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
Danish Mid-Century Rectangular Teak Side Table, Vejle Stole og Mobelfabrik
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Scandinavian Modern rectangular teak wood coffee table. Manufactured by "Vejle Stole Og Møbelfabrik", Denmark, circa 1960. This classic Dani...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
$660 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Midcentury Opaxite Glass Coffee Table, 1960s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Midcentury opaxite glass coffee table from the 1960s. Associated with the world-renowned exhibition EXPO 58 in Brussels. It was produced by “Interior Praha”. It features a beechwood ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Beech
Poul Kjærholm PK61 Coffee Table with Black Slate Top
Located in Kastrup, DK
Poul Kjærholm 1929-1980.
PK61 coffee table with four legs matte chrome-plated steel frame and a black slate top.
Marked with the EKC Denmark logo imp...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate, Steel
Sculpted Teak with Oval Glass Coffee Table
Located in Denton, TX
Danish Modern style carved teak base in an wave shape with oval glass top.
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20th Century Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Teak
Poul Kjaerholm PK61 Coffee Table for E. Kold Christensen, 1950 Denmark
Located in The Hague, NL
Kold Christensen PK61 Coffee table
Minimalist and world known coffee table designed by Poul Kjærholm and manufactured by Ejvind Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1950s.
Model No: PK61. This...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Bertil Söderberg Coffee/ Side Table in Burl Wood, Svensk Hemslöjd, Sweden, 1930s
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant coffee table was designed by Bertil Söderberg in the mid 1930s. It was produced by the Swedish company Svensk Hemslöjd.
The design is marked by the sculptural four legg...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm, Burl
PK61 Slate Coffee Table by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1956
Located in Rosendahl, DE
An iconic PK61 coffee table by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen. A minimalist yet refined design classic. The original graphite-colored slate top is a perfect match for the matt...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate, Steel
Danish Midcentury Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Model 516 Coffee Table
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Long low coffee table constructed from solid Teak throughout with subtle brass arms embracing a Rattan under tier. One of the nicest Midcentury Danish coffee tables, it is an object ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Aksel Kjersgaard, Side Tables or Coffee Table, Pine, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine side tables or coffee tables designed by Aksel Kjersgaard and produced by Odder, Denmark, 1970s.
Dimensions of first half
19.5” H x 35” W x 27.5” D
Dimensions of se...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Georg Jensen Kubus Radial Teak Coffee Table Mid Century Danish Modern
By Georg Jensen
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Soren Georg Jensen Kubus Radial teak coffee table, raised on intersecting v shaped supports made in Denmark.
Søren Georg Jensen (4 October 1917 – 20 September 1982) was a Danish s...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
$1,914 Sale Price
30% Off
Naturalistic Coffee Table by C. A. Beijbom, 1967
By CA Beijbom
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely and rare naturalistic shaped coffee table / long bench / side table in elm. Produced by C. A. Beijbom, 1967, Sweden.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Danish Modern Coffee Table with Blue Tiles, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
During the 1950s, Denmark was at the forefront of the Mid-Century Modern movement, which emphasized simplicity, clean forms, and high-quality materials. This period was deeply influe...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
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
$3,274 Sale Price
20% Off
Illum Wikkelso Brazilian Rosewood Coffee Table with Tray
Located in Oakland, CA
Stunning Mid-century Brazilian Rosewood coffee table, designed by Illum Wikkelso, Denmark. The coffee table features fine joinery and beautifully grained Brazilian rosewood with dyna...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Swedish Pine Side Table, circa 1970
Located in Farsta, SE
Side table attributed to Leif Wikner, circa 1970.
Leif Wikner worked in Sweden at the same time as Sven Larsson and Roland Wilhelmsson.
This table top is done by beautiful end grain...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Grete Jalk Glostrup Mobelfabrik Teak Surfboard Coffee Table from Denmark
Located in Miami, FL
Grete Jalk for Glostrup Mobelfabrik Denmark Teak Surfboard Coffee Table
Offered for sale is a Scandinavian modern Grete Jalk teak surfboard coffee cocktail table manufactured by Glo...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s Helge Vestergaard Jensen Coffee Table with Drawer and Black Formica Top
Located in London, GB
1960s Helge Vestergaard Jensen Solid Wood Coffee Table, side with drawer and table top with black formica. Manufactured by cabinetmaker Jason Mogler. H. 54. W. 44. L. 70 cm. 2 Availa...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Formica, Hardwood
$2,227 Sale Price / item
35% Off
Modernist teak and beech coffee table by Kurt Østervig for Jason, Denmark, 1950s
By Jason Ringsted, Kurt Østervig
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Coffee table designed by Kurt Østervig for Jason Ringsted in 1953.
Three sculptural legs in beech with a table top of beautiful teak.
Legs may be un...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Teak
Johannes Aasbjerg & Sophie Eskild Coffee Table Produced in Denmark
By Johannes Aasbjerg, Sophie Eskild
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare coffee table designed by Johannes Aasbjerg & Sophie Eskild. Produced in Denmark.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Poul Kjaerholm PK61 table in greenland marble EKC Denmark 1956
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Presenting an iconic masterpiece by the renowned furniture architect Poul Kjaerholm, the model PK61 coffee table, manufactured by Ejvind Kold Christensen in Denmark, 1956. This desig...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Alvar Aalto Tea Trolley Model 900, White Tiles, Birch & Rattan, Artek 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the most iconic and sought after pieces designed by Alvar Aalto. This traditional, elegant and pragmatic tea cart is made in the style of Scandinavian modern design. The troll...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Rattan, Birch
Tue Poulsen Coffee Table in rosewood and Stoneware Tiles, Denmark, 1970s
By Tue Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Tue Poulsen coffee table with frame of solid rosewood. Stoneware tiles made by the artist Tue Poulsen.
Made in Denmark in the 1970s.
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stoneware, Rosewood
Coffee Table in Rosewood by Johannes Andersen for Trensum, Sweden
Located in Goteborg, SE
Coffee table in bent shape. Made in rosewood by Trensum, Sweden. The table was designed by the Danish architect Johannes Andersen.
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1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Teak Minerva Coffee table by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful solid teak coffee table from the Minerva line by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
1930s Round Coffee Table in Deep Patinated Solid Pine from Danish Cabinet Maker
By Fritz Hansen
Located in København K, 84
Rare danish modern 1930s round coffee table in solid deep patinated pine wood. This table is hand crafted by danish cabinet maker and has elegant geometric proportion with its diagon...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Danish Minimalistic Coffee Table in Oak and Maple
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, maple, oak Denmark, 1960s
This cocktail table of Danish origin has a splendid construction that embodies a simplistic, natural and timeless aesthetic. A unique detail ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple, Oak
Roland Wilhelmsson “Kvadrat” Coffee Table, Sweden 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed by Roland Wilhelmsson, this “Kvadrat” table is from the era when Swedish design and culture started attracting design-conscious international buyers on a large scale. The model’s design is dated to 1972, and this particular table was manufactured in Huskvarna, where the manufactory still operates, for more than four generations now.
Swedish furniture and interior design culture went through dramatic changes during the 1970s. The effects of the late 1960s’ rebellious view of design, production and consumption had an impact in the form of freer furnishings and resource-efficient furniture in simpler materials. In the mid-1970s, rustic pine furniture often in oversized dimensions - such as this table - suddenly became the highest fashion. Therefore, the local and resource-efficient craft received a renaissance. This “Kvadrat” coffee table...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Rosewood coffee table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Coffee table designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, during the 1960s.
Clean design made in a beautiful rosewood top mounted on shaker base of aluminum.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Palette JH25 Black Lacquered Ash Coffee Table by Jaime Hayon for &Tradition
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Dubai, AE
Inspired by Alexander Calder’s kinetic sculptures, Spanish designer Jaime Hayon transformed the idea of a mobile into a table - stabilised by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Danish Modern Rectangular Brutalist Coffee Table in Oregon Pine, 1970s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Rectangular Brutalist Coffee Table in Oregon Pine, 1970s.
Impressive Scandinavian coffee table in solid pinewood with large articulated finger joints and clear lacquer...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
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
Materials
Teak
Tapio Wirkkala 9020 coffee table by Asko Finland 1958
By Asko, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
The coffee table Model 9020, designed by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Asko in Finland in 1958, is an exemplary piece of Scandinavian modern design. Renowned for its simplicity,...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
Danish Modern Square Coffee Table Dark Wood with Royal Copenhagen Tiles, 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Midcentury Danish coffee table with dark wood veneer and inlaid ceramic tiles from Royal Copenhagen. Made in the 1960s.
The tiles are designed by Kari Christensen and show an abstra...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
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
Mid-Century Rosewood & Tile Coffee Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood & tile Danish coffee table, circa 1960's. Lovely wood grain, slender legs and beautiful joinery. The ceramic tiles are ideal for beverages, keep the wood safe! Convenient sl...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Rosewood
Large Bamboo and Frosted Glass Rectangular Coffee Table by Viggo Boesen, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen, E.V.A. Nissen & Co. 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
An exceptionally stylish bamboo coffee table or side table attributed by Viggo Boesen by E.V.A. Nissen & Co, 1950s. The natural look of bamboo and rattan gives the table an organic d...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$1,216 Sale Price
48% Off
Coffee Cocktail Table by Ernst & Jensen for Erik Jorgensen
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Insula Cocktail or End Table designed by Ernst & Jensen for Erik Jorgensen is a stunning piece that seamlessly blends form and function. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this table embodies the essence of Scandinavian design. Its clean lines and minimalist aesthetic create a sense of understated elegance that effortlessly complements any interior space.
The table features a sleek tabletop, expertly constructed with high-quality painted aluminum, exuding a sense of sophistication and refinement. The choice of material allows for versatility, enabling the table to seamlessly integrate into various design styles, from contemporary to classic.
The table's base is a work of art in itself, showcasing a harmonious balance between strength and delicacy. Also aluminum, the base provides stability and durability, while their graceful curves or geometric angles add visual interest and sculptural appeal.
Whether used as a cocktail table for entertaining guests or as an end table for displaying treasured items, this piece offers both practicality and style. Its thoughtfully designed proportions ensure functionality without sacrificing aesthetic appeal, making it a versatile and timeless addition to any living room, lounge, or office space.
The Ernst & Jensen for Erik Jorgensen Cocktail or End Table is a testament to exceptional craftsmanship, where Danish design sensibilities meet functional elegance, resulting in a furniture piece that elevates the ambiance of any room it graces.
Photographed with Herman Miller Eames chair, Macbook Pro...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Coffee Cocktail or End Table by Ernst & Jensen for Erik Jorgensen
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Cocktail or End Table designed by Ernst & Jensen for Erik Jorgensen is a stunning piece that seamlessly blends form and function. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this table embodies the essence of Scandinavian design. Its clean lines and minimalist aesthetic create a sense of understated elegance that effortlessly complements any interior space.
The table features a sleek tabletop, expertly constructed with high-quality painted aluminum, exuding a sense of sophistication and refinement. The choice of material allows for versatility, enabling the table to seamlessly integrate into various design styles, from contemporary to classic.
The table's base is a work of art in itself, showcasing a harmonious balance between strength and delicacy. Also aluminum, the legs provide stability and durability, while their graceful curves or geometric angles add visual interest and sculptural appeal.
Whether used as a cocktail table for entertaining guests or as an end table for displaying treasured items, this piece offers both practicality and style. Its thoughtfully designed proportions ensure functionality without sacrificing aesthetic appeal, making it a versatile and timeless addition to any living room, lounge, or office space.
The Ernst & Jensen for Erik Jorgensen Cocktail or End Table is a testament to exceptional craftsmanship, where Danish design sensibilities meet functional elegance, resulting in a furniture piece that elevates the ambiance of any room it graces.
Constructed of all aluminum with black finish. Photographed with Herman Miller Eames chair, Macbook Pro...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Maurizio Tempestini, Coffee Table, Iron, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron and smoked glass coffee table designed by Maurizio Tempestini and produced by Salterini, Italy, c. 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Danish Modern Coffee Table by R. Wengler in Rattan Cane and Matt Glass, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
1940s Danish coffee table attributed to cabinetmaker R. Wengler, Copenhagen. The base is made from wood wrapped with rattan cane and the table top is matt / frosted glass. Beautiful ...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Calacatta Viola
By NORDST
Located in Lisbon, PT
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
$3,390 / item
Tue Poulsen Coffee Table
By Tue Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Tue Poulsen coffee table with ceramic tiles made by Tue Poulsen. Frame of rosewood.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Rosewood
$1,403
DOOQ New Organic Modern Handmade Portuguese Nusa Center Table
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Nusa is our latest table collection, where Southeast Asian inspiration meets modern craftsmanship. Each table intricately weaves an ancient marqueterie technique, seamlessly blending...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Danish Mid Century Modern Coffee Table With Ceramic Tile Inlays. Circa 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Danish Mid Century Modern Brutalist Inspired Coffee Table With Ceramic Tile Inlays. Circa 1960s
Attributed to Toften Mobelfabrik, Denmark
Features a robust rosewood frame with a min...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
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
Swrdish designer pine coffee table by Svensk Fur, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Coffee table attributed to Carl Malmsten and produced by Svensk Fur, Sweden, during the 1940s.
Made in solid pine with a beautiful sculpted top.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Severin Hansen Table with Royal Copenhagen Tile Top
Located in Highland, IN
This exquisite Severin Hansen table executed by Haslev Mobelfabrik in rich rosewood has a beautiful top inlaid with Grethe Helland Hansen "Tenera" tiles made at Royal Copenhagen.
Ex...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Rosewood
Enamel Coffee Table by Stig Lindberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Coffee table by Stig Lindberg, designed for NK. Striking enamel table top with an undulating, underwater motif, set in an elegant oak frame.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Enamel
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
Materials
Glass, Teak
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
Chrome Glass Top and Wooden Top Nesting Coffee Table Set by Bo Concepts
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Upgrade your space with the perfect combination of style and functionality. Experience the seamless integration of glass, wood, and chrome in our 2-piece Nesting Coffee Table Set by ...
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Søren Georg Jensen Kubus Radial Teak Coffee Table, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Oirlo, LI
This elegant coffee table, designed by Holger Georg Jensen and produced by Kubus in Denmark in the 1960s, is a striking example of Danish mid-century design. It features a teak ven...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Børge Mogensen Coffee Table, Solid soap Treated Oak, Model 268, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen coffee table in solid soap treated oak.
Model 268, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Coffee Table in Wenge & Oak, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Minimalistic Danish Modern table by Hans J. Wegner. The top is made from hardwood Wenge with an amazing wood grain structure. The legs are made from solid turned oakwood. Manufacture...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Wenge
Mid-Century Enameled Oak Coffee Table by Törneman for NK Sweden, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Enameled Oak Coffee Table by Törneman for NK Sweden, 1960s.
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Triva Dura coffee or cocktail table designed by David Rosén with abstract table to...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Enamel
Danish Modern Rosewood Side Tables, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern rosewood side tables, 1960s, set of 2.
Pair of two matching tables in beautiful rosewood veneer. Square top with rect...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Rud Thygesen Teak & Aluminum Cocktail Table for Heltborg Mobler
Located in Hanover, MA
Teak coffee or side table designed by Rud Thygesen for Heltborg Møbler, Denmark.
The rich teak contrasts beautifully with the aluminum inlays at the corners and on the base.
23.5 wi...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Calacatta Viola - Small
By NORDST
Located in Lisbon, PT
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
Hans J. Wegner Vintage Coffee Table AT 11 by Danish Andreas Tuck, 1950s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage coffee table model AT 11 by Danish architect Hans J. Wegner (1914-2007) manufactured by Andreas Tuck in the 1950s.
Oblong coffee table made of solid teak with oil treatment....
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
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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