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple, Oak
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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