$2,941
H 17.72 in W 18.9 in D 13.78 in
Severin Hansen Bedside Table by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rare freestanding bedside table designed by Severin Hansen. Produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in
Cane, Teak
$2,942
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 14.57 in
Severin Hansen Bedside Table by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark
By Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rare freestanding bedside table designed by Severin Hansen. Produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in
Cane, Teak
Severin Hansen Rosewood Bedside Tables, 1950s
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen - Side Tables or Nightstands, circa 1960 A pair of bedside tables with a single
Rosewood
$16,179 / set
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
Set of 2 Bedside Tables in Cane and Teak by Severin Hansen, 1950s
By Severin Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
These freestanding bedside or side tables, designed by Severin Hansen and produced by Haslev
Cane, Teak
$16,179 / set
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
Set of 2 Bedside Tables in Cane and Oak by Severin Hansen, 1950s
By Severin Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
These rare freestanding bedside or side tables, designed by Severin Hansen and produced by Haslev
Cane, Oak
$12,355 / set
H 19.69 in W 19.49 in D 13.59 in
Pair of Severin Hansen Rosewood and cane bedside tables
By Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of Severin Hansen nightstands in rosewood with cane shelf and drawer. Designed by Severin
Cane, Rosewood
$11,604 / set
H 20.48 in W 23.04 in D 17.13 in
Severin Hansen Model 35 Walnut Nightstands with Cane Shelf - New Edition
By Severin Hansen
Located in London, England
the 1950s. Now produced under license in Denmark by Dagmar. Severin Hansen’s Model 35 bedside table
Oak, Cane, Rattan, Walnut
$1,876 / set
H 19.69 in W 43.71 in D 12.6 in
Set Of Side Tables Made In Rosewood By Severin Hansen From 1960s
By Severin Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
bedside tables. Severin Hansen was a renowned Danish furniture designer who was known for his talent for
Rosewood
Pair of Severin Hansen Rosewood Nightstands, 1950s
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen, Rosewood Bedside Nightstand, 1950s. Pair of bedside tables with single, oak-lined
Rosewood
Severin Hansen Rosewood Nightstand with Cane Shelf c1950s
By Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen - Model 35 Nightstands in Oak A pair of patinated oak examples of Severin Hansen
Rosewood
Severin Hansen Mahogany Nightstand with Cane Shelve c1950s
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen - Mahogany Nightstand, c1950s. Iconic bedside table from Danish designer Severin
Cane, Rattan, Oak
Severin Hansen Oak Nightstand with Cane Shelves c1950s
By Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen - Oak Nightstand, c1950s. Iconic bedside table from Danish designer Severin Hansen
Cane, Rattan, Oak
Severin Hansen Rosewood Nightstand with Cane Shelf c1950s
By Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen - Rosewood Nightstand, c1950s. Iconic bedside table design from Danish designer
Cane, Rattan, Rosewood
$9,378 / set
H 20.48 in W 23.04 in D 17.13 in
Severin Hansen Model 35 Oak Nightstands with Wood Shelf - New Edition
By Dagmar, Severin Hansen
Located in London, England
the 1950s. Now produced under license in Denmark by Dagmar. Severin Hansen’s Model 35 bedside table
Oak, Cane, Rattan, Walnut
Severin Hansen Bedside Tables in Teak by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark
By Severin Hansen Jr.
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of Severin Hansen bedside tables with drawer in teak. Produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in
Teak, Cane
Severin Hansen Bedside Tables
By Severin Hansen Jr., Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of bedside tables by Severin Hansen Jr. Manufactured by Haslev Furniture, Denmark, 1960s
Rosewood
Severin Hansen Bedside Table by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark
By Severin Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare freestanding bedside table designed by Severin Hansen. Produced by Haslev møbelsnedkeri in
Cane, Rosewood
Severin Hansen Bedside Table by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark
By Severin Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare freestanding bedside table designed by Severin Hansen. Produced by Haslev møbelsnedkeri in
Cane, Rosewood
Sold
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
Severin Hansen Bedside Tables by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark
By Severin Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare freestanding bedside tables designed by Severin Hansen. Produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in
Cane, Rosewood
Severin Hansen Bedside Table by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark
By Severin Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare freestanding bedside / side table designed by Severin Hansen. Produced by Haslev møbelsnedkeri
Cane, Rosewood
Sold
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
Severin Hansen Bedside Tables by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark
By Severin Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of freestanding bedside tables designed by Severin Hansen. Produced by Haslev
Cane, Rosewood
Sold
H 19.69 in W 23.23 in D 13.78 in
Severin Hansen Bedside Tables Produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark
By Severin Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of freestanding bedside tables designed by Severin Hansen. Produced by Haslev
Cane, Rosewood
Severin Hansen Bedside Table by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark
By Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rare freestanding bedside table designed by Severin Hansen. Produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in
Cane, Rosewood
Severin Hansen Bedside Table by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark
By Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rare freestanding bedside table designed by Severin Hansen. Produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in
Cane, Rosewood
Sold
H 20.08 in W 19.69 in L 20.08 in
Severin Hansen Bedside Tables by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rare pair of freestanding bedside tables designed by Severin Hansen. Produced by Haslev
Cane, Rosewood
Severin Hansen 1950s Oak Nightstands
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen bedside table in oak with woven rattan cane shelf. Produced by Haslev Mobler in
Rattan, Rosewood
Bedside Table by Severin Hansen
By Severin Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bedside table in teak with drawer and shelf in cane. Maker Haslev Møbelsnedkeri.
Teak
Pair of Rosewood Bedside Tables by Severin Hansen
By Severin Hansen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of rosewood bedside tables by Severin Hansen with one shelf under each table top. Beautiful
Rosewood
Sidetable/bedside table in rosewood by Severin Hansen
By Severin Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sidetable/bedside with one drawer in rosewood by Severin Hansen / Haslev Møbelfabrik
Rosewood
Pair of Bedside Tables by Severin Hansen
By Severin Hansen Jr.
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of rosewood bedside tables by Severin Hansen with one shelf under each tabletop. A "
Rosewood
Severin Hansen Rosewood Bedside Tables, 1950s
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen Jnr. Bedside tables, circa 1960 Pair of bedside tables with single, slim
Rosewood
Severin Hansen Oak and Rattan Chest of Drawers Bedside Table
By Severin Hansen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Very desirable bedside table or side table designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev møbelsnedkeri
Rattan, Oak
Sold
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in L 19.69 in
Bedside Table Designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev Möbelfabrik, Denmark
By Severin Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mahogany and cane.
Cane, Mahogany
Sold
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
Pair of Bedside Tables Designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev, Denmark, 1950s
By Severin Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of bedside tables designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev, Denmark, 1950s. Teak and cane
Cane, Teak
Pair of Side Tables or Bedside Tables by Severin Hansen Jr.
By Severin Hansen Jr.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Side Tables or Bedside tables by Severin Hansen Jr. for Haslev Cabinetmakers. Mahogany
Mahogany
Sold
H 16.15 in W 19.3 in D 12.6 in
Pair 1960s Danish Rosewood Bedside Lamp Tables By Severin Hansen For Haslev
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A pair of rosewood lamp tables by Severin Hansen for Danish manufacturer Haslev. With clean lines
Hardwood
Severin Hansen Rosewood Nightstand, 1950s
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen, Rosewood Bedside Nightstand, 1950s. Bedside table with single, oak-lined slim
Rosewood
Pair of Severin Hansen Rosewood Nightstands, 1950s
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen, Rosewood Bedside Nightstand, 1950s. Pair of bedside tables with single, oak-lined
Rosewood
Sold
H 20.28 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
Pair of Severin Hansen Rosewood Nightstands with Cane Shelves c1950s
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen, Rosewood Bedside Nightstand, 1950s. Pair of bedside tables with single, oak-lined
Rosewood, Cane, Rattan
Pair of Midcentury Mahogany Bedside Tables
By Severin Hansen
Located in London, GB
A pair of mahogany bedside tables, with a drawer of most unsual shape, with a brass ring handle
Brass
Severin Hansen Bedside Tables in Mahogany, Denmark 1950s
By Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Copenhagen, DK
bedside tables in mahogany by designer Severin Hansen and cabinetmaker Haslev Møbelsnedkeri, Denmark circa
Mahogany
Severin Hansen Bedside Table by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark
By Severin Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare freestanding bedside / side table designed by Severin Hansen. Produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri
Cane, Teak
Sold
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
Severin Hansen Bedside Tables by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark
By Severin Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare freestanding bedside or side table designed by Severin Hansen. Produced by Haslev
Rosewood
Sold
H 19.69 in W 13.78 in D 19.69 in
Severin Hansen Bedside Tables by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark
By Severin Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of freestanding bedside tables designed by Severin Hansen. Produced by Haslev
Cane, Rosewood
Sold
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
Severin Hansen Bedside Tables by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark
By Severin Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of freestanding bedside tables designed by Severin Hansen. Produced by Haslev
Cane, Rosewood
Sold
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
Severin Hansen Bedside / Side Tables by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark
By Severin Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare freestanding bedside / side table designed by Severin Hansen. Produced by Haslev møbelsnedkeri
Cane, Teak
Sold
H 20.08 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
Severin Hansen Bedside Tables by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark
By Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rare pair of freestanding bedside tables designed by Severin Hansen. Produced by Haslev
Cane, Rosewood
Sold
H 20.08 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
Severin Hansen Bedside Tables by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark
By Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rare pair of freestanding bedside tables designed by Severin Hansen. Produced by Haslev
Cane, Rosewood
Sold
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
Severin Hansen Bedside / Side Tables Produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark
By Severin Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of freestanding bedside / side table designed by Severin Hansen. Produced by Haslev
Cane, Rosewood
Severin Hansen 1950s Rosewood Nightstands
By Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen bedside table with woven rattan cane shelf. Produced by Haslev Mobler in Denmark
Rattan, Rosewood
Severin Hansen Teak Bedside Tables for Haslev
By Severin Hansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Associated pair of Severin Hansen teak and cane bedside tables for Haslev, labeled. High quality
Teak
Sold
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
Pair of Bedside/Lamp Tables Designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev
By Severin Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of bedside/lamp tables designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev, Denmark, 1950s. Teak and cane
Teak
Severin Hansen, Pair of Rosewood Bedside Tables
By Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of Severin Hansen side tables or nightstands in Brazilian rosewood with underlying woven
Rosewood
Pair of Side Tables / Bedside Tables by Severin Hansen Jr.
By Severin Hansen Jr.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Side Tables / Bedside Tables by Severin Hansen Jr. for Haslev Cabinetmakers. Teak & cane
Teak, Cane
Sold
H 19.75 in W 18.5 in D 13.75 in
Pair of Teak Bedside Tables with Rush Shelf Designed by Severin Hansen Jr.
By Severin Hansen Jr.
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of teak side tables designed by Severin Hansen Jr. with rush caned shelf and a single drawer
Teak, Rush
Sold
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
Small Bedside Table in Dark Wood by Severin Hansen and Haslev, 1960s
By Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Lejre, DK
Small bedside table in dark wood and with a paper cord shelf by Severin Hansen for Haslev furniture
Papercord, Wood
Sold
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
Set of Bedside Tables in Rosewood by Severin Hansen and Haslev, 1960s
By Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of bedside tables in rosewood and papercord shelf designed by Severin Hansen and manufactured
Papercord, Rosewood
Sold
H 13.78 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Set of Bedside Tables in Rosewood and Papercord Shelf by Severin Hansen, 1960s
By Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of bedside tables in rosewood and papercord shelf designed by Severin Hansen and manufactured
Papercord, Rosewood
Pair of Severin Hansen Oak Nightstands with Shelf c1950s
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen - Model 35 Nightstands in Oak A pair of patinated oak examples of Severin Hansen
Oak
Pair of Bedside Tables by Severin Hansen for Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Stockholm, SE
Denmark, 20th century. Rosewood. Measures: H: 44.3 cm / 17 1/8’’ L: 49 cm / 18 ¾’’ W: 32.1 cm / 12 ¼’’.
Rosewood
Sold
H 16 in W 14.5 in D 22.5 in
Quality Danish Teak Side Table/Bedside Table Cane Shelf by Severin Hansen
By Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
damage to the cane shelf. Designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev Mobelsnedkeri in the 1950s.
Cane, Teak
Hans Severin Rare Pair of Oak Side Tables or Bedsides
By Severin Hansen Jr.
Located in Paris, ile de france
Hans Severin rare pair of oak side tables or bedsides.
Oak, Sycamore
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
Superb David N. Ebner Studio Craft Tripod Table
By Wendell Castle, George Nakashima, Dean Santner, David Ebner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Exceptional midcentury styled tripod table with incredible figuring, likely a tropical hardwood, featuring circular dished top raised on a stylized one-piece tripod base, monogrammed...
Hardwood
Marble Scalloped Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Classical Italian scalloped sink basin cut from one single block of Carrara marble. Custom sizes available
Marble
$5,330 / set
H 22.05 in W 13.98 in D 17.92 in
Handcrafted Quartersawn Oak Nightstands with Modern Bold Design by SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
An adapted version of our architectural oak pillar nightstands / end tables. Designed and handcrafted in England using traditional cabinetry techniques with the most beautiful and fi...
Oak
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 30' Perforated Polished Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
By Florian Schulz, Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 30' Perforated Polished Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century F...
Brass
Rare Side or Sewing Table, Model AT-33 by Hans Wegner, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare side or sewing table, model AT-33, was designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Andreas Tuck in Denmark during the 1950s. The table is crafted from teak and oak, with a warm...
Rattan, Oak
On Hold|$28,000 / set
H 30 in W 30 in D 29 in
Gianfranco Frattini, Lounge Chairs, Plywood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of plywood, brass and white fabric lounge chairs designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Cassina, Italy, c. 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 16" Arm Height (inches): 19....
Brass
$17,947 / set
H 32.29 in W 40.16 in D 33.47 in
Rare Pair of Authentic 1950s Roberto Menghi Hall Chairs, Italy, New Pure Mohair
By Arflex, Roberto Menghi
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original pair of Roberto Menghi Hall chairs, produced by Arflex, Italy, 1950s. Newly upholstered in a premium yellow gold pure mohair fabric. The metal frames have been restored ...
Steel
96" Columbia Trestle Table by Studio Moe in Oregon Walnut
Located in Portland, OR
Purpose and design align in our Columbia Trestle Table. A solid trestle base is the grounding feature in this beautifully crafted modern take on a traditional form. Sleek with a stro...
Walnut
$52,000
H 121.66 in W 149.81 in D 14.18 in
Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Substantial Modular Library in Pine
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular bookcase or library, pine, Denmark, design 1928 Intriguing and substantial modular library by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is cons...
Pine
Göran Malmvall cabinet, Sweden, 1950s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cabinet in pine designed by Göran Malmvall, produced in Sweden by Svensk Fur, 1950s. Global front door shipping available.
Pine
$4,118
H 22.05 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Side Table / Bureau Attributed to Poul Nørreklit Produced in Sweden
By Poul Nørreklit
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare side table / bureau attributed to Poul Nørreklit. Produced in Sweden.
Brass
$10,000
H 16.25 in W 17.25 in D 12.5 in
French Beech Wood Reverse Gold Leaf Glass Side Tables France c1940 Frank Dunand
By Jean Dunand, (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Chicago, IL
French pair of side or end tables with minimalist French beach wood frame and reverse gold leaf glass tops. Elegant rounded curved corners. Some loss of gold leaf at edges but in ali...
Glass, Sycamore
Pair of Small Brass and Tobacco Glass Globe Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of small table lamps, made of a brass cylinder foot topped with an opened top glass globe tinted in a tobacco colour. Ideal for a bedside use thanks to their small size and dimm...
Brass
$2,118
H 20.08 in W 22.05 in D 14.57 in
Beautiful Danish Nesting Tables by Severin Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful set of three nesting tables by Severin Hansen, manufactured by Haslev Mobelsnedkeri in 1960. All nesting tables are in a very good condition with little traces of usage.
Wood
44" Woven Rush Bench in Walnut by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956, the Woven Rush Benches have been redesigned by Judy Smilow and officially reintroduced in 2013. This collection’s handwoven seating and han...
Rush, Walnut
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
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.
While the range of styles and variety of materials have broadened over time, the priceless functionality of side tables has held true.
Antique and vintage side tables are an integral accent to our seating and provide additional, necessary storage in our homes. They can be a great foundation for that perfect focal piece of art that you want all your guests to see as you congregate for cocktails in the living room. Side tables are indeed ideal as a stage for your decorative objects or plants in your library or your study, and they are a practical space for the novel or stack of design magazines you keep close to your sofa.
Sure, owning a pair of side tables isn’t as imperative as having a coffee table in the common area, though most of us would struggle without them. Those made of metal, stone or wood are frequently featured in stylish interiors, and if you’re shopping for side tables, there are a couple of things to keep in mind.
With respect to the height of your side tables, a table that is as high as your lounge chair or the arm of your couch is best.
Some folks are understandably fussy about coherence in a living room area, but coherence doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t mix and match. Feel free to introduce minimalist mid-century modern wooden side tables designed by Paul McCobb alongside your contemporary metal coffee table. If you think it isn’t possible to pair a Hollywood Regency–style side table with a contemporary sofa, we’re here to tell you that it is. Even a leggy side table can balance a chunky sofa well. Try to keep a limited color palette in mind if you’re planning on mixing furniture styles and materials, and don’t be afraid to add a piece of abstract art to shake things up.
As far as the objects you’re planning to place on your side tables, if you have heavy items such as stone or sculptures to display, a fragile glass-top table would not be an ideal choice. Think about what material would best support your collectibles and go with that. If it’s a particularly small side table, along with a tall, sleek floor lamp, it can make for a great way to fill a corner of the room you wouldn’t otherwise easily be able to populate.
Whether you are looking for an antique 19th-century carved oak side table or a vintage rattan side table (because rattan never went away!), the collection on 1stDibs has you covered — find Art Deco side tables, bamboo side tables, travertine side tables and more today.