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
"Triva Dura" Coffee Table by Algot Törneman and David Rosén, Sweden ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish architect David Rosén worked alongside renowned designers such as Axel Einar Hjorth and Josef Frank at Nordiska Kompaniet, one of Sweden’s most respected design houses. Rosén...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Vintage Conant Ball Mid-Century Modern Maple Coffee Table
By Conant Ball
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic example of American Mid-Century Modern design, this sculptural coffee table by the renowned Conant Ball company is a celebration of solid maple craftsmanship. Its strikin...
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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
Coffee table, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Coffee table on spreading legs, manufactured in Denmark in the 1960s.
The table top is veneered with beautifully grained rosewood. Metal legs with an unconventional shape.
The ta...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Alberts Tibro large coffee table in rosewood Denmark 1970
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful coffee table designed by Alberts Tibro, Sweden 1970. This eye-catching piece is constructed from richly grained rosewood and displays excellent craftsmanship. The rectangul...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Bow Tie Coffee Table After Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your living space with the iconic silhouette of this striking Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bow Tie Coffee Table, elegantly inspired by the d...
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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Contemporary Coffee Table 'Kern' by Monica Förster X Fogia, Brown Terracotta
By Monica Förster, FOGIA
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Coffee Table 'Kern' designed by Monica Förster for Fogia
Materials:
- Made from a new marble-based material composed of upcycled waste
Dimensions:
Size (high / width ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Frutibowl/Table by Kristian Solmer Vedel
Located in Hägersten, SE
Table from the "Modus" series with large bowl/table top originally intended for fruit or decorations. Perfect for Drinks and ice as a serving table. Designed by Kristian Solmer Vedel...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Ita OS5 Bench in Oak by OEO Studio for &Tradition
By OEO Studio, &Tradition
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...
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2010s Polish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$1,848 / item
Søren Georg Jensen Kubus Radial Teak Coffee Table, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Oirlo, LI
This elegant coffee table, designed by Holger Georg Jensen and produced by Kubus in Denmark in the 1960s, is a striking example of Danish mid-century design. It features a teak ven...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Side table with blue ceramics, Denmark, 1960s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Teak coffee/side table with ceramic top.
Manufactured in the mid-20th century in Denmark. A small coffee table, ideal even for small rooms. The simple, minimalist form has been brok...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Teak Coffee Table Cicade Design
Located in DE MEERN, UT
I was inspired by the ingenious ways in which evolution solves problems. In this constantly evolving and brutaly competitive world, one could argue that nature is experimenting with new ways to survive through mutations. After some topological insect wing research, I found an ideal subject called the Neotibicen Pruinosus, a species of Cicada. This organisme has beautifull, light and strong wings structures meant to be recreated into my design.
Almost all wood used in this piece is repurposed from an old family table. That table was made out of solid good quality Teak. for the wing structure I laminated teak veneer with epoxy and carbon fibre. The translucent table...
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2010s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Teak
Coffee Table in Teak with Brown Ceramic Tiles of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Coffee table in teak with brown ceramic tiles of Danish design from the 1960s. The table is in great vintage condition.
This coffee table, crafted in teak with brown cerami...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Poul Kjærholm PK60 Coffee Table Lacquered Oregon Pine for Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Conceived at Fritz Hansen in 1952 together with the PK0 A™ chair, Poul Kjærholm’s previously unreleased PK60™ coffee table is a striking tribute to aesthetics and function. Combining...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
skandinavian modern huge round coffee table by KONDOR Möbel-Perfektion 1960s
Located in Landshut, BY
This item represents a significant chapter in the history of the German furniture industry.
A coffee table by KONDOR Möbel-Perfektion
This piece of furniture features a top layer of ...
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1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
E Pedersen Sliding Coffee Bar Table Denmark 1960
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super stylish coffee table with sliding top and hidden bar which is manufactured by E. Pedersen & Son a-s, Denmark 1960. This coffee table has a sliding top which opens the bar part ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Plexiglass, Rosewood
1970s, Danish design, sofa table, teak wood, beech wood, original.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish coffee table in teak wood. Legs of beech wood. Original good condition: no smells and no stains, stable construction. Manufactured by Danish furniture maker in about 19...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Teak
Midcentury Low Table in Solid Oak, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Low table in solid oak designed and made by a danish cabinetmaker. Great condition.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Sven Larsson Scandinavian Pine Brutalist Coffee Table or Bench Console
By Sven Larsson
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Large bench / coffee table in solid pine, crafted by Swedish designer Sven Larsson in 1970s. 78.75 long 19.75deep 12 tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Rare Chess, Coffee/Coctail Tables By Poul Cadovius For France and Son
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare square and rectangular set of 2 tables designed by Poul Cadovius and produced by France and Søn in the 1960s. Both tables are inlaid with hardwood veneer and steel chess board g...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Oto-San Japanese inspired Coffee Table by Tronk Design
By Tronk Design
Located in Cincinnati, US
Transform your living space into a sanctuary of peace and balance with our modern white oak coffee table, inspired by the serene simplicity of Japanese design. Allow the natural wood...
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood
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...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Teak Coffee Table with Ceramic Inlays, Roger Capron, Vallauris 1962
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Exceptional teak coffee table with inlaid ceramic tiles that made the artist's reputation from the early 1950's.
This table created during the year 1962 combines the lightness of a...
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1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Vintage Danish Modern Coffee Table in White Oak By Borge Mogensen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Trestle base white oak coffee table with a nice warm patina. Designed by Borge Mogensen.
Professional, skilled furniture restoration is an integral part of what we do every day. Our...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Carl Malmsten "Samsas" Coffee Table for Åfors Möbelfabrik AB, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
“All edges must be thoroughly broken”, Carl Malmsten often wrote in his drawings. It was nature that was his great source of inspiration and in nature there are hardly any sharp edges or corners. This “Samsas” table is one of the greatest examples of this sentiment.
This elegant table was designed as part of the 'Samsas' series of seating models and this rare table. Neither the light, the eye nor the person likes to turn against sharp corners, Malmsten explained once. Therefore, edges should be rounded so that they become friendlier to touch and look at. Carl Malmsten was not only one of Sweden's most famous furniture designers, he was also one of the last century's great cultural personalities with a strong influence on the home environment, public environment and the contemporary public debate. His personality shines through the design of this round coffee table as well. The design is dominated by the round tabletop with a spectacular sunburst pattern. The sunburst design or figure was commonly used in architectural ornaments and design patterns; it consists of rays or "beams" radiating out from a central point in the manner of sunbeams. To support the top are four straight legs with impeccable joinery that is visible under the tabletop. Since this table was made in the heyday of the mid-century, the legs, and the design as a whole lacks heavy ornamentation and instead focuses on the natural beauty of wood and the rounded edges.
Carl Malmsten’s design was materialized by Swedish manufacturer, Åfors Möbelfabrik AB...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Large Danish teak coffee table with 2 side document holders, 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian coffee table. Built on two levels, it features a document and magazine storage area on each side of the lower level. Simple and elegant design, beautifully crafte...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko Coffee Table in Birch with Inlays
By Asko, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko, side table, birch, plywood, steel, brass, Finland, 1960s
Coffee table with plywood inlays designed by Tapio Wirkkala, manufactured by Asko. This rectangular...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Danish teak coffee table model 019 by Ole Wansher for Poul Jeppesen 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Adorable Scandinavian coffee table. Very refined, airy base. Elegant design, beautifully crafted piece of furniture listed in the Design Museum Denmark. Easily unscrews for low-cost ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Insula Coffee Table M5190 - Aluminum, textured black lacquered for Fredericia
By Fredericia
Located in Dubai, AE
The asymmetrical, yet balanced shape of the table top is balanced by the streamlined definition seen in the slim table top and angular frame. Almost like small islands, the tables ha...
Category
2010s Polish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Teak and Metal Sofa Table Designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare sofa table designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Early production from his own company when they were established in Åhus, Sweden. Done sometime during the 1950s. Black lacquered met...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
1960s Fully Restored Danish Coffee Table in Teak
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s fully restored Danish coffee table in teak.
The well dimensioned coffee table with it´s elegant organic curved shapes has been fully res...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Refinished Vintage Danish Modern Solid Teak Square Coffee Table
By Dyrlund
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Premium quality vintage Danish Modern square coffee table or large side table. This piece is built like a champ! Outstanding quality, solid teak throughout. The Danish Modern coffee ...
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1970s Canadian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Illum Wikkelsø Coffee Table in Oak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Illum Wikkelsø coffee table in solid soap treated oak.
Made by Mikael Laursen, Århus.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
A Pair of 1960/70s Mid Century Modern Danish Rosewood Square Coffee Tables
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An attractive pair of mid-century Danish coffee tables in rosewood, the tables are matching in size with lovely modern form, square and a good size at 70cm x 70cm, so slightly larger...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mogens Lassen, Egyptian Table in Teak, A.J. Iversen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Lassen Egyptian Table in teak with brass fittings.
Designed by Mogens Lassen, 1940, manufactured by cabinetmaker A. J. Iversen,...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Illum Wikkelsø Coffee Table in Oak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Illum Wikkelsø coffee table in solid soap treated oak.
Made by Mikael Laursen, Århus.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Asko Bonanza Coffee Table by Esko Pajamies
By Asko, Esko Pajamies
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Bonanza coffee table made by Finland manufacture Asko and design by Esko Pajamies.
Made of solid oakwood.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
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...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Mahogany
Coffee Table in Rosewood of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This coffee table is a beautiful example of Danish design from the 1960s and is made of rosewood, which gives it an elegant and timeless look. The table has a characteristic warm col...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Helge Vestergaard Jensen, Low Table, Model U55, Rosewood, Peder Pedersen Label
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Helge Vestergaard Jensen, low table, model U55, rosewood with rectangular top and Y-shaped legs, 1950s
Manufacturers label for Peder Pedersen, Denmark
150cm wide, 50cm deep, 50...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Triangular Coffee Table in Elm and Raw Glass Top by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1940's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Coffee Table in Elm and Raw Glass Top by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1940's
Additional Information:
Material: Elm and raw glass top
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm, Glass
"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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
Danish Mid-Century Teakwood Side Tables by Illums Bolighus 1960
Located in Oirlo, LI
Illums Bolighus Danish set of teak tables, 1960 Denmark.
A lovely pair of mid-century Danish side tables in teak, with a clean, minimalist design by Illums Bolighus.
Pair of Danish...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Unique Scandinavian wood Black coffee table with Triangle extensions
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Scandinavian Square Geometric Pine wood coffee table with four outward-moving triangular panels and a contrasting parquet hidden top surface. Made in Sweden circa 1970s.
Dim...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Danish Minimalist Coffee Table in Oak and Maple
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, maple, oak Denmark, 1960s
This cocktail table of Danish origin has a splendid construction that embodies a simplistic, natural and timeless aesthetic. A unique detail ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Birch
Carl Malmsten Coffee Table Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee table designed by Carl Malmsten. Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
1970s Rolf Middelboe and Gorm Lindum Larsen Coffee Table in Padouk with Mosaic
Located in Knebel, DK
1970s Danish Modern Coffee table designed Rolf Middelboe and Gorm Lindum for Tranekær Møblefabrik in padouk wood with unique mosaic patterns in multiple types of wood of fruit tree's...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Padouk
Danish Rectangular Pine Coffee Table, Denmark, ca 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Most of the stunning minimalist designs from the turn of the century to the 1970s, termed "mid-century", captured the imagination of the world, especially the work of Danish architec...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Scandinavian Coffee Table in Mahogany and Afrormosia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, afrormosia, mahogany, Scandinavia, 1960s
Originating from 1960s Scandinavia, this coffee table showcases a dual wood composition in its...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Wood
Midcentury Low Table in Rosewood, Designed by Severin Hansen, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Low table in rosewood designed by Maa. Severin Hansen for Haslev Furniture in 1960s. Great condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Table by Kristiansen Thomassen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Architecturally designed with spacing and large ship lap dovetail joints. Smoked glass top in excellent vintage condition with almost no wear. Signed on the underside. Square 29.5 in...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Teak, Smoked Glass
Insula Coffee Table M5192 - Aluminum, textured black lacquered for Fredericia
By Fredericia
Located in Dubai, AE
The asymmetrical, yet balanced shape of the table top is balanced by the streamlined definition seen in the slim table top and angular frame. Almost like small island, the table have...
Category
2010s Polish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Svante Skogh Coffee Table Produced by Seffle Möbelfabrik
By Svante Skogh
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Coffee table designed by Svante Skogh. Produced by Seffle Möbelfabrik in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Bogense - Marble Coffee Table - Calacatta Viola
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
This statement-making coffee table features a rectangular marble base with unique natural veining, topped with a sleek glass surface. Its modern silhouette and contrasting materials ...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
$2,343 / item
"Condor" Coffee Table by Fredrik Schriever Abeln for Örebro Glas, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish designer, Fredrik Schriever-Abeln’s designs have become quite sought after only in the past years. This is in part due to the beloved design of this “Condor” table being misattributed to Illum Wikkelsø until recently.
The distinctive “X” shaped teak base defines this coffee table holding a glass top. The solid wood base is sculpted to perfection, the level of woodwork and precise joinery technique greatly shows off the skills of the craftsman. The structure is made with minimal joinery, the glass top is held solely by the carved “arms”, while the stretcher is joined to the legs with mortise and tenon joints. The balance of the size of the glass top and wooden parts praise the designer’s vision. The modern aesthetic shows that this table - like the Condor chairs...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Contemporary Coffee Table 'Kern' by Monica Förster X Fogia, Grey
By Monica Förster, FOGIA
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Coffee Table 'Kern' designed by Monica Förster for Fogia
Materials:
- Made from a new marble-based material composed of upcycled waste
Dimensions:
Size (high / width ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
PK61 Slate/Stainless Steel Table by Poul Kjerholm for Fritz Hansen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This iconic, low-profile Kjærholm coffee table features a heavy, slate top that almost appears to float upon its sleek stainless steel frame. This is a newer production by Fritz Han...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate, Stainless Steel
Cocentric Lounge Table - solid wood frame in natural oak travertine stone plate
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Designed by the Norwegian duo Morten & Jonas for ToneArt, the
Cocentric Lounge Table is a solid wooden piece with thin, clear lines
that together create a beautiful sculptural piece ...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
FRAMA Contemporary Sintra Table Small 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 t...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Wave Coffee Table
By Design By Us
Located in Seyrantepe, TR
Wave, specially designed for the Circle Form collection by Basic and Bold, is a coffee table inspired by the movement of water. It combines an oak tabletop with innovative and locall...
Category
2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$3,500
1970s, Danish coffee table, wheels, teak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish coffee table on wheels. Teak wood, shelf with brass bars. Original good condition.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
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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Maitland Smith Stacked Book
Maitland Smith Whippet
Manzanita Table
Marble Slab Coffee Table
Marge Carson Coffee Table
Martinelli Luce Metafora
Mccollins Modern