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
Olof Ottelin 'Americano' Coffee Table, Circa 1952
By Olof Ottelin
Located in New York, NY
Olof Ottelin (Finland, 1917-1971)
Olof Ottelin, a 1952 'Americano' coffee table made to order for Oy Stockmann Ab, Keravan Cabinetmaker. Mahogany, birch and elm wood.
Made to order f...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Tray Coffee Table - Black Powder Coated Steel - by Hay
Located in Dubai, AE
The metal tray table is a multi-functional piece of furniture that can easily be adapted to fit your needs.
When the tray top is in place, it can be used as a bedside table or coffe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Nordiska Kompaniet Extendable Coffee Table in Mahogany, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Extendable coffee table produced by NK Nordiska Kompaniet in the 1940s. Beech, mahogany. Manufacturer’s brass plaque to the underside 'NK 46586 C1212 46' and impressed '22'. The tabl...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Beech, Mahogany
Coffee Table by Helge Vestergaard-Jensen
Located in Dallas, TX
Coffee table model number U55, teak top with solid Y shaped legs, cross bar stretchers. Made by master cabinetmaker Peder Pedersen.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Teak
$2,910 Sale Price
40% Off
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
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Oak
$1,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table in Wood and Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Scandinavian Modern Veneer Wood Coffee Table with Black Iron X Base, Sweden, 1960s
Round top and cross shaped black lacquered iron base with solid wood accents.
The wood veneer...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Rare Poul Kjærholm PK70 Coffee Table
Located in Dronten, NL
PK 70 coffee table by Poul Kjærholm in beautiful mahogany.
Signed with branded manufacturer's mark to underside: [PP Möbler made in Denmark].
literature: The Fur...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Round Solid Teak Coffee Table Denmark, 19
Located in San Diego, CA
Elevate your living space with this exceptional Mid-Century Modern round coffee table by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, crafted in Denmark during the 1950s. A celebrated design duo, Hvidt & Mølgaard were known for their refined forms and architectural approach to furniture, and this piece exemplifies their timeless aesthetic.
This piece is an incredible piece that will work in many design styles.
Solid Teak Construction: The table's richly grained solid teak top showcases the natural beauty of Danish hardwoods, offering warmth and durability that only improves with age.
Brass Suspension Details: Elegant brass rod accents connect the sculptural lower shelf, adding a refined contrast to the wood while nodding to Danish Modern craftsmanship.
Woven Cane Shelf: A circular lower tier wrapped in woven cane adds function and visual lightness—perfect for storing magazines or showcasing curated objects.
Tapered Legs: Classic conical legs give the table an airy, floating appearance, characteristic of Scandinavian design.
Dimensions: Dimensions: 39" Diameter x 16" Height
Condition: Expertly restored by Hobbs...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Glass Coffee Table by Sven Ellekaer, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A Scandinavian Modern vintage coffee table designed by Sven Ellekaer 1960s, which was made of solid teak and veneered teak. The sculptural teak base is topped with an original clear ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Glass, Teak
Contemporary Round Coffee Table Plush by DK3, Low, Smoked Oak, 110 cm
By DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
'Plush' Coffee Table designed by Jacob Plejdrup for DK3
Solid wood tabletop and legs
Handmade in Denmark
Model shown on main picture:
Wood: Smoked Oak
Table Height: 23 cm
Tabletop:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Transitional Modern Scandinavian Mahogany Coffee Table by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This coffee table says 'understated and timeless elegance' to us. Behold the gently undulating apron and expertly tapered legs. Designed by the professor Ole Wanscher (1903-1985). ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Mahogany
Coffee table, Danish design, 1960s. Renovated.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Table, Danish design, 1960s
A minimalist table with a small ceramic element on the top. It will work great in modern interiors. Very good condition, after professional renovation. T...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Rosewood
Swedish designer alder root coffee table by Reiners, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Expertly crafted coffee table by Reiners in Sweden during the 1940s.
Made in birch with alder root veneer on all visable surfaces. A delicate geometrical pattern of veneer on the top.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch
Unique Ib Kofod-Larsen "Pebbles" Rosewood Coffee Table
Located in Dronten, NL
Rosewood coffee table designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Seffle Möbelfabrik.
Exceptional table with a polyester top with cast in natural pebbles.
All original condition with light wear,...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Poul Kjærholm 'PK60' Coffee Table for Fritz Hansen in Oregon Pine
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK60' Coffee Table for Fritz Hansen in Oregon Pine.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsman...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Glass, Pine
Karl Ekselius sculptural coffee table rosewood J.O.C. Sweden 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Striking coffee table designed by Karl Ekselius and produced by J.O. Carlsson (J.O.C.) in Sweden 1960. A superb example of Scandinavian craftsmanship and modernist sensibility, the t...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Solid Teak Coffee Table by Moredo
By Moredo
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous Danish modern solid teak coffee table by Moredo, circa 1960s. The table is in wonderful vintage condition with beautiful teak grain and measures 32"W x 32"D x 17"H. The tabl...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Teak
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Handcrafted Round Nesting Coffee Tables in Natural Wood
By Jom Rivers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant set of two handcrafted nesting coffee tables combines functionality with natural beauty, making it a versatile addition to any home or design project. Each table is made...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Reclaimed Wood
Finn Juhl Model 500 Teak Coffee
By Finn Juhl
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Model 500 solid teak coffee table designed by Finn Juhl for France and Son, Denmark. This stunning piece features beautifully sculpted elements characteristic of Juhl’s designs and w...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Mosaic Coffee Table by Berthold Müller
Located in Ranst, VAN
Vintage coffee table with chrome base with brass and a top with white and gold mosaic tiles.
This coffee table is produced by Berthold Müller Mosaikwerkstätten in the 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Chrome
$771 Sale Price
27% Off
Danish Modern Borge Morgensen Shaker series Model 5267 Oak Coffee table
Located in Uccle, BE
Shaker table model 5267 for Danish Furniture makers in Fredericia, Denmark.
Among the great mid-20th century Danish furniture designers, Børge Mogensen distinguished himself with his faith to traditional values of craftsmanship and honesty of materials. While peers such as Hans Wegner, Finn Juhl and Arne Jacobsen designed some of the most striking and now iconic furnishings of the era, Mogensen focused on making pieces that were simple, durable and comfortable — and in the long run perhaps more useful and better loved. Mogensen studied under and later worked for Kaare Klint, a master cabinetmaker whose chief tenets were quality of construction and simplicity of line. Klint was a classicist, who believed that furniture forms should evolve from those of historical models. So, too, in his way was Mogensen, as two of his best-known earlier pieces attest. His 1945 Spokeback Sofa, with hinged arms that can be lowered to facilitate lounging, is a reinterpretation of the venerable Knole settee. With the oval silhouette of its plywood backrest and waterdrop-shaped cutouts, Mogenson’s Shell chair, designed in 1949, can be seen as a novel take on early 19th century Empire side chairs. Yet Mogensen shared the aesthetical sensibilities of his most forward-looking colleagues. His cabinets deploy the same spare geometries and lushly figured woods as those of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and his disciple Florence Knoll, the chief difference being that Mies and Knoll used...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Oak
Poul Cadovius Rosewood Coffee Table Designed For France & Son Circular 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Poul Cadovius Beautiful Rosewood Coffee Table Designed For France & Son Circular Top Inlaid With Brushed Chrome Floral Decoration Made In Denmark 1960's
Poul Cadovius (1911 - 2011) was one of the most colourful and successful persons in the history of Danish furniture industry. He was originally educated as an upholsterer but became very interested in design at an early stage, and in 1945 he established his own furniture manufacturing company Royal System. A few years later, in 1948, he designed the iconic shelving system ROYAL...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
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
Mid Century Danish Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Side Table by PJ furniture
Located in Basildon, London
The Colonial Coffee Table that Ole Wanscher designed in 1964. The side table's simple, timeless design supports the Colonial Series' visual expression and provides a harmonious focal...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Rosewood
$748 Sale Price
54% Off
Teak Folding Coffee Table by Poul Volther for Frem Røjle
Located in Dorchester, MA
Paul Volther designed this round teak coffee table for the Danish company Frem Røjle in 1956. The hinged top folds over and a leg tucks away to create a d...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern coffee table with brass inlays, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
Swedish 1940s modernist coffee table constructed from a hexagonal tabletop with upturned edges resting on four hourglass-shaped legs with brass ring decorations. The tabletop is ador...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$3,322 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Sculptural Solid Oak Coffee Table by Frits Henningsen, 1940s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Sculptural Solid Oak Coffee Table by Frits Henningsen, 1940s.
This lovely oak coffee table with cabriole legs was made in Denmark in the period between 1930 and 1950, attribu...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Hans J. Wegner Sofa Table, Model AT15, Solid Oak, Andreas Tuck
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner sofa table made in solid soap treated oak.
Model AT15, made by Andreas Tuck.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Oak
$2,373 Sale Price
20% Off
Johannes Anderseon Teak Coffee table with Pullout Trays
Located in Oakland, CA
Designed by Johannes Andersen, this classic mid-century Danish coffee table is crafted from solid teak and features sturdy joinery throughout. Hidden pull-out trays on either end pro...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen, Coffee Table
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen coffee table with later plate of new veneered teak.
Four star base of aluminium and steel.
Made by Fritz Hansen.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
$1,708 Sale Price
20% Off
Severin Hansen / Erik Risager Sofa Table
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Erik Risager / Severin Hansen sofa table.
Rosewood veneer.
Made by Haslev Møbler, 1960s.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
$2,088 Sale Price
20% Off
'Gear Table' by Norr11, Low, Chai
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Gear Tables
by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Gear is a collection of sculptural coffee tables, inspired by Ancient Greek columns. Gear is designed as a simplified block-like...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
$795 / item
PK-61 Glass Table by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A PK-61 satin-chrome steel frame table designed by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen in Denmark. Glass top measures 31.5" wide, 31.5" deep and ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Coffee Table by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler, Danmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Oak frame with caned tray fold and teak tabletop. Designed in the early 1960s by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler, Denmark.
Good vintage ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Coffe Table by Jens Quistgaard
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stokke coffee table designed by Jens Quistgaard for Nissen, Denmark, circa 1960. Rosewood and polished metal. Excellent vintage condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Scandinavian Oak Extension Coffee Table
Located in Duxbury, MA
Refectory-style cocktail table or children's dining table in the French taste, with (2) draw-leaves stored beneath the tabletop. c. Late 20th Century
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Late 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
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
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Slate, Steel
Preben Fabricius BO 750 coffee table Bo-Ex Denmark 1970
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Gorgeous model BO 750 coffee table designed by Preben Fabricius for Bo-Ex, Denmark 1970. The table has a wenge wood top with a black slate tile in the middle, supported by a matte ch...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Slate, Steel
Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Teak and Oak Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Teak and Oak Hans Wegner coffee table for Andreas Tuck,model AT-11. features teak top with raised lip and round tapered Oak legs. Classic danish modern design. marked on un...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Erik Johansson, Coffee Table, Burl Wood, Sweden, 1942
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable black-lacquered wood and burl wood coffee table designed by Erik "Klot-Johan" Johansson and produced by Reiners Möbelfabrik, Mjölby, Sweden, 1942
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Burl
Teakwood Side Table by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful Danish teak side table from the 1960s.
The high-quality craftsmanship and elegant design make this small piece of furniture a true favorite.
Loving details su...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
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
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
DOOQ Organic Modern Travertine and Olive Ash Portuguese Tables L'anamour
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
L’anamour is a set of coffee and side tables, which complement and complete each other. The connection between them is as perfect as a poet-muse relationship, with emotions flying hi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
'Gear Table' by Norr11, Round, 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
$1,779 / item
1950s Cane and Oak Side Table by Børge Mogensen
Located in New York, NY
Iconic cane and oak side table by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark. Designed and manufactured in the 1950's it has the classic traits of Børge Mogensen with practic...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Cane, Oak
Danish Round Coffee Table in Mahogany, 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Charming Danish Round Coffee Table in Mahogany, the 1960s. This table has a gold-colored lining across the table and the tabletop. It has a mi...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Mogens Lassen 'Egyptian' Coffee Table, Teak and Brass, A.J. Iversen, Denmark
Located in The Hague, NL
This iconic 'Egyptian' table was designed by Mogens Lassen in 1940. This particular table is the rare large version in solid and veneered teak wood, produced by the cabinet maker A.J...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Teak "Sladen" “The Sled” Nesting Table by Carl Malmsten, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful “The Sled” nesting table by Carl Malmsten, made from teak. Light, graceful design with sled shaped legs and a discreet decor of inlaid spheres at the edges of the table tops.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Ross Clear Glass Coffee Table Walnut White
Located in Cincinnati, US
A perfect mix of Scandinavian inspiration and industrial flare that cohesively come together to make a statement piece which embodies simplicity, functionality and elegance.
The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$1,154 / item
Swedish Craft, Farmers Low Table or Bench, Pine, Sweden, c. 1900
Located in High Point, NC
A pine low table or bench designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1900.
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Organic Live Edge Elm Coffee Table by Peter Beijbom, Sweden, 1981
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking elmwood coffee table by Peter Beijbom, made from an elmwood slab with lovely woodgrain. Beautiful, oiled surface. Sturdy, sculpted legs that pick up the organic design of th...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Danish Rosewood Coffee Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood mid-century coffee table, circa 1960's. Beautiful book matched veneer on the top surface with a solid wood curved edge along its length. Cross bars for additional stability ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Bow Tie Coffee Table After Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your living space with the iconic silhouette of this striking Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bow Tie Coffee Table, elegantly inspired by the d...
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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid Century Teak Coffee Table by Westnofa Made in Norway, C 1960/1970s
Located in New York, NY
Classic Scandinavian mid century coffee / cocktail table made in Norway by Westnofa, circa 1960's. The table is in good original condition, it shows some cosmetic wear, and signs of ...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern William Watting Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Dronten, NL
Elegant 1950s coffee table with original sandblasted edge glass top, designed by William Watting for Fristho, circa 1955. European walnut frame with brass hardware.
William Watting ...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Walnut & Glass Coffee Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Walnut and glass Danish Side table, circa 1960s. Unique rounded half circle shape with decorative etched glass top, scalloped apron and handy shelf.
Unrestored item with option t...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Danish Teak Coffee Table Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Scandinavian 60s coffee table with mosaic by Danish designer Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold Mobelfabrik.
Structure in solid teak and veneer, inlaid with a ceramic mosaic on the...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Arne Jacobsen Coffee Table by Fritz Hansen
Located in Highland, IN
This elegant design by Arne Jacobsen was designed to compliment his swan and egg chairs and shares the same one-piece cast aluminum base with the fluted central column.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Danish Minimalist Coffee Table in Solid Oregon Pine. Design Friis & Moltke 1970s
Located in Ystad, SE
Elegant Danish 1970s minimalist coffee table in solid Oregon pine.
Designed by the Iconic Danish architect duo Knud Friis & Elmar Moltke Nielsen, known for their Nordic, soft and or...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables for Sale on 1stDibs
As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.
Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.
Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.
If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”
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