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
Elegant Mosaic Stone Coffee Table in the Style of Paul Kingma – Brass & Natural
Located in Oirlo, LI
This stunning hexagonal stone coffee table, inspired by the iconic style of Paul Kingma, features a beautifully hand-laid mosaic of natural stone inlays and refined brass accents. Th...
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1980s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Round Pine Coffee Table Scandinavia 1970
Located in Oirlo, LI
A beautiful round coffee table crafted from pine wood, originating from Sweden in the 1970s. With a generous 104 cm diameter, this table combines classic Scandinavian simplicity with...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Folke Ohlsson Coffee Table with Bronze Top by DUX
Located in Highland, IN
This exceptional coffee table designed by Folke Ohlsson is crafted of walnut with subtle sculptural details and an inset patinated bronze top.
Also available are a matching lounge c...
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1960s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen, round coffee Table
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen coffee table with new laquered white top.
six star base of aluminium and steel.
Made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Illum Wikkelsø Coffee Table
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Illum Wikkelsø coffee table veneered in rosewood.
Two extension leafs.
Made by Kofoed's møbelfabrik.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Ilmari Tapiovaara Coffee Table / Side Table Produced by Laukaan Puu in Finland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee table / side table designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara. Produced by Laukaan Puu in Finland.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Kaare Klint Coffee Table in Ash Wood for Rud, Rasmussen, Model 6687
Located in Kastrup, DK
Kaare Klint (Danish 1888 - 1954).
Round coffee table, model KK6687 "Rygebord," crafted from ash wood with a beautiful grain pattern. The table features an elegant raised edge around ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
Swedish Coffee Table / Bench in Solid Oregon Pine. Manner of Sven Larsson 1960s
Located in Ystad, SE
Minimalist Coffee Table / Bench in Solid Oregon Pine. In the manner of Sven Larsson, Sweden 1960s
Elegant Swedish 1960s Minimalist Coffee Table / Bench i in Solid Oregon Pine.
Desi...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Gunnel Nyman, Finnish 1940s Coffee Table for Oy Boman Ab
By Gunnel Nyman, Boman OY
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
$2,573 Sale Price
20% Off
X Coffee Table -HM13- Lacquered Oak & Walnut, by Hvidt & Mølgaard for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Originally designed in 1959, the X table exemplifies the pinnacle of Hvidt & Mølgaard’s work as creative collaborators. Revived from family archives, the table draws its unique desig...
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2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Coffee Table 6743 / X-Table by Fritz Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare coffee table model 6743 / X-table designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Tripod Coffee Table
By Design By Us
Located in Seyrantepe, TR
Tripod is a coffee table designed by Basic and Bold as part of the Circle Form Collection. True to its name, it features three legs with different angles, creating a sense of balance...
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2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$4,000
Pine Bench by Bernt Petersen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Bernt Petersen Danish for Eilersen coffee table / bench in pine with Danish Control sticker on underside.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
$1,403 Sale Price
20% Off
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
DOOQ Nusa Oval Dining Table Organic Modern in Natural Wood Marquetery
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Nusa Oval Dining Table Organic Modern in Natural Wood Marquetery is our latest Dinner table collection, where Southeast Asian inspiration meets modern craftsmanship. Each table intri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Ole Wanscher Colonial coffee table in ash
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher colonial coffee table with reversible plate.
Made in ash.
Model PJ 149 colonial coffe table, made by Poul Jeppesen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
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
DOOQ New Organic Modern Handmade Portuguese Nusa Side 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Coffee Table in Rosewood and Glass by Henning Nørgaard, 1960's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Coffee Table in Rosewood and Glass by Henning Nørgaard, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and glass
Produced by Komfort in Denmark
Dimensions (W x D x H): 110 x 110 ...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Glass
Vintage glass and steel coffee table with black profile
Located in Brescia, IT
1970s coffee table with glass top, steel frame and black rounded edge, with industrial and graphic character.
Essential aesthetics and geometric structure for this 1970s coffee tabl...
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1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Ita OS3 Coffee Table in Oak by OEO Studio for &Tradition
By &Tradition, OEO Studio
Located in Dubai, AE
Displaying a distinct visual weight, the low profile of the Ita coffee table succeeds in grounding every space it occupies. An open plane suited to displaying books and meaningful ob...
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2010s Polish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Modern Copper Coffee Table 'Circus Maximus'
Located in Dronten, NL
Spectacular Scandinavian architectural coffee table.
Embossed copper tabletop with Roman Circus Maximus horsecar race etching.
Remarkable mix of mythology and modern design.
Rosewood...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
Set of 2 Peana Coffee Tables, Bench in Black Tinted Wood Finish by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Set of 2 Peana Coffee Tables, Bench in Black Tinted Wood Finish by Joel Escalona
Peana, which in English translates to base or pedestal, is a series of tables and different surfaces...
Category
2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Wood, Hardwood
$7,905 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Coffee table, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Coffee table made in Denmark in the 1960s.
Minimalist, timeless design will work great in modern, contemporary interiors. The whole veneered with beautifully grained rosewood.
The ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
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
Materials
Mahogany
Coffee Table with Metal Tray by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen, Denmark
Located in Steenwijk, NL
Beautiful piece of Danish design by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Labelled on the bottom with the paper labels.
This table is a more rare model and holds a blac...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Swedish Midcentury Coffee Table by Sten Blomberg for Meeth, Sweden, 1942
By Sten Blomberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful Swedish modern coffee table by Sten Blomberg for Meeths, designed in 1942. Made in a stout form with an organic shaped table top. Lively teak w...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Kaare Klint Coffee Table in Mahogany for Rud, Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint coffee table in mahogany. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Coffee Table with Inlaid Wood from Sweden, 1950s
Located in Goteborg, SE
Coffee table with inlaid wood in graphical patterns. With our knowledge about Swedish furniture very likely made in Tranås. A town well known f...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak, Elm
Scandinavian Modern Glass Coffee Table, 1980s/1990s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern coffee table, 1980s/1990s. Mahogany frame with glass table top. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear on the glass consistent with age and use. Beautiful ...
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1990s Unknown Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Tolid oak table "271" by Børge Mogensen, Fredericia furniture, 1960s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Sofa table model 271 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced in Denmark by Fredericia Stolefabrik during the late 1950s-1960s. Made from solid oak. Very good vintage condition with ligh...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Ita OS5 Bench in Dark Stained Oak by OEO Studio for &Tradition
By &Tradition, OEO Studio
Located in Dubai, AE
Designed to complement the Ita dining table, the Ita bench is a cohesive extension of the collection’s central identity. With a focus on functionality and an emphasis on natural mate...
Category
2010s Polish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Coffee Table by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare model with stunning black Larvikite stone from top and rosewood frame. Excellent condition.
Produced by Seffle Møbelfabrik in Sweden, designed by Danish architect Ib Kofod-Lars...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Swedish Modern Three-Tier Maple Coffee Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Swedish Modern style three-tier maple coffee table
USA, Circa 1990s
Measures: 60"W x 22.13"D x 20.25"H.
Good original vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
1960s Fully Restored Danish Teak Coffee Table Attributed to Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s fully restored Danish coffee table in teak attributed to Arne Hovmand-Olsen.
The well dimensioned coffee table with it´s floating tablet...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
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
Category
Late 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko Square "Rhythmic" Coffee Table, 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tapio Wirkkala Asko Finland birch and exotic wood veneer coffee table. Featuring a squared multi layered wood surface, supported by four chrome-plated steel legs and brass capped fee...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
T105 Series’ Marble Top Coffee Table by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm
Located in Chicago, IL
The ‘T105 Series’ coffee table was designed by Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm in 1968. Manufactured by Kill International in Germany, this monumental table features a brushed s...
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1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Swedish Midcentury Occasional Table
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely Swedish midcentury occasional table, made from teak. Square table top with a striking graphic design of inlayed wood. Contrasting c...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
DOOQ Organic Modern Handmade Green & Nude Nouvelle Vague Center Table
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Exceptional in its craftwork, Nouvelle Vague is a center table that rejects traditional conventions in favor of experimentation. Round ceramic handmade pieces, painted in a unique craquele glaze are placed around a lacquered center top, creating a sense of movement that evokes the motion of the waves.
Our Nouvelle Vague collection is crafted using portuguese hand made tiles...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Hans J. wegner Coffee Table AT-8 Early prod. 1950s
Located in Handewitt, DE
1950s round coffee table by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck. Model AT-8 with teak plate and beech legs. During the restoration we had to replace the badly damaged teak veneer on the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Teak
1960s Severin Hansen Restored Rosewood Coffee Table with Royal Copenhagen Tiles
Located in Knebel, DK
Rosewood Coffee table designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri with Niels Thorsson tiles made by Royal Copenhagen, Denmark.
The Coffee table feature the signature corner ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Rosewood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wood Condor Coffee Table from Örebro Glass
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This organically sculptured Condor coffee table was designed by Fredrik Schriever-Abeln and manufactured by Örebro Glass in Sweden during the 1960s...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Walnut
$3,036 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Coffee Table in Rosewood by Bernt Petersen, Denmark
Located in Kastrup, DK
Coffee table in rosewood by danish architect Bernt Petersen.
Produced by Wørts, 1958.
Original untouched and in good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Scandinavian Modern Danish Teak Rattan Circular Table Peter Hvidt France & Sons
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Peter Hvidt And Orla Molgaard Nielsen For France & Son Teak Circular Two Tier Coffee Table With Rattan Under Tier With Makers Mark
Peter Hvidt (1916-1986) and Orla Molgaard-Nielse...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak, Rattan
$3,288 Sale Price
35% Off
Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table 'Fiori' 140, Black Oak
Located in Paris, IDF
Fiori table designed by Antrei Hartikainen for Poiat Studio
Fiori Collection
Available finishes:
- Oak
- Dark oak
- Black oak
Model shown in picture :
- H. 35 x 140 x 65 cm
- Black Oak
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Designed by Poiat Studio in collaboration with the master cabinet maker and designer Antrei Hartikainen, the Fiori Coffee Table Collection epitomises the appreciation of natural materials and the utility of beauty.
The collection is an exclusive realisation of craftsmanship and artistry. Available in three sizes, the smaller tables are designed to slot into the bigger ones, enabling the tables to be used in different interiors and spaces. The two larger tables are available with hand-carved wooden flower objects...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Elegant 1940s coffee table by Danish modern cabinet maker in elm and hardwood.
By Josef Frank, Finn Juhl
Located in København K, 84
This elegant 1940s coffee table by Danish modern cabinet maker represents a remarkable fusion of craftsmanship, design, and materials characteristic of mid-20th-century Danish furnit...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm, Hardwood
'Minerva' Side Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Greding, DE
Rectangular side table on thin conical legs with two tiers. Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen designed the “Minerva” table for France & Son in 1957. La...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,058 Sale Price
20% Off
Rosewood Coffee Table by Bernt Petersen for Wørts Møbelsnedkeri, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant rosewood coffee table by Bernt Petersen, with a smooth top. Amazing slender design with beautifully sculpted feet.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Palette Jh7 Lounge 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 - stabilized by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Scandinavian Modern 'Fiori' Table 65 by Antrei Hartikainen x Poiat, Black Oak
Located in Paris, IDF
Fiori Table designed by Antrei Hartikainen for Poiat
Fiori Collection
Available finishes:
- Oak
- Dark oak
- Black oak
Model shown in picture :
- H. 30 x 65 x 65 cm
- Black Oak
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Designed by Poiat Studio in collaboration with the master cabinet maker and designer Antrei Hartikainen, the Fiori Coffee Table Collection epitomises the appreciation of natural materials and the utility of beauty.
The collection is an exclusive realisation of craftsmanship and artistry. Available in three sizes, the smaller tables are designed to slot into the bigger ones, enabling the tables to be used in different interiors and spaces. The two larger tables are available with hand-carved wooden flower objects...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Grom Lindum Ash Coffee Table
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful coffee table designed by Danish architect Grom Lindum for Franeker, Denmark.
The top consists of solid ash slates cut transversal and then glued together, similar to the ta...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
Teak Coffee Table by Grete Jalk, Denmark, C. 1950s
By Grete Jalk
Located in Westport, CT
Indulge in the enduring charm of mid-century modern design with our meticulously restored Teak Coffee/End Table, a 1950s masterpiece by Danish designer Grete Jalk for Mobelfabrik, im...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage Modern Danish Teak Wood Coffee Table by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This extendable coffee table was designed by Børge Mogensen for the Danish manufacture Fredericia Stolefabrik during the 1960s. Cataloge number 5362. Table made of teak with a warm, ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
$1,866 Sale Price
20% Off
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Solid Teak Danish Coffee Table
Located in Oakland, CA
Solid teak coffee table designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen For France & Son, model 640, 1958 Denmark. Crafted of planks of old growth teak with exposed joinery on legs a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Rosewood Coffee Table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Kansas City, MO
Arne Jacobsen coffee table with Brazilian rosewood top and aluminum base. Beautiful figuring in the rosewood. Very good condition with very few signs of use.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Glass Table 'PK61' Designed by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
The "PK61" glass cocktail table, designed by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, is a mid-century modern masterpiece. It boasts a clear glass top elegantly supported by a brushed...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Large Scandinavian Modern Rosewood And Chrome Oval Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large, Scandinavian modern, coffee table circa 1970's features a peaked oval or rounded triangular shaped, rosewood top with beautiful grain on angled, flat bar chrome legs. It's a u...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
1960s Danish Rectangular Coffee Table in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, teak, Denmark, 1960s
This simplistic coffee table is crafted from teak, originating from Denmark and dating back to the 1960s. The design showcases clean lines and min...
Category
1960s 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.”
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.