When was the telephone table invented?

The telephone table was invented following the advent of the telephone in the late 19th century. Also called the gossip bench, it consists of a chair attached to a side table that features some type of storage, such as a magazine rack or drawers. You'll find a selection of vintage and antique telephone tables on 1stDibs.

Danish Telephone Table

Hans Wegner, Telephone Table, Made by Johannes Hansen, 1950s

$15,737

H 22.45 in W 29.53 in D 17.72 in

Hans Wegner, Telephone Table, Made by Johannes Hansen, 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Hans J Wegner Telephone Table, designed 1954 made by Johannes Hansen in the 1950s, stamped teak

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

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Danish Modern Teak Telephone Table Hans J Wegner/Johannes Anderson Model 585

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H 21.5 in W 30 in D 17 in

Danish Modern Teak Telephone Table Hans J Wegner/Johannes Anderson Model 585

By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Andersen

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Professional, skilled furniture restoration is an integral part of what we do every day. Our goal is to provide beautiful, functional furniture that honors its illustrious past. Our ...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Vintage Telephone End Table by Chippy Heath Danish Style

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H 22.5 in W 39.25 in D 19 in

Mid Century Modern Vintage Telephone End Table by Chippy Heath Danish Style

By Chippy Heath

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Enhance your living space with the gorgeous telephone table by British furniture maker Chippy Heath

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Teak

1960s Scandinavian Rosewood Telephone Table

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H 9.5 in W 18.25 in D 12 in

1960s Scandinavian Rosewood Telephone Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

For mounting on a wall. Single deep drawer to the front. Minor surface marks to top surface.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

The 'Telephone Table' by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1954

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H 22.5 in W 29.5 in D 17.5 in

The 'Telephone Table' by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1954

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A finely fabricated 'Telephone Table' cabinet in teak having a black laminate top with turned oak

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20th Century Danish Cabinets

Materials

Wood

The 'Telephone Table' by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1954

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H 22.5 in W 29.5 in D 17.5 in

The 'Telephone Table' by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1954

By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A finely fabricated 'Telephone Table' cabinet in teak having a black laminate top with turned oak

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Vintage Danish Rosewood Telephone Table

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H 25.75 in W 43.75 in D 19.25 in

Vintage Danish Rosewood Telephone Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This unusual Mid-Century Modern telephone table features seven dovetailed drawers and a drop front

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Vintage Kai Kristiansen Telephone Cabinet with Table made by Aksel Kjersgaard

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H 15.36 in W 34.65 in D 13.39 in

Vintage Kai Kristiansen Telephone Cabinet with Table made by Aksel Kjersgaard

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Oirlo, LI

Discover the timeless elegance of this vintage telephone cabinet with table, designed by Kai

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Mid Twentieth Century Design Danish Teak Telephone Table

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H 18.9 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in

Mid Twentieth Century Design Danish Teak Telephone Table

Located in London, GB

Mid 20th Century Design. A Danish Teak Telephone table by Salin 5800 Nyborg

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Mid-20th Century Danish End Tables

Vintage Danish Mid Century Teak Telephone Table "6309"

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H 22 in W 36 in D 13.75 in

Vintage Danish Mid Century Teak Telephone Table "6309"

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern, made in the 1950's - Recently refurbished There is a science

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Tambour Top Telephone Table

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H 36 in W 17 in D 14 in

Tambour Top Telephone Table

Located in Hudson, NY

Unique Danish 1960's diminutive telephone table.

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Late 20th Century Danish Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

1970's Mid Century Danish Telephone Chair

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H 19.69 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in

1970's Mid Century Danish Telephone Chair

Located in Hemel Hempstead, GB

A beautiful 1970's modern mid-century telephone chair, a minimal design aesthetic which adds so

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Teak

Rosewood Side Telephone Table by Arne Vodder

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H 24.41 in W 27.96 in D 13 in

Rosewood Side Telephone Table by Arne Vodder

By Arne Vodder

Located in Madrid, ES

A 1950s rosewood side telephone table designed by Arne Vodder . Cite's export certificate.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Gossip / Telephone / Entrance Bench / Table

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H 26 in W 31 in L 26 in

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Gossip / Telephone / Entrance Bench / Table

Located in Victoria, BC

This versatile piece works wonderfully at an entrance, or as a stylish accent to any room. It features solid teak legs with brass feet, solid wood dovetailed drawer fronts, and is in...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

"Telephone Table" by Hans Wegner

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H 22 in W 29.5 in D 17.5 in

"Telephone Table" by Hans Wegner

Located in Hudson, NY

Small cabinet, teak with oak legs and black laminate top. Four drawers and three shelves. Signed. Made by Johannes Hansen.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Cabinets

Midcentury Danish Consol/Bedside/Telephone Table Søren Rasmussen, Teak

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H 27.96 in W 22.45 in D 12.21 in

Midcentury Danish Consol/Bedside/Telephone Table Søren Rasmussen, Teak

By A. F. Rasmussen

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Midcentury Danish consol/bedside/telephone table Søren Rasmussen. Made out of Teak with a woven

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Cane, Teak

1960s Danish Teak Telephone Stand Laptop Desk with Roll-Top

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H 36.5 in W 16.5 in D 14 in

1960s Danish Teak Telephone Stand Laptop Desk with Roll-Top

Located in Richmond, VA

Offered is a stunning, 1960s modern Danish teak telephone stand with roll-top. Perfect as a small

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

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Danish Telephone Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Danish telephone table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every Danish telephone table was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Danish telephone table, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A Danish telephone table made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made Danish telephone table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Andersen and Johannes Hansen are consistently popular.

How Much is a Danish Telephone Table?

Prices for a Danish telephone table start at $463 and top out at $16,500 with the average selling for $1,650.

Questions About Danish Telephone Table

When was the telephone table invented?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The telephone table was invented following the advent of the telephone in the late 19th century. Also called the gossip bench, it consists of a chair attached to a side table that features some type of storage, such as a magazine rack or drawers. You'll find a selection of vintage and antique telephone tables on 1stDibs.