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
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Round Walnut Blood Red
Located in Cincinnati, US
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Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Round Walnut Pink
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Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Round Walnut Navy
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Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Rectangular Maple Orange
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Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Rectangular Maple Green
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Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Rectangular Maple Black
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Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Square Maple Red
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Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Square Maple Rose Copper
Located in Cincinnati, US
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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DOOQ Scandinavian Modern Travertine and Olive Ash Wood Tables L'anamour, Rose
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
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Travertine
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Round Maple Brassy Gold
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Clarke Round Coffee Table Maple Black
Located in Cincinnati, US
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Oval Walnut Green
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Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Oval Maple White
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Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Rectangular Maple Rose Copper
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Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Rectangular Maple Red
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Williams Hairpin Coffee Square Table Walnut Brassy Gold
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Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Rectangular Walnut Yellow
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Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Rectangular Walnut Brassy Gold
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Clarke Industrial Coffee Table Rectangular Walnut White
Located in Cincinnati, US
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Steel
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Square Walnut Yellow
Located in Cincinnati, US
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Round Walnut Rose Copper
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Round Walnut Orange
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Steel
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Rectangular Walnut Brassy Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Ross Smoked Glass Coffee Table Maple Black
Located in Cincinnati, US
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Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Oval Walnut Green
Located in Cincinnati, US
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Square Walnut White
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Steel
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Square Maple Orange
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Round Maple Green
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Round Maple Black
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Clarke Industrial Coffee Table Square Walnut White
Located in Cincinnati, US
The Clarke Collection comes in ten different table top sizes, two wood species, and two metal finishes. The exposed stainless steel bolts blur the line between Scandinavian and Indus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Clarke Rectangular Coffee Table Maple Black
Located in Cincinnati, US
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Steel
FRAMA Contemporary Sintra Table Large with White Marble and Natural Cork
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Suitable as a coffee table or side table where the contrast between the soft warm cork, meets the cold smooth marble. The distinction between the two shapes gives the impression of t...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Marble
FRAMA Contemporary Sintra Table Large with Black Marble and Natural Cork
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Suitable as a coffee table or side table where the contrast between the soft warm cork, meets the cold smooth marble. The distinction between the two shapes gives the impression of two worlds meeting one another.
Note: Variations can appear due to natural materials.
Features
– Suitable as a coffee-, side or bedside table
– Each table is unique, due to the natural materials
Design
– Nicholai Wiig...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Marble
Scandinavian Designer Natural Tainted Wood Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
This coffee table is the perfect combination of Scandinavian functionality carefully designed with clean lines and contrasting colors that enhance it´s form. The rythmic dark profile...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Birch
"Heritage" Midcentury Modern Brass & Sonoran Mesquite Table With Brass Butterfly
Located in Frankfurt, KY
Custom-made solid brass butterfly inlays interlock book-matched Sonoran Mesquite atop a solid brass base. Indigenous to the southwest Sonoran Desert, the Sonoran Mesquite has a life...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Brass
South Scandinavian Style Coffee Table, Design E. Gizard, 100% Made in France
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
Round coffee table in solid ash wood.
This rare "Short Pants" Finish, the colour is only from the Belt to the Knees of the table, is made of whitened natural ash stain and a lovely ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood, Ash, Lacquer
"Heritage" Midcentury Modern Copper and Chilean Mesquite Table With Copper Butte
Located in Frankfurt, KY
Custom-made copper butterfly inlays interlock book-matched Chilean Mesquite atop a solid patina copper base. Honoring the South American origins of C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
Scandinavian Design Coffee Table by Eric Gizard in Ash Wood, 100% Made in France
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
Rectangular coffee table made of 100% solid ash wood from sustainably managed French Forests
1 wooden drawer is integrated into the belt
This piece of furniture is part of the ÉGÉE collection, designed by the Parisian designer Eric GIZARD who adopts the refined codes of Scandinavian design combining natural materials, elegance and sobriety of lines by adding very beautiful muted and "trendy" colors.
MON PETIT MEUBLE...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Amazing Laconic Walnut Coffee Table Nut with Glass Tabletop
By Yuri Zimenko
Located in Port Orchard, WA
The shape of the coffee table Nut is somewhat reminiscent of Scandinavian designers’ experiments of the 1960s. However, unlike Scandinavians, who were attracted to plastic, designer ...
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2010s Ukrainian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Walnut, Glass
"Heritage" Chilean Mesquite Solid Bronze-Leg Desk with Brass Butterfly Inlays
Located in Frankfurt, KY
Custom-made solid brass butterfly inlays interlock book-matched Chilean Mesquite atop a solid bronze base. Honoring the South American origins of Chile...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Fiori Coffee Table 85 in Dark Oak by Poiat
By Poiat
Located in Helsinki, FI
Designed by Poiat Studio’s founders Timo Mikkonen and Antti Rouhunkoski in collaboration with the master cabinet maker and designer Antrei Hartikainen, the Fiori Collection is a set ...
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2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Coffee Table in Terrazzo by DUVALD Handcrafted in Denmark. Terrazzo.
By Örn Duvald, DUVALD
Located in Gentofte, DK
Coffee table made in terrazzo. The table is of course hard, yet incredible soft to touch.
The table was made for a censored exhibition with the theme "Pitch Black".
'Black Hole'
"...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Terrazzo
South Scandinavian Coffee Table Designed by Eric Gizard, 100% Made in France
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This square coffee table is made of solid Ash wood and designed by Eric Gizard a famous Parisian Designer.
1 wooden drawer is integrated in the front belt
Mon Petit Meuble Françai...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Fiori Coffee Table 140 in Dark Oak by Poiat
By Poiat
Located in Helsinki, FI
Designed by Poiat Studio’s founders Timo Mikkonen and Antti Rouhunkoski in collaboration with the master cabinet maker and designer Antrei Hartikainen, the Fiori Collection is a set ...
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2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Oak
Fiori Coffee Table 85 in Oak by Poiat
By Poiat
Located in Helsinki, FI
Designed by Poiat Studio’s founders Timo Mikkonen and Antti Rouhunkoski in collaboration with the master cabinet maker and designer Antrei Hartikainen, the Fiori Collection is a set ...
Category
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
FRAMA Contemporary Coffee Side Bedside Sintra Table Small with Black Marble
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Suitable as a coffee table or side table. This new studio edition comes in solid marble base and top. The distinction between the two forms gives the impression of two worlds meeting...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Fiori Coffee Table 65 in Dark Stained Oak by Poiat
By Poiat
Located in Helsinki, FI
Designed by Poiat Studio’s founders Timo Mikkonen and Antti Rouhunkoski in collaboration with the master cabinet maker and designer Antrei Hartikainen, the Fiori Collection is a set ...
Category
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Fiori Coffee Table 85 in Black by Poiat
By Poiat
Located in Helsinki, FI
Designed by Poiat Studio’s founders Timo Mikkonen and Antti Rouhunkoski in collaboration with the master cabinet maker and designer Antrei Hartikainen, the Fiori Collection is a set ...
Category
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
FRAMA Contemporary Coffee Side Bedside Sintra Table Small with White Marble
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Suitable as a coffee table or side table. This new studio edition comes in solid marble base and top. The distinction between the two forms gives the impression of two worlds meeting...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Coffee Table Bench in solid Ash, South Scandinavian Design by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This coffee table (also bench) is designed by Eric Gizard - Paris.
It is 100% made in France with exclusive solid ash wood from sustainable managed French forests.
It can also be used as a TV stand, Bed end or Sofa Back Table.
Weight 18 kg
Mon Petit Meuble...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Centre Table Way in Wood and Copper
Located in Lisbon, PT
Inspired by the Scandinavian design, these tables are minimalist yet detailed. Sensible combination of lacquer and hardwood feet, along with the copper details, results in a very ele...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
FRAMA Contemporary Sintra Table Large in White Marble
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Suitable as a coffee table or side table. This new studio edition comes in solid marble base and top. The distinction between the two forms gives the impression of two worlds meeting...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
TS Column Lounge Table, Round, Brass Base, Large, Marble
Located in Berkeley, CA
With TS collection, the design duo GamFratesi has proven that a strong design idea can hold a wealth of development possibilities. Gubi is proud to present its latest additions, the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Marble
TS Column Lounge Table, Round, Brass Base, X-Large, Marble
Located in Berkeley, CA
With TS collection, the design duo GamFratesi has proven that a strong design IDEA can hold a wealth of development possibilities. GUBI is proud to present its latest additions – the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Table Art, Aky Met, Metal Base and Solid Wood by Emilio Nanni
By EMILIO NANNI
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
Two new solutions for the AKY table collection, which is en hanced by a tête à tête variant: you can choose between a square or round top, for intimate breakfasts in public environme...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Rectangular coffee Table, scandinavian design by Eric Gizard - Paris - bespoke
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...
Category
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Ash
1.0 Lounge Table, Round, Round Brass Base, Large, Marble
By Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Gubi 1.0 lounge table, designed by Gubi, is driven by the theme of lightness. The slender central column base makes a beautiful impact on its light expression and visual simplici...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables for Sale on 1stDibs
As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.
Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.
Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.
If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”
Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs. Browse a vast selection of antique, new and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.
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