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
Mid century modern scandinavian coffe table with ceramic tiles
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid century modern scandinavian coffe table with ceramic tiles, signed OxArt
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
1970s, Scandinavian coffee table, original condition, teak wood, rattan.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Scandinavian coffee table. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Teak wood, rattan. Classic Scandinavian 60s combination of wood and ratt...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Frame Low Coffee Table in Oak or Ash by John Pawson
Located in Fiskars, FI
John Pawson’s dedication to an absolute clarity of form and proportion is unmistakable in the FRAME series dining and conference table. With FRAME LOW, this purity of form is extende...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash, Oak
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Oval Walnut Bloody Red
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Arne Jacobsen Coffee Table
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen coffee table with new lacquered plate
Six star base.
Made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
$1,518 Sale Price
20% Off
TS Column Lounge Table, Round, Brass Base, X-Large, Marble
Located in Berkeley, CA
With TS collection, the design duo GamFratesi has proven that a strong design IDEA can hold a wealth of development possibilities. GUBI is proud to present its latest additions – the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Finn Juhl Japan Coffee Table
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Coffee table designed by Finn Juhl, for France & France, made of old growth teak wood with an oil finish.
Professional, skilled furniture restoration is an integral part of wha...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Tolid oak table "271" by Børge Mogensen, Fredericia furniture, 1960s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Sofa table model 271 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced in Denmark by Fredericia Stolefabrik during the late 1950s-1960s. Made from solid oak. Very good vintage condition with ligh...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
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
Mid Century Mosaic Tile Top Low Coffee Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
This beautiful mid-century modern low 10" tall coffee table features a rectangular top with inlay of mosaic ceramic tiles in cool tone hues of blue and green. The contrast of texture...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
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
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
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.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Teak
Scandinavian side table Tibro
Located in Brescia, IT
Original 1960s coffee table made in Sweden. It is distinguished by its square top and the presence of two drawers with wooden knobs.
The modern lines and pronounced wood grain make...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
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
Danish Mid Century Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen FD-516 Coffee Table
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, the FD-516 coffee table was manufactured by France & Søn in Denmark.
Constructed from Teak, the coffee table has a large rectangul...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak, Rattan
Coffee Table Made In Rosewood With Blue Tiles by Johannes Andersen From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This captivating coffee table, crafted from luxurious rosewood and adorned with striking blue tiles, epitomizes the iconic design aesthetic of the 1960s. Designed by the renowned Jo...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Rosewood
Coffee Table by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare model with stunning black Larvikite stone from top and rosewood frame. Excellent condition.
Produced by Seffle Møbelfabrik in Sweden, designed by Danish architect Ib Kofod-Lars...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
T105 Series’ Marble Top Coffee Table by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm
Located in Chicago, IL
The ‘T105 Series’ coffee table was designed by Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm in 1968. Manufactured by Kill International in Germany, this monumental table features a brushed s...
Category
1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Mid Century Danish Modern Hvidt & Molgaard Coffee Table
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Once delivered, furniture CANNOT be refused, returned, or refunded unless damage has occurred in the shipping process. Our shipper takes care to wrap each item and pack it safely therefore we have rarely had any issues with damage in transit.
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Mid Century Danish Modern Hvidt and Molgaard teak coffee**Please Read Entire Description**
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Please keep in mind that these are 40-75 year old items and will have some expected normal wear. We strive to represent our items well, and most of these items are in above average vintage condition. Noticeable flaws will be represented in the listing pictures and the text but we cannot describe or picture every small scratch, ding, or area of slight wear.
Once delivered, furniture CANNOT be refused, returned, or refunded unless damage has occurred in the shipping process. Our shipper takes care to wrap each item and pack it safely therefore we have rarely had any issues with damage in transit.
All items must be picked up within 3 weeks of order if buyer secures his own shipper. Shipping usually requires 3-6 weeks delivery through our shipping contacts and is only available in the continental US for large furniture items. Some smaller items are available to be shipped internationally through USPS/UPS.
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Mid Century Danish Modern Hvidt and Molgaard Coffee...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Solid Oak Coffee/Tray Table by Gunnar Myrstrand for Källemo, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Oak coffee table designed by Gunnar Myrstrand for Källemo, Sweden circa 1960s.
A robust yet elegant blonde coffee table. A thick solid oak top on a solid oak frame that shows off th...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$1,442 Sale Price
20% Off
Severin Hansen Table with Royal Copenhagen Tile Top
Located in Highland, IN
This exquisite Severin Hansen table executed by Haslev Mobelfabrik in rich rosewood has a beautiful top inlaid with Grethe Helland Hansen "Tenera" tiles made at Royal Copenhagen.
Ex...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Rosewood
Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Calacatta Viola - Small
By NORDST
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
A sleek, modern coffee table with a luxurious marble base and a smooth extended round top. Ideal for adding a touch of sophistication to your living space, this piece combines natura...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Trasiego Coffee Table
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Sebastian Angeles, Mexican industrial designer. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with renowned brands and companies, gaining recognition for his unique approach to collecti...
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2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$1,504 / item
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...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
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...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wood Condor Coffee Table from Örebro Glass
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This organically sculptured Condor coffee table was designed by Fredrik Schriever-Abeln and manufactured by Örebro Glass in Sweden during the 1960s...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Walnut
$3,080 Sale Price
20% Off
NK vintage coffee table
Located in Brescia, IT
A vintage coffee table from the 1960s, signed by Swedish company NK, featuring a rectangular top with rounded corners and wooden legs painted black.
The table top, rectangular and w...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Elegant and solid 1940s danish cabinet maker Coffee table in oak with club legs.
Located in København K, 84
This exquisite round coffee table hails from the Danish mid-century design movement, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship for which Danish furniture makers are renowned. Created ...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
FRAMA Contemporary Sintra Table Large in White Marble
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Suitable as a coffee table or side table. This new studio edition comes in solid marble base and top. The distinction between the two forms gives the impression of two worlds meeting...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Insula Coffee Table M5191 - 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
X Coffee Table -HM13- Lacquered Oak & Walnut, by Hvidt & Mølgaard for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Originally designed in 1959, the X table exemplifies the pinnacle of Hvidt & Mølgaard’s work as creative collaborators. Revived from family archives, the table draws its unique desig...
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2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian folding coffee table in teak
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian folding coffee table in teak.
Dimensions : Closed : H 51 cm. W 139,5 cm. D 43 cm. Unfolded : H 49 cm. D 86 cm. W 139,5 cm
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Ita OS3 Coffee Table in Oak by OEO Studio for &Tradition
By &Tradition, OEO Studio
Located in Dubai, AE
Displaying a distinct visual weight, the low profile of the Ita coffee table succeeds in grounding every space it occupies. An open plane suited to displaying books and meaningful ob...
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2010s Polish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Severin Hansen Coffee Table with Nesting Tables for Haslev Brazilian Rosewood
Located in Dallas, TX
A trio of rosewood tables by Scandinavian master Severin Hansen. The large table could serve as a coffee table and the smaller tables as drink or tv tables. The smaller tables have a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table Rolf Rastad and Adolf Relling for Gustav Bahus
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This sculptural coffee table was designed by Rolf Rastad and Adolf Relling for Gustav Bahus and is made of solid teak with removable feet...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
H. W. Klein Coffee Table
By H.W. Klein
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Johannes Andersen coffee table in rosewood.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
$1,423 Sale Price
20% Off
Poul Kjaerholm PK61 table in greenland marble EKC Denmark 1956
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Presenting an iconic masterpiece by the renowned furniture architect Poul Kjaerholm, the model PK61 coffee table, manufactured by Ejvind Kold Christensen in Denmark, 1956. This desig...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Swedish Coffee Table / Bench in Solid Oregon Pine. Manner of Sven Larsson 1960s
Located in Ystad, SE
Minimalist Coffee Table / Bench in Solid Oregon Pine. In the manner of Sven Larsson, Sweden 1960s
Elegant Swedish 1960s Minimalist Coffee Table / Bench i in Solid Oregon Pine.
Desi...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
DOOQ Organic Modern Handmade Green & Nude Nouvelle Vague Center Table
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Exceptional in its craftwork, Nouvelle Vague is a center table that rejects traditional conventions in favor of experimentation. Round ceramic handmade pieces, painted in a unique craquele glaze are placed around a lacquered center top, creating a sense of movement that evokes the motion of the waves.
Our Nouvelle Vague collection is crafted using portuguese hand made tiles...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Contemporary Round Coffee Table Plush by DK3, Low, Oak, 110 cm
By DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
'Plush' Coffee Table designed by Jacob Plejdrup for DK3
Solid wood tabletop and legs
Handmade in Denmark
Model shown on main picture:
Wood: Oak
Table Height: 23 cm
Tabletop Dimensi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Illum Wikkelsø Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sculpted jacks style coffee table features unique mid-century design with a wonderful natural finish. The thick glass top floats impressively on the graceful sculpted base. . Pl...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Large Coffee Table in Teak and Black Glass
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian large coffee table in teak and black glass.
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1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
FRAMA Contemporary Sintra Table Small with White Marble and Natural Cork
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Suitable as a coffee table or side table where the contrast between the soft warm cork, meets the cold smooth marble. The distinction between the two shapes gives the impression of t...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Teak Coffee Table by Grete Jalk, Denmark, C. 1950s
By Grete Jalk
Located in Westport, CT
Indulge in the enduring charm of mid-century modern design with our meticulously restored Teak Coffee/End Table, a 1950s masterpiece by Danish designer Grete Jalk for Mobelfabrik, im...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
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
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
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko Coffee Table in Teak and Birch
By Asko, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko, cocktail table, teak, birch, Finland, 1960s.
Teak coffee table with wooden inlay ornaments designed by Tapio Wirkkala...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak, Birch
Vintage Glass Table 'PK61' Designed by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
The "PK61" glass cocktail table, designed by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, is a mid-century modern masterpiece. It boasts a clear glass top elegantly supported by a brushed...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Calacatta Viola
By NORDST
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
A sleek, modern coffee table with a luxurious marble base and a smooth extended round top. Ideal for adding a touch of sophistication to your living space, this piece combines natura...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
$4,151 / item
Johannes Andersen Expanding Teak Coffee Table
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Stunning expanding teak coffee table designed by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, Denmark. This piece features sculpted teak legs, a thick profile t...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Teak
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
Rectangular Oak Coffee Table by Kurt Østervig, Denmark 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A Mid-Century Modern rectangular oak coffee table created by Danish designer Kurt Østervig in the 1960s. This minimalistic table is constructed of oak in a honey hue with natural gra...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Rosewood Coffee Table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Kansas City, MO
Arne Jacobsen coffee table with Brazilian rosewood top and aluminum base. Beautiful figuring in the rosewood. Very good condition with very few signs of use.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
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
1950s Illum Wikkelsø Nº 272 Rosewood Cocktail Table Danish Mid-Century Wikkelso
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very rare Brazilian rosewood Danish designed square side table.
Category
1950s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Large Danish Teak Coffee Table by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Mobelfabrik, 1960
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Beautiful and large Scandinavian coffee table, a document holder section below and a large, very elegant top with its slightly oblong shape and discreet brass inlays. Furniture liste...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
$2,847 Sale Price
20% Off
Coffee Table in Teak Wood by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen for Søborg, 1950's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rectangular coffee table designed in 1950's by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen for Søborg Møbler, Denmark. Very rare model in massive teak wood with nice details in the joints.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
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
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...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Coffee Tables and Cocktail Tables for Sale on 1stDibs
As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.
Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.
Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.
If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”
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