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
Vintage Teak Coffee Table in Scandinavian Style
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Scandinavian Teak and Iron Coffee Table with Brass Feet, 1950s
A beautifully crafted 1950s Scandinavian coffee table, showcasing the elegance and functional simplicity of Mid-Centur...
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1950s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
1961 Harbo Sølvsten Solid Wood Coffee Table with tapered legs
Located in London, GB
1961 Harbo Sølvsten solid mahogany coffee table with tapered legs. H. 54. L. 140. W. 59 cm. Purchased by present owner's grandparents in 1961 from interior designer Harbo Sølvsten, A...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$2,020 Sale Price
40% Off
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Teak Coffee Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish Scandinavian modern teak table from the 1960s. The coffee table has round slider legs with brass finishes. Good vintage condition consistent with age and use. The table top h...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Grete Jalk Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic 1960s coffee table by Grete Jalk for Glostrup. Solid frame in teak and a table top in teak veneer with solid wood edge. Made in Denmark.
Quality Features:
accomplished desig...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian modern pine coffee table by Carl Malmsten, 1950s, Sweden
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare coffee table in pine designed by Carl Malmsten during the 1950s.
Goes perfectly together with other so called sports cabin furniture.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Rectangular solid wood mosaic coffee table, Netherlands 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
Rectangular mid century coffee table. The top is made from numerous solid pinewood cubes joined together. The top is mounted on a simple solid wood frame.
Probably made in the Nether...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern Rosewood Coffee Table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Rare coffee table by Arne Jacobsen, manufactured in the 1960s. This coffee table is sold with a valid CITES document.
Seltener Couchtisch von Arne Jacobsen, hergestellt in den 196...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Nordiska Kompaniet Table – 1930s Swedish Modern, Black Finish with Drawers
Located in Stockholm, SE
Table, anonymous, for Nordiska Kompaniet,
Sweden. 1930's.
Black lacquered wood with engraved pewter.
Dimensions:
H: 55 cm/ 1' 9 21/32''
W: 49.5 cm/ 1...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pewter
Coffee table, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Coffee table made in Denmark in the 1960s.
Minimalist, timeless design will work great in modern, contemporary interiors. The whole veneered with beautifully grained rosewood.
The ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
1960s Severin Hansen Restored 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 by Royal Copenhagen, Denmark.
The Coffee table feature the signature corner ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Rosewood
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak and Cane Low Coffee Table, Style of Hans Wegner
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century Danish Modern rectangular low coffee table with a lower tier caned shelf plus sides, standing on 4 tapered legs. (In the style of HANS WEGNER)
Caning losses.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Rosewood and Copper Coffee Table
Located in Dorchester, MA
The tapered legs of this unusual Danish Modern rosewood coffee table are braced by copper supports extending from below the gently curved top. The grain of the rosewood surface is st...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
Larger Illum Wikkelso Teak Coffee Table Base, 1960s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Danish Modern Illum Wikkelso for C. F. Christensen teak coffee table base. Featuring a sturdy, smooth, braced and crossed rectangular, dar...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesens Mobelfabrik Danish Teak Surfboard Coffee Table
Located in Chattanooga, TN
We are pleased to present this super rare Ole Wanscher Danish teak surfboard coffee table. Designed by Wanscher for Poul Jeppesens Mobelfabrik in Denmark. You may have seen the simil...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian 1960s triangular coffee table with mosaic top
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian coffee table from the 1960s with mosaic-decorated triangular top, made by EJM, with original label under the top.
Elegant Scandinavian coffee table made in the 1960s by...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Beech
Rare Tapio Wirkkala 'Leaf' Coffee Table Asko Finland 1950s
By Asko, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A rare coffee table designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Asko Finland 1950's
African Padouk veneered top with two leaf pattern inlays of laminated Birch, Haz...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Ferdinand Lundqvist "Gripsholm" coffee table Göteborg Sweden 1956.
Located in New York, NY
Ferdinand Lundqvist coffee table made in Göteborg, Sweden, circa 1956. Designed exclusively for the luxury liner “Gripsholm” of the Swedish American Line. The rectangular top is in w...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian slide-in coffee table
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian 1950s/60s coffee tables with sliding interlocking system, teak frame, and thin tapered legs.
Trio of Scandinavian 1950s/60s teak coffee tables with a slide-in interlock...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
$1,313 / set
Carl Bjørn, P. Törneman Enameled Triva Coffee Table Produced by Nk Stockholm
Located in New York, NY
Carl Bjørn and P. Törneman enameled Triva coffee table produced by NK (Nordiska Kopaniet), Stockholm circa 1950’s. The all brass frame has been newly polish...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Rosewood table, Denmark, 1960s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Danish table from the 1960s. Made of rosewood with beautiful grain on the top. Minimalist design will perfectly complement the look of modern interiors.
Furniture in very good cond...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Round Trippo Table from Karl Andersson & Söner
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
The Trippo round table was designed by Ulle Christiansson for the Swedish manufactory Karl Andersson & Söner at the end of the 20th century. It is finished with wood. It has slender ...
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Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$1,653 Sale Price
20% Off
Square Coffee Table By Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson For Fritz Hansen
Located in Karis, Nyland
Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen coffee table, laminated wood, chrome-plated steel, aluminum, Denmark, production 1990.
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
$1,907 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage 1950s formica and metal coffee table
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian 1950s coffee table with formica top and black metal frame with thin tapered legs.
Clean lines and well-balanced proportions for a vintage Scandinavian coffee table from...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
TS Column Lounge Table, Round, Black Base, Large, Laminate
Located in Berkeley, CA
With TS collection, the design duo GamFratesi has proven that a strong design idea can hold a wealth of development possibilities. Gubi is proud to present its latest additions, the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate
Poul Jensen Coffee Table in Rosewood for Silkeborg, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Triangular coffee table in rosewood designed by Arne Vodder for Silkeborg. This vintage coffee table from Denmark in the 1950s, has an interesting shape with profiled edges on the si...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
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
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen, round coffee Table
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen coffee table with white laminate.
six star base of aluminium and steel.
Made by Fritz Hansen.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Algot P. Törneman Enameled And Oak Coffee Table
Located in Kastrup, DK
Algot P. Törneman 1909-1993
Enamel on copper and oak coffee table by for Nordiska Kompaniet.
This table was produced in a limited edition of 24 tables and th...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Enamel
Tapio Wirkkala Rhythmic Coffee Table with metal legs, Asko 1950s
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Tapio Wirkkala rhythmic veneer coffee table with original iron laquered legs.
Tapio Wirkkala began developing and refining this rhythmic veneer technique in the 1940s in collaboratio...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Tapio Wirkkala Rhythmic Veneer Coffee Table with Metal & Brass Legs, Asko 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare version of the Tapio Wirkkala rhythmic veneer coffee table model 9018 with the original nickled brass legs.
Tapio Wirkkala started generating and enhancing this rhytmic veneer...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
PK61 Slate Coffee Table by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1956
Located in Rosendahl, DE
An iconic PK61 coffee table by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen. A minimalist yet refined design classic. The original graphite-colored slate top is a perfect match for the matt...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate, Steel
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
Set of 2 Peana Coffee Tables, Bench in Black Tinted Wood Finish by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Set of 2 Peana Coffee Tables, Bench in Black Tinted Wood Finish by Joel Escalona
Peana, which in English translates to base or pedestal, is a series of tables and different surfaces...
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2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Wood, Hardwood
Rare Tapio Wirkkala Coffee Table for Asko
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A great example of Tapio Wirkkala's iconic coffee table for Asko Finland.
This piece has two leaf motif decorations on the tabletop.
Branded Asko.
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage MidCentury Modern Scandinavian CherryWood Coffee Table with Woven Shelf
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This small coffee table was produced in Scandinavia during the 1960s. It was made of cherry wood. It is very attractive, hard and at the same time flexible and resistant to mechanica...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry
Pair of Bonanza coffee tables by Asko, Finland, 1960s
By Asko
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Add a touch of Scandinavian design with this exquisite pair of Bonanza coffee tables by Asko, crafted in Finland during the 1960s. These tables embody the minimalist beauty and funct...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen, round coffee Table
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen coffee table with new laquered white top.
six star base of aluminium and steel.
Made by Fritz Hansen.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Round Coffee Table in Teak Wood by BC Møbler, Denmark, 1960's
By B.C. Møbler
Located in Barcelona, ES
Round teak coffee table by BC Møbler, Denmark, 1960's. Solid teak wood with nice detailed edge, removable legs for an easy transport.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Roland Wilhelmsson “Kvadrat” Coffee Table, Sweden 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed by Roland Wilhelmsson, this “Kvadrat” table is from the era when Swedish design and culture started attracting design-conscious international buyers on a large scale. The model’s design is dated to 1972, and this particular table was manufactured in Huskvarna, where the manufactory still operates, for more than four generations now.
Swedish furniture and interior design culture went through dramatic changes during the 1970s. The effects of the late 1960s’ rebellious view of design, production and consumption had an impact in the form of freer furnishings and resource-efficient furniture in simpler materials. In the mid-1970s, rustic pine furniture often in oversized dimensions - such as this table - suddenly became the highest fashion. Therefore, the local and resource-efficient craft received a renaissance. This “Kvadrat” coffee table...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Organic Live Edge Elm Coffee Table by Carl-Axel Beijbom, Sweden, 1967
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elmwood coffee or console table by Carl-Axel Beijbom, made from an elmwood slab with beautiful variations in the wood. Beautiful, oiled surface. Sturdy, sculpted legs that pick up th...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
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
Coffee Cocktail or End Table by Ernst & Jensen for Erik Jorgensen
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The 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 legs provide 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.
Constructed of all aluminum with black finish. Photographed with Herman Miller Eames chair, Macbook Pro...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Scandinavian Modern Danish Teak Rattan Circular Table Peter Hvidt France & Sons
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Peter Hvidt And Orla Molgaard Nielsen For France & Son Teak Circular Two Tier Coffee Table With Rattan Under Tier With Makers Mark
Peter Hvidt (1916-1986) and Orla Molgaard-Nielse...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak, Rattan
Scandinavian Modern Glass Coffee Table, 1980s/1990s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern coffee table, 1980s/1990s. Mahogany frame with glass table top. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear on the glass consistent with age and use. Beautiful ...
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1990s Unknown Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Rosewood and Inlaid Wood Coffee Table by Tapio Wirkkala for Asko
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning coffee table by Tapio Wirkkala, with a rosewood top inlayed with an oval shape of contrasting wood that has a growth ring-like pattern. Exquisitely restored. Sturdy base mad...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Rosewood
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko Coffee Table in Teak and Birch
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko, cocktail table, teak, birch, Finland, 1960s.
Teak coffee table with wooden inlay ornaments designed by Tapio Wirkkala...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak, Birch
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
Mid Century Danish Modern Cocktail Table by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant, wenge with oak legs cocktail table by Hans Wegner. Turned legs which conveniently unscrew for transportation. Thick top, well constructed. In excellent vintage co...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Wenge
1960s oak entryway cabinet
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian design with geometric structure, two drawers and orthogonal carved handles.
Scandinavian 1960s oak entry cabinet with two front drawers fitted with orthogonal carved ha...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Low Teak Wood Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This low coffee table was produced in Sweden during the 1960s. It is made of high-quality teak wood, which is extremely resistant to external factors, and owes its longevity mainly t...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
$1,227 Sale Price
20% Off
Customizable Coffee Table TEN, More Sizes, More Wood Finishes
By DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
'TEN' Coffee Table designed by Christian Troels and Jacob Plejdrup for DK3.
Solid wood tabletop and legs
Handmade in Denmark
Model shown on main picture:
Wood: Oak
Table Height: 40...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian teak wood coffee table 60's design Modernism
Located in Taranto, IT
Wonderful wood and metal coffee table with brass feet, made in the 1960s, Italian manufacture.
The item in good conservative condition, there is no major cosmetic or structural defe...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Ita OS3 Coffee Table in Dark Stained Oak by OEO Studio for &Tradition
By OEO Studio, &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Displaying a distinct visual weight, the low profile of the Ita coffee table succeeds in grounding every space it occupies. An open plane suited to displaying books and meaningful ob...
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2010s Polish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Teak & Beech Danish Mid-Century Coffee Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak & beech Danish coffee table, circa 1960's. Beautiful book matched teak veneer top with tapering metal capped beech legs! Lovely woven airy shelf.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
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
Beetle Lounge Table, Round, 4 Star Base, Medium, Marble
By Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
With the introduction of the beetle table, the Beetle collection has bloomed into a series with unlimited possibilities. Today the collection consist...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Coffee Table in Steel and Rosewood by Sven Ellekær, 1970s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Coffee Table in Steel and Rosewood by Sven Ellekær, 1970s
Additional Information:
Material: Steel and rosewood
Style: midcentury, Scandinavian
Produced by Søren Willadsen møbel...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Chinese inspired mahogany coffee table with tiles in red, white and blue nuances
Located in DK
This so-called Chinese mahogany coffee table was executed by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen ca. in the 1930s.
On top it has inlaid unique tiles depicting a fruit basket with decorati...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Mahogany
Beech & Chrome Round Coffee Table by Jens Ammundsen for Fritz Hansen, 1990s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Karis, Nyland
Jens Amundsen for Fritz Hansen SAS-series table. Chrome-plated steel leg, beech table top.
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
$1,563 Sale Price
40% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish Square Rosewood & Aluminum Coffee Table
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This coffee table was made by the Swedish manufacturer HMB Möbler, in Rörvik during the 1960s. The square top is finished with rosewood with a dark, expressive color and strong, hard...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
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.”
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