Scandinavian Modern Tables
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of vintage Scandinavian modern furniture appear in the work of 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.
Characterized by bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries, Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with this style was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Bruno Mathsson, creator of the classic Grasshopper chair and Berlin daybed, but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the ’20s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced Scandinavian modern pieces 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. 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 he 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, maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Vernor Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern designs — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries. Even more than 50 years on from their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Vintage Scandinavian MidCentury Modern Dining Table with Chrome Metal Tulip Leg.
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This round dining table was made in Scandinavia during the 1970s. The table top is made of fiberglass, lacquered white. The base is a metal tulip leg. The table is for 5 persons.
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Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Metal
Minimal White Oak Bench by Coolican & Company
Located in Mississauga, Ontario
A versatile and durable bench suitable for a variety of applications including extra seating, hall entrance bench or even a narrow coffee table. The Adelaide bench is a welcome addit...
Category
2010s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Oak
Contemporary White Oak Dining Table by Coolican & Company
Located in Mississauga, Ontario
Carefully selected materials and refined proportions give the Lakeshore table an elegant, rational quality. Brass-pinned breadboard ends and quarter sawn white oak top are centuries-...
Category
2010s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Brass
Delicate Danish Coffee Table in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, walnut, laminated wood, Denmark, 1960s.
This coffee table contains a white high-gloss laminated top, a solid walnut frame and fully resembles designs of the Danish d...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Mid Century Teak Danish Console Sofa Foyer Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
A handsome, sleek Danish Modern teak console, sofa table made in Denmark. Featuring a beautifully grained rectangular table top resting on a recessed sculpted base, creating a “float...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Teak
Swedish Naturalistic Tree Slab Coffee Table in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, pine, Sweden, 1960s
The top of this wonderful coffee table is hand carved out of multiple thick pine tree slabs, resulting in a vivid composition of curvaceous line...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Pine
Slide Table 200cm with 2 Extensions of 50cm
Located in Vandoma, PT
The combination of the black base of its pieces and oak veneer geometric patterns, give this collection a modern, elegant and timeless character.
Modern and widely customizable wi...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Iron
Contemporary Dining Table POV 462, Solid Oak or Walnut, Round or Square, 150
By Kaschkasch, TON a.s.
Located in Paris, FR
Dining table POV 462 signed by TON & Kashkash studio
Top shape:
Round, square, or rounded square
Top size:
120cm, 130cm,140cm, or 150cm
Wood types:
Solid oak or American ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Guitar Pick Table, Yngve Ekström Designed for Dux of Sweden
Located in Crockett, CA
A nice mid-century walnut guitar pick low table that can be used between two lounge chairs as well as a coffee table for a small space. The top is accented by three sets of two brass...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Brass
Dlm Cherry Red High Gloss Portable Side Table by Thomas Bentzen for Hay
Located in Lebanon, LB
Thomas Bentzen’s portable side table is aptly named ‘Don’t Leave Me’. Abbreviated to DLM, it features a convenient handle that allows the metal table to be carried from room to room....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Modern Teak Tray Coffee Table in the Style of Willumsen and Engholm
Located in Vienna, AT
Iconic Scandinavian circular foldable teak side table with removable tray top in the style of Svend Åge Willumsen & Hans Engholm for Fritz Hansen.
This table was manufactured in th...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Teak
Brode Blindheim Rosewood End Table and Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brode Blindheim for Sykklyven rosewood end table and nesting ottoman. Beautiful and useful! Table with one pull out drawer that has been beautifully refinished. Nesting Ottoman fits ...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik Free Standing 'Kidney' Desk in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, writing desk, model 54, walnut, brass, Denmark, 1950s.
This small and elegant solid walnut desk was designed by Kai Kristiansen and exe...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Brass
Niels Moller Model 44 Teak Bar Cart
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Very hard to find bar cart designed by Niels Moller in 1959.
Produced by J L Moller this example is executed in teak. An incredibly graceful design and very functional too, it can...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Teak
Teak Serving Cart from Firma Glas & Trä, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very cool serving cart from Firma Glas & Trä, made from black lacquered metal and teak. The two teak trays can be lifted off and the cart folded. Elegant details.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Brass
April Table in Birch by Alfredo Häberli
Located in Fiskars, FI
The April table set was designed by Swiss designer Alfredo Häberli in 2012. The massive wooden base is harmoniously combined with the tabletop by traditional wooden joinery.
The ...
Category
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Birch
Scandinavian Modern Teak Coffee Table by Karl Erik Ekselius for J.O.C. Vetlanda
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent handcrafted teak coffee table designed in the 1960s by Carl Erik Ekselius for J.O.C. Vetlanda.
It features a teak veneered top with solid teak organic shaped X-base legs a...
Category
1850s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Teak
Frode Holm, Work Table in Solid Oak & Oak with Sculptural V-Shaped Frame
By Frode Holm
Located in Nordhavn, DK
Frode Holm design.
Work table / dining table Top solid Teak. Base in Oak wood.
Sculptural V-shaped frame and a rectangular top.
Designed 1944. Manufactured for retailer Illums B...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Oak
Basic Table, Ash or Oak, Oval or Straight by Jenni Roininen
Located in Fiskars, FI
Elegant and modifiable Basic table can be placed both in restaurants, homes and meeting rooms. This light table is delivered in a flat pack, and it is very easy to assemble.
Basic t...
Category
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Ash, Oak
Arne Vodder Coffee Table in Teak Produced in Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Malmo, SE
Rare coffee table designed by Arne Vodder. Produced in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Teak
Jacob Kjaer Set of Nesting Tables in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jacob Kjaer for lllum Bolighus, set of nesting tables, mahogany, Denmark, design 1938
This charming set of three nesting tables are designed by the Danish designer Jacob Kjaer for ...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Neon Top Wood Stacking Stools or Side Tables, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set/pair of two (2) wood neon stacking stools or tables in the Scandinavian Modern style. Stools can also double as side or drinks tables.
Dimensions:
Diameter top is 13.75" ...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
Kai Kristiansen Flower Tables Produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Denmark
Located in Malmo, SE
Rare flower tables designed by Kai Kristiansen. Produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Denmark.
Price is listed / item.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Metal
Kristian Vedel Fruit Bowl by Søren Willadsen, Denmark
Located in Utrecht, NL
In 1963, Danish designer Kristian Vedel designed a series of seating furniture and tables under the name 'Modus' for Danish manufacturer Søren Willadsen, from this series comes this ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Teak Tray Table by H Engholm and Svend Aage Willumsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Denton, TX
Danish modern round bentwood teak tray with a folding ebonized base for easy transport. Imported by Raymor.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Metal
"Typenko" Occasional Table by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Round “Typenko” coffee or occasional table by Axel Einar Hjorth for NK. Striking in its simplicity, made from black lacquered birch with a stainless steel base.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
Pair of Midcentury Side Tables in Brass and Travertine, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
A pair of side tables with travertine top on a solid brass frame. Great original condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Sleek Rosewood & Chrome Rectangular Side Table on Rolling Casters 1960s Modern
Located in National City, CA
Scandinavian Danish modern sleek rectangular side table rosewood & chrome on rolling casters
Single recessed rosewood drawer. Denmark circa 1960s. Unmarked. Reminiscent of Milo Baug...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Chrome
Hardwood Desk with Raised Edge by Erik Riisager Hansen
Located in Madrid, ES
Sleek desk made of hardwood with partly raised edge. Slim tapered legs. Drawer section with three drawers. Designed by Erik Riisager Hansen and manufactured by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri.
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Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Beech
Bruno Mathsson, Berit Drop-Leaf Side Table, Mathsson International AB, 1980s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Side table / folding table, model Berit, designed by Bruno Mathsson in the 1960s for Mathsson International AB. This example is from the 1980s. Table top of ash with chrome plated le...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Chrome
July Stool-Table in Oak by Nao Tamura
By Nao Tamura
Located in Fiskars, FI
Nao Tamura designed the July stool-table thinking about the log piles in the forest. The round, organic shapes of the product make it easy to combine many together, or use just one.
...
Category
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Oak
Danish Modern Teak End Tables
Located in Denton, TX
Vintage pair of teak handcrafted end tables with box joint corners.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Teak Bar Cart
By BRDR Furbo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish Mid-Century Modern service cart features a striking teak finish with unique painted tile inlay. Perfect vintage trolley or bar cart, ideal for storage, display, or servi...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Teak
1970s Severin Hansen Rosewood Coffee Table with Royal Copenhagen Tiles
Located in Knebel, DK
Rosewood Coffee table designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri with Niels Thorsson tiles made and branded by Royal Copenhagen, Denmark.
The Coffee table has been restored...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Ceramic
Clarke Desk Walnut Black
Located in Cincinnati, US
The Clarke Collection comes in ten different table top sizes, two wood species, and two metal finishes. The exposed stainless steel bolts blur the line between Scandinavian and Indus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage Scandinavian Teak Side Table by Westnofa
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern square end table by Westnofa of Norway in teak. Features solid teak curved edges and linear dowel legs. This piece functions as a side or occasional table.
Off...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Teak
Bruno Mathsson Side Table Produced by Karl Mathsson in Sweden
Located in Malmo, SE
Rare side table designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
Danish Modern Coffee Table
By Erik Wortz
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This Erik Wortz coffee table is simplicity at its best and sure to compliment any living space.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Oak
Iconic Aalto Table Bench Model 106
By Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Aalto design end, side table, bench in solid wood, with slatted top. This example is vintage 1970/1980's. It is in very good, original, clean and ready use use condition showi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Birch
Customizable Dining Table TEN 240, Smoked Oak or Walnut
By DK3
Located in Paris, FR
TEN dining table, rectangular, 240cm
Solid wood tabletop and legs
Height: 72 or 74 cm
Tabletop dimensions:
– 200 x 95 cm
– 240 x 105 cm
– 270 x 105 cm
– 300 x 105 cm
– 34...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Side Table Designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Neat rosewood side or small coffee table by Uno and Östen Kristiansson. Sleek, clean lines, with slender steel legs. The top squares of the legs make cool details at the corners of t...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjaerholm PK61 Coffee Table for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1956
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Iconic PK61 coffee table by Poul Kjaerhom for Ejvind Kold Christensen (E. Kold Christensen), Denmark 1956. Minimal yet refined sophisticated design, a true Classic. The original grap...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Stone, Metal
Outstanding Finn Juhl Rosewood and Silver Inlay "Judas" Dining Table, Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
An extremely rare and exceptional mid-century Danish Modern "Judas" extension dining table. This iconic table was designed by Finn Juhl, expertly produced by cabinetmaker Niels Vodde...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Silver
Svend Madsen Modern Danish Teak Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a great size desk by Sven Madsen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Teak
Teak Side Table Model 8414 by Dyrlund, Denmark
By Dyrlund
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Teak side table with magazine rack, by the Danish manufacturer, Dyrlund.
The top has been sand and oiled. In good condition.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Teak
Round Oak Top & Marble Lato Ln8 Side Table by Luca Nichetto for &Tradition
Located in Lebanon, LB
At first glance, Lato resembles a sculpture, with its slim, round table top balanced by an oval-shaped base.
The marble is turned into shape on a lather and then honed to a semi Ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Marble
Oak Light Oil Islets Side Table by Maria Bruun for Fredericia
By Maria Bruun
Located in Lebanon, LB
The Islets table is a precise design with a strong identity, based on a simple construction, where details are kept to a minimum. It’s an approach that reflects the sculptural minima...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Oak
Axel Einar Hjorth, table, NK 1935
Located in Stockholm, SE
Axel Einar Hjorth, table model Typenko in red beech. Made in 1935 for the Spring Exhibition at Nordiska Kompaniet, Stockholm.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Beech
Swedish Round Side Table in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, mahogany, Sweden, 1950s
This delicate table that originates from Sweden is well-constructed in a precise manner composed of subtle and modest lines, resulting in an el...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Nesting Table in Teak by Severin Hansen for Haslev Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant nesting table by Severin Hansen for Haslev Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1950s. This side table is made out of teak and restored with love. Great example of high-end Scandinavian cra...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Teak
'Le Roi Bench' by Norr11 Smoked Oak and Rattan
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
LE ROI Bench
by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Named after the French word for “King”, Le Roi Bench is made of solid oak with inlaid natural French rattan. Inspired by the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Ingvar Hildingsson, Large Stool, Pine, Sweden, Signed and Labeled, 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and sculptural stool, designed and produced in the studio of Ingvar Hildingsson, Kalmar Läns Slöjdare IH Slöjd Rugstorp. Signed and labeled. In lightly treated pine.
Swede...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Pine
Early Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn 'Model 2139' Coffee Table in Walnut Burl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, early edition coffee table model 2139, walnut burl top, walnut legs, maple rim, Sweden, design 1948, manufactured ca. 1952
This classic coffee table ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Maple, Walnut, Burl
Large Danish Extendable Dining Table in Teak and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Extendable dining table, teak, brass, Denmark, 1950s
This extendable dining table of Danish origin is characterized by a strong and solid construction executed in teak. This is r...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Flip Top Table
By Grete Jalk
Located in Denton, TX
Teak flip top table with black laminate circular inlay, the legs are ebonized wood. The table measures 36" by 32" and Expands to be 64" long when flipped over.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood, Teak
Rare Rosewood & Lucite Desk by Poul Nørreklit for S.H. Møbelfabrik, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare Rosewood and Lucite executive pedestal desk was designed by Poul Nørreklit and produced by Sigurd Hansens Møbelfabrik in Denmark in the 1960s.
Incredible vivid Rosewood ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Lucite, Rosewood
Erik Riisager Hansen Dining Table Model 71 Produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri
Located in Malmo, SE
Dining table model 71 designed by Erik Riisager Hansen. Produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark.
Measures: Width: 118 ( 218 ) cm.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Poul Kjaerholm PK61 Coffee Table Slate Top Denmark 1956
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Iconic and one of the most well known designs by Poul Kjaerholm, is this model PK61 coffee table and was manufactured in Denmark by Ejvind Kold Christensen in 1956. The fantastic sla...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Slate, Stainless Steel
