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Rosewood coffee table, norwegian design 1960's
Located in PARIS, FR
Clean design and quality materials characterize this living room table. The rosewood has a
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Palisander

Rosewood coffee table, norwegian design 1960's
Rosewood coffee table, norwegian design 1960's
H 18.51 in W 78.75 in D 24.81 in
Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Coffee Table
Located in Weesp, NL
Stunning one of a kind Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Jatoba wood coffee table. A stylish piece with
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

'Conglo' coffee table by Erling Viksjø, Norway, 1970s
By Erling Viksjø
Located in Stockholm, SE
'Conglo concrete' sofa table. Table top inlaid with a variation of Norwegian stones. Produced in
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Stone, Brass

Midcentury Coffee Table Rosewood "Bellis" Torbjörn Afdal Norway
By Haug Snekkeri, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This coffee table of very high quality was produced at Haug Sneekeri AB Norway for Bruksbo
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood

Coffee Table by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful, dark stained oak coffee table or side table by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960.
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Sigurd Resell Coffee Table Produced by Vatne Möbler in Norway
By Sigurd Resell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee table model Falcon designed by Sigurd Resell. Produced by Vatne Möbler in Norway.
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway Rosewood "Krobo" Coffee Table, Bench
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Torbjorn Afdal solid dark rosewood table, bench by Bruksbo Mellenstrands Norway. Featuring a sturdy
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Sven Ivar Dysthe Coffee Table Produced by Dokka Møbler in Norway
By Svein Ivar Dysthe
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee table designed by Sven Ivar Dysthe. Produced by Dokka Møbler in Norway.
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Scandinavian Modern Solid Teak Rectangular Coffee Table Style of Westnofa Norway
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Scandinavian Modern solid teak rectangular coffee table with rounded corners and a
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20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway Teak "Krobo" Long Coffee Table, Bench, 1960's
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Long Torbjorn Afdal solid Teak Table, Bench by Bruksbo Mellenstrands Norway. Featuring a longer
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Mid Century Teak Coffee Table by Westnofa Made in Norway, C 1960/1970s
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Classic Scandinavian mid century coffee / cocktail table made in Norway by Westnofa, circa 1960's
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Post Modern Norwegian Fauske Marble Two Piece Sculptural Coffee Table
By Roche Bobois, Up & Up
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Really one of a kind Roche Bobois style modern Italian two piece coffee table features an
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

1960s Coffee Table made of Oak and Norwegian Sell Pillarguri Slate
Located in Beerse, VAN
Beautiful robust and heavy coffee table with a warm and strong appearance. The table is made of a
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Slate

Norwegian Side Table by Haug Snekkeri for Bruksbo
By Haug Snekkeri
Located in Vienna, AT
Hardwood side table designed in Norway in the 1960s by Haug Snekkeria for Bruksbo. Very good
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

Rosewood "Krobo" Table/Bench By Torbjørn Afdal For Bruksbo, Norway
By Bruskbo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
bench with upturned edges can be used as many things; a coffee table, side table, entryway bench or TV
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Laminate, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Cocktail Bar Accent Table, Relling & Rastad, Norway
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MODERN ROSEWOOD COCKTAIL SERVING BAR TABLE Designed by Rolf Rastad and Adolf Relling, Norway, circa
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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood

Algot P. Torrneman Coffee Table
By Algot P. Torneman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Algot P. Torneman Coffee Table "Sami Rune" Manufactured by Nodiska Komoaniet Enameled top ,metal
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Enamel

Algot P. Torrneman Coffee Table
Algot P. Torrneman Coffee Table
H 16 in W 53.5 in D 22 in
Coffee Table by Sola Ganddal
Located in Cheshire, GB
Coffee Table by Sola Ganddal, the inset glass top flanked by cupboard ends all raised up on chrome
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Coffee Table by Sola Ganddal
Coffee Table by Sola Ganddal
H 19.5 in W 45 in D 32.5 in
Modern Rosewood Westnofa Coffee Table
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Condition: This modern rosewood Westnofa coffee table is in excellent restored condition. The rosewood
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood

Modern Rosewood Westnofa Coffee Table
Modern Rosewood Westnofa Coffee Table
H 17.25 in W 30 in D 59.25 in
Teak Scandinavian Modern Tile Coffee Table
By Mobelfabrikken Toften
Located in Fulton, CA
A teak and ceramic tile top Danish Modern coffee table. Made by Mobelfabrikken Toften, Norway
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Teak

Teak Scandinavian Modern Tile Coffee Table
Teak Scandinavian Modern Tile Coffee Table
H 17.5 in W 52.5 in D 28.63 in
Scandinavian Rosewood Coffee Table by Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern coffee table manufactured by Westnofa of Norway. Table top features gorgeous
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood

Scandinavian Art Deco Satin Birch Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning Scandinavian Art Deco satin birch coffee table, this was made in Norway and dates from
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Vintage 1920s Norwegian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Birch

Bruksbo Rosewood Coffee Table by Haug Snekkeri
By Bruksbo, Haug Snekkeri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Norwegian rosewood coffee table by Bruksbo offers a rich natural rosewood finish, with
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood

Arne Halvorsen Teak Coffee Table for Rasmus Solberg
By Rasmus Solberg, Arne Halvorsen
Located in Chicago, IL
Solid teak wood coffee table manufactured by Norwegian cabinetmaker, Rasmus Solberg. Bull nose edge
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Haug Snekkeri Scandinavian Midcentury Rosewood Coffee Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
bookmatched rosewood square shape coffee table, having square rosewood legs. Simplicity at its most
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood

Vatne Mobler Falcon Rosewood Coffee Table Base
By Vatne Møbler
Located in West Chester, PA
Vatne Mobler “Falcon” Coffee Table Base in rosewood circa 1970. Will be shipped disassembled and
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bentwood

Mid Century Teak Coffee Table by Ganddal Møbelfabrik
By Ganddal Mobelfabrik
Located in Puslinch, ON
coffee table. Made in Norway, Circa 1960s-70s. Great condition with a new lacquer finish on surface
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Midcentury Sigurd Resell Rosewood Falcon Coffee Table
By Sigurd Ressell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Baltimore, MD
A stylish modern "Falcon" glass top coffee table designed by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Möbler. This
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Smoked Glass, Rosewood

Torbjørn Afdal for Haug Snekkeri Coffee Table in Teak
By Torbjørn Afdal, Haug Snekkeri
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Torbjørn Afdal for Haug Snekkeri, coffee table, teak, Norway, 1964 A truly beautiful Norwegian
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

1960’s Danish Modern Rosewood Coffee Table/Bench
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Charleston, SC
rosewood bench can also be used as a low coffee table. Beautiful grain on top with raised lip edges on the
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Mid Century Danish Modern Folke Ohlsson Coffee Table
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Tulsa, OK
. * * * Mid Century Danish Modern Folke Ohlsson Coffee Table. Above average vintage condition and structurally
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Danish modern Bruksbo Short Rosewood Bench Coffee Table
By Bruksbo
Located in Chicago, IL
Bruksbo Short Rosewood Bench Coffee Table. Please inquire for more photos.
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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood

Krobo Bench in Oak by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Göteborg, SE
"Krobo" by Torbjörn Afdal in oak. Use it as a TV stand or coffee table. Why not place it along the
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Krobo Bench in Oak by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Göteborg, SE
"Krobo" by Torbjörn Afdal in oak. Use it as a TV stand or coffee table. Why not place it along the
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

"Falcon" Rosewood Coffee Table designed by Sigurd Resell
By Sigurd Resell
Located in Palm Springs, CA
"Falcon" coffee table designed by Sigurd Resell. Rosewood frame supporting a round smoked glass
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood, Smoked Glass

Circular copper + beech motif coffee table by oddmund vad
By Oddmund Vad
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Norway Designer: Oddmund Vad Manufacturer: VAD Trævarefabrik, Storda Era: 1970s Materials
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Copper

Bellis, Coffee Table by Tobjorn Afdal in Rosewood and Mahogany
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in PARIS, FR
This Bellis coffee table was designed by Tobjorn Afdal in the 1960s for Bruksbo. It is a very
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mahogany, Rosewood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Low Rosewood Coffee Table by Rasmus Solberg
By Rasmus Solberg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This low table was designed by the Norwegian carpenter Rasmus Solberg and made in the S Møbler
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood

Low Profile Bench / Coffee Table in Rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in San Diego, CA
A absolutley gorgeous low profile bench / coffee table in rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood

1960s Dalescraft Teak Bench Coffee Table
By Dalescraft Furniture Co.
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
1960s Teak  bench or coffee table designed by Malcolm Walker for Dalescraft, UK.  Wonderful quality
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

1960s Dalescraft Teak Bench Coffee Table
1960s Dalescraft Teak Bench Coffee Table
H 13.78 in W 16.15 in D 47.64 in
Expertly Restored - Torbjorn Afdal "Krobo" Teak Bench / Coffee Table for Bruksbo
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Period Style Norwegian Modern
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Teak

Scandinavian Oak Coffee Table Attributed to Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka, c. 1970s
By Sven Ivar Dysthe
Located in Deland, FL
This eye-catching coffee table is sure to turn heads. Made of honey oak and metal this funky, retro
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Round Coffee Table With Black Slate Plate By Sigurd Ressell Falcon From 1960s
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in Lejre, DK
This round coffee table with a black slate plate, designed by Sigurd Ressell Falcon in the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Slate, Metal

70s Dark Brown Bentwood and Smoked Glass Coffee Table Sigurd Ressell for Vatne
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Ressell
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
In very good condition coffee table made of four mounted dark brown bentwood legs. Unique to this
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Smoked Glass, Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern Slate and Brass Coffee Table
By Paul Kingma
Located in Weesp, NL
Mid-Century Modern coffee table by Paul Kingma. Slate stone Brutalist coffee table designed by Paul
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Slate, Brass

Midcentury Danish Modern Odd Knutsen Glass Top Coffee Table
By Luna
Located in Wilmington, DE
coffee table. This table is signed by Luna and made by Norwegian designer Odd Knutsen. It is in good
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass

Sport Cabin Coffee Table “Lövåsen” in Axel Einar Hjorth Style by Åby Möbler
By Åby Möbler
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Swedish solid stained pine coffee table manufactured by Åby Möbelfabrik in the 1930/40s
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pine

Birch Table, Northern Europe, circa 1920
Located in Chorzów, PL
Birch table, Northern Europe, circa 1920. Very good condition, after professional renovation
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Vintage 1920s Norwegian Rococo Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Birch

Birch Table, Northern Europe, circa 1920
Birch Table, Northern Europe, circa 1920
H 29.53 in W 42.92 in D 28.75 in
Norgwegian Rosewood Occasional Table by Dokka Mobler
By Dokka Mobler
Located in London, GB
A large Norwegian occasional table in rosewood, of simple linear design by Dokka Mobler.
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood

Slab #7 / Table Stacks by Sigve Knutson
By Sigve Knutson
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
Working intuitively with hands-on techniques and a wide range of materials, young Norwegian
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2010s Norwegian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Ash

Slab #7 / Table Stacks by Sigve Knutson
Slab #7 / Table Stacks by Sigve Knutson
H 59.06 in W 27.56 in D 14.57 in
Midcentury “Krobo” Table / Bench by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Scandinavian modern low coffee table / bench designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Unique Signed Table by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique signed table by Jörg Pietschmann Materials: Norway maple, Padouk Measures: H 38 x W 84 x D
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2010s German Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Maple, Padouk

Unique Signed Table by Jörg Pietschmann
Unique Signed Table by Jörg Pietschmann
H 14.97 in W 33.08 in D 24.02 in
Secant Round Table Cobalt Blue by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
coffee table that combines a sculptural metal frame with a coloured glass top, specially selected marble
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Couchtisch PEGASUS aus Glas und Mahagoni von Stressless
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Aachen, DE
Seltener Couchtisch aus Mahagonifarbenem Schichtholz von STRESSLESS, Norwegen aus den 80er Jahren. Die aufgelegte, einseitig satinierte Glasplatte ist original und hervorragend erha...
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Vintage 1980s Norwegian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Wood

Secant Round Table Soft Rose Marble Oxide Red by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
. Elegant coffee table that combines a sculptural metal frame with a coloured glass top, specially selected
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Steel

Secant Round Table Black Gold Marble Soft Black by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
. Elegant coffee table that combines a sculptural metal frame with a coloured glass top, specially selected
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Steel

Secant Oval Table Antique Brown Granite Soft Black by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
. Elegant coffee table that combines a sculptural metal frame with a coloured glass top, specially selected
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Granite, Steel

Farm Table, Coffe Table, Nordic
Located in Lučenec, SK
This is a stylish Nordic farm coffe table, original condition. The surface was treated with beeswax.
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Antique 1810s Norwegian Country Farm Tables

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Oak

Farm Table, Coffe Table, Nordic
Farm Table, Coffe Table, Nordic
H 17.72 in W 31.5 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Ebonized Coffee Table, Scandinavia, C. 1960s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
This beautiful Mid-Century Modern ebonized coffee table is a true piece of art and history
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

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Pine

Round Teak Three Legged Coffee Table by Norsk Design Ltd, 1960s
Located in Chesham, GB
A 1960s teak round Norweigan coffee table which stands on three removable legs. Manufacturer
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

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Coffee Table Norway For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the coffee table Norway you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, rosewood and hardwood, every coffee table Norway was constructed with great care. Find 125 options for an antique or vintage coffee table Norway now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the coffee table Norway you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each coffee table Norway bearing Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo and Erling Viksjø each produced at least one beautiful coffee table Norway that is worth considering.

How Much is a Coffee Table Norway?

A coffee table Norway can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,925, while the lowest priced sells for $399 and the highest can go for as much as $18,500.

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life. 

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Coffee Table Norway
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.

    Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.

    Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

    The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.

    Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.