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Scandinavian Modern Side 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
Elegant Side Table in Mahogany by Ole Wanscher, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Side table in mahogany, designed by Ole Wanscher for cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen. Great original condition. Measures: H.58 W.63/123 D.48 cm.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Mahogany

1950s Danish Side Table in Teak and Black Metal
Located in Knebel, DK
Small Danish side table - tray table in teak and black metal from the 1950 - 1960´s. The table feature every thing you need for a small break with a small teak table top for a cup of coffee or a drink and perhaps a piece of cake, a hammered lacquered brass ash tray...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Pair of "Haga" Side Tables by Carl Malmsten
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of beautiful bedside tables by Carl Malmsten, model named “Haga”. Made in alder root and stained birch. On the sides the wood is laid in a...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Birch

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist Scandinavian Modern "Triva" Table circa 1950s for NK
Located in New York, NY
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Triva" table made circa 1950s for NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Sweden. A round enameled top with geometric decoration in different shades of gray is inserted int...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Enamel, Iron

Side Table in Rosewood Designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev Furniture, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Side table in rosewood designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev Furniture in the 1960s. The table is in great vintage condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Rosewood

Hudson Hairpin Side Table Maple Red
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Swedish Art Deco Side Table / Bar Table
Located in Karlstad, SE
Elegant side table or bar table manufactured in Sweden, 1930s. This table is made with impressive craftsmanship. The sides of the table offer several shelves and lockers and are ven...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Slide Side Table
Located in Vandoma, PT
The combination of the black base of its pieces and oak veneer geometric patterns, give this collection a modern, elegant and timeless character. Modern and widely customizable wi...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Iron

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

MCM Scandinavian Teak Side End Table Lovely Tile Insert by Gangso Mobler
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian teak side table or end table with unique tile insert by Gangso Mobler. Gorgeous vintage condition with no outstanding flaws that we have dete...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Ceramic, Teak

Hudson Hairpin Side Table Maple Rose Copper
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Hudson Hairpin Side Table Walnut Mustard
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Hudson Hairpin Side Table with Wood Inlay Walnut Yellow
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Hudson Hairpin Side Table with Wood Inlay Walnut Gold
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Hudson Hairpin Side Table with Wood Inlay Walnut Prairie Green
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Hudson Hairpin Side Table with Wood Inlay Maple Orange
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Hudson Hairpin Side Table with Wood Inlay Maple Pink
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Danish Modern Coffee Table by R. Wengler in Rattan Cane and Matt Glass, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
1940s Danish coffee table attributed to cabinetmaker R. Wengler, Copenhagen. The base is made from wood wrapped with rattan cane and the table top is matt / frosted glass. Beautiful ...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Rattan, Glass

Danish Modern Sewing Table Cart by Ejvind Johansson for FB Mobler
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Danish design sewing cart, designed by Ejvind Johansson made in Denmark by FDB Mobler. The exterior is in stunning rosewood, and rosewood veneer, while the interior is in...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Birch, Rosewood

James End Table White
Located in Cincinnati, US
Seemingly defying the laws of nature, this Danish-inspired design is composed of a razor thin metal top covered with oak veneer, atop an elegant wire base. The warmth of the wood grain adds a level of complexity balancing the minimalist base for a table that will leave your guests intrigued and your mama proud she raised someone with such good style. The offset base conveniently slides under the sofa making it the perfect accessory for those who have ditched the traditional desk...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Ingvar Hildingsson, Large Stool, Pine, Sweden, Signed and Labeled, 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and sculptural stool, designed and produced in the studio of Ingvar Hildingsson, Kalmar Läns Slöjdare IH Slöjd Rugstorp. Signed and labeled. In lightly treated pine. Swede...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Pine

Pair of Niels Clausen Nightstands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of elegant Niels Clausen nightstands/side tables. Each nightstand features two drawers. Rosewood, lacquered wood.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Rosewood

Pair of Midcentury Side Tables in Rosewood, Danish Design, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of side tables in rosewood designed and made in Denmark. Great original condition.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Swedish Elm Side Table With Rosewood, Jacaranda, and Mahogany Intarsia Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Modern side, end, or coffee table with shelf. Details include clipped corners, tapered legs, and inlay of rosewood, jacaranda, and mahogany depicting two deer.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Elm, Jacaranda, Mahogany, Rosewood

Pair of Bedside Tables, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of bedside tables in pine, produced in Denmark, 1970s. Good original condition with small signs of usage. 4 tables available, listed price is for a pair.
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Pine

Side Table in Mahogany Designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev Furniture, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Side table in mahogany designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev Furniture in the 1960s. The table is in great vintage condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Ilmari Tapiovaara Coffee Table / Side Table Produced by Laukaan Puu in Finland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee table / side table designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara. Produced by Laukaan Puu in Finland.
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Pine

Side Table in Rosewood Designed by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Side table in rosewood designed by Henning Kjærnulf and manufactured by Vejle Furniture in the 1960s. The table is in great vintage condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Swedish Modern Wood and Glass Sofa Table by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1939
Located in Hägersten, SE
Swedish modern sofa table produced by Nordiska Kompaniet. According to the NK ledger the table is titled "Bord B 642" and was done on December 13,...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Beech

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 vibrant grain patterns. Perfectly executed...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Cabinet ‘Hug’ Designed by Rasmus Appel, Denmark, 2015
Located in Stockholm, SE
Kalmar pine. Measures: H 94 cm/ 1' 1" W 41-87 cm/ 1' 4"- 2' 10 1/8" D 26 cm/ 10 1/8".  
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Modern Vejle Stole Mobelfabrik Danish Denmark Rosewood Side Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-Century Modern Vejle Stole Movelfabrik console, accent or side table. Made of rosewood featuring rectangular form and large rollilng casters. Marked Made in Denmark along bottom....
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Rosewood

Mezcalito Flaco, Contemporary White Oak Limestone Side Table by SinCa Design
Located in Tolland, CT
The contemporary "Mezcalito Flaco" side table is one of a collection of three. Each one with a different geometrically shaped based. They are constructed with the same techniques use...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Limestone

Kai Kristiansen Tile Top Table for Askel Kjaersgaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Kai Kristiansen design tile top table for Askel Kjaersgaard, Denmark. Made from solid teak with decorative inlay on a sculpted teak frame.
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Teak

Islets Side Table in Light Oil Oak by Maria Bruun for Fredericia
Located in Dubai, AE
The Islets table is a precise design with a strong identity, based on a simple construction, where details are kept to a minimum. It’s an approach that reflects the sculptural minima...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

1960s Mid Century Danish Modern Tiled Square Corner End Table Denmark
Located in Dayton, OH
Danish modern square teak side accent table. Made of teak wood featuring a floral / leaf motif tiled top. Measure: 29".  
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1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Ceramic, Teak

Danish Minimalistic Coffee Table in Oak and Maple
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, maple, oak Denmark, 1960s This cocktail table of Danish origin has a splendid construction that embodies a simplistic, natural and timeless aesthetic. A unique detail ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Maple, Oak

Pedestal Table in Solid Ash, Scandinavian Design by Eric Gizard, Paris
Located in Landivy, FR
This Pedestal table is designed by the famous designer Eric Gizard in Paris. Used most of the time to display your valuable items, Eric likes thinking about it also as a sculptor's s...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ash

Rosewood Coffee Table, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Coffee table - coffee table, Danish design, 1960s Very good condition. Wood: Rosewood Dimensions: height 51 cm, length 157 cm, depth 61 cm.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian Designer Natural Tainted Wood Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
This coffee table is the perfect combination of Scandinavian functionality carefully designed with clean lines and contrasting colors that enhance it´s form. The rythmic dark profile...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch

Fiori Coffee Table 140 in Black by Poiat
Located in Helsinki, FI
Designed by Poiat Studio’s founders Timo Mikkonen and Antti Rouhunkoski in collaboration with the master cabinet maker and designer Antrei Hartikainen, the Fiori Collection is a set ...
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2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Nesting Tables in Rosewood of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Nesting tables in rosewood of Danish design from the 1960s. The tables are in great vintage condition.  
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Rosewood

Pair of Side Tables in Solid Teak by Hvidt & Mølgaard, Made in Denmark
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of mid-century side tables in solid teak with brass legs. Designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard for France & Son in 1960s. Made in Denmark. Great original condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Brass

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 Side Tables

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Pine

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 Side Tables

Materials

Pine

Side/Bedside Table, Anonymous, Denmark. 1960s, Wenge
Located in Stockholm, SE
Side/bedside table, anonymous, Denmark. 1960's. Wenge. Dimensions: H: 50 cm/ 19 3/4" L: 50 cm/ 19 3/4" D: 40 cm/ 15 3/4"
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wenge

Midcentury Low Table in Teak by Hvidt & Mølgaard, Made in Denmark
Located in Lejre, DK
Low table in teak. Designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard for Søborg Møbler in 1960s. Made in Denmark. Great original condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Stools by Rainer Daumiller from 1960s Pine Wood
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of Scandinavian Modern tables/stools, 1960s, probably by Daumiller. Solid pine wood. Very good vintage condition with light age related wear and patina. A round sculpted seat a...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Pine

Inside / Outside Jää Cube Side Table / Seat - Recycled Plastic - Pair Available
Located in Leicester, GB
The Jää cube is a multifunctional side table. The Jää cube has a sculptural design with a beautiful tactile surface and small, satin polished aluminium spacers...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Wooden Nesting Tables, The Netherlands, 1950's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Set of three side tables in good condition.
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1950s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Minimalist Scandinavian Coffee Table in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, walnut, Scandinavia, 1980s Minimalistic side table in walnut. This rectangular coffee table shows stunning lines due to the sleek legs of the design. Thanks to the bea...
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1980s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Norwegian Midcentury Round Table by Hermann Bongard for PLUS, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful Norwegian round tray table on a foldable brass foot designed by Herman Bongard for PLUS Norway in the 1960s. This practical little table has two removable plastic table tops. One bright blue and one light transparent grey plate...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Fiori Coffee Table 140 in Oak by Poiat
Located in Helsinki, FI
Designed by Poiat Studio’s founders Timo Mikkonen and Antti Rouhunkoski in collaboration with the master cabinet maker and designer Antrei Hartikainen, the Fiori Collection is a set ...
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2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Set of Nesting Tables in Teak of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of nesting tables in teak of Danish design from the 1960s. The tables are in great vintage condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Borge Mogensen for Soborg Model 149 Danish Teak Expandable Side Table, Ca. 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
A rare teak side table with flip top and under-drawers, Model 149, designed by Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobelfabrik, Denmark, ca. 1950s. In the closed posi...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Pair of Side Tables in Brass and Glass, 1970s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of side tables with glass top on a brass frame. Great original condition.
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Poul Jensen for Selig Walnut and Woven Cane Guitar Pick Tables, Pair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Jensen for Selig guitar pick side tables, occasional tables in teak woven cane. Featuring a smooth seamed and lipped triangular surface with lower shel...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Teak, Cane

Mid Century Scandanavian Modern Teak End Table
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous one drawer night stand or end table in Teak. Arched sides with a sculpted architectural backsplash. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch, Teak

Scandinavian Modern side tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern side 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 side tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, seating, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern side 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 side tables, popular names associated with this style include Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Luca Nichetto, Severin Hansen, and Poiat. 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 side 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 $65,000 while the average work can sell for $1,837.

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