Fritz Hansen Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Danish, 1847-1902
When the Copenhagen-based furniture maker Fritz Hansen opened for business more than 140 years ago, the company — which today styles itself The Republic of Fritz Hansen — adhered to the traditional, time-honored Danish values of craftsmanship in woodworking and joinery. Yet thanks to the postwar innovations of Arne Jacobsen and others, Fritz Hansen would become the country’s leader in Scandinavian modern design using new, forward-looking materials and methods.
Fritz Hansen started his company in 1872, specializing in the manufacture of small furniture parts. In 1915, the firm became the first in Denmark to make chairs using steam-bent wood (a technique most familiar from birch used in the ubiquitous café chairs by Austrian maker Thonet). At the time, Fritz Hansen was best known for seating that featured curved legs and curlicue splats and referenced 18th-century Chippendale designs.
In the next few decades, the company promoted simple, plain chairs with slatted backs and cane or rush seats designed by such proto-modernist masters as Kaare Klint and Søren Hansen. Still, the most aesthetically striking piece Fritz Hansen produced in the first half of the 20th century was arguably the China chair of 1944 by Hans Wegner — and that piece, with its yoke-shaped bentwood back- and armrest, was based on seating manufactured in China during the Ming dynasty. (Wegner was moved by portraits he’d seen of Danish merchants in the Chinese chairs.)
Everything changed in 1952 with Arne Jacobsen’s Ant chair. The collaboration between the architect and Fritz Hansen officially originated in 1934 — that year, Jacobsen created his inaugural piece for the manufacturer, the solid beechwood Bellevue chair for a restaurant commission. The Ant chair, however, was the breakthrough.
With assistance from his then-apprentice Verner Panton, Jacobsen designed the Ant chair for the cafeteria of a Danish healthcare company called Novo Nordisk. The chair was composed of a seat and backrest formed from a single piece of molded plywood attached, in its original iteration, to three tubular metal legs. Its silhouette suggests the shape of the insect’s body, and the lightweight, stackable chair and its biomorphic form became an international hit.
Jacobsen followed with more plywood successes, such as the Grand Prix chair of 1957. The following year he designed the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen and its furnishings, including the Egg chair and the Swan chair. Those two upholstered pieces, with their lush, organic frames made of fiberglass-reinforced polyurethane, have become the two chairs most emblematic of mid-20th-century cool. Moreover, the Egg and Swan led Fritz Hansen to fully embrace new man-made materials, like foam, plastic and steel wire used to realize the avant-garde creations of later generations of designers with whom the firm collaborated, such as Piet Hein, Jørn Utzon (the architect of the Sydney Opera House) and Verner Panton. If the Fritz Hansen of 1872 would not now recognize his company, today’s connoisseurs certainly do.
Find a collection of vintage Fritz Hansen tables, lounge chairs, sofas and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Fritz Hansen
Poul Kjærholm 'PK60' Coffee Table for Fritz Hansen in Oregon Pine
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK60' Coffee Table for Fritz Hansen in Oregon Pine.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsman...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Pine
Rosewood Coffee Table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Kansas City, MO
Arne Jacobsen coffee table with Brazilian rosewood top and aluminum base. Beautiful figuring in the rosewood. Very good condition with very few signs of use.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Poul Kjærholm PK61 Dark Granite Coffee Table, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1956, 2008
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Poul Kjærholm PK61 dark granite coffee table, Fritz Hansen, Denmark. Designed 1956. Manufactured 2008.
The PK61™ coffee table is as minimalistic as it gets from the hand of Poul Kj...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite, Stainless Steel
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Rosewood Coffee Table
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Stunning Minimalist coffee table designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Rosewood top and aluminum base. Table was designed to match Arne Jacobsen’s iconic swan and egg chairs as...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
1960s Piet Hein / Bruno Mathsson / Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Coffee Table
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a teak coffee table, originally designed by Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson, and Arne Jacobsen. This particular example was produced in the 1960s by Fritz Hansen. The design is com...
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1960s Danish Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
1950s Mølgaard & Hvidt AX Coffee Table Teak and Beech for Fritz Hansen, Denmark
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Fritz Hansen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage AX coffee table by the Danish architects Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard.
The table is made in the 1950s of teak with inlaid beech wood and rema...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Teak
Poul Kjærholm 'PK60' Coffee Table for Fritz Hansen in Black Ash
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK60' Coffee Table for Fritz Hansen in Black Ash.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmansh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Pine
Arne Jacobsen Coffee Table for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arne Jacobsen Coffee Table for Fritz Hansen, c.1950s, Denmark. The coffee table features a teak table top and chrome base.
Dimensions
59" width x 25" depth x 19" height.
Condition...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Arne Jacobsen Coffee Table, Rosewood, Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen round coffee table with plate of veneered rosewood.
Three star profilated foot of aluminium.
Model 3513, made by Fritz Hansen in the 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen, round coffee Table
By Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen coffee table with new laquered white top.
six star base of aluminium and steel.
Made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Small Outdoor 'Virkelyst' Coffee Table in Teak for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Small outdoor 'Virkelyst' coffee table in teak for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavian design and its rich tradition. The brand emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sourced materials and production methods that minimize waste and reduce environmental impact. Each piece of handcrafted furniture is designed to age with grace and last for generations.
Virkelyst is a series of modern outdoor furniture with the comfort of indoor pieces. The simple wooden 100% FSC Certified teak frame features a slatted table top...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen, Coffee Table
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen coffee table with later plate of new veneered teak.
Four star base of aluminium and steel.
Made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak Tray Table 'Model 4508' by Willumsen and Engholm for Fritz Hansen
By Willumsen & Engholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish teak tray table (Model 4508) designed in 1958 by Svend Åge Willumsen and Hans Engholm for Fritz Hansen. Exemplifies the marriage of form ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen "AX" Coffee Table, Denmark 1950s
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
With warm tones, exceptional versatility, and crafted with a range of appealing materials, Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen furniture showcase the Danish duo’s penchant for innovation and durable design. For decades, the pair created sleek coffee tables - like this piece - that are characterised by the practicality and elegance commonly attributed to Scandinavian modernism.
In mid-century modern design, the use of wood held a special significance: it was not merely a material choice, but a philosophy that emphasised the natural and organic over the ornate and extravagant. The design of this coffee table is inspired by the mid-century inclination towards elemental shapes, featuring a simple, elegant circle as its tabletop, supported by four straight legs connected by overlapping cross stretchers. This minimalist approach combined with solid wood creates a timeless appearance that resonates with any design style. Furthermore, round tables, such as this model, held a special place in mid-century design. Their open, unobtrusive look fosters social interaction, making them ideal for gathering, discussion, and shared experiences. The absence of sharp corners enhances safety and flow within a space, promoting a harmonious environment. This table has a humble but well-thought-out structure that relies on its material for its aesthetic, with a natural expression dominated by the natural beauty of the wood and its characteristics. The most eye-catching design (and functional) element remains the cross stretchers connecting the legs. Albeit simple, its uncommon overlap - as opposed to bisecting - design catches the eye, and contrasts effectively with the top.
The design of this table encapsulates a rich moment in furniture design history. It's a tangible embodiment of the mid-20th century era’s focus on materiality and craftsmanship, while also reflecting the innovative spirit of Danish designers like Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Some marks and scratches on the wood.
Dimensions:
36.22 in Ø x 22.05 in H
92 cm Ø x 56 cm H
Literature:
Fritz Hansen catalogue, 1951
About the Designers:
Both Hvidt and Mølgaard-Nielsen attended what is now the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, with Mølgaard-Nielsen having completed his studies under the Danish furniture design pioneer and architect Kaare Klint. Trained as an architect and cabinetmaker, Hvidt established his own firm in 1940 and taught at his alma mater for a few years. After they won a design competition held in Stockholm, Hvidt partnered with Mølgaard-Nielsen in 1944 to establish their firm in Copenhagen.
The collaboration between Hvidt and Mølgaard-Nielsen yielded more than 250 designs and lasted over 30 years. Aside from having created a wardrobe for the Queen of Denmark as well as numerous architectural structures, the pair’s flagship achievements include 1944’s teak Portex chair...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Rosewood coffee table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Coffee table designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, during the 1960s.
Clean design made in a beautiful rosewood top mounted on shaker base of aluminum.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Poul Kjaerholm PK61 Coffee Table for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Kjaerholm coffee table PK61. Executed by Fritz Hansen, Denmark.
Dull chromium plated steel and top of black slate. Marked Fritz Han...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate, Steel
Arne Jacobsen Coffee Table
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen coffee table with new lacquered plate
Six star base.
Made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
PK61 coffee table by Poul Kjaerholm, ed. Fritz Hansen 1980
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Renens, CH
This minimalist and pure design by Poul Kjaerholm dates from 1956 and is still genuinely contemporary.
Top in white marble. Base in satinated stainless steel.
Marked Fritz Hansen.
Category
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Rare Arne Jacobsen Rosewood Coffee Table
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Arne Jacobsen rosewood coffee table produced by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Table Model MV50 by Morten Voss for Fritz Hansen, 2007
By Fritz Hansen
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
The MV50 table designed by Morten Voss for the Danish manufacturer Fritz Hansen in the first decade of the 21st century. Furniture with an interesting modernist form. The MV50 table...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Midcentury coffe table mod. Pk61 by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Coffee table mod. Pk61 designed by Poul Kjærholm in Denmark in 1956 for Fritz Hansen.
Minimalist design table with original stainless steel structure and clear glass top. The four ba...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson, round coffee Table
By Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson coffee table with new laquered white top.
Chromed Bruno mathsson legs.
Made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Arne Jacobsen Teak Coffee Table for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Berlin, DE
Arne Jacobsen teak coffee table or low dining table for Fritz Hansen, 1960s. Good vintage condition with slight signs of use .
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Poul Kjaerholm PK61 Coffee Table in Grey Marble by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The timelessly stylish Poul Kjaerholm PK61 Coffee Table is crafted from grey marble and satinbrushed stainless steel. Its minimalist design adds sophistication to any décor. This dur...
Category
2010s Danish Fritz Hansen Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Poul Kjaerholm, PK64, Coffee table, Fritz hansen, 1990s
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Paris, FR
Poul Kjaerholm (1929-1980)
PK64
A rectangular PK64 coffee table with a white marble top on a four legged matte chrome-plated steel stand.
With a Fritz Hansen label.
Produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark.
1995
Literature
The Furniture of Poul Kjaerholm: Catalogue Raisonné,
Michael Sheridan, Gregory R. Miller & Co., 2007, pp.150-151.
Poul Kjaerholm, Arkitektens Forlag, 1999
Poul Kjaerholm : Furniture Architect , Michael Sheridan,
Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, 2006
Note
The PK64 is a spectacular and very rare version of the PK63 and the PK62...
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1990s Danish Modern Fritz Hansen Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Ellipse Coffee Table by Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson for Fritz Hansen, 1990
By Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Antwerp, BE
Coffee table designed by Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson and produced by Fritz Hansen made in Denmark in 1990. This example of the Super-Elliptical with a beautiful top made of walnut wi...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech
Arne Jacobsen Round Coffee Table in Oak Coffee Table Danish Mid-Century
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb minimalist coffee or coctail table designed by table Arne Jacobsen in the late 1950's as a companion to his famous Egg and Swan chairs. This table made by Fritz Hansen with an...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Square Coffee Table By Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson For Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein
Located in Karis, Nyland
Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen coffee table, laminated wood, chrome-plated steel, aluminum, Denmark, production 1990.
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Beech & Chrome Round Coffee Table by Jens Ammundsen for Fritz Hansen, 1990s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Karis, Nyland
Jens Amundsen for Fritz Hansen SAS-series table. Chrome-plated steel leg, beech table top.
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Danish Modern Rosewood Coffee Table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Rare coffee table by Arne Jacobsen, manufactured in the 1960s. This coffee table is sold with a valid CITES document.
Seltener Couchtisch von Arne Jacobsen, hergestellt in den 196...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Early Teak Coffee Table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Magnificent round coffee table designed by Arne Jacobsen the 1960s. The top is made of beautiful teak wood and rests on the signature aluminum central base with 3 legs. Produced in D...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Danish Vintage Coffee Table by Fritz Henningsen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
A superb Danish vintage coffee table by Fritz Henningsen, dating from the 1960’s.
This is of outstanding quality, it is a great size and is finished identically on both sides, with ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Sofa Table, Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Montclair, NJ
A sofa table with beech top and legs in Ash wood from 1984.
Category
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash, Beech
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen 3051 Rosewood Coffee Table, 1960's
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by Arne Jacobsen, the 3051 coffee table is believed to have only been produced by Fritz Hansen for 5-7 years from around 1956-1963.
A fantastic example of Jacobsen’s Mini...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Arne Jacobsen Coffee Table by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Highland, IN
This elegant design by Arne Jacobsen was designed to compliment his swan and egg chairs and shares the same one-piece cast aluminum base with the fluted central column.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Two ‘Pantonova’ Wire Tables by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1971
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in Echt, NL
Set of 2 Pantonova end/coffee tables in very good condition.
Designed by Verner Panton in 1971.
Produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark
The tables consist of parallel chromed wire rods...
Category
20th Century Danish Space Age Fritz Hansen Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Denmark Coffee table tray 4508 by Svend Age Willumsen Engholm Fritz Hansen 1960s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in MIlano, IT
Denmark mid-century modern Coffee table with tray 4508 by Fritz Hansen, 1960s
Coffee table mod. 4508 with round tray top, entirely in teak. The paws tend to tighten towards the foot....
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
2004 Superellipse Coffee Table by Piet Hein / Bruno Mathsson / Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Superellipse coffee table (or large end table) by Piet Hein, Arne Jacobsen, and Bruno Mathsson for Fritz Hansen, produced in 2004. This design was originally int...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Modern Fritz Hansen Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Fritz Hansen coffee and cocktail tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Fritz Hansen coffee and cocktail tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Fritz Hansen coffee and cocktail tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 25 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original coffee and cocktail tables by Fritz Hansen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider coffee and cocktail tables by Børge Mogensen, Peter Hvidt, and CFC Silkeborg. Prices for Fritz Hansen coffee and cocktail tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $754 and can go as high as $16,703, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,350.
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