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Scandinavian Modern Tables

SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE

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

  • Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
  • Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
  • Open, airy spaces
  • Promotion of functionality
  • Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
  • Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
  • A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods

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. 

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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Teak Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak mid-century coffee table, circa 1970's. Low table with slim legs and generous proportions. Games night is on! Unrestored item with option to purchase in restored condition for...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Teak

Green Linoleum Table/Desk by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen for Magnus Olesen
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Bent birch legs and inset linoleum top. Comes with connectors to join multiple tables together.
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1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Birch

Poul Kjærholm 'PK60' Coffee Table for Fritz Hansen in Oregon Pine
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 Tables

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Glass, Pine

Swedish pine table "Lövåsen" by Åby Möbelfabrik 1940s
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish pine table "Lövåsen," (meaning "leaf hill") produced by Åby Möbelfabrik,1940s. The oxidation from the iron has seeped into the wood, giving it a visible testament to the pa...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Iron

Poul Kjærholm 'PK60' Coffee Table for Fritz Hansen in Black Ash
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Glass, Pine

Danish Teak Oval Dining Table With Two Leaves by Gudme, Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Danish teak oval dining table by Gudme, circa 1960s. Includes two 19" leaves, expanding the table from 59" long to 97" long with both in place.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Teak

Mid modern Scandinavian oak dining table model Shaker C18 by Borge Mogensen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid modern Scandinavian oak dining table model Shaker C18 by Borge Mogensen for FDB Møbler. Original model, some traces on the board. The top could be completely restored if necessar...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Oak

PK 55 - Desk/dining table in ash by Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 55 - Desk/dining table with top in ash and steel frame. Marked from the manufacturer. Designed by Poul Kjærholm ,made by E. Kold Christensen.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

Scandinavian modern rosewood dining table, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great dining table by unknown designer. Produced in Denmark during the 1960s. Made in high quality rosewood. Two expandeble leaves of 50 cm each. Maximum length is 215 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Rosewood

1960 - 1970s Ole Wanscher Fully Restored and Refinished Rungstedlund Sideboard
Located in Knebel, DK
Ole Wanscher Fully Restored and Refinished Rungstedlund Sideboard The elegant and spacious sideboard with it's minimalistic yet exquisite luxury expression is part of the Rungstedlu...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Mahogany

Mid Century Walnut 2 tier coffee table Ewart Myer for Horatio Myer and Co, 1960s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
A 1950/60’s ‘Ski’ form coffee table by Ewart Myer for Horatio Myer and Co Two tier with a sleigh walnut bentwood top and magazine rack shelf to the bottom. Ewart designs a rather unique coffee table. Taking inspiration during the height of the mid-century modern craze in 1955, he designs a Danish inspired bent plywood piece, aptly named - the ‘Ski’ Table...
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Mid-20th Century British Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Beech, Walnut

Edmund Jørgensen Two-tiered Side Table/ Plant Stand
Located in Highland, IN
An design that is both visually and physically light, this engenious design by Edmund Jørgensen can serve as either a side table or a plant stand. Two slim tops of stained birch are ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Birch

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Floating Desk by Gunnar Falsig
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern rosewood desk by Gunnar Falsig Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1960's. This exquisite desk, recently imported from Denmark to California before its rest...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Rosewood

1950s Mid Century Side Table Or Nightstand With Brass Feet
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Vintage Mid-Century Modern brass feet side table. Item features metal capped brass plated feet, lower shelf, beautiful wood grain. Under the tabletop, a drawer with a brass handle.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Scandinavian Trestle Table
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th Century Scandinavian Trestle Table. Pine top with shaped cleated ends over Molded Trestle base with central stretcher. Good patination with a nice old painted finish. Comfortabl...
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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Pine, Paint

Very Rare Aino Aalto Vanity Desk Model 191, 1930s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Over half a century later, from its original days of manufacturing, this dressing table designed by Alvar Aalto is still extremely hard to come by. This particular piece comes with m...
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1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Mirror, Birch

Teak Scandinavian Modern Tile End Tables A Pair
Located in Fulton, CA
Nice pair of Danish Modern teak and ceramic tile top side or end tables. Each table has 4 abstract gold and brown tiles. Made by Mobelfabrikken Toften, Norway, 1970's. Very good, ori...
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1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Teak

Coffee table, Danish design, 1960s. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Table-bench made of rosewood wood in Denmark, in 1960s. Under the table surface two drawers. Very good condition, after professional renovation. dimensions height 50 cm width 150 cm...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Dining Room Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Dining room table, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s. Birch with linoleum table top. Good vintage condition, patina on the legs co...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Birch

Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson, Dining Table, Rosewood, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson dining table with originale top of rosewood. Six star base of aluminium and steel. Made by Fritz Hansen.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Chrome

Kurt Østervig cube table in teak and smoked glass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kurt Østervig cube table in teak, with plate of smoked glass. Made in the 1960s
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

Early teak tray table by S.A. Willumsen & H. Engholm for Fritz Hansen
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Early folding tray table designed by S.A. Willumsen & H. Engholm in 1958. Produced by Fritz Hansen during the 1950-60s. Folding base made from solid teak and metal hinges. Tray made ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa Table
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen sofa table in sold teak. Made by France & Daverkosen in the 1960s.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

Small Chest of Drawers on Wheels in Rosewood of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This small chest of drawers on wheels epitomizes the elegance and functionality of Danish design from the 1960s. Crafted from luxurious rosewood, renowned for its rich color and dis...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Rosewood

An Exceptionally Rare Alvar Aalto War-time Side table, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful war-time side table by Alvar Aalto. The patina is in our opinion quite nice and as such deserves to be untouched really. This side table can be even turned into a stool f...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Birch

Hans Andersen Danish Teak Tripod Side Table Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Danish teak tripod petite side table, circa 1960s, by Hans C. Andersen. Disassembles for shipping.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

Pair of Solid Teak Side Tables
Located in Oakland, CA
Finely crafted side tables of solid old-growth teak with bullnose edge and raised on white oak legs. The tables are high-quality, sturdy, and finished in a natural oil and wax to hig...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

Frutibowl/Table by Kristian Solmer Vedel
Located in Hägersten, SE
Table from the "Modus" series with large bowl/table top originally intended for fruit or decorations. Perfect for Drinks and ice as a serving table. Designed by Kristian Solmer Vedel...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Coffee table in dark rosewood by Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Coffee table in dark rosewood with detailed legs. Designed by Ole Wanscher for cabinetmaker AJ Iversen.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Burl Table, Mid 20th Century, Finland
Located in Helsinki, FI
Burl table from the Mid 20th Century. Swivel cup underneath the table top. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Unique design.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Burl

Teak side table with magazine rack
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage coffee table with wheels. A piece of Scandinavian modernist furniture with understated and elegant lines. It is distinguished by the shape of the top with rounded corners, t...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

Teak sewing cart with wheels
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian cabinet on wheels from the 1960s. The teak frame and practical drawers make it a perfect example of functional design. Tapered legs ending in metal and rubber wheels , ...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

Pair of Scandinavian side tables
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of two 1960s nesting tables. These two small tables are ideal for those who have limited space in their homes but do not want to give up a practical and visually pleasing tablet...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Wood

1960s Rosengren Hansen Teak Dining Table w/ 2 Leaves Vintage Scandinavian Craft
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Amazing design, very high quality craftsmanship and details, this was an artisan produced piece and distributed by Illums Bolighus, for Henry Rosengren Hansen. This teak dining tab...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

Rare desk in mahogany with two drawers by Vilhelm Wohlert
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare desk in mahogany with two drawers and feet. Designed in 1958 by Vilhelm Wohlert for cabinetmaker Arne Poulsen. NOTE: Restoration of the desk is included within the price.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Round coffee table in rosewood by Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejnar Larsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Round coffee table in rosewood with a beveled edge and V-shaped legs. Designed by Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejnar Larsen for master cabinetmaker Willy Beck.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Desk, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950/1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Desk, design Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1950/1960s. Teak table top with painted wood drawers. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use. Alvar Aa...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Vintage Teak End Table
Located in Brescia, IT
Coffee table of Nordic manufacture from the 1960s. An understated and elegant piece of furniture that is well suited to different settings and styles. Consists of a rectangular teak...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

Pair of H. Engholm and Svende Age Willumsen for Fritz Hansen portable tables
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of Danish teak tray tables (Model 4508) designed by Svend Åge Willumsen and Hans Engholm for Fritz Hansen in 1958 . Great representation of form and function, both practical a...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Wood

Teak "Sladen" “The Sled” Nesting Table by Carl Malmsten, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful “The Sled” nesting table by Carl Malmsten, made from teak. Light, graceful design with sled shaped legs and a discreet decor of inlaid spheres at the edges of the table tops.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern danish coffee table by Kai Kristiansen in rosewood
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern danish coffee table by Kai Kristiansen in rosewood
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Coffee Table
Located in Dronten, NL
Rosewood coffee table designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Seffle Möbelfabrik. Exceptional table with a polyester top with cast in natural pebbles. All original condition with light wear,...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Stone

Oak double-top table
Located in Brescia, IT
Original vintage Scandinavian cabinet. A distinctive piece of furniture that is distinguished by the presence of the two wooden shelves painted black supported by the square light o...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Wood

Coffee table with wheels and metal legs
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian trolley from the 1960s. A practical and functional piece of modernism due to its small size and the presence 2 of wheels. The understated, industrial style makes it per...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian coffee table with double table top
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage pine wood coffee table. A modern, minimally designed piece of furniture that reflects the Scandinavian taste for simplicity and functionality. Consists of a pine wood frame w...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Pine

Danish Extendable Dining Table in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Extendable dining table or conference table, oak, Denmark, 1960s A sizeable dining table or conference table executed in oak. On each side, a leave can be attached to the frame whi...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Oak

Danish Square Teak Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Square Teak Coffee Table in very nice original condition. Bought from a moreddi Sales Rep with several other pieces from this company, guessing this might be from them as well. nic...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

American Designer, Side Table, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1954
Located in High Point, NC
A freeform walnut and brass side table designed and produced in the US, 1954.
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1950s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Rosewood & Ceramic Tile Nesting Tables, 1960s, Set of 3
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Rosewood & Ceramic Tile Nesting Tables, 1960s, Set of 3. Nest of three rosewood tables by Kvalitet, Form & Funktion, Denmark....
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Rosewood

Oak + Tile Coffee Table by Tue Poulsen, Denmark 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1970s coffee table by Danish ceramicist Tue Poulsen (b.1939). This table features a square oak wood frame with beautiful graining and block legs. It has a tile table top made from ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Henning Kjærnulf Knitting/ Sewing Table in Quartersawn Oakwood, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Charming side table by Henry Kjærnulf, Denmark from the 1960s. Crafted from beautiful solid quartersawn Scandinavian oak, this lovely side table features a conveniently divided dovet...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Oak

Rosewood Writing Desk with Bookshelf, Danish Design
Located in The Hague, NL
Midcentury Danish rosewood desk A good quality Danish rosewood desk having four drawers to the front and open shelf to the back. Beautiful grain on the top and drawers on original ke...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Modern Teak Nesting Tables 1960s. Set of 3.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Nesting Tables 1960s. Set of 3. Set of elegant Danish nesting tables. Thin round tapered legs and shaped crossbars. Wide slanting edge in solid teak. Very versati...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

Thorvald SC102 Outdoor Side Table -Bronze Green-by Space Copenhagen - &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
The Thorvald Collection celebrates outdoor living with sculpted silhouettes and an interplay of light and shadow. It’s a modern take on the lyrical lines of Denmark’s most esteemed n...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

Danish Dining Table in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining table, oak, Denmark, 1960s Beautiful simplistic dining table made in Denmark in the 1960s. This Danish dining table features a long, rectangular top executed in oak. The war...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Oak

Side Table Made In Pine Wood From 1920s
Located in Lejre, DK
This circa 1920s pine side table with one drawer is a charming example of early 20th century furniture design. Its simple yet sturdy construction and vintage look add character and n...
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1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Pine

Frits Henningsen Mahogany Desk, c1940s
Located in London, GB
Frits Henningsen - Writing Desk, c1940s Rarely seen design from the master cabinetmaker of the early Danish Modern period: Frits Henningsen. Henningsen produced all of his designs a...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Mahogany

Teak Danish Modern Nesting Tables
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak nesting tables, circa 1960's. Space saving design, the footprint of 1 table with the functionality of 3! Tapered legs and bow crossbars make these unique! Unrestored item with...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Teak

Scandinavian Modern tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, seating, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original tables, popular names associated with this style include Hans J. Wegner, Børge Mogensen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, and Fritz Hansen. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $134 and tops out at $91,647 while the average work can sell for $2,652.

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