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Scandinavian Rosewood Nesting Tables
Located in San Francisco, CA
Scandinavian Modern set of nesting tables, Denmark. High quality construction and use of materials
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Ceramic, Rosewood

Scandinavian Rosewood Nesting Tables
Scandinavian Rosewood Nesting Tables
H 20 in W 25.25 in D 15.5 in
Scandinavian Rosewood Nesting Tables
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Scandinavian nesting tables, circa 1970's. Use them individually or nest them together to
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Rosewood

Scandinavian Rosewood Nesting Tables
Scandinavian Rosewood Nesting Tables
H 20 in W 19.5 in D 14.5 in
Vintage Scandinavian Oak Nesting Tables
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak Scandinavian nesting tables , circa 1960's. Well constructed trio with lovely lines. Space
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Oak

Vintage Scandinavian Oak Nesting Tables
Vintage Scandinavian Oak Nesting Tables
H 19.5 in W 23.5 in D 16 in
Scandinavian Modern Wooden Nesting Tables
Located in High Point, NC
Built in Scandinavia during the 20th century, this set of nesting tables flaunts impeccable
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20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stackin...

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Teak

Set of Scandinavian Midcentury Nesting Tables
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of Scandinavian hardwood nesting tables. Made in Denmark in the early 1960s original
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Hardwood

Set of Scandinavian Midcentury Nesting Tables
Set of Scandinavian Midcentury Nesting Tables
H 19.69 in W 21.66 in D 14.18 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Nesting Table Set
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A set of vintage Scandinavian Modern nesting tables made from old growth teak finished with oil
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking...

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Teak

Johannes Andersen Scandinavian Dark Wood Nesting Tables 1960s
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design dark wood nesting tables set designed by Johannes Andersen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Wood

Mid 20th Century Scandinavian Nesting table set
Located in Delft, NL
Mid 20th Century Scandinavian Nesting table set A set of Scandinavian nesting tables in light nut
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Mid-20th Century European Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Nutwood

Mid 20th Century Scandinavian Nesting table set
Located in Delft, NL
Mid 20th Century Scandinavian Nesting table set A set of Scandinavian nesting tables in dark nut
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Mid-20th Century European Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Nutwood

Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables in Teak & Oak, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A nest of tables fashioned from teak and dark oak. The rectangular main table has inlaid tiles from
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Oak, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Nesting Tables by Poul Hundevad Denmark
By Fabian Denmark 1, Poul Hundevad
Located in Vienna, AT
This set of two rosewood nesting tables was designed by Poul Hundevad for Fabian Denmark in the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Rosewood

Set of Slender Scandinavian Nesting Tables by Brode Blindheim
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Slender Scandinavian nesting tables by Brode Blindheim. Simple, versatile and elegant
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking ...

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Teak

Set of Slender Scandinavian Nesting Tables by Brode Blindheim
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of slender Scandinavian nesting tables by Brode Blindheim. Simple, versatile and elegant
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking ...

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Teak

Set of Slender Scandinavian Nesting Tables by Brode Blindheim
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Slender Scandinavian Nesting Tables by Brode Blindheim. Simple, versatile and elegant
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking ...

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Teak

Scandinavian Nesting Tables in Rosewood 1960s Danish
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Lyon, FR
Danish nesting table from the 1960s in rosewood.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Rosewood

20th Century Scandinavian Set of Nesting Tables
Located in High Point, NC
Elegant and exotic, this set of four nesting tables takes inspiration from traditional Asian
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20th Century Scandinavian Chinoiserie Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Wood

Set of Three Rosewood Nesting Tables, Scandinavian Modern, 1970s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Set of three Classic Danish design rosewood nesting tables. Preserved in very good condition. Can
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Rosewood

Vintage Scandinavian Teak Nesting Tables, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Denmark - Made of teak, beech - Dimension of smaller table: H 45 x W 39 x D 30 cm
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Beech, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Nesting Tables, Scandinavian, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wooden nesting tables, Scandinavian, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Nesting Tables in Rosewood
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian nesting tables in rosewood.
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Rosewood

Sumi 02 Blue, Nesting Tables, Ringvide, Birch Wood, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
This unique copy of the Sumi nest of tables is exactly as shown in the pictures. If you have any
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Birch, Oak

Sumi 02 Blue, Nesting Tables, Ringvide, Birch Wood, Scandinavian
Sumi 02 Blue, Nesting Tables, Ringvide, Birch Wood, Scandinavian
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H 18.9 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Sumi 02 Ocher, Nesting Tables, Ringvide, Birch Wood, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
This unique copy of the Sumi nest of tables is exactly as shown in the pictures. If you have any
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Birch, Oak

Sumi 02 Ocher, Nesting Tables, Ringvide, Birch Wood, Scandinavian
Sumi 02 Ocher, Nesting Tables, Ringvide, Birch Wood, Scandinavian
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H 18.9 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Scandinavian Solid Wood Nesting Tables, Scandinavia ca 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Created with mobility and flexibility in mind, nesting tables can be organized in an unlimited
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stackin...

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Wood

Set of Three Rustic Nesting Tables, Scandinavian / Mid-Century Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A decorative set of rustic nesting tables, 3 pcs. Made in Sweden, circa 1970s. In good condition
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Ta...

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Wood

Scandinavian Solid Wood Nesting Tables, Scandinavia ca 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Created with mobility and flexibility in mind, nesting tables can be organized in an unlimited
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stackin...

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Wood

Set of 3 teak wood scandinavian nesting tables, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A set of 3 beautifully designed teak wood Scandinavian design nesting tables from Denmark. This set
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Wood, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Nesting Tables in Rio Rosewood by Johannes Ander
By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern nesting tables in Rio rosewood by Johannes Andersen.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Rosewood

Set of Midcentury Scandinavian Rosewood Nesting Tables with Organic Shape
Located in Hamburg, DE
A particularly beautiful set of 3 nesting tables made of rosewood from the 1960s. Worth
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Rosewood

Nesting Table Vittoria
Located in PARIS, FR
The overlapping silhouettes of our three Terrazzo nesting tables are a metaphor for elegance. In a
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21st Century and Contemporary Tunisian Scandinavian Modern Nesting Table...

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Terrazzo, Oak

Nesting Table Vittoria
Nesting Table Vittoria
H 19.69 in Dm 23.63 in
Nesting Tables by Haslev
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of two nesting tables with inlaid stoneware tiles by Nils Thorsen for Royal Copenhagen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Stoneware, Wood

Nesting Tables by Haslev
Nesting Tables by Haslev
H 19.75 in W 23 in D 14 in
20th Century Danish Set of Three Vintage Scandinavian Teak Nesting, End Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish set of three nesting tables made of hand crafted
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking T...

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Beech, Teak

Teak Danish Modern Nesting Tables
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak nesting tables, circa 1960's. Space saving design, the footprint of 1 table with the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Teak

Teak Danish Modern Nesting Tables
Teak Danish Modern Nesting Tables
H 18.5 in W 23 in D 15.5 in
Danish Modern Rosewood Nesting Tables
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood mid-century nesting tables, circa 1960's. Stunning surfboard shape with elegant tapering
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Hardwood

Danish Modern Rosewood Nesting Tables
Danish Modern Rosewood Nesting Tables
H 19.5 in W 21.5 in D 15 in
Rosewood Nesting Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
beautiful set of Scandinavian tables on rosewood from the 1960's
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20th Century Scandinavian Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Rosewood

Rosewood  Nesting Tables
Rosewood  Nesting Tables
H 18 in W 21.75 in D 17.25 in
Danish Modern Rosewood Nesting Tables
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood nesting tables, circa 1960's. Gently curved edges add a touch of softness to the crisp
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Hardwood

Danish Rosewood Nesting Tables, 1970s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Set of two Classic Danish design rosewood nesting tables. Preserved in very good condition.
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Rosewood

Danish Rosewood Nesting Tables, 1970s
Danish Rosewood Nesting Tables, 1970s
H 18.9 in W 16.93 in D 13 in
Danish Rosewood Nesting Side Tables
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of three rosewood nesting tables with tapered legs and minimal design. Flexible in any
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking ...

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Rosewood

Danish Rosewood Nesting Side Tables
Danish Rosewood Nesting Side Tables
H 20.8 in W 22 in D 15.25 in
Severin Hansen Nesting Rosewood Tables
By Severin Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Severin Hansen Nesting rosewood tables. In excellent condition. The original tags are still intact.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Rosewood

Severin Hansen Nesting Rosewood Tables
Severin Hansen Nesting Rosewood Tables
H 20.48 in W 22.45 in D 14.57 in
Set of 2 Nesting Tables
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage Scandinavian side tables. These two small coffee tables are ideal for those who have
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacki...

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Oak, Teak

Set of 2 Nesting Tables
Set of 2 Nesting Tables
H 20.08 in W 17.72 in D 13 in
6 Danish Modern Rosewood Nesting Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosewood square/cube nesting tables - each 'nesting table' contains three rosewood tables that fit
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Rosewood

Danish Modern Rosewood & Tile Nesting Tables
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood and tile mid-century nesting tables, circa 1960's. Space saving design, the footprint of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Ceramic, Hardwood

Set of Nesting Tables by Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of nesting tables in well patinated teak and oak designed by Maa. Jens Harald Quistgaard for
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Teak, Oak

Set of Nesting Tables by Quistgaard
Set of Nesting Tables by Quistgaard
H 20.48 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Set of Nesting Tables by Severin Hansen
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of nesting tables in well patinated finished Scandinavian oak designed by Maa. Hans Jørgen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Oak

Set of Nesting Tables by Severin Hansen
Set of Nesting Tables by Severin Hansen
H 18.9 in W 20.67 in D 13.78 in
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
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Ceramic

Johannes Andersen / Nesting Tables / CFC Silkeborg
By Johannes Andersen
Located in 足立区, JP
The item is in good condition. There is a maker's medallion on the back of the table.
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Rosewood

Danish Designer, Nesting Tables, Oak, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 3 oak nesting tables designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s. Second table
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Oak

1960s Stylish Teakwood Nesting Tables MOBELINTARSIA Denmark
By Mobelintarsia
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Set of three teak nesting tables made in Denmark 1960s by MOBELINTARSIA. Stamped underneath with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Teak

Danish Modern Nesting Table Set in Rosewood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful and elegant Danish modern nesting tables set. All three tables feature rich color and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking ...

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Wood

Erling Torvits Danish Teak Nesting Side Tables
By Erling Torvits
Located in Oakland, CA
A set of three teak nesting tables designed by Erling Torvits, Denmark. Crafted with book-matched
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking ...

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Teak

Erling Torvits Danish Teak Nesting Side Tables
Erling Torvits Danish Teak Nesting Side Tables
H 20.25 in W 23.63 in D 13.25 in
Three Stacking or Nesting Danish Teak Tables
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Nice clean original, nesting tables made in Denmark. Extremely minor scratch on larger table, set
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Teak

Danish Modern Set of Rosewood Nesting Tables, 1960s.
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Set of Rosewood Nesting Tables, 1960s. Set of three Scandinavian Modern Rosewood
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Rosewood

Nesting Tables in Rosewood by Jens Quistgaard, 1964
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Nesting Tables in Rosewood by Jens Quistgaard, 1964 Additional Information: Material: Rosewood
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Rosewood

Poul Kjaerholm PK71 Nesting Tables, Denmark, 1960
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A set of three nesting tables, model PK71, designed by Poul Kjaerholm and manufactured by E. Kold
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking ...

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Steel

Poul Kjaerholm PK71 Nesting Tables, Denmark, 1960
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Nesting tables, model PK71, designed by Poul Kjaerholm. Manufactured by E Kold Christensen in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking ...

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Steel

1960s Set of Danish Nesting Tables in Teak
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of nesting tables in teak produced in Denmark in the 1960s. The elegant and well well crafted
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Teak

1960s Set of Danish Nesting Tables in Teak
1960s Set of Danish Nesting Tables in Teak
H 19.3 in W 22.84 in D 15.56 in
Set of Three Swedish Modern Teak Nesting Tables
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Three Swedish Modern Teak Nesting Tables
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Ta...

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Nesting Tables 1960s. Set of 3.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Nesting Tables 1960s. Set of 3. Set of elegant Danish nesting tables. Thin
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Teak

Alvar Aalto Nesting Table Set Model E88, Artek, 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
The perfect practical side table for any scandinavian or modern interior, especially with
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Ta...

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Birch, Oak

Alvar Aalto Nesting Table Set Model E88, Artek, 1950s
Alvar Aalto Nesting Table Set Model E88, Artek, 1950s
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H 22.05 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
Vintage Rosewood Kai Kristiansen Nesting Cube End Tables
By Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern stacking end tables designed by Kai Kristiansen for Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik, circa
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Rosewood

Midcentury Danish Modern Rosewood and Chrome Nesting Tables or Side Tables
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek and modern set of nesting tables circa 1960s. These feature gorgeous rosewood with thin
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Chrome

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Nesting Scandinavian Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of nesting Scandinavian tables available for sale. Each of these unique nesting Scandinavian tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. We have 621 antique and vintage nesting Scandinavian tables in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Nesting Scandinavian tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of nesting Scandinavian tables to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Scandinavian Modern and mid-century modern nesting Scandinavian tables are of considerable interest. Nesting Scandinavian tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, CFC Silkeborg and Severin Hansen are consistently popular.

How Much are Nesting Scandinavian Tables?

Prices for nesting Scandinavian tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, nesting Scandinavian tables begin at $250 and can go as high as $16,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,458.

A Close Look at scandinavian-modern Furniture

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. 

Finding the Right nesting-tables-stacking-tables for You

Antique and vintage nesting tables and stacking tables first became popular in the early 1800s. With individual tables being used for afternoon tea, needlework and other activities, nesting tables were a perfect solution to clear up clutter at the end of the day.

These tables remained a staple of interiors over the decades for their versatility. In the 1920s, German-born American artist Josef Albers designed a modern version with each table a different color. At the Bauhaus, the German art and design school and chief crucible of modernism founded by architect Walter Gropius, Albers wasn’t the only designer to reinterpret the nesting table. Hungarian-born architect Marcel Breuer also introduced a model with chrome-plated tubular steel legs and lacquered plywood surfaces.

One can now find a range of gorgeous, carefully crafted designs, such as a three-level set of solid oak nesting tables, naturally oiled and finished with Calacatta marble. A game-themed set of nesting tables is a must-have for a living room or lounge, while a small office can be accented with vintage Scandinavian nesting tables made of teakwood, a sought-after material among mid-century modern designers.

Browse the unique collection of antique and vintage stacking tables and nesting tables on 1stDibs to find hundreds of options to match your office or living space.

Questions About Nesting Scandinavian Tables
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Nesting tables are small tables graduated in size so they can be stacked one on top of the other.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A Scandinavian table likely refers to a table that was produced in Denmark, Finland or Sweden. In the context of furniture design, a “Scandinavian table” features attributes commonly associated with Scandinavian modernism. Characterized by bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries, Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with this style was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage Scandinavian modern tables from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    English cabinet maker Thomas Sheraton is credited with publishing the first drawings of nesting tables in the early 19th century, but they may have been used as early as the mid-18th century.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    It depends on the design, but in most cases, you can indeed stack nesting tables. Nesting tables are a great way to maximize furniture usage while saving space in smaller areas. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of nesting tables from some of the top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A nesting table is a set of tables designed to be stored one inside or under the other, giving them a layered or stacked appearance. A side table is a table that’s placed beside a piece of furniture. A nesting side table would be a series of side tables in graduated heights that can be stacked or nested together. Shop a collection of nesting tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Nesting tables typically consist of several different sizes of tables designed to fit underneath one another — they were initially intended to save space in the drawing room. The tables were pulled out as needed and used for playing chess, needlepoint and engaging in other leisurely activities. Shop a collection of nesting tables on 1stDibs from top sellers worldwide.