Bruno Mathsson Super Ellipse
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson Super-Ellipse Table 1968 Fritz Hansen Denmark 150cm
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen, Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein
Located in Munster, NRW
Superellipse Dining Table - Design by Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson in 1968.
Table top: white HPL
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$2,234
H 27.96 in W 59.06 in D 39.38 in
Early 'Super Ellipse' Dining Table by Piet Hein for Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Sweden by Bruno Mathsson, circa 1968.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Super Ellipse' Conference or Dining Table by Piet Hein for Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare 'Super Ellipse' conference or dining table designed by Piet Hein with a top in figured birch
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Chrome, Steel
$28,000
H 27.5 in W 108.5 in D 116.5 in
Bruno Mathsson Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen Super-Ellipse White Dining Table
By Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen, 'Super-Ellipse' dining table, laminated wood, chrome
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
$1,650
H 28.55 in W 45.28 in D 45.28 in
Early 'Super Ellipse' Dining Table by Piet Hein for Bruno Mathsson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A 'super elipse' shaped dining table in teak with chromed steel legs. This table is from the first
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Super Ellipse' Conference or Dining Table by Piet Hein for Bruno Mathsson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare 'Super Ellipse' conference or dining table with a top in figured birch burl and tapering
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
$28,000
H 27.5 in W 108.5 in D 116.5 in
Piet Hein, Mid-Century Modern, Super Ellipse Table Manufactured by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein
Located in Vienna, AT
everyone has an equal position. Bruno Mathsson and Arne Jacobsen contributed to the base design of the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$15,993
H 27.56 in W 47.25 in D 94.49 in
Recent Sales
Large Super-Ellipse Table by Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The super-ellipse table with top in Karelian birch with chrome-plated spring steel legs.
Designed
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Super Ellipse Table by Bruno Mathsson in Masur Birch
By Arne Jacobsen, Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein, Mathsson International
Located in Portland, ME
The shape of this table, called "Super Ellipse", was designed by Danish civil engineer Piet Hein
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Chrome
Super Ellipse Dining Table by Piet Hein and Bruno Mathsson, Denmark 1974
By Piet Hein Stulemeijer
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Super Ellipse dining table with chromed steel legs.
Designed by Piet Hein and Bruno Matthsson for
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson Dining Table
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson super ellipse dining table with new upholstered plate with cognac
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Table Model "Super Ellipse" by Arne Jacobsen, Piet Hein and Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century extendable dining table model "Super Ellipse" by Arne Jacobsen, Piet Hein and Bruno
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 118.12 in D 47.25 in
Vintage Super Ellipse Dining Table by Bruno Mathsson in Masur Birch
By Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein
Located in Karis, Nyland
Mid-century dining table model "Super Ellipse" designed by Piet Hein and Bruno Mathsson.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Super Ellipse Dining Table in Rosewood by Piet Hein and Bruno Mathsson, 1980s
By Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Super Ellipse dining table in rosewood designed by Piet Hein and Bruno Mathsson in 1968 and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
H 28.35 in W 59.06 in D 39.38 in
Super Ellipse Table in Rosewood by Piet Hein, Arne Jacobsen and Bruno Mathsson
By Arne Jacobsen, Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein
Located in Lejre, DK
Super Ellipse table with extension leaves in rosewood designed by Piet Hein, Arne Jacobsen and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 4.73 in
Super Ellipse Table in Rosewood by Piet Hein, Arne Jacobsen and Bruno Mathsson
By Arne Jacobsen, Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein
Located in Lejre, DK
Super Ellipse table in rosewood designed by Piet Hein, Arne Jacobsen and Bruno Mathsson in 1968 and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 27.56 in W 59.06 in D 39.38 in
Super Ellipse by Piet Hein and Bruno Mathsson for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1999
By Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Super elliptical dining table designed by Piet Hein and Bruno Mathsson for Fritz Hansen, Denmark
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 47.25 in
Super Ellipse Dining Table by Piet Hein and Bruno Mathsson for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Iconic large edition super ellipse dining table.
The table is labelled.
In very good condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 27.96 in W 94.49 in D 47.25 in
1970s Super Ellipse Palisander Table by Piet Hein and Bruno Mathsson for Fritz H
By Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Praha, CZ
New palisander veneer, oiled.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Iron
H 27.96 in W 70.87 in D 47.25 in
1970s Super Ellipse Palisander Table by Piet Hein and Bruno Mathsson for Fritz H
By Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Praha, CZ
New palisander veneer, oiled.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Iron
H 27.96 in W 70.87 in D 47.25 in
Super Ellipse Dining Table by Piet Hein and Bruno Mathsson
By Piet Hein
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare and early dining table designed by Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson and Arne Jacobsen, beautiful
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Super Ellipse Conference Table, Designed by Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson
By Piet Hein
Located in Lejre, DK
the Super Ellipse conference table, crafted in 1979 by the renowned designers Piet Hein and Bruno
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 28.35 in W 165.36 in D 55.12 in
Danish Rosewood Super Ellipse Table by Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A beautiful rosewood "Super Elipse" dining table by Piet Hein and Bruno Mathsson for Fritz Hansen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
Piet Hein Super Ellipse Table of Teak Veneer by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1979
By Fritz Hansen, Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish modern large super ellipse table designed by Piet Hein (1905-1996) and Bruno Mathsson
with
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 47.25 in
Hein & Mathsson for Fritz Hansen Dining Table
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Piet Hein and Bruno Mathsson for Fritz Hansen 'Super Ellipse'
dining table circa mid 1960's
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson Super Ellipse Table Extension of Oiled Mahogany, 1993
By Fritz Hansen, Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish modern Piet Hein (1905-1996) and Bruno Mathsson (1907-1988) huge super Ellipse table made of
Category
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 47.25 in
Super ellipse dining table/ desk by Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein
Located in Highland, IN
This spectacular table is both visually stunning and versatile. With a scale that makes it useful as either a dining table or a desk and legs that demount allowing it to move easily....
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Super Ellipse Table by Piet Hein and Bruno Mathsson for Fritz Hansen
By Bruno Mathsson, Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic super ellipse table by Piet Hein and Bruno Mathsson for Fritz Hansen designed in 1974
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Danish Modern Piet Hein-Bruno Mathsson-Arne Jacobsen Super Ellipse Dining Table
By Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful and Classic Danish design by Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson and Arne Jacobsen standing on
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29 in W 55 in D 35.5 in
Dining set - Super Ellipse Dining Table by Piet Hein - including 8 chairs
By Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Super Ellipse table designed by Piet Hein and Bruno Mathsson for Fritz Hansen + 8 stacking chairs
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Steel
H 27.76 in W 23.23 in D 18.12 in
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson "Super Ellipse" Dining Table
By Piet Hein
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The Classic and iconic "Super Ellipse" table by Danish designer Piet Hein and Swedish designer
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson "Super Ellipse" Table with Two Leafs
By Piet Hein
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The iconic "Super Ellipse" table by Danish designer Piet Hein and Swedish designer Bruno Mathsson
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Beech
Piet Hein and Bruno Mathsson Super Ellipse Dining Table Ind Brown Ottawa
By Piet Hein
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The iconic "Super Ellipse" table by Danish designer Piet Hein and Swedish designer Bruno Mathsson
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 27.96 in W 59.06 in D 39.38 in
Unique Edition of Piet Hein & Bruno Mathssons Super Ellipse Table in Teak
By Piet Hein
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This a very unique edition of the famous "Super Ellipse" table designed by Danish architect Piet
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 27.96 in W 94.49 in D 47.25 in
Super Ellipse Table by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein
Located in Armadale, Victoria
Super ellipse designed by Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein for Mathsson International Varnamo Sweden
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Birch
Super Ellipse Table by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein
Located in Armadale, Victoria
Super Ellipse table. Karelian birch veneered onto solid cherrywood with steel legs. Designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Large Rosewood Super Ellipse Table by Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bruno Mathsson & Piet Hein.
Large Super Ellipse table designed by Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson in
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Beech, Rosewood
Super Ellipse Table by Piet Hein and Bruno Mathsson for Fritz Hansen
By Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
Located in Belmont, MA
Super ellipse table by Piet Hein and Bruno Mathsson for Fritz Hansen, 1974.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Super Ellipse Table By Arne Jacobsen, Piet Hein And Bruno Mathsson
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed with decal manufacturer's label to underside: [FH Made in Denmark 1975 by Fritz Hansen]. Measuring nearly fourteen feet in length, this generously sized table has all the hall...
Category
20th Century Danish Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Piet Hein and Bruno Mathsson "Super Ellipse" Table in Oak
By Piet Hein
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The iconic "Super Ellipse" table by Danish designer Piet Hein and Swedish designer Bruno Mathsson
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Large Rosewood Super Ellipse Dining Table by Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson
By Fritz Hansen, Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein
Located in London, GB
by Piet Hein and Bruno Mathsson for Fritz Hansen.
In excellent condition, the rosewood grain is
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome, Steel
H 27.56 in W 47.25 in D 94.49 in
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Finding the Right Dining-room-tables for You
No matter your furniture style of choice, a shared meal is one of life’s true rewards. Why not treat your family and friends to a luxurious dining experience? Browse our top picks to find the perfect antique, new or vintage dining room table for this important occasion.
Modern furniture design borrows significantly from the trends of yore, and this is especially apparent in dining tables. Ancient Egyptians made practical use of the earliest four-legged tables of wood and rock — their models bear striking similarity to the dining tables of today — while common large medieval dining room tables in England were made of oak or elm. Romans and Greeks, renowned for big banquets that involved entertainment as well as good food, used early dining room tables made of marble or wood and metals such as bronze for meals.
On 1stDibs, find a range of dining room tables that offers no shortage of options to accommodate modest interiors, midsize family homes and even lavish banquets (entertainment not included).
Beginning in the mid-19th century, more American homes featured dining rooms, where families could gather specifically for a meal together. In the States, upper-class families were the first to enjoy dining room tables, which were the centerpiece of the dining room.
Dining room tables of the Victorian era were created in a range of revivalist styles inspired by neoclassical, Renaissance, Gothic and other traditions. Furnishings of the period were made of various woods, including oak, rosewood and mahogany, and referenced a variety of decorative arts and architectural motifs. Some dining room tables finished in the Rococo style feature gorgeous inlaid marble tabletops or other ornamental flourishes handcrafted by Parisian furniture makers of the 18th century.
In many modern spaces, there often isn’t a dining room separate from the kitchen — instead, they frequently share real estate in a single area. Mid-century modern dining room tables, specifically those created by designers such as Osvaldo Borsani, Edward Wormley and Alvar Aalto, are typically clean and uncomplicated designs for a dining area that’s adjacent to where the cooking is done. Furniture of this era hasn’t lost its allure for those who opt for a casual and contemporary aesthetic.
If you’re of the modern mindset that making and sharing meals should be one in the same — and perhaps large antique dining tables don’t mesh well with your style — consider a popular alternative. Working with a tighter space may mean that a round or oval dining room table, a design that references the festive meals of the medieval era, may be a better fit. Round dining room tables, particularly those that originated in the Art Deco period, still endure as a popular contemporary substitute for traditional rectangular dining tables. Giovanni Offredi’s Paracarro table for Saporiti Italia is a striking round table option that showcases the magnificent Italian industrial design of the 1970s.
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