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 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
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Rattan, Glass
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
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Slate, Steel
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
1950s Oskar Kogoj Coffee Table
By Oskar Kogoj
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rare and beautiful mid century coffee table by Slovenian industrial designer and artist Oskar Kogoj. The table has a sculptural bronze pedestal and oblong rosewood table top. Some ...
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1950s Slovenian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
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
'Gear Square' Coffee Table by Norr11, Clay
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Gear Square Coffee Table
by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Gear Square was introduced to the Gear series to fulfill the need for a square coffee table for sofa arrangements, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
$1,186 / item
Danish round oak coffee table, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage danish coffee table with a beautiful oak top and a very sturdy base.
Beautiful shape, adding a rustic touch to your living room.
1960s - Denmark
Dimensions:
Height: 50cm...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
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
Materials
Glass, Pine
Scandinavian Mid Century Danish Teak Columnar Low Statement Coffee Table 1960's
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Mid Century Danish Teak Veneer Low Plinth Statement Coffee Table 1960's
With Danish export stamp on the reverse.
A perfect example of a mid ce...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Hvidt & Molgaard Coffee Table
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Once delivered, furniture CANNOT be refused, returned, or refunded unless damage has occurred in the shipping process. Our shipper takes care to wrap each item and pack it safely therefore we have rarely had any issues with damage in transit.
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Mid Century Danish Modern Hvidt and Molgaard teak coffee**Please Read Entire Description**
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Please keep in mind that these are 40-75 year old items and will have some expected normal wear. We strive to represent our items well, and most of these items are in above average vintage condition. Noticeable flaws will be represented in the listing pictures and the text but we cannot describe or picture every small scratch, ding, or area of slight wear.
Once delivered, furniture CANNOT be refused, returned, or refunded unless damage has occurred in the shipping process. Our shipper takes care to wrap each item and pack it safely therefore we have rarely had any issues with damage in transit.
All items must be picked up within 3 weeks of order if buyer secures his own shipper. Shipping usually requires 3-6 weeks delivery through our shipping contacts and is only available in the continental US for large furniture items. Some smaller items are available to be shipped internationally through USPS/UPS.
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Mid Century Danish Modern Hvidt and Molgaard Coffee...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Teak
Mid-Century Modern Round Walnut Spider Leg and Bronze Moroccan Tray Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut spider leg round coffee table with a Moroccan bronze scalloped design tray.
The base folds up for easy storage and th...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Ditzingers, Coffee Table, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
By Ditzingers
Located in High Point, NC
A wood coffee table produced by Ditzingers, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.2” H x 35.6” W x 35.6” D
All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Calacatta Viola
By NORDST
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
A sleek, modern coffee table with a luxurious marble base and a smooth extended round top. Ideal for adding a touch of sophistication to your living space, this piece combines natura...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
$4,746 / item
Danish Teakwood Coffee Table by Arne Vodder
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Danish teak coffee table from the 1960s.
Wonderful and high quality design.
Transformable thanks to the hinged side panel.
A drawer for small items.
An enrichment for every...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
1970s, Scandinavian coffee table, original condition, teak wood, rattan.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Scandinavian coffee table. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Teak wood, rattan. Classic Scandinavian 60s combination of wood and ratt...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn 'Diplomat' Square Coffee Table in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, 'Diplomat coffee table, model '2073', mahogany, Sweden, 1949
Josef Frank’s 1949 Diplomat coffee table presents itself as a restrained piece: square in ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Mahogany
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen FD 516 Coffee Table France & Daverkosen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen FD 516 coffee table France & Daverkosen, Denmark, 1950s.
FD 516 by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen - Teak and Cane coffee table - Denmark 195...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
PK61 Poul Kjaerholm E. Kold Christensen Marble Scandinavian Mid Century Modern
Located in Dronten, NL
Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen PK61 occasional table, white honed marble and matte chrome steel, made in Denmark, designed in 1955.
Marked with E. Kold Christensen logo in th...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Ash Wood and Yellow Lacquered Coffee Table, Design Eric Gizard, Made in France
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
Rectangular coffee Table in solid ash wood with 1 drawer in the belt
This rare "short pants" Finish ( colour from the belt to the knees of the table) is made of natural whitened o...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
1970s low table manufactured by Tranekær Furniture
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Danish coffee table manufactured in the 1970s by Tranekaer Furniture to a design by Rolf Middelboe & Gorm Lindum.
The coffee table is made of teak...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Gunnel Nyman, Finnish 1940s Coffee Table for Oy Boman Ab
By Boman OY, Gunnel Nyman
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Decorative coffee table in beautiful elm veneer by Gunnel Nyan for OY Boman Ab, FInland. The coffee table id a very rare piece by one of the first woman desig...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
$2,611 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Modern Kerstin Hörlin Holmquist Teak and Walnut coffee table 1950's
Located in Uccle, BE
Coffee table model Plommonet designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist in the 1950's. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden. Refinished whilst respecting the original patina.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, 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
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
Svend Madsen for Karl Lindegaard Danish Teak End Tables Set
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Gorgeous, large Danish teak end tables produced by Svend Madsen for Karl Lindegarrd. These Mid-Century Modern lamp tables are finished on all sides, and feature elegant styling and expert Scandinavian craftsmanship. A single drawer on each table provides ample storage without compromising the overall modern aesthetic. The solid teak wood legs are a bit thicker than typically seen on Danish furniture. Theses gently contoured legs mimic the humanist feel of the rounded edges on the table tops. Subtly bowed, solid teak edge banding punctuates the far ends of the table tops. These tables are stamped with the Svend Madsen label and marked made in Denmark. Both of the table tops have been refinished. The more than half-a-century old teak wood maintains a warm orange tone that only comes with age.
As is the case for many Scandinavian designers from the mid-century period, little biographical information on Danish designer Svend Åge Madsen has survived. What is known has been gleaned from vintage dealers working with limited archival materials, like sales catalogues. Outside of Nordic countries, the designer’s name is often written "Svend Aage Madsen”. While some rare designs date from the late 1950s, the overwhelming majority of Madsen’s furniture was designed in the 1960s.
Madsen’s creations epitomize the Danish modern style: he favoured warm teak and rosewood, organic silhouettes, and minimal decorative details. More specific features of his work include “boomerang” legs; sloped, arching desk...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian vintage 1950s beech and teak coffee table
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian 1950s coffee table with beech frame and teak top. Geometric lines, screw joints, and magazine holders.
Vintage Scandinavian coffee table from the 1950s with beech frame...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Square Rosewood Coffee or Cocktail Table by Poul Cadovius
Located in London, GB
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Table by Poul Cadovius – Timeless Design
Introducing a timeless piece of Scandinavian Modern design, this exquisite table is a creation of renowned desi...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Contemporary Round Coffee Table Plush by DK3, Low, Lacquered Walnut, 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: Lacquered Walnut
Table Height: 23 cm
Tab...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Poul Kjaerholm PK63a E Kold Christensen Denmark 1968
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Striking coffee table model PK63a designed by Poul Kjaerholm and manufactured by Ejvind Kold Christensen, Denmark 1968. In 1968, Poul Kjærholm set o...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Tray Coffee Table, Chocolate High Gloss 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
Midcentury Coffee Table by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Small coffee or side table by Josef Frank, made from mahogany with a rounded corner tabletop. Light design with elegantly sculpted legs.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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
Ceramic Tile and Teak Occasional or Coffee Table by Bjørn Wiinblad, Denmark
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing unique stoneware and teak coffee table by the acclaimed artist Bjørn Wiinblad. Beautiful tiles shifting in color between grey, blue and green with a golden yellow overlaying ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Roland Wilhelmsson Dining Table, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Handcrafted massive pine dining table with rare end wood table top with beautiful grain. Roland Wilhelmsson, 1970s, Sweden.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
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
$3,608 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
Poul Kjærholm, PK61 coffee table Marble, E. Kold Christensen Denmark 1960s
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
The low table PK 61 Kjaerholm created to complement the PK 22 lounge chair is one of his most elementary designs. The table is constructed of four welded steel elements joined with m...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Chunky Teak Center - Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
Very nice chunky example of a teak centre, end or coffee table. Great condition. Produced in Denmark circa late 1960.
Dismantles for extra safe shipping.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Calacatta Viola - Small
By NORDST
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
A sleek, modern coffee table with a luxurious marble base and a smooth extended round top. Ideal for adding a touch of sophistication to your living space, this piece combines natura...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Rosewood & Metal Danish Coffee Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood and metal mid-century coffee table, circa 1960's. Book matched veneer and solid wood trim. Sleek edges with recessed detail and metal feet.
Unrestored item with option to p...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
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
Rosewood table, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Rosewood table, Denmark, 1960s.
A table with a beautiful minimalist form. The whole is diversified by the profiled table cover. The piece of furniture will fit perfectly into contem...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
$949 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Scandinavian Modern Teak Coffee Table by Yngve Ekström for DUX, 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
An exquisitely rare coffee table, executed in teak designed by Yngve Ekström for Dux, featuring brass accents. Completely restored.
Other desi...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
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
"Annika" coffee table by Bruno Mathsson
Located in Brescia, IT
Birch coffee table designed by Bruno Mathsson with original markings.
Original coffee table designed by Bruno Mathsson, with identifying mark present under the top. Light-colored wo...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch
Fly SC4 Oak W. Nero Marquina Lounge Table by Space Copenhagen for &tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
The Fly SC4 table by Space Copenhagen is a lounge table made of Smoked Oiled Oak with honed Nero Marquina.
Dimensions
H: 26cm/10.2in, D: 80cm/31.5in, L: 80cm/31.5in
Weight
37 kg
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Danish round rosewood coffee table model 283 by Johannes Andersen 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian coffee table. Ideal for a large living room, this table boasts a simple and refined design and is beautifully crafted. This piece of furniture, listed in the Desi...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Cabinetmaker, Coffee Table, Oak, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A carved solid oak coffee table, designed and produced in Denmark, 1930s.
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Ole Wanscher Colonial coffee table in elm
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher coffee table.
Made in elm.
Made by Poul Jeppesen.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Danish Modern Organic Form Coffee Table, Mid 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A Danish Modern organic form wood coffee table from the Mid 20th Century featuring a rounded triangular surface and three tapered legs. ...
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20th Century Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Ernst Kühn Coffee Table / Bar Cabinet by Lysberg Hansen & Therp in Denmark
By Ernst Kühn
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare coffee table / bar cabinet attributed to Ernst Kühn. Produced by Lysberg Hansen & Therp in Denmark.
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Coffee table by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Teak coffee table designed by Swedish designer Carl Malmsten.
Made in Sweden in the 1960s.
Very good condition, after renovation. The wood has been cleaned and finished with a dura...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Rosewood Coffee Table by Haslev
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood mid-century coffee table designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev, circa 1960's. Beautiful book matched veneer on the top surface, slick geometric corner joinery.
Please inqui...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
'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
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
Swedish Modern Bench in Pine by Roland Wilhelmsson, Model Bambse, Dated 1973
Located in Odense, DK
Mid century solid pine bench, made by Roland Wilhelmsson. This piece is stamped 1973, model Bamse.
A great patina that shows a rich life in this vintage item.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Danish Modern Rosewood Coffee Table by Johannes Andersen
Located in New York, NY
Made in the 1960s, this rosewood coffee table was designed by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg. It has a smooth silhouette, with beveled edges and long legs that taper downward to...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Midcentury Scandinavian Walnut Coffee Table, Refinished
Located in Doylestown, PA
Mid 20th century Scandinavian dark walnut coffee table, c. 1960s.
Beautiful table with a long and lean form having a centrally tapered stretcher and out-turned feet defining its uni...
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Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
$1,237 Sale Price
25% Off
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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