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
1.0 Lounge Table, Round, 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
1.0 Lounge Table, Round, Round Brass Base, Medium, Glass
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
Glass
1.0 Lounge Table, Round, Round Brass Base, Large, 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
1.0 Lounge Table, Square, Round Brass Base, Medium, Glass
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
Glass
Beetle Lounge Table, Square, 4 Star Base, Medium, Laminate
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 consists of the beetle dining chair, beetle stool, beetle lounge chair, beetle footstool, beetle sofa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate
1.0 Lounge Table, Square, Round Brass Base, Large, 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
Beetle Lounge Table, Square, 4 Star Base, Large, 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 consists of the beetle dining chair, bee...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Peak Oak Coffe Table R50, Solid Oak Wood
Located in Ankara, TR
The Peak Oak coffee table is the perfect companion for enjoying your coffee. With its lightweight structure and practical surface area, it will always be by your side.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
$880 / item
Scandinavian Oval Coffee Tables of Modernism
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of vintage wooden side tables.
These sofa tables feature a simple top with rounded corners and an exposed X-shaped frame from which t...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Coffee Table Model FD 15/54 in Teak
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare drop-leaf coffee table model FD 15/54 designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Kurt Østervig Coffee Table / Side Table Produced by Jason Møbler in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee table / side table designed by Kurt Østervig. Produced by Jason møbler in Denmark.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian vintage coffee table with metal frame
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage teak and metal coffee table of Scandinavian manufacture.
The metal frame with magazine rack supports the teak wood coffee table top.
The table can be moved thanks to the tw...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage teak coffee table
Located in Brescia, IT
Teak coffee table of Scandinavian origin.
An essential piece of furniture with timeless beauty, suitable for different environments and styles.
Good condition. A restoration has been...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn Coffee Table
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, coffee table, black lacquered oak, Denmark, 1960s
This black lacquered oak coffee table is designed by the Danish designer duo Ol...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Round Rosewood Coffee Table with Hairpin Legs, Denmark 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A Danish Modern round coffee table featuring a gorgeous cherry hued rosewood top with natural graining throughout in a slightly deeper shade. Four minimalistic hairpin legs construct...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Bogense - Marble Coffee Table - White Carrara
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
This statement-making coffee table features a rectangular marble base with unique natural veining, topped with a sleek glass surface. Its modern silhouette and contrasting materials ...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
$2,322 / item
Illum Wikkelso Expanding Teak Coffee Table for Kofoeds Mobelfabrik
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Expanding teak coffee table designed by Illum Wikkelso for Koefoeds, Denmark. This piece features a substantial and beautifully sculpted pr...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Teak
Chinese inspired mahogany coffee table with tiles in white, green, blue nuances
Located in DK
This Chinese inspired mahogany coffee table was executed by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen (1889-1965) in the 1930s.
The table top is decorated with unique tiles depicting Chinese Fen...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Mahogany
Set of 3 Scandinavian 1960s teak coffee tables
Located in Brescia, IT
Three interlocking teak side tables from the 1960s with tapered turned legs and slightly contrasting finishes.
Set of three Scandinavian coffee tables from the 1960s made of solid t...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian 1960s ash coffee table
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage coffee table with ash veneer top and turned solid beech frame.
Original Scandinavian coffee table from the 1960s, with ash veneer top with the grain arranged in a symmetrica...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash, Beech
Expanding Rek Coffee Table 'Walnut Wood & White' by Reinier de Jong
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
REK coffee table expands and transforms to a variety of geometries and sizes to adapt to any occasion. A coffee table that can be miraculously adapted...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Laminate, Ash
Scandinavian vintage coffee table with metal shelf
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage coffee table with teak top, stained turned wood frame and brass details. Scandinavian production from the 60s.
Original Scandinavian coffee table from the 1960s with sharply...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Carl Bjørn Coffee Table Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare coffee table designed by Carl Bjørn and enamel table top designed by P. Törneman. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Black Eagle - Small
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
$3,793 / item
Coffee Table Probably Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Coffee table by unknown designer. Probably produced in Sweden.
Category
1960s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Scandinavian birch coffee tables signed Carl Malmsten
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of birch wood bedside tables designed in the 1960s by Carl Malmsten, as noted by the stamp of authenticity.
The soft lines of the top and legs make these elegant nightstands tim...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch
Frode Holm Coffee Table in Teak by Illums Bolighus in Denmark
By Frode Holm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare coffee table designed by Frode Holm. Produced by Illums Bolighus in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Round Marble Walnut or Oak Center Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful center corner table, was designed to disrupt the Classic position of the legs of most of the tables, putting it on a particular position that assures the stability and leav...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
$7,671 / item
Danish modern larger teak coffee table with contrasting birch details
Located in DK
This teak coffee table with contrasting birch details is by Tove og Edvard Kindt-Larsen.
This Danish architects husband and wife Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen designed it for the Swedis...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch, Teak
Bogense - Marble Coffee Table - Black Eagle
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
This statement-making coffee table features a rectangular marble base with unique natural veining, topped with a sleek glass surface. Its modern silhouette and contrasting materials ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
$2,322 / item
Rare Hans Wegner Coffee Table in Teak & Oak for Andreas Tuck X Frame, Danish 195
Located in London, GB
A Rare X-frame coffee table / sofa table AT-308 designed by Hans Wegner for cabinetmaker Andreas Tuck in the 1950’s. A rare and interesting piece of design a really standout piece sh...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Black Eagle
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...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
$4,741 / item
Bogense - Marble Coffee Table - Grey Galaxy
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
This statement-making coffee table features a rectangular marble base with unique natural veining, topped with a sleek glass surface. Its modern silhouette and contrasting materials ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
$2,322 / item
Odense - Marble Coffee Table - White Carrara - Small
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...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
$3,793 / item
Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Grey Kenzo - Small
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...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
$3,793 / item
Bogense - Marble Coffee Table - Grey Kenzo
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
This statement-making coffee table features a rectangular marble base with unique natural veining, topped with a sleek glass surface. Its modern silhouette and contrasting materials ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
$2,322 / item
Digging Through the Ash - Coffee Table
Located in Alpha, NJ
Lived edge ash coffee table, integrated walnut and walnut turned legs. Accented by cherry inlay work. Beautiful piece created by Artist Michael Oates as a...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash, Cherry, Walnut
Coffee Table in Terrazzo by DUVALD Handcrafted in Denmark. Terrazzo.
By DUVALD, Örn Duvald
Located in Gentofte, DK
Coffee table made in terrazzo. The table is of course hard, yet incredible soft to touch.
The table was made for a censored exhibition with the theme "Pitch Black".
'Black Hole'
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Terrazzo
Expanding Rek Coffee Table (Ash Wood & white) by Reinier De Jong
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
REK coffee table expands and transforms to a variety of geometries and sizes to adapt to any occasion. A coffee table that can be miraculously adapted...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash, Laminate
Moduline coffee table, Ole Gjerløv Knudsen & Torben Lind
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful corner coffee table from the 1960s by Ole Gjerløv Knudsen & Torben Lind for the France & Søn Moduline series. Solid frame and teak table top.
Quality Features:
accomp...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
"Heritage" Chilean Mesquite Solid Bronze-Leg Desk with Brass Butterfly Inlays
Located in Frankfurt, KY
Custom-made solid brass butterfly inlays interlock book-matched Chilean Mesquite atop a solid bronze base. Honoring the South American origins of Chile...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Large Scandinavian Modern Teak Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Modern teak coffee table with thick banded top and uniquely shaped tapered legs. Please confirm item location (NY or...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Square Coffee Table in Teak by BRDR Furbo
By BRDR Furbo
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Danish Modern coffee table in oiled teak wood.
Manufactured by BRDR Furbo.
The table has a square measure that could fits in the corner between the Sofas.
In very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Coffee Table in Green Terrazzo by DUVALD Handcrafted in Denmark, Terrazzo
By Örn Duvald, DUVALD
Located in Gentofte, DK
Coffee table made in terrazzo. The table is of course hard, yet incredible soft to touch.
The table was made for a censored exhibition with the theme "Pitch Black", in Copenhagen, Denmark.
'Black Hole'
"With the physicists' black hole theory as inspiration, the stable centre of the table is black hole evoking a dizzying look at swirling night sky".
Black hole coffee table is a made to order piece as standard or customizable in regard to dimensions and color of the terrazzo.
Shown here is a rendered visualization of the table made of a green terrazzo...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Terrazzo
NORDST Niko Rect. Coffee table, Italian Red Travertine, Danish Modern Design
By NORDST
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦:
𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
The NIKO series consists of sophisticated and sculptural aesthetics for any room with its characterist...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Danish Teak coffee table, two levels, by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Mobelfabrik 196
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Beautiful Scandinavian coffee table, a document holder underneath and a large, very elegant top with its slightly curved edges and discreet brass inlays. Furniture listed on the Desi...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,371 Sale Price
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NORDST EMMA Coffee Table, Italian Green Lightning Marble, Danish Modern Design
By NORDST
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
NORDST EMMA Coffee Oval Table from Italian Green Lightning Marble, Danish Modern Design, New
Cross-style frame going up to the tabletop in four straig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Marble, Metal
Rare Low cocktail/coffee table Teak & Oak by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rectangular solid teak top and oak base low table/bench/coffee table with a basin-edged top.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Square Maple Gray
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Oval Maple Mustard
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Rectangular Maple Orange
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Round Walnut Pink
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Round Walnut Prairie Green
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Oval Maple Blood Red
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Round Maple Pink
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Rectangular Maple Prairie Green
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Oval Walnut Mustard
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Rectangular Walnut Navy
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Square Maple Mustard
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Rectangular Maple Prairie Green
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
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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