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
Handcrafted Round Nesting Coffee Tables in Natural Wood
By Jom Rivers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant set of two handcrafted nesting coffee tables combines functionality with natural beauty, making it a versatile addition to any home or design project. Each table is made...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Reclaimed Wood
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...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm, Hardwood
Attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth Round Neoclassical Center Table, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
An elegant neoclassical center table attributed to celebrated Swedish designer Axel Einar Hjorth, crafted in Sweden during the 1930s. This refined piece showcases Hjorth’s signature ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch, Mahogany, Walnut
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 ...
Category
1990s Unknown Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Teak Coffee Table by Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Stockholm, SE
Coffee table by Illum Wikkelsø made from solid teak. Edgy details and a tabletop that seems to hover just above the base.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Coffee Table, Danish Design, 1960s, Renovated
Located in Chorzów, PL
This Danish-produced table is a stunning example of 1960s craftsmanship, reflecting the minimalist elegance and high-quality standards typical of Scandinavian design. The piece has b...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Circular Walnut Revolving Lazy Susan Coffee Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
"Danish Mid-Century circular walnut coffee table with a rotating lazy susan top resting on an X-shaped walnut base with tapered square leg...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Danish Modern Coffee Table
By Erik Wortz
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This Erik Wortz oak coffee table is simplicity at its best and sure to compliment any living space.
Professional, skilled furniture restoration is an integral part of what we do ev...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid century modern scandinavian coffe table with ceramic tiles
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid century modern scandinavian coffe table with ceramic tiles, signed OxArt
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Square Teak Cocktail Table by Selig
By Selig
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous teak cocktail table with sculpted edges and turned legs which can unscrew for easy transport. This piece can be parcel posted. Metal tag Denmark...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Coffee Table in Steel and Rosewood by Sven Ellekær, 1970s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Coffee Table in Steel and Rosewood by Sven Ellekær, 1970s
Additional Information:
Material: Steel and rosewood
Style: midcentury, Scandinavian
Produced by Søren Willadsen møbel...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
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
Tapio Wirkkala Rhythmic Coffee Table with metal legs, Asko 1950s
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Tapio Wirkkala rhythmic veneer coffee table with original iron laquered legs.
Tapio Wirkkala began developing and refining this rhythmic veneer technique in the 1940s in collaboratio...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch, Plywood
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...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Roland Wilhelmsson “Kvadrat” Coffee Table for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden
Located in Antwerp, BE
Roland Wilhelmsson; Kvadrat; coffee table; side table; Karl Andersson & Söner; Pine; Wood; Sweden; 1970s; Swedish Design; Scandinavian Modern;
“Kvadrat” coffee table designed by R...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Pine
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Teak Coffee Table by Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Stockholm, SE
Coffee table by Illum Wikkelsø made from solid teak. Edgy details and a tabletop that seems to hover just above the base.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Bjørn Wiinblad sofa table from pine and painted tiles. Unique.
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad coffee table with frame of pine.
Table top with hand painted tiles.
Signed unique table by Bjørn Wiinblad.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Table by Axel Einar Hjorth model "Radio" for NK
Located in Long Island City, NY
A table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden , Circa 1930th. Model "Radio".
Stained birch. Manufacturer label with numbers attached.
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch
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
Coffee Table by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck
Located in Stockholm, SE
Coffee table by Hans J. Wegner, in a clean, balanced design. Striking Wenge tabletop and round stained oak legs.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Wenge
Chinese inspired mahogany coffee table with tiles in white, green, blue nuances
Located in DK
This Chinese inspired mahogany coffee table was executed by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen (1889-1965) in the 1930s.
The table top is decorated with unique tiles depicting Chinese Fen...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Mahogany
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
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak, Rattan
Pair of Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen Møbelfabrik Danish Teak Side Tables
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of handsome Danish teak side tables by celebrated designer, Grete Jalk. The end tables feature slatted racks beneath the main table top. The Mid-Century...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
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 ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Rosewood
Teak & Beech Danish Mid-Century Coffee Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak & beech Danish coffee table, circa 1960's. Beautiful book matched teak veneer top with tapering metal capped beech legs! Lovely woven airy shelf.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Henning Kjærnulf manner Coffee Table / Bench in Solid Oregon Pine. Denmark 1960s
Located in Ystad, SE
Henning Kjærnulf manner Coffee Table / Bench in Solid Oregon Pine. Denmark 1960s
A Minimalist Danish Coffee Table / Bench with Brutalist details.
With a fine Pine Wood Grain patte...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Vintage Sculptural Rosewood and Round Glass Coffee Table by Illum Wikkelsø
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern coffee table designed by Illum Wikkelso for CFC Silkeborg, Denmark circa 1960s. Features a sculptural solid rosewood base and the original round glass top that sho...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
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...
Category
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
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...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
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
Roland Wilhelmsson Table / Bench in Pine, Produced in Sweden, 1973
Located in Stockholm, SE
Handcrafted massive pine coffee table / bench. Designed by Roland Wilhelmsson and executed by the hand of the artist in Ågesta 1973, Sweden. Hand-signed Roland Wilhelmsson, Ågesta.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
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...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
"Navier" Minimal Modulus Cocktail Table by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
This modular, solid wood cocktail table stands beautifully on its own or styled in a multi-surface, multi-level tablescape. Exposed dovetail ...
Category
2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Sven Ellekaer Coffee Table in Teak
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glass top table on a teak base by Svend Ellekjaer, great condition with new high grade cut 1/2" glass. Linneberg cabinetmakers edition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cut Glass, 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 ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Marble-Top Coffee Table by Carl-Axel Acking for Torsten Schollin, Sweden, 1950s
By Torsten Schollin, Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very cool coffee or occasional table with a strict, open Silhouette and wonderful, lively black marble top. Elmwood base.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
1960s Restored Severin Hansen Mahogany Coffee Table with Royal Copenhagen Tiles
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Restored Severin Hansen Mahogany Coffee Table with Royal Copenhagen Tiles designed by Nils Thorsson
The table has been fully restored and refinished by our experienced cabinet...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Rosewood
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...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
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.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
“Annika” Coffee Table by Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Annika” coffee table by Bruno Mathsson, made from birch with a round root table top. Beautiful curved legs. This is an early edition made in the 1930s, gra...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch
Shim Coffee Table D45, Bordeaux, Powder Coated Steel by Jonas Trampedach for Hay
By HAY
Located in Dubai, AE
Designed by Jonas Trampedach, Shim Coffee Table is a versatile coffee table in steel featuring a three-legged design.
The table legs feature a unique cut and bent construction that ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate, Steel
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Teak Coffee Table by France & Daverkosen
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An elegant mid century danish coffee table designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen. Produced by France & Daverkosen during the 1950s, it is made of solid teak with very disti...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Shim Coffee Table D45, Custard, Powder Coated Steel by Jonas Trampedach for Hay
By Jonas Trampedach, HAY
Located in Dubai, AE
Designed by Jonas Trampedach, Shim Coffee Table is a versatile coffee table in steel featuring a three-legged design.
The table legs feature a unique cut and bent construction that ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Coffee table Model JH 575 by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1950s "JH575" coffee table with reversible top designed by Hans J. Wegner for Master cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen, Denmark. Beautiful example with striking grain pattern to the ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Solid Teak Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
beautiful solid teak coffee table by peter hvidt and orla mølgaard-nielsen for France and sons. this table has beautiful details including the joinery join...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Tapio Wirkkala Rhythmic Veneer Coffee Table with Metal & Brass Legs, Asko 1950s
By Asko, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare version of the Tapio Wirkkala rhythmic veneer coffee table model 9018 with the original nickled brass legs.
Tapio Wirkkala started generating and enhancing this rhytmic veneer...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Coffee Table by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler, Danmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Oak frame with caned tray fold and teak tabletop. Designed in the early 1960s by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler, Denmark.
Good vintage ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
1960s Danish Wenge Side Table – Minimalist Design with Drawer and Shelf
Located in Stockholm, SE
Side/bedside table, anonymous,
Denmark. 1960's.
Wenge.
Dimensions:
H: 50 cm/ 19 3/4"
L: 50 cm/ 19 3/4"
D: 40 cm/ 15 3/4"
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wenge
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...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Rosewood
Danish Solid Teak Drop-leaf Coffee Table by Peter Hvidt for France and Son
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Winnipeg, MB
An incredible solid teak coffee table designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for France and Daverkosen, Denmark. It is a beautifully designed piece with many unique and t...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Organico Coffee Table (Walnut)
Located in Queens, NY
2 "Organico" Contemporary round coffee tables constructed of sustainably harvested FSC-Certified American walnut with tempered glass top and brass screw details. (PRICED EACH)
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Rustic 1950s Coffee Table in Solid Elm Wood with Organic Design and Natural Edge
Located in Lejre, DK
This coffee table from the 1950s is crafted from solid elm wood and features a unique, organic design. The tabletop is cut from a large slice of elm, giving it a rustic and natural f...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Square Coffee Table in Rosewood and Glass by Sven Ellekær, 1960's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Coffee Table in Rosewood and Glass by Sven Ellekær, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and glass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by Chr. Linneberg Møbelfabr...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Glass
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
Swedish Mid-Century Pine Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Large coffee table in solid pine from Sweden, 1970s. Unknown maker.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
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 e...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
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
Kurt Østervig Coffee Table / Side Table Produced by Jason Møbler in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee table / side table designed by Kurt Østervig. Produced by Jason møbler in Denmark.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
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.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Coffee Table Aksel Bender Madsen Ejner Larsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Three legged coffee table designed by Aksel Bender Madsen (1916-2000)
& Ejner Larsen (1917-1987) in Denmark, circa 1960.
The base is made of chromed steel furthermore the top was mad...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Shim Coffee Table D54, Eggshell, Powder Coated Steel by Jonas Trampedach for Hay
By Jonas Trampedach, HAY
Located in Dubai, AE
Designed by Jonas Trampedach, Shim Coffee Table is a versatile coffee table in steel featuring a three-legged design.
The table legs feature a unique cut and bent construction that ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage Coffee Table from Jitona Company, 1970s, Czechoslovakia
By Jitona
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Vintage coffee table made by Jitona company in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970s. Ashwood and elm wood veneer.
In very good Vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash, Elm
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...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Teak
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
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Oak, Walnut
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
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Glass, Oak
Midcentury Tray Coffee Table by Svend Langkilde
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant rosewood coffee table by Svend Langkilde, with a top that can be lifted off as a tray. Four handles and the possibility to turn up the edges of the table. Neat sled base with...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Brass
Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesens Mobelfabrik Danish Teak Surfboard Coffee Table
Located in Chattanooga, TN
We are pleased to present this super rare Ole Wanscher Danish teak surfboard coffee table. Designed by Wanscher for Poul Jeppesens Mobelfabrik in Denmark. You may have seen the simil...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Teak
20th-C. French Grange Gray Painted Swedish Modern Style Coffee Table W/ Leather
By Grange
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 20th century French gray painted coffee table with Swedish styling by Grange. The piece is so unique! The top appears to be ch...
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Late 20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Leather, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Coffee Table Aksel Bender Madsen Ejner Larsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Three legged coffee table designed by Aksel Bender Madsen (1916-2000)
& Ejner Larsen (1917-1987) in Denmark, circa 1960.
The base is made of chromed steel furthermore the top was mad...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Chrome
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.