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Scandinavian Modern 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 

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

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
Conference Table in Rainbow Teakwood Stone, Scandinavian Modern Conference Table
Located in New York, NY
Conference Table hand carved in sandstone. This Scandinavian Modern Conference Table by Paul Mathieu is hand carved from solid blocks of rainbow teak wood stone, a rare sandstone tha...
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Sandstone, Stone

Willumsen Engholm Collapsible Tray Top Table by Fritz Hansen
Located in Highland, IN
Light, leggy, and incredibly useful, this tray-top table designed by Svend Aage Willumsen & H. Engholm and made by Fritz Hansen folds flat for easy storage when not in use. When open...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

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 Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian Designer Ecological Round Table
Located in Paris, FR
An Iconic Design that express the talented Nordic Design using Green Technology. The unique arms of the chair embrace the whole piece, The minimalistic creased lines and the function...
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Birch

Trolley in Cane and Rattan by Robert Wengler, 1940 s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Trolley in Cane and Rattan by Robert Wengler, 1940's Additional Information: Material: Cane and rattan Produced by Robert Wengler in Denmark Dimensions (W x D x H): 43 x 94 x 69.5 c...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Cane, Bamboo

Christian Koban Bed Tray
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Christian Koban bed tray from the 70's.
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1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

Set of 6 Pinwheel HM7, Oiled Walnut Brass by Hvidt Mølgaard for &tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Slim and shapely, Hvidt & Mølgaard’s Pinwheel table from 1953 is a multipurpose piece. Designed to be adaptable, it boasts a series of smaller tables that can be slotted together to...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Brass

Coffee Table in Steel and Rosewood by Sven Ellekær, 1970s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Coffee Table in Steel and Rosewood by Sven Ellekær, 1970s Additional Information: Material: Steel and rosewood Style: midcentury, Scandinavian Produced by Søren Willadsen møbel...
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Teak End Table
Located in Brescia, IT
Coffee table with stamp of authenticity. ...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Cabinetmaker Coffee Table
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker coffee table in solid teak with rosewood details.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

Danish Cabinetmaker Coffee Table
Danish Cabinetmaker Coffee Table
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Marble and metal coffee table
Located in Brescia, IT
Coffee table with marble top and steel base. The round top has cracks. AD446
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Midcentury Low Table by Fabricius Kastholm, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Low table with glass top on a stainless steel base. Designed by Maa. Jørgen Fabricius & Preben Kastholm for Kill International. Great original condition.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

1970s Fully Restored Danish Andreas Hansen Tesk Coffee Table by Arrebo Mobler
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish teak Andreas Hansen coffee table by Arrebo Mobler Rare well designed and very well crafted coffee table with lots of organic shapes and details. The coffee table has been f...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Sewing Table
Located in Brescia, IT
Original piece of Nordic craftsmanship. This side table, created to hold sewing materials, can be used as a tabletop shelf and storage cabinet. It also features a small side drawer...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Birch

Maple Williams Dining Table White Hairpin Legs Rectangle Top
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 Tables

Materials

Steel

Terrazzo Table, Square, Red Sky Grey, by Daniel Enoksson for Hay
Located in Dubai, AE
Swedish designer Daniel Enoksson’s terrazzo table features a square-shaped table top crafted in highly functional electro-galvanized steel and powder coated to make it extra resilien...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

Jens Quistgaard End Tables
Located in San Francisco, CA
Jens Quistgaard design x-base side tables with brass metal mounts. High quality construction and attention to detail, rare to find a matched pair. Newly refinished and ready to insta...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Brass

1970s, Danish Design, Dinning Set of Table and Four Chairs, Oak Wood, Wool
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design. Dinning set of unfolded table and four chairs. Oak wood, chair seats reupholstered in furniture wool. Solid oak wood original in very good condition. Folding ta...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Wool, Oak

Poul Kjærholm PK-71 Nesting Tables by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare nesting tables model PK-71 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

Bowler Side Table - Beige, by Shane Schneck for Hay
Located in Dubai, AE
Shane Schneck’s bowler table is a compact side table that is ideal for small spaces. The single tube that extends upwards creates a defined profile, which doubles as a functional han...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Granite, Metal, Steel

Severin Hansen Freestanding Desk in Rosewood For Haslev, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Freestanding Severin Hansen desk in rosewood with 4 drawers for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri cabinetmakers. The desk comes with it's original key.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Njord - Ribbed Marble Bathroom Vanity - Grey Galaxy - Large
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
Enhance your bathroom with our luxurious Njord Marble Vanity, featuring a beautifully ribbed texture that adds depth and character to your bathroom aesthetics. The exterior is crafte...
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Marble

Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chromed Metal Ash Coffee Table Sofa Table circa 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern coffee table or sofa table from chromed metal and ash. As Scandinavian modern works with a reduced and sleek line this coffee table is a beautiful example. While ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

Swedish Tray Table in Stained Birch Manufactured 13/3 1929 by Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Swedish 1930s tray table from NK, Nordiska Kompaniet. It comes in a deep dark brown stained birch color, and a beautiful patina of age and use. This particular table i...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Birch

Unique Cabinetmaker Rosewood Dressing Table Made in Denmark circa 1950
Located in London, GB
Freestanding Brazilian rosewood lady's desk, frame with oblique stretchers. Front with two drawers, above pull-out writing leaf. Top with three drawers, room for storage and two cabi...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Hans C. Anderson End Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans C. Andersen design square end table. Made from teak and a white laminate top with tapering shaped detachable legs. In very good original condition, labeled.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Laminate, Teak

Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Oval Maple White
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 Tables

Materials

Steel

"Heritage" Chilean Mesquite Solid Bronze-Leg Desk with Brass Butterfly Inlays
Located in Frankfurt, KY
Custom-made solid brass butterfly inlays interlock book-matched Chilean Mesquite atop a solid bronze base. Honoring the South American origins of Chile...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Bronze, Brass

1960s nesting tables
Located in Brescia, IT
Original Scandinavian set of three interlocking side tables. Each features a rectangular top and tapered legs. Also ideal for use as a bedside table. The combination of the three ne...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Modern Teak Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This simple yet stylish vintage teak coffee table features Danish modern design, tapered legs, and rich natural finish. Danish markers mark on the bottom of the table, please confirm...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Teak Coffee Table for France Son, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Nice Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard teak coffee table for France & Son from Denmark the 1960s. This table has a minimalistic design, however is elegant due to the usage of the round e...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian teak coffee table Erik Wørts IKEA
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian teak coffee table designed by Erik Wørts for IKEA in the 1960s. Designed by Erik Wørts for IKEA in the 1960s, this teak coffee table reflects the restrained and functio...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

1970s, Danish foldable side table, solid oak wood, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish foldable side table. Original very good condition. Solid oak wood. Manufactured by Danish furniture maker in about 1970-75s. Th...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Oak

Walnut Williams Dining Table Mustard Hairpin Legs Rectangle Top
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 Tables

Materials

Steel

Teak Desk by Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg, Denmark
Located in Barcelona, ES
Desk designed in 1959 by danish architects Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg, Denmark. Two and four drawers and two writing surfaces with interior glasses, open shelve...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

Bench / Side Table Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bench / side table by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Pine

Tapio Wirkkala for Asko Coffee Table in Teak and Birch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko, cocktail table, teak, birch, Finland, 1960s. Teak coffee table with wooden inlay ornaments designed by Tapio Wirkkala...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Teak, Birch

Danish Teak Coffee Table
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage 1960s coffee table. A piece of modern antique furniture that is distinguished by the presence of long conical legs and whose base is protruding from the table top. This orig...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

Flower Table in Rosewood, Steel and Copper Box by Nils Jonsson, 1960 s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Flower Table in Rosewood, Steel and Copper Box by Nils Jonsson, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Rosewood, steel and copper box Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by ...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Copper

FRAMA Contemporary Coffee Side Bedside Sintra Table Large in Black Marble
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Suitable as a coffee table or side table. This new studio edition comes in solid marble base and top. The distinction between the two forms gives the impression of two worlds meeting...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Marble

Danish Modern Nesting Tables by Mobelfabrikken Toften
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Danish Modern Nesting Tables by Mobelfabrikken Toften are a testament to Scandinavian design, offering simplicity and functionality. This set, crafted with high-quality workmansh...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Roland Wilhelmsson Dining Table in Solid Pine 1970s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roland Wilhelmsson for Rolands Konsthantverk AB, solid pine, Ågesta, Sweden, 1970s This dining table, created by the Swedish designer Roland Wilhelmsson, exemplifies robust and endu...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Pine

Swedish Modern Veneered Centre table
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Modern Veneered Centre table from circa 1950s. Beautiful neo classic design around the edges in sycamore and cherry wood. Each leg with a carved top. The table has been re-fi...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Cherry, Sycamore

Clarke Oval Coffee Table Maple White
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 Tables

Materials

Steel

Teak Coffee Table by Magnus Olesen, Denmark
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern, solid teak coffee or side table by Magnus Olsen, Durup Denmark features a removeable top that rests within the base.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

Arne Hovmand-Olsen Rosewood Side Table
Located in Highland, IN
This delightful diminutive side table by Arne Hovmand-Olsen is crafted of rich rosewood and has subtle, beautiful lines which are distinctively Scandinavian.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Coffee Table in Teak by Hvidt Mølgaard Nielsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian coffee table in teak by Hvidt & Mølgaard Nielsen for France and Søn. One of the very rare model made in solid teak. Referenced by the Design Museum Da...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

Side Table - Collection X - Edition 1.0
Located in Sint-Gillis, BE
The Side Table from the X Collection combines modern elegance with functionality. Its elegant design in stainless steel, with a finely crafted top, seems to float above a curved base...
Category

2010s Belgian Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Clarke Round 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

Bent Helweg-Møller Unique Dining Table by Jacob Kjær in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Unique dining table designed by Bent Helweg-Møller. Special order produced by cabinetmaker Jacob Kjær in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Brass

FRAMA Contemporary Sintra Table Large with Black 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 two worlds meeting one another. Note: Variations can appear due to natural materials. Features – Suitable as a coffee-, side or bedside table – Each table is unique, due to the natural materials Design – Nicholai Wiig...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Marble

Hudson Hairpin Side Table
Located in Cincinnati, US
This eye-catching piece combines an industrial structure with sophisticated modern accents. The intersecting metal legs almost seem to play tricks on the eyes and change shape as you...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

Scandinavian teak coffee table from the 1950s
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage teak coffee table with tapered legs, Scandinavian production 1950s/60s. Slender profile and slim top. Made in the 1950s/60s, this teak coffee table embodies the lightness an...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

Hudson Hairpin Side Table Maple Navy
Located in Cincinnati, US
This eye-catching piece combines an industrial structure with sophisticated modern accents. The intersecting metal legs almost seem to play tricks on the eyes and change shape as you...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

Scandinavian teak coffee table Alberts for Tibro 1950s
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian teak coffee table produced by Alberts for Tibro, 1950s/60s, with original stamp under the top. Made by Alberts for Tibro, this teak coffee table dates from the 1950s/60...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

Pair Shim Coffee Tables D54-Black Powder Coated Steel-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 Tables

Materials

Steel

Odense - Marble Coffee Table - White Carrara - Small
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...
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Marble

French extendable dining table in solid oak, design Eric Gizard Paris
Located in Landivy, FR
This rectangular extensible table belongs to the EGEE collection by the famous parisian Designer Eric Gizard, Paris. It is made 100% of solid oak wood in a scandinavian sleek desig...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Rustic Dining Table in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining table, pine, Scandinavia, 1950s This dining table captures the aesthetic sensibilities associated with designers Carl Malmsten, Göran Malmvall, and Axel Einar Hjorth. With it...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Pine

Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Round Maple Brassy Gold
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 Tables

Materials

Steel

Scandinavian Modern tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, seating, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original tables, popular names associated with this style include Hans J. Wegner, Børge Mogensen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, and Fritz Hansen. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $134 and tops out at $91,647 while the average work can sell for $2,652.

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