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
Scandinavian Coffee Table by Mobelintersia – Circa 1960
Located in LYON, FR
Scandinavian Coffee Table by Mobelintersia – Circa 1960
Diameter 80 cm – Height 43.5 cm
Maison Lecan presents this elegant round teak coffee table crafted in the 1960s by Danish man...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Low Table in Mahogany and Marble, Made in Denmark, 1930s
Located in Lejre, DK
Low table in mahogany and marble top, designed and made in Denmark. Great original condition, circa 1930s.
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Vintage Danish Cherry Side Tables by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri, 1990s, Set of 2
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Cherry side tables by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri, 1990s. Set of 2.
Pair of vintage Danish round coffee tables designed by ...
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry
Grete Jalk Coffee Table Produced by Glostrup Møbelfabrik
By Grete Jalk
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee table designed by Grete Jalk. Produced by Glostrup Møbelfabrik in Denmark.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
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
Teak Coffee Table by Dyrlund, Denmark, circa 1998
By Dyrlund
Located in Utrecht, NL
Precious woods and hand finishing define the furniture pieces made by the Danish company founded in 1960, Dyrlund. As this solid teak coffee table shows, great emphasis is placed on ...
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Rectangular Brown Marble and Walnut Center Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful rectangular premium brown marble table, and walnut was designed to disrupt the classic position of the legs of most of the tables, putting...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table in Teak & Ceramic Tiles by Søren Horn, 1950s
By Soren Horn
Located in Odense, DK
This exceptional 1950s Scandinavian Modern coffee table is a rare and refined work by Danish cabinetmaker Søren Horn, celebrated for his meticulous craftsmanship and elegant, archite...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Naturalistic Coffee Table by C. A. Beijbom, 1967
By CA Beijbom
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely and rare naturalistic shaped coffee table / long bench / side table in elm. Produced by C. A. Beijbom, 1967, Sweden.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
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
Ernst Kühn Coffee Table / Bar Cabinet by Lysberg Hansen & Therp in Denmark
By Ernst Kühn
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare coffee table / bar cabinet attributed to Ernst Kühn. Produced by Lysberg Hansen & Therp in Denmark.
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
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
Børge Mogensen shaker sofa table in solid oak, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen shaker sofa table in solid soap treated oak.
Made by Fredericia Furniture.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Coffee Table with Trapezium Base in Solid Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, oak, Scandinavia, 1970s
This elegant solid oak coffee table was designed in the 1970s. It showcases a beautifully crafted round tabletop, supported by a distinctive tr...
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1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Side table with 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, Ceramic
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
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
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
"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
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
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
Ita OS5 Bench by OEO Studio for &Tradition, Oak Veneer, Modern Design
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
Mid Century Danish Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Side Table by PJ furniture
Located in Basildon, London
The Colonial Coffee Table that Ole Wanscher designed in 1964. The side table's simple, timeless design supports the Colonial Series' visual expression and provides a harmonious focal...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
$743 Sale Price
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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
Jørgen Høj for Niels Vitsøe Long Coffee Table in Oak and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Høj for Niels Vitsøe, coffee table model '157', oak, steel, Denmark, 1961
A sizeable functional coffee table designed by Jørgen Høj...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
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
Henning Norgaard Rosewood Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in London, England
Henning Norgaard - Coffee Table, 1960s
A striking, modernist coffee table from lesser-known Danish designer Henning Norgaard. This series was produced in a variety of sizes all with...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
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
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
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Capsule Coffee Table
By Design By Us
Located in Seyrantepe, TR
Capsule may initially appear as a conventional coffee table, it allows you to showcase different uses without disrupting the overall unity. The central element has been thoughtfully ...
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2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$3,300
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
Otto Færge, Coffee Table, Oak, Leather, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and brown leather coffee table or side table designed and produced by Otto Færge, Denmark, c. 1940s
Staining on leather tabletop.
Literature: 'Bygge och Bo', 2. vol., 1946....
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, 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
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
Vintage Sculptural Walnut Coffee Table by Folke Ohlsson for Dux
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern coffee table in walnut designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, Sweden. This classic piece features a warm natural wood grain pattern and raised sculpted edges. Supporti...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
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...
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2010s Polish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Coffee Table by Fritz Hansen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee table model 6900 / AX designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Teak
Minimalist Scandinavian Coffee Table in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, walnut, Scandinavia, 1980s
Minimalistic side table in walnut. This rectangular coffee table shows stunning lines due to the sleek legs of the design. Thanks to the bea...
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1980s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Bruno Mathsson 'Annika' Coffee Table in Birch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson, coffee table model 'Annika', birch, Sweden, 1966
Beautiful and elegant coffee table designed by Bruno Mathsson. This Annika coffee table has ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch
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.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
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
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
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
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 Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
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
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 Modern Coffee Table by Quistgaard and Richard Nissen
Located in London, GB
This stylish coffee table was created by the famous designer, Jens Harald Quistgaard (Danish, 1919-2008). Quistgaard was the chief designer at an American company named Dansk Designs...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
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
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
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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