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Beautiful pair of Vintage Ekornes Stressless Coffee Table, Norway 1970´s
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Ekornes "Wedge" Tables, sleek and minimalist pieces showcasing Scandinavian design. Made
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Bentwood

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

Materials

Rosewood

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

Materials

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway Rosewood "Krobo" Coffee Table, Bench
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

Teak

Vad Trevarefabrikk Norway Hammered Copper and Wood Mid Century Coffee Table
By VAD Trevarefabrikk
Located in Lutz, FL
Vad Trevarefabrikk Norway Mid Century Modern round coffee table with hammered etched copper top in
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper

Modernist Stone Coffee Table by Erling Viksjø for Conglo, Norway, 1960s
By Erling Viksjø, AS Conglo Design
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful walnut table with stone top by Erling Viksjø. The stones and shards of different sizes
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Concrete

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

Materials

Teak

Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway Teak "Krobo" Long Coffee Table, Bench, 1960's
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
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

Materials

Steel

Post Modern Norwegian Fauske Marble Two Piece Sculptural Coffee Table
By Up & Up, Roche Bobois
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

Materials

Marble

Pr. Odd Knutsen Luna Coffee Tables Made in Norway for IMG circa 1950/60's
By Luna, Odd Knutsen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid Century glass top, wood base coffee tables, designed by Odd Knutsen , Luna IMF, Made
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

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

Materials

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

Materials

Hardwood

Norwegian Rosewood Resin Bench Planter Table Mid Century Modern
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Crafted with an eye for timeless design, this vintage Norwegian rosewood bench/planter/coffee table
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Long Teak "Krobo" Table/Bench By Torbjørn Afdal For Bruksbo, Norway
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This extra long, solid teak, "Krobo" table/bench is designed by the Norwegian designer Torbjorn
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Bruksbo Teak Coffee Table
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Cambridge, US
Norway, ca. 1960s. A handsome Krobo coffee table or bench by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo. Features
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Bruksbo Teak Coffee Table
Bruksbo Teak Coffee Table
H 13.25 in W 47.375 in D 14.5 in
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

Materials

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

Materials

Enamel

Algot P. Torrneman Coffee Table
Algot P. Torrneman Coffee Table
H 16 in W 53.5 in D 22 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

Materials

Rosewood

Modern Rosewood Westnofa Coffee Table
Modern Rosewood Westnofa Coffee Table
H 17.25 in W 30 in D 59.25 in
Oddmund Vad 'Convair Collection' Coffee Table – 1970s
By Oddmund Vad, VAD Trevarefabrikk
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A striking 1970s coffee table from the 'Convair Collection' by Oddmund Vad for Vad Trevarefabrikk
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper

Bruksbo Rosewood Coffee Table by Haug Snekkeri
By Haug Snekkeri, Bruksbo
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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

Rosewood

Midcentury Sigurd Resell Rosewood Falcon Coffee Table
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Ressell
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

Materials

Smoked Glass, Rosewood

1960’s Danish Modern Rosewood Coffee Table/Bench
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
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

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Rosewood

Hermann Bongard Rosewood Coffee Table With Catherine Holm Insert
By Bruksbo, Hermann Bongard
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Norway Designer: Hermann Bongard, Catherine Holm Manufacturer: Bruksbo, Stranda Industri
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Enamel

Bendt Winge Elliptical Walnut Coffee Table in Persian Walnut, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare high-quality oval/elliptical coffee table number 514 designed by Bendt Winge and made at
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

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

Materials

Copper

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

Materials

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

Materials

Oak

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

Materials

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

Materials

Rosewood

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

Materials

Wood, Teak

Bentwood Frame With Circular Smoked Glass Coffee Table Sigurd Ressell For Vatne
By Sigurd Ressell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
In very good condition coffee table made of bentwood frame. Unique to this model is the wooden
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Smoked Glass, Bentwood

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

Materials

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

Materials

Slate, Metal

Norwegian Odd Knutsen coffee table
By Odd Knutsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Norwegian coffee table from Odd Knutsen. The “Luna” table is well known but this edition is
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Norwegian Odd Knutsen coffee table
Norwegian Odd Knutsen coffee table
H 16.93 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in
Ingmar Relling Glass and Beech Coffee Table
By Ingmar Relling
Located in London, GB
This elegant and sculptural coffee table by acclaimed Norwegian designer Ingmar Relling is a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Beech

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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

Long Danish Rosewood Bench
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Cambridge, US
Denmark, ca. 1960. A long Krobo style bench or coffee table most likely by Norwegian designer
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Long Danish Rosewood Bench
Long Danish Rosewood Bench
H 17 in W 79 in D 20 in
1970s Norwegian Solid Oregon Pine (Douglas Fir Coffee Table)
Located in Victoria, BC
Oregon pine coffee table, crafted in Norway by Bruksbo in the 1970s. Showcasing exceptional craftsmanship
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Fir, Pine

1960s Torbjorn Afdal for Mellemstrands Mobelfabrik Bench or Coffee Table
By Mellemstrands Møbelfabrik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 1960s Rosewood Bench or Coffee Table, designed by Torbjorn Afdal and produced by
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Vintage Scandinavian Large Teak Coffee Table Norwegian Midcentury, 1960s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Norwegian large teak coffee table, this would make a stylish addition to any living
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Norwegian Organic Coffee Table
Located in Redfern, SYDNEY NSW
1950s black lacquered organic shape with brass detail. Makers mark show as branded underneath. Laminate top in excellent condition.
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Norwegian Organic Coffee Table
Midcentury Norwegian Organic Coffee Table
H 17.72 in W 39.38 in D 29.53 in
Krogenäs Møbler of Norway Pine Coffee Table ca. 1960
Located in Memphis, TN
Krogenäs Möbler of Norway pine coffee table ca 1960. Simple yet distinctive Scandinavian coffee
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Vintage Norwegian Copper and Wood Egyptian Themed Coffee Table by Vad Trevare
By VAD Trevarefabrikk
Located in Riga, Latvia
This coffee table features a stamped copper top with neo-Egyptian themes. Crafted by Vad Trevare
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper

Norwegian Midcentury Rosewood Coffee Table Torbjørn Afdal Haug Snekkeri Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Denmark, DK
A Norwegian midcentury rosewood coffee table by Torbjørn Afdal (1917-1999). Produced by Haug
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Rare Glass and beechwood Table Vad Norway
By Oddmund Vad, VAD Trevarefabrikk
Located in Notteroy, NO
by Vad, Stordal 6250, Norway. This 1970s shapely black glass coffee or side table has a heavy thick
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bentwood, Beech

Rare Glass and beechwood Table Vad Norway
Rare Glass and beechwood Table Vad Norway
H 20.5 in W 38.5 in D 38.5 in
Chic 1960s Westnofa Modern Rosewood Cocktail Table, Norway
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Washington, DC
Chic and minimalist 1960s rosewood low table by Westnofa, Norway. This table is a wonderful example
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Sigurd Ressell Falcon Table for Vatne Møbler, Norway, 1970s
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Resell
Located in Hudson, NY
/bentwood frames in rosewood veneer. This coffee table has original circular smoke glass top. Made by (and
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Black Falcon Glass Table Sigurd Ressell Vatne Mobler, Norway
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Resell
Located in Notteroy, NO
Black Falcon glass table designed by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Mobler Norway. The base is made to
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cut Glass, Beech

Krobo Rosewood Bench Table by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in North Hollywood, CA
"Krobo" rosewood bench style table designed by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s. Newly
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Falcon Glass Table Designed by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, Norway
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Resell
Located in Notteroy, NO
Falcon glass table designed by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, Norway. The base is made to the
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Plate Glass

Rosewood Coffee Table, Scandinavian Design 1960s
Located in Notteroy, NO
/ Norwegian design. Attractive solid rosewood table with a lovely pattern. The legs unbolt for storage
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Coffee Table, Scandinavian Design 1960s
Rosewood Coffee Table, Scandinavian Design 1960s
H 17.72 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
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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.
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 ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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.

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  • 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
    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 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
  • 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 7, 2024
    The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of 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, 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 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.