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Scandinavian Modern Card Tables and Tea 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
Period: Mid-20th Century
Alvar Aalto Model 901 Tea Trolley, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful Model 901 tea trolley designed 1930 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, white linoleum top with bentwood birch frame and white lacquered wood wheels with rubber rings. Good original ...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Birch, Rubber

Børge Mogensen Serving Cart, Model 5370
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful serving cart by Børge Mogensen, model no. 5370 for Fredericia Furniture, in teak with black metal trays, a separate metal tray and a cutting board.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal

Coffee Table by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for NK
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian vintage teak round table from the 1950s. This teak table is a fine example of Scandinavian design with its minimal, clean lines typical of the 1960s. Designed by Kerst...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Teak

Danish foldable rosewood games card table with blue toned tiles
Located in DK
This elegant games and card table of rosewood folds to half/double size. It has a tabletop with decorative blue toned tiles in the corners and brass fittings. The table was executed...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Rosewood

Børge Mogensen Card Table
Located in København K, 84
Danish Designer Børge Mogensen Coffee / Game Table Model 149. by Søborg møbelfabrik 1953. The Table can flip so it can get dobbelt size, and under there are 2 drawers to your cards o...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Teak, Oak

Square Side Table in Solid Oak, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural square side table / pedestal in oak. Made in the 1960s by a Danish cabinetmaker. This piece is in a good vintage condition. Traces of wear. A fine vintage...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Oak

Vintage Danish Rosewood Flip-top Tea Table
Located in Dorchester, MA
This clever midcentury Danish table has a rosewood frame with two tiers, a lower rimmed shelf and a top that expands the surface area with a twist and flip. When the flip top is ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Rosewood

Trolley Table in Mahogany of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Trolley table in mahogany of Danish design from the 1960s. The table is in great vintage condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Occasional Table Attributed to Frits Henningsen, Denmark 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Occasional table attributed to Frits Henningsen, Denmark 1940s. Solid hand carved oak. Measurements: L: 140 cm / 4' 7...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Oak

Coffee Table attrib. a Alvar Aalto disegnato negli anni ‘30
Located in Brescia, IT
Tavolino scandinavo in betulla attribuito ad Alvar Aalto. Tavolo basso rettangolare con le classiche forme del design di Alvar Aalto degli anni ‘30. Buone condizioni. Potrebbero pr...
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1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Birch

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Located in Lejre, DK
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Butler's Tray in Rosewood Designed by Svend Langkilde from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
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Located in Minneapolis, MN
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Scandinavian Modern card tables and tea tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern card tables and tea tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage card tables and tea tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern card tables and tea 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 card tables and tea tables, popular names associated with this style include Alvar Aalto, Børge Mogensen, Artek, and Carlo Jensen. 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 card tables and tea tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $520 and tops out at $7,400 while the average work can sell for $3,250.

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