Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail 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
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; influenced American mid-century modernism
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
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
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
Contemporary Round Coffee Table Plush by DK3, Low, Walnut, 110 cm
By DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
'Plush' Coffee Table designed by Jacob Plejdrup for DK3
Solid wood tabletop and legs
Handmade in Denmark
Model shown on main picture:
Wood: Walnut
Table Height: 23 cm
Tabletop Dime...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
'Egyptian Table' in Rosewood and Brass by Mogens Lassen, 1935
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
'Egyptian Table' in Rosewood and Brass by Mogens Lassen, 1935
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and Brass
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Coffee Table
Produced by Cabinetmaker A...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of oval coffee tables by Y. Sandström
Located in Brescia, IT
Oval teak coffee tables with diagonal inlays. Swedish design by Yngvar Sandström for Säffle Möbelfabrik.
Pair of oval teak coffee tables designed by Yngvar Sandström for Säffle Möbe...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist Coffee Table Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee table designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) in Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Vintage Floating Danish Teak and Brass Square Coffee Table by Grete Jalk
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern square coffee table designed by Grete Jalk for France & Daverkosen in teak. This timeless piece features brass accents and functions as a coffee table, occasio...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$975 Sale Price
23% Off
Teak coffee table, on 2 levels, model PJ 107 by Grete Jalk, Poul Jeppesen 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Adorable Scandinavian coffee table with two levels. The tabletop is surrounded by elegant rounded edges. The lower level is made of wooden slats. Ideal as an end table. Designed in 1...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Rosewood Side Tables, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern rosewood side tables, 1960s, set of 2.
Pair of two matching tables in beautiful rosewood veneer. Square top with rect...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
1960s Danish Rosewood Coffee Table by Møbelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
Versatile midcentury Danish Modern Coffee Table manufactured by Vejle Møbelfabrik Stole. Constructed in Rosewood, this coffee table is a lovely example of Danish craftsmanship and de...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Round Solid Teak Coffee Table Denmark, 19
Located in San Diego, CA
Elevate your living space with this exceptional Mid-Century Modern round coffee table by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, crafted in Denmark during the 1950s. A celebrated design duo, Hvidt & Mølgaard were known for their refined forms and architectural approach to furniture, and this piece exemplifies their timeless aesthetic.
This piece is an incredible piece that will work in many design styles.
Solid Teak Construction: The table's richly grained solid teak top showcases the natural beauty of Danish hardwoods, offering warmth and durability that only improves with age.
Brass Suspension Details: Elegant brass rod accents connect the sculptural lower shelf, adding a refined contrast to the wood while nodding to Danish Modern craftsmanship.
Woven Cane Shelf: A circular lower tier wrapped in woven cane adds function and visual lightness—perfect for storing magazines or showcasing curated objects.
Tapered Legs: Classic conical legs give the table an airy, floating appearance, characteristic of Scandinavian design.
Dimensions: Dimensions: 39" Diameter x 16" Height
Condition: Expertly restored by Hobbs...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
1940s Frits Henningsen Solid Oak Coffee Table with Cabriole Legs
Located in London, GB
This 1940s oak coffee table made by Frits Henningsen in the 1930s-50s is a another example Frits Henningsen's commitment to quality and craftsmanship. Whereas most designers and cabi...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Swedish Modern coffee table with brass inlays, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
Swedish 1940s modernist coffee table constructed from a hexagonal tabletop with upturned edges resting on four hourglass-shaped legs with brass ring decorations. The tabletop is ador...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$3,356 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Danish Oak Coffee Table Attributed to Tue Poulsen, 1960s.
By Tue Poulsen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Oak Coffee Table Attributed to Tue Poulsen, 1960s.
Danish Mid-Century Modern coffee or side table in brutalist style. Frame in Nordic oak. Ceramic tiles are individual...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Børge Mogensen Coffee Table, Solid soap Treated Oak, Model 268, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen coffee table in solid soap treated oak.
Model 268, made by Fredericia Furniture.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Henning Kjærnulf manner Coffee Table / Bench in Solid Oregon Pine. Denmark 1960s
Located in Ystad, SE
Henning Kjærnulf manner Coffee Table / Bench in Solid Oregon Pine. Denmark 1960s
A Minimalist Danish Coffee Table / Bench with Brutalist details.
With a fine Pine Wood Grain patte...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
$2,684 Sale Price
20% Off
Peter Hvidt& Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Teak Round Coffee Table for France& Son, 1950
Located in The Hague, NL
This round coffee table was designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen and was produced by France & Søn in 1950s, Denmark.
This circular table is made out of solid teak wood and...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid Century Aerodynamic Expanding Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Versatile coffee table made of flame birch and teak with sliding top to reveal a black laminate surface for dining. Table expands to 67" in length while the base remains in place. To...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Odense - Marble Coffee Table - White Carrara
By NORDST
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
A sleek, modern coffee table with a luxurious marble base and a smooth extended round top. Ideal for adding a touch of sophistication to your living space, this piece combines natura...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
$4,793 / item
Vintage Danish Cherry Side Tables by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri, 1990s, Set of 2
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Cherry side tables by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri, 1990s. Set of 2.
Pair of vintage Danish round coffee tables designed by ...
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak & Rosewood Cocktail Table by Mogens Koch
By Mogens Koch
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Amazing high style Scandinavian Modern Sculptural cocktail table by Mogens Koch in teak and rosewood. Splayed legs with flared ends and sculpted sides set this beautiful table apar...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Børge Mogensen Coffee Table, Solid soap Treated Oak, Model 268, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen coffee table in solid soap treated oak.
Model 268, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
1960s Restored Danish Tiled Teak Coffee Table
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s restored Danish tiled teak coffee table.
Danish teak coffee table with typical 1960´s / 1970's tiles in warm red brown colors.
The table has been ch...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Contemporary Round Coffee Table Plush by DK3, Walnut, 130 cm
By DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
'Plush' Coffee Table designed by Jacob Plejdrup for DK3
Solid wood tabletop and legs
Handmade in Denmark
Model shown on main picture:
Wood: Walnut
Table Height: 29 cm
Table height...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Contemporary Round Coffee Table Plush by DK3, Low, Oak, 110 cm
By DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
'Plush' Coffee Table designed by Jacob Plejdrup for DK3
Solid wood tabletop and legs
Handmade in Denmark
Model shown on main picture:
Wood: Oak
Table Height: 23 cm
Tabletop Dimensi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Table basse ovale vintage Hugues Poignant en teck et verre fumé des années 60 70
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Table basse ovale vintage des années 60 70, attribuée au designer Hugues Poignant, pied design en teck, plateau ovale en verre fumé épais, bon état général avec des micro-rayures de ...
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1970s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Teak
$949 Sale Price
20% Off
Coffee Cocktail Table by Ernst & Jensen for Erik Jorgensen
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Insula Cocktail or End Table designed by Ernst & Jensen for Erik Jorgensen is a stunning piece that seamlessly blends form and function. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this table embodies the essence of Scandinavian design. Its clean lines and minimalist aesthetic create a sense of understated elegance that effortlessly complements any interior space.
The table features a sleek tabletop, expertly constructed with high-quality painted aluminum, exuding a sense of sophistication and refinement. The choice of material allows for versatility, enabling the table to seamlessly integrate into various design styles, from contemporary to classic.
The table's base is a work of art in itself, showcasing a harmonious balance between strength and delicacy. Also aluminum, the base provides stability and durability, while their graceful curves or geometric angles add visual interest and sculptural appeal.
Whether used as a cocktail table for entertaining guests or as an end table for displaying treasured items, this piece offers both practicality and style. Its thoughtfully designed proportions ensure functionality without sacrificing aesthetic appeal, making it a versatile and timeless addition to any living room, lounge, or office space.
The Ernst & Jensen for Erik Jorgensen Cocktail or End Table is a testament to exceptional craftsmanship, where Danish design sensibilities meet functional elegance, resulting in a furniture piece that elevates the ambiance of any room it graces.
Photographed with Herman Miller Eames chair, Macbook Pro...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Danish Mid Century Modern Coffee Table With Ceramic Tile Inlays. Circa 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Danish Mid Century Modern Brutalist Inspired Coffee Table With Ceramic Tile Inlays. Circa 1960s
Attributed to Toften Mobelfabrik, Denmark
Features a robust rosewood frame with a min...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Contemporary Round Coffee Table Plush by DK3, Smoked Oak, 130 cm
By DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
'Plush' Coffee Table designed by Jacob Plejdrup for DK3
Solid wood tabletop and legs
Handmade in Denmark
Model shown on main picture:
Wood: Smoked Oak
Table Height: 29 cm
Table he...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Ditzingers, Coffee Table, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
By Ditzingers
Located in High Point, NC
A wood coffee table produced by Ditzingers, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.2” H x 35.6” W x 35.6” D
All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
In Between SK24 Lounge Table in Oiled Oak by Sami Kallio for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
A new addition to the In Between collection, these lounge tables are crafted from solid FSC certified wood and bring a simplistic design element to your home. It is available in two ...
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2010s Slovenian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian modern Dutch oak brass coffee table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern Dutch oak brass coffee table. Solid oak coffee table with brass hardware. Very sturdy in good vintage condition. Made in the Netherlands. Located in Brooklyn.
M...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,800 Sale Price
25% Off
Hans Wegner Coffee Table Model AT-11 for Andreas Tuck
Located in Littleton, CO
Model AT-11 teak coffee table by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck with hand-carved raised lip edge. Signed.
A handsome model in excellent vintage condition. Solid plank teak top on w...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
1970s, Smoked Glass Coffee Table by Sigurd Ressell For Vatne, Norway
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
In very good condition coffee table made of bentwood frame. Unique to this model is the wooden connection centered between the four legs what give this coffee table a higher standart...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Bentwood
$910 Sale Price
31% Off
Olive Black Resin River Coffee Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
Custom Olive Epoxy Coffee Table
This stunning table is made of Mediterranean Olive wood. The unique beauty of the natural curves of olive wood combined with blue epoxy is seen in th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Olive
$2,392 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Naturalistic Coffee Table by C. A. Beijbom, 1967
By CA Beijbom
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely and rare naturalistic shaped coffee table / long bench / side table in elm. Produced by C. A. Beijbom, 1967, Sweden.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
'Gear Square' Coffee Table by Norr11, Chalk
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Gear Square Coffee Table
by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Gear Square was introduced to the Gear series to fulfill the need for a square coffee table for sofa arrangements, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
$1,198 / item
Scandinavian modern Dutch oak and white laminate coffee table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern Dutch oak and white laminate square coffee table. Circa 1970's White laminate table top curved brown Oak frame.
Dimensions: H 16" x W 33"' x D 32"
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Solid Teak Rectangular Coffee Table Style of Westnofa Norway
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Scandinavian Modern solid teak rectangular coffee table with rounded corners and a glass overlay in the style of Westnof...
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20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Kidney Shaped Side Table Produced by Svensk Fur, Sweden, 1970s
By Svensk Fur
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Nicely shaped organic formed side table in pine and brass with black lacquered legs. The legs with brass finish and the top with rounded brass details. Made in Sweden at Svensk Fur. ...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Kurt Østervig Mid-Century Teak Black Coffe Tables Side Tables, 1960
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design side tables or coffee table set designed by Kurt Østervig and produced by Jason Møbler with solid teak frame and double-sided tops in black lam...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Teak
$3,068 Sale Price / set
20% Off
TV Stand Bench in Solid Ash, South Scandinavian Design by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This TV stand is designed by Eric Gizard - Paris.
It is 100% made in France with exclusive solid ash wood from sustainable managed French forests.
It can also be used as a bench, a...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Yngve Ekstrōm, Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table, Westerberg Mōbler, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Yngve Ekström, Scandinavian Modern coffee table made by Westbergs Mobler, Tranås, Sweden circa 1950’s. The table is constructed from solid oak and teak which has been Cerused. The ta...
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Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Coffee Table in Oak and Woven Cane by Hans Wegner, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Coffee Table in Oak and Woven Cane by Hans Wegner, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Oak and woven cane
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare coffee table model AT-10
Produce...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Oak
Swedish Modern Three-Tier Maple Coffee Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Swedish Modern style three-tier maple coffee table
USA, Circa 1990s
Measures: 60"W x 22.13"D x 20.25"H.
Good original vintage condition.
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Late 20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
Contemporary Round Coffee Table Plush by DK3, Lacquered Oak, 130 cm
By DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
'Plush' Coffee Table designed by Jacob Plejdrup for DK3
Solid wood tabletop and legs
Handmade in Denmark
Model shown on main picture:
Wood: Lacquered Oak
Table Height: 29 cm
Table...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Solid Teak Danish Coffee Table
Located in Oakland, CA
Solid teak coffee table designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen For France & Son, model 640, 1958 Denmark. Crafted of planks of old growth teak with exposed joinery on legs a...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian vintage 1960s teak coffee table with flower stand
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s teak coffee table with essential lines and removable black plastic flower stand integrated into the frame.
Scandinavian coffee table from the 1960s made of teak with minimalis...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Ilmari Tapiovaara 'Domino' Coffee Table in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, 'Domino' coffee table, teak, birch, Finland, 1954.
This Finnish coffee table is designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara. The table features a solid rectangular tab...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch, Teak
Contemporary Round Coffee Table Plush by DK3, White Oil Oak, 130 cm
By DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
'Plush' Coffee Table designed by Jacob Plejdrup for DK3
Solid wood tabletop and legs
Handmade in Denmark
Model shown on main picture:
Wood: White Oil Oak
Table Height: 29 cm
Table...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
'Gear Table' by Norr11, Round, Chai
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Gear Tables
by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Gear is a collection of sculptural coffee tables, inspired by Ancient Greek columns. Gear is designed as a simplified block-like...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
$1,797 / item
Black Alvar Aalto Coffee / Tea Trolley Model 901, Birch, Artek 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto first introduced this model cart in the 1930s. It is one of the simplest of his cart series. Inspirations of the British tea culture as well as Japanese wood works are ev...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Birch
Wood and Ceramic Inlays Low Table, Roger Capron, Vallauris 1961
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Exceptional teak coffee table with the iconic "Navettes" tiles inlay, which remain an emblematic creation of the Artist.
This table made at the end of 1961 combines the lightness of...
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1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Rare Bonanza Coffee Table, Esko Pajamies, Asko, Mid-20th Century
By Asko, Esko Pajamies
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare Bonanza coffee table, designed by Esko Pajamies, manufactured by Asko, Mid-20th Century. Oak. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Refinished.
Esk...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Solid Teak Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
beautiful solid teak coffee table by peter hvidt and orla mølgaard-nielsen for France and sons. this table has beautiful details including the joinery join...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Borge Morgensen Shaker series Model 5267 Oak Coffee table
Located in Uccle, BE
Shaker table model 5267 for Danish Furniture makers in Fredericia, Denmark.
Among the great mid-20th century Danish furniture designers, Børge Mogensen distinguished himself with his faith to traditional values of craftsmanship and honesty of materials. While peers such as Hans Wegner, Finn Juhl and Arne Jacobsen designed some of the most striking and now iconic furnishings of the era, Mogensen focused on making pieces that were simple, durable and comfortable — and in the long run perhaps more useful and better loved. Mogensen studied under and later worked for Kaare Klint, a master cabinetmaker whose chief tenets were quality of construction and simplicity of line. Klint was a classicist, who believed that furniture forms should evolve from those of historical models. So, too, in his way was Mogensen, as two of his best-known earlier pieces attest. His 1945 Spokeback Sofa, with hinged arms that can be lowered to facilitate lounging, is a reinterpretation of the venerable Knole settee. With the oval silhouette of its plywood backrest and waterdrop-shaped cutouts, Mogenson’s Shell chair, designed in 1949, can be seen as a novel take on early 19th century Empire side chairs. Yet Mogensen shared the aesthetical sensibilities of his most forward-looking colleagues. His cabinets deploy the same spare geometries and lushly figured woods as those of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and his disciple Florence Knoll, the chief difference being that Mies and Knoll used...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
An Italian teak two tier coffee table with wavy glass supports
Located in London, GB
An Italian teak two tier coffee table with wavy glass supports on tapering legs with brass shoes.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Teak
1.0 Lounge Table, Square, Round Brass Base, Medium, Marble
By Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Gubi 1.0 lounge table, designed by Gubi, is driven by the theme of lightness. The slender central column base makes a beautiful impact on its light expression and visual simplici...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Midcentury Tray Coffee Table by Svend Langkilde
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant rosewood coffee table by Svend Langkilde, with a top that can be lifted off as a tray. Four handles and the possibility to turn up the edges of the table. Neat sled base with...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Acton Bjørn, Coffee Table, Marble, Steel, Brass, Denmark, 1950s
By Acton Bjørn
Located in High Point, NC
A brown Giallo marble, white-painted steel and brass coffee table designed by Acton Bjørn, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 19.75” H x 49.75” Diameter
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass, Steel
Folke Olsson Swedish Modern Coffee Table, 1960's
Located in Uccle, BE
This elegant Danish modern midcentury surfboard coffee table model ‘Frisco’ was designed by Folke Ohlsson for Bra Bohag for Tingströms in the 1960s. Is flanked by raised lips...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Pine
Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables for Sale on 1stDibs
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 tables and cocktail tables today.
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