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 Coffee Table 'Naked' by Norr11, Bottle Green
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Coffee Table "Naked" by Norr11
designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Model shown on the main picture : Naked Coffee Table, Black Oak and Bottle Green Glass
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Blown Glass, Oak
Contemporary Coffee Table 'Naked' by Norr11, Amber Glass
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Coffee Table "Naked" by Norr11
designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Model shown on the main picture : Naked Coffee Table, Black Oak and Amber Glass
Custom...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Blown Glass, Oak
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table by Trioh Mobler marked Trioh c. 1960
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century Danish Modern teak coffee table, marked "Trioh" ( Trioh Mobler ) circa 1960's. The table is structurally sound and sturdy, the top has been newly refinished, but ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Folke Ohlsson Model 1304-T Coffee Table w/ Roman Travertine Top for Dux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
Mid Century Large Solid Rectangular Coffee Table in Pine, Danish Modern, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A striking and generously proportioned rectangular coffee table in solid pine, crafted by a Danish cabinet maker in the 1960s. The design combines simplicity and strength, with a thi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
20th Century Coffee Table by Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Allerum, SE
20th century Swedish pine coffee table by Roland Wilhelmsson. Signed: Roland Wilhelmsson, Ågesta 1968.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Hans Wegner Coffee Table Model 'AT-10' Teak and Cane, Made in Denmark, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A midcentury design from Hans J. Wegner model AT-10 coffee table for Andreas Tuck in Denmark, 1950s. A piece of craftmanship features a solid teak top with a beautifully detailed ra...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Teak
$2,632 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Floating Surfboard Coffee Table, 1990s
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage mid-century modern surfboard coffee table made in Sweden circa 1995. This classic MCM piece features an oak finish, an elongated oval surfboard-shape 'floating' top, a maga...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
$600 Sale Price
24% Off
Ceramic Tile Teak Table Vintage Scandinavian Tue Poulsen Haslev Møbelsnedkeri
By Tue Poulsen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Ceramic and Teak Coffee Table by Tue Poulsen, signed.
Tue Poulsen is a highly acclaimed Danish ceramicist, artist, and designer, born in 1939. Known for his prolific studio practice...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Early and important Utö table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Long Island City, NY
Early and important Utö table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth, manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1932. Stained pine .
The table top have bawls-like shape, and no rim on apron ...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Danish Modern Round Solid Teak Coffee Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish coffee, circa 1970s. Robust design, crafted from solid teak. Unique edging and legs, generously proportioned.
Unrestored item with option to purchase in restored condit...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
'Gear Table' by Norr11, Low, Clay
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
$787 / item
Gabi Citron-Tengborg, Own Workshop, Lund, Ceramic and Teak Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Gabi Citron-Tengborg, Ceramic and Teak Coffee Table, Own workshop, Lund, Sweden, 1960s.
A large coffee table made of teak wood and ceramic tiles by the renowned Swedish ceramist Gab...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood, Teak
Swedish Designer, Coffee or Side Table, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden coffee or side table designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Yngve Ekstrom for Westbergs Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Yngve Ekstrom for Westbergs Mobler
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak, Teak
Danish Rosewood Frits Henningsen Coffee Table Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
A rosewood desk-form coffee table with flanking storage drawers along each side of its length, fitted with brass bail pulls, by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, circa 1960s.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Rolf Middelboe & Gorm Lindum Marquetry Coffee Table, in Solid Wenge, Denmark
Located in Antwerp, BE
1970s table is an example of the great craftsmanship of Rolf Middelboe for Tranekaer Furniture, well designed basic and one high...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wenge
$4,442 Sale Price
20% Off
"Utö" table by Axel Einar Hjorth fro NK
Located in Long Island City, NY
The "Utö" table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, in 1932. Sweden.
Stained pine, light scratches. Featured in the book " Axel Einar Hjorth Mobel Arkitekt".
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Large Danish Slate-Top Coffee Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
The design details that make this table so unique are few but powerful: the sculptural finger joints that hold the pine frame together, the textured surface of the slate top, the con...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate
Exceptional Swedish Modern Cloud-Form Mahogany Coffee / Side Table, 1940s
By Josef Frank
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional coffee / side table was produced by a Swedish master cabinetmaker in the 1940s. The sculptural tabletop bears a remarkable resemblance to early Josef Frank work for ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
"Avenir" Blonde Burl Wood Cocktail Table by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The "Avenir" is a beautifully simple cylindrical cocktail table that highlights the natural mappa burl wood to create a sculptural, functional...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl
Poul Kjærholm, Coffee Table, Steel, Glass, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A steel and glass coffee table designed by Poul Kjærholm and produced by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1960s.
Dimensions: 12.75” H x 32.75” Diameter
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Mosaic Tile Top Low Coffee Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
This beautiful mid-century modern low 10" tall coffee table features a rectangular top with inlay of mosaic ceramic tiles in cool tone hues of blue and green. The contrast of texture...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Mid Century Danish Modern End Table by Poul Jensen
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant walnut end table by Poul Jensen for Selig. Caned shelf below in near perfect condition, a 2 inch strip missing. Sculpted top edge. This item can be parcel posted.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Walnut
$956 Sale Price
20% Off
'Gear Table' by Norr11, Low, Earth
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
$791 / item
'Gear Table' by Norr11, Low, Chalk
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
$830 / item
Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway Teak "Krobo" Long Coffee Table, Bench, 1960's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Long Torbjorn Afdal solid Teak Table, Bench by Bruksbo Mellenstrands Norway. Featuring a longer lower lipped rectangular framework in smoothly grained Teak, with Steel supported legs...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Oak Scandanavian Slat Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid Century Modern coffee table. Features a sculptural oak form with an open slatted base and tapered peg legs. Marked along underside 20529. 54".
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$1,120 Sale Price
30% Off
Scandinavian Modern 'Fiori' Table 85 by Antrei Hartikainen x Poiat, Oak
Located in Paris, IDF
Fiori Table designed by Antrei Hartikainen for Poiat Studio
Fiori Collection
Available finishes:
- Oak
- Dark oak
- Black oak
Model shown in picture : ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Model 901 Tea Cart, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1980/1990s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model 901 tea cart, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1980/1990s. Birch frame, linoleum table top. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.
Alvar A...
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1990s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Tile Top Cocktail Table by Ox-Art
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous hand crafted tile top teak cocktail table with dovetailed joinery. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Clay, Teak
$1,580 Sale Price
20% Off
1970s Danish Mid Century Modern Floating Coffee Table in the Jens Risom's Style
Located in Miami, FL
Danish Mid Century Modern Floating Coffee Table by Trioh Mobler Denmark in the Jens Risom's Style. Dated 1979.
Features a minimalist Scand...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Swedish Bruno Mathsson Coffee Table Annika, Masur Birch by Karl Mathsson Sweden
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Small round coffee table model Annika designed by the Swedish furniture designer and architect Bruno Mathsson (1907-1988).
The table is made of birch with masur birch on the top
The...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch
“Annika” Curly Birch Coffee Table by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A round curly birch-veneered “Annika” coffee table designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by Dux in Sweden. The table has a light, functional form with a circular top and slender, t...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Birch
Illmari Tapiovaara, Coffee table in solid pine circa 1960
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare Illmari Tapiovaara coffee low table made in solid pine and produced by Laukaan Puu in Finland in the 60's. The table is designed in a japonese style really low and simple. A rea...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Alvar Aalto Scandinavian Y805 Birch Plywood and Glass Rectangular Coffee Table
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a sleek coffee table designed by Finnish architect Alvar Aalto circa the 1950s. Known for combining functionality with aesthetic beauty, Aalto’s techniqu...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Birch, Plywood
Danish/Scandanavian Modern Teak Multi Level Coffee Table
Located in Wilmington, DE
Danish/Scandanavian Modern Teak Multi Level Coffee Table
Offered is a Danish/Scandanavian Modern Teak Multi Level Coffee Table . The table i...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Danish Teak and Smoked Glass Side/Cocktail Table by Komfort
By Komfort
Located in Doylestown, PA
Mid Century Danish teak and smoked glass side or cocktail table by Komfort of Denmark. The teak has been well cared for and maintains its original beauty. The table is in good cond...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Teak
Mid Century Rectangular Pine Coffee Table by Roland Wilhelmsson, Ågasta, 1969
Located in Odense, DK
Swedish modern rectangular coffee table in solid pine. Made by Roland Wilhelmsson as part of hes own production made for Ågesta. Stamped and signed 1969. Great craftmanship and such ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
20th-C. French Grange Gray Painted Swedish Modern Style Coffee Table W/ Leather
By Grange
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 20th century French gray painted coffee table with Swedish styling by Grange. The piece is so unique! The top appears to be ch...
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Late 20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
$2,076 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Modernist Coffee Table Rosewood "Bellis" Torbjörn Afdal Norway
Located in Buffalo, NY
Superior quality and construction,,, produced at Haug Sneekeri ..AB Norway for Bruksbo Tegnekontor. The well-known architect Torbjörn Afdal was the designer. Stunning rosewood ,, ret...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Swedish Modern coffee table / side table, 1940s
By Carl-Erik Johansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
This exquisite Swedish coffee table from the 1940s is a true masterpiece of mid-century design, combining elegance with innovative craftsmanship. The table features a raw glass top, ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Kaare Klint Coffee Table in Ash Wood for Rud, Rasmussen, Model 6687
Located in Kastrup, DK
Kaare Klint (Danish 1888 - 1954).
Round coffee table, model KK6687 "Rygebord," crafted from ash wood with a beautiful grain pattern. The table features an elegant raised edge around ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Teak Coffee Table by France & Daverkosen
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An elegant mid century danish coffee table designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen. Produced by France & Daverkosen during the 1950s, it is made of solid teak with very disti...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Rare PK63 Flint Rolled Marble Coffee Table by Poul Kjærholm
Located in Dronten, NL
Designed in 1968 by renowned Danish architect and designer Poul Kjærholm, the PK63 coffee table is a masterclass in refined minimalism. Its precise stainless steel frame supports a striking rectangular top in flint rolled marble, reflecting Kjærholm’s celebrated dialogue between industrial materials and natural surfaces.
With its clean proportions and understated elegance, the PK63 embodies Kjærholm’s philosophy of elevating functional objects into timeless works of art. The juxtaposition of the cool steel frame with the organic richness of marble creates a balance that is both architectural and poetic.
Produced by Kjaerholm Productions...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Vintage Teak and Rattan Coffee Table, Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful teak coffee table with a rattan shelf by Hans J. Wegner, model “AT10”. The warm teak nuance contrasts nicely with the blonde rattan.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Severin Hansen Jr. Side Teak Table + Cane by Haslev Furniture Denmark, 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish modern small side table table of teak with pointed legs, designed by Severin Hansen Jr. and manufactured by Haslev Furniture in Danmark ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table 'Fiori' 140, Oak
Located in Paris, IDF
Fiori Table designed by Antrei Hartikainen for Poiat Studio
Fiori Collection
Available finishes:
- Oak
- Dark oak
- Black oak
Model shown in picture :
- H. 35 x 140 x 65 cm
- Oak
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Designed by Poiat Studio in collaboration with the master cabinet maker and designer Antrei Hartikainen, the Fiori Coffee Table Collection epitomises the appreciation of natural materials and the utility of beauty.
The collection is an exclusive realisation of craftsmanship and artistry. Available in three sizes, the smaller tables are designed to slot into the bigger ones, enabling the tables to be used in different interiors and spaces. The two larger tables are available with hand-carved wooden flower objects...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$3,572 / item
Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table by Johannes Andersen
Located in New York, NY
This 1960s Danish Modern coffee table was designed by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik. It consists of teak with a warm, reddish-brown tone and rich grain patterning. Sleekly ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Poul Kjærholm, PK61 Cipollini Marbel
Located in Kastrup, DK
Poul Kjærholm 1929 - 1980.
Coffee table PK 61, design 1956.
Made of matt steel, beautiful table top in flint-rolled Cipollini marble.
Produced by Kold Chris...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Stricking Danish Modern Solid Walnut & Bronze Coffee table by Niels Bendtsen
Located in San Diego, CA
Stricking solid walnut thick top with rounded corners and solid patinated bronze legs with clear plastic tips beautiful elegant contemporay minimalist coffee table , solid and sturdy...
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20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Mogens Lassen ‘The Egyptian Table’ Coffee Table in Teak
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mogens Lassen (1901–1987)
This iconic Egyptian Table was designed by Mogens Lassen in the late 1930s, drawing inspiration from ancient Egyptian folding furniture. With its clean line...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Svend Madsen for Karl Lindegaard Danish Teak End Tables Set
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Exquisite pair of large Danish teak end tables by Svend Åge Madsen for Karl Lindegaard, circa 1960s. These sculptural Mid-Century Modern pieces embody the elegance and restraint of f...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Poul Kjaerholm PK61 for E. Kold Christensen Coffee Table, 1969
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic early version PK-61 coffee table, designed by Poul Kjærholm, 1969 for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1956-1981 in brushed, chromium-plated steel with glass top, marked with EKC...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Coffee Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Coffee table, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s. Birch frame, teak table top. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age a...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch, Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Side Table by Vejle Stole og Mobelfabrik
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Square light teak wood coffee table in classical Scandinavian Modern style, manufactured by "Vejle Stole Og Møbelfabrik", Denmark, circa 1960.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
$712 Sale Price
43% Off
Large Brutalist Coffee / Cocktail Table Solid Pine by Sven Larsson Sweden 1970
By Sven Larsson
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
An oversize coffee table or sofa table in solid pine designed by Sven Larsson and produced in the early 1970s
In good vintage and original condition with signs from age and use.
Rare...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
A sculptural teak and oak coffee table by Folke Ohlsen for Bodafors, Sweden 1964
Located in Balen, BE
A teak and oak coffee table by Folke Ohlsen for Bodafors, Sweden, 1964.
The rectangular teak top has gently curved side edges. The unique solid oak frame has an elegant cross-braced...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Danish Midcentury Brutalist Round Coffee Table of Solid Oak by Cabinetmaker 1950
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish brutalist style round coffee table of solid oak with a heavy tabletop on four square legs. On each of the four legs is a hand-carved relief.
Manufactured by a Danish cabinetma...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Contemporary Round Coffee Table Plush by DK3, 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: Oak
Table Height: 29 cm
Table height
- ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
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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Maison Armand Jonckers
Maison Meilleur Table
Maitland Smith Biomorphic Coffee Table
Maitland Smith Stacked Book
Maitland Smith Whippet
Manzanita Table
Marble Slab Coffee Table
Marge Carson Coffee Table
Martinelli Luce Metafora
Mccollins Modern