Tranekaer Coffee Table
Danish Design Coffee Table by Tranekaer, 1970s
By Rolf Middelboe, Tranekær Furniture, Grom Lindum
Located in Schagen, NL
This large artistic table was designed by Rolf Middelboe for Tranekaer furniture Denmark, circa
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1970s Grom Lindum Mosaic Coffee Table for Tranekaer, Denmark
By Tranekaer Furniture, Grom Lindum
Located in Praha, CZ
carefully refurbished
labeled.
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood
Rolf Middelboe & Gorm Lindum End-Grain Mosaic Coffee Table for Tranekaer Denmark
By Tranekaer Furniture, Rolf Middelboe & Gorm Lindum
Located in Tilburg, NL
Rolf Middelboe & Gorm Lindum End-Grain Mosaic coffee table for Tranekaer Denmark. Late 20th century
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood
H 17.72 in W 34.65 in D 34.65 in
Middelboe and Lindum Mosaic Coffee Table for Tranekaer Denmark, 1970's
By Rolf Middelboe & Gorm Lindum
Located in Antwerp, BE
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Mid-Century Modern wenge coffee table by Rolf Middelboe and Gorm Lindum for Tranekaer Denmark. Inlayed
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Mahogany, Oak
H 17.72 in W 42.52 in D 42.52 in
Danish, Coffee Table by Tranekaer composed of exotic hard Woods, 1970s
Located in Camden, ME
A Tranekaer Studio handcrafted Danish coffee table framed in teak from the 1970s.
The top is a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Attr. Rolf Middelboe for Tranekær Danish End-Grain Butcher Block Coffee Table
By Rolf Middelboe, Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in Norwalk, CT
than this captivating Parsons-style cocktail table attributed to Rolf Middelboe for Tranekær Furniture
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Wood
H 19.25 in W 40.5 in D 40.5 in
Scandinavian Danish Coffee Table by Rolf Middelboe for Tranekaer in Solid Wood
By Rolf Middelboe
Located in Lyon, FR
Coffee table by Danish designer Rolf Middelboe for Traneker Furniture dating from the 1970s. Solid
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood
H 17.72 in W 23.63 in D 46.86 in
Rolf Middelboe & Gorm Lindum Marquetry Coffee Table, in Solid Wenge, Denmark
By Rolf Middelboe & Gorm Lindum, Tranekær Furniture
Located in Antwerp, BE
1970s table is an example of the great craftsmanship of Rolf Middelboe for Tranekaer Furniture
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wenge
H 13 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Industrial Modern Cast Iron Jax Base Solid Teak Marquetry Danish Coffee Table
By Tranekær Furniture, Rolf Middelboe, Grom Lindum
Located in Chattanooga, TN
coffee table. This monster weighs a ton and could support the weight of an elephant. There are 1152 solid
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H 17.38 in W 49.5 in D 49.5 in
1970s Rolf Middelboe and Gorm Lindum Larsen Coffee Table in Padouk with Mosaic
By Rolf Middelboe & Gorm Lindum, Tranekær Furniture
Located in Knebel, DK
1970s Danish Modern Coffee table designed Rolf Middelboe and Gorm Lindum for Tranekær Møblefabrik
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Padouk
H 21.86 in W 42.52 in D 42.52 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Coffee Tables in Teak by Rolf Middelboe & Gorm Lindum
By Tranekær Furniture, Rolf Middelboe & Gorm Lindum
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern pair of coffee table in teak by Rolf Middelboe & Gorm Lindum with a bitmap
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Vintage 1970s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
H 17.72 in W 26.78 in D 26.78 in
Rolf Middelboe & Gorm Lindum Marquetry Coffee Table, in Solid Wenge, Denmark
Located in PARIS, FR
1970s Table is an example of the great craftsmanship of Rolf Middelboe for Tranekaer Furniture
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood
H 13.39 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Oak mosaic coffee table in the style of Rolf Middelboe & Gorm Lindum, 1980s.
By Rolf Middelboe & Gorm Lindum
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Oak mosaic coffee table in the style of Rolf Middelboe & Gorm Lindum for Tranekaer, 1980s. Top is
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Oak
H 14.97 in W 32.68 in D 32.68 in
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Early Paul Kingma Stone Mosaic Coffee Table, Dutch Design and Art, 1963
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H 14.18 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Round Impressive French Artisan Coffee Table in Solid Oak, 1960s
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Gorm Lindum Wooden Scandinavian Coffee Table
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Gorm Lindum, editor Traneker Denmark. Wooden Scandinavian coffee table, circa 1970
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Danish Modern Tranekær Coffee Table, 1970s
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Scandinavian Modern Teak Coffee Table by Gorm Lindum for Tranekær, Denmark
By Grom Lindum, Tranekær Furniture
Located in Berlin, DE
Wooden square coffee table, designed by architect Gorm Lindum and manufactured by Tranekær in
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Huge Wooden Scandinavian Coffee Table by Gorm Lindum for Tranekær, Denmark
By Grom Lindum, Tranekær Furniture
Located in Berlin, DE
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H 17.72 in W 44.69 in D 44.69 in
Rolf Middelboe for Tranekær Brutalist Coffee Table with Intarsia, Denmark, 1970s
By Tranekær Furniture, Rolf Middelboe
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Brutalist coffee table designed by Rolf Middelboe and produced by Tranekær Furniture in Denmark in
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H 6.3 in W 46.86 in D 31.89 in
Oak Mosaic Coffee Table from Rolf Middelboe & Gorm Lindum for Tranekaer, 70s
By Tranekaer Furniture, Rolf Middelboe & Gorm Lindum
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Oak mosaic coffee table from Rolf Middelboe & Gorm Lindum for Tranekaer, Denmark 70s. Top is made
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H 13 in W 46.86 in D 31.7 in
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Rare oak coffee table from Rolf Middelboe & Gorm Lindum for Tranekaer, Denmark 1970s. Top is made
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Tranekaer Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the tranekaer coffee table you’re looking for. Each tranekaer coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. There are many kinds of the tranekaer coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right tranekaer coffee table, those designed in mid-century modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made tranekaer coffee table over the years, but those crafted by Tranekær Furniture, Gorm Lindum and Rolf Middelboe are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Tranekaer Coffee Table?
The average selling price for a tranekaer coffee table at 1stDibs is $3,212, while they’re typically $957 on the low end and $7,500 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right coffee-tables-cocktail-tables for You
As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.
Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.
Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.
If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”
Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs. Browse a vast selection of antique, new and vintage coffee table and cocktail tables today.
Questions About Tranekaer Coffee Table
- Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs 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.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, 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 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.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No 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.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, 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.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Styling 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023To 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
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