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
Returnable Items Only
Danish Coffee Table by Tue Poulsen for Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, 1960s
Located in Beerse, VAN
Very solid coffee table with a strong and basic architecture. The table is designed by the Danish artist designer Tue Poulsen for Haslev Mobelsnedkeri...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Børge Mogensen Naturel Solid Oak Coffee or Sofa Table, Model 5268 for Fredericia
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Coffee or sofa table model 5268 designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark. The solid oak frame and tabletop is in very good vintage condition with minimal traces...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
1960s Mcm Scandinavian Modern Style Teak Extending Coffee Table Top Att Remploy
By Remploy
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage MCM Scandinavian Modern style teak extending coffee table with sliding top, white Formica square center with gold leaves, and a lower slatted shelf. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The coffee table has been taken apart, reglued, Danish oiled, and reassembled. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1960’s.
Every now and then you need to EXPAND your horizons… or at least, your coffee table!! We are here to help!! This is a stunning vintage coffee table comprised of a solid teak frame with a teak veneered extending top attributed to Remploy. This fabulous expansion design consists of inner grooves and the two top halves have pins that stick in those grooves and slide up and apart to expand the tabletop AND reveal a gorgeous square Formica lined square surface adorned with little gold leaves! An ideal place to set a beverage or vase of flowers. The wood has a beautiful variation of the natural tones inherent to the aspect of the wood… it is phenomenal! It also has a very useful slatted shelf below the tabletop… perfect storage for books, magazines, or maybe a tray for your remotes! Whether closed or expanded, its quintessential Scandinavian Modern design is sure to bring a bold statement with a Danish flair to any room in your home.
Remploy is an organization in the United Kingdom which provides employment placement services for disabled people. Historically, it also directly employed disabled people in a number of factories owned by Remploy itself and subsidized by the UK government however, these were phased out at the start of the 21st century. It opened its first factory in 1946 and over the following decades it established a network of 83 factories across the UK making a variety of products. Remploy underwent a major change to its operation at the start of the 21st century and branched out into providing general employment assistance for disabled people, and others with barriers to employment. After the closure of most Remploy factories, the provision of these assistance services became Remploy's principal purpose. In March 2015, it was confirmed that Remploy would become owned by US service provider Maximus. Transfer of ownership was completed in April 2015.
Versatility, stunning appearance, and Scandinavian Modern MAGNIFICENCE!! This expanding teak coffee table...
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Mid-20th Century British Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Teak
Svend Aage Jessen Coffee Table Ryesberg Mobler, Denmark, 1965
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice large sized coffee table designed by Svend Aage Jessen and manufactured by Ryesberg Mobler, Denmark 1965. The size of this coffee table is truly impressive, so this is perf...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
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.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Expertly Restored - Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Teak Coffee Table for Dux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen teak coffee table by for Dux.
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furni...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Cabinetmaker Rectangular Exotic Wood Coffee Table, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish furniture design possesses a homely tone in nature and character. The best works are characterized by the will to produce genuine, technical workmanship, a sound critical atti...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
1950s Scandinavian Side Table by Danish Cabinetmaker in Teakwood and Beech
By Peder Moos, Finn Juhl
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful small side table from the 1950s with drum stick legs and a curved top in solid teakwood. The table top features beautiful brass inlays. The table is made in Denmark in the ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Teak and Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage modern teak coffee table features a stylish two-tier design, a pair of drawers for extra storage and thick glass top. Beautiful Scandinavian Modern table for any modern ...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Teak
"Navier" Minimal Modulus Cocktail Table by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
This modular, solid wood cocktail table stands beautifully on its own or styled in a multi-surface, multi-level tablescape. Exposed dovetail ...
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2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Coffee Table Root Wood, Germany, 1970s
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Wooden coffee table made in Germany in the 1970s. A one of a kind solid slat of rootwood is supported by black wooden legs with knee-brace details. Some scratches and small dents, bu...
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1970s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Round Coffee Table in Teak & Ceramic Tiles, Ox Art by Trioh, 1970s in Denmark
Located in Odense, DK
A quality large round coffee table / sofa table in solid teak with handmade ceramic tiles. Designed by Ox Art for Trioh in the 1970s, Denmark. Signed here by...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak, Ceramic
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
1970s round coffee table by danish cabinet maker in solid patinated pine wood.
Located in København K, 84
Rare elegant and brutalistic danish Coffee table made of thick solid pine wood beautifully crafted by danish cabinet maker in the 1970s. Features a deep warm and golden patina.
The discrete height of this coffee table allows a more open space atmosphere and at the same time drawing...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Peter Hvidt France & Son Circular Two Tier Coffee Table with Rattan Under-Tier.
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Peter Hvidt And Orla Molgaard Nielsen For France & Son Teak Circular Two Tier Coffee Table With Rattan Under Tier With Makers Mark
Peter Hvidt (1916-1986) and Orla Molgaard-Nielse...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak, Rattan
Tapio Wirkkala, Rare Leaf Inlay Coffee Table for Asko, Finland, 1950s, Branded
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Rare leaf inlay coffee table, designed by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Asko, Finland, 1950s, branded
Walnut with birch inlays, on adju...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch, Walnut
Coffee Table by Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel
Located in Kastrup, DK
Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel design.
Rare rosewood cofee table designed by Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel.
Features one drawer and two open shelves on each side. Subtle curve to the legs.
Man...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Coffee Cocktail or End Table by Ernst & Jensen for Erik Jorgensen
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Cocktail or End Table designed by Ernst & Jensen for Erik Jorgensen is a stunning piece that seamlessly blends form and function. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this table embodies the essence of Scandinavian design. Its clean lines and minimalist aesthetic create a sense of understated elegance that effortlessly complements any interior space.
The table features a sleek tabletop, expertly constructed with high-quality painted aluminum, exuding a sense of sophistication and refinement. The choice of material allows for versatility, enabling the table to seamlessly integrate into various design styles, from contemporary to classic.
The table's base is a work of art in itself, showcasing a harmonious balance between strength and delicacy. Also aluminum, the legs provide stability and durability, while their graceful curves or geometric angles add visual interest and sculptural appeal.
Whether used as a cocktail table for entertaining guests or as an end table for displaying treasured items, this piece offers both practicality and style. Its thoughtfully designed proportions ensure functionality without sacrificing aesthetic appeal, making it a versatile and timeless addition to any living room, lounge, or office space.
The Ernst & Jensen for Erik Jorgensen Cocktail or End Table is a testament to exceptional craftsmanship, where Danish design sensibilities meet functional elegance, resulting in a furniture piece that elevates the ambiance of any room it graces.
Constructed of all aluminum with black finish. Photographed with Herman Miller Eames chair, Macbook Pro...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Kurt Ostervig Model 176 Triangular Table for Jason Mobler
Located in San Francisco, CA
Kurt Ostervig design model 176 side or smaller coffee table for Jason Mobler, Denmark. High quality materials and construction in this table with sculpted edges and easy object to li...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Josef Frank, Coffee Table 2139, Designed 1952
By Josef Frank
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Very beautiful Josef Frank coffee table with a rare burl wood top in excellent condition. Very vibrant wood color and no fading. Originally designed in 1952, this model is from the 1980s and manufactured by Eriksson & Söners Möbelsnickeri Vrena, Sweden.
Josef Frank (1885-1967) was an Austrian architect. He studied architecture at the Kunstgewerbeschule. He started out by designing public housing and social architecture. Although at the beginning of his career he was one of the frontrunners of the Vienna...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Swedish Rare Pine Side Table, circa 1970
Located in Farsta, SE
Side table attributed to Leif Wikner, circa 1970.
Leif Wikner worked in Sweden at the same time as Sven Larsson and Roland Wilhelmsson.
This table top is done by beautiful end graine...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Scandinavian Modern Teak and Marble Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern coffee table features a square, beige marble top that rests on a slender teak frame with tapered legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Alvar Aalto 30's Early Club Table
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
Early alvar aalto club table.
Its legs are made by aalto L-leg.
Not similar to 907 table,becase of early production.
table top is mahogany.
very r...
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1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch
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
Midcentury Low Table in Glass and Elm, Made in Denmark, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Low table in elm and blue glass. Designed and made in Denmark. Great original condition.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Elm
"Elysées" Travertine and Cerused French Oak Cocktail Table by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
A honed natural travertine surface rests atop an angular cerused European oak base to form a clean, minimalist cocktail table. The sculptural opening allows air and light to flow thr...
Category
2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Danish Modern Square Coffee Table Dark Wood with Royal Copenhagen Tiles, 1960s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Midcentury Danish coffee table with dark wood veneer and inlaid ceramic tiles from Royal Copenhagen. Made in the 1960s.
The tiles are designed by Kari Christensen and show an abstra...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Gunnel Nyman, Finnish 1940s Coffee Table for Oy Boman Ab
By Boman OY, Gunnel Nyman
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Decorative coffee table in beautiful elm veneer by Gunnel Nyan for OY Boman Ab, FInland. The coffee table id a very rare piece by one of the first woman desig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway Rosewood "Krobo" Coffee Table, Bench
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Torbjorn Afdal solid dark rosewood table, bench by Bruksbo Mellenstrands Norway. Featuring a sturdy, lipped and, balanced rectangular framework in smoothly grained dark Rosewood, wit...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Swedish Designer, Coffee or Side Table, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden coffee or side table designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Fiori Coffee Table 65 in Black by Poiat
By Poiat
Located in Helsinki, FI
Designed by Poiat Studio’s founders Timo Mikkonen and Antti Rouhunkoski in collaboration with the master cabinet maker and designer Antrei Hartikainen, the Fiori Collection is a set ...
Category
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Vintage Danish Oak Japandi Style Coffeetable by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
This Danish minimalistic coffeetable in light oak was designed by Hans J. Wegner in the 60s. Hans J. Wegner was one of the great Danes who had his furniture manufactured by Andres Tuck in Denmark for a long period. In fact Andreas Tuck's most notable designer was Hans J. Wegner ( 1914-2007). This vintage...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Danish Modern Fliptop Coffee Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Danish Modern flip top coffee table attributed to Ludvig Pontoppidan, Denmark. Interesting and practical reversible top and collapsible coffee table...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Greta Grossman Danish Modern Walnut with Laminate and Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1950s Greta Grossman designed Danish modern coffee table featuring a round black laminate top with notches to allow for the four leg posts, sculptural wood frame with cross-stretch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Laminate, Walnut
Rattan & Glass Coffee Table, Denmark, 1960s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by E.V.A. Nissen & Co in Denmark.
Rattan, cane and glass.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Coffee Table, Model 5362 By Børge Mogensen Made By Fredericia Furniture 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This coffee table, crafted in mahogany/walnut and bearing the model number 5362, showcases the renowned design prowess of Danish furniture designer Børge Mogensen and is manufactured...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Børge Mogensen, Tage Kristensen, Teak Coffee Table with Steel Legs
Located in Winnipeg, CA
A very rare teak coffee table designed by Børge Mogensen for Tage Kristensen. This table was one of the first pieces Mogensen designed with the use of ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Monteverdi-Young Round Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a great vintage accent table by Monteverdi-Young of Los Angeles featuring sculptural legs and a glass insert for the top.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cut Glass, Teak
1940s Danish Coffee Table in Solid Nut Wood, Beech with intarsia of dark wood..
Located in København K, 84
This super elegant 1940s Danish Modern coffee table is a true masterpiece of mid-century design. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail and timeless aesthetics.
The tabletop is ...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Nutwood
Danish Modern Solid Teak Coktail Table / Coffee Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik solid teak cocktail / coffee table in very good vintage condition. Measures 54"W x 22.5"D x 16.5"H.
W6052122.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Coffee Table
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage sofa table.
Small original 1960s table consisting of a teak table top and pine conical legs.
Use as a stand near the sofa or also as a nightstand.
Good condition. Cons...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak, Pine
Danish Modern Angular Coffee Table by Peter Lovig Nielsen for Dansk in Teak
Located in Deland, FL
As architecturally fascinating as it is aesthetically pleasing this iconic coffee table, designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen in the early 60's, is the epitome of functional art. Featuring turned edges...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Coffee Table by Henning Korch
Located in Long Island City, NY
Coffee table of rosewood and metal with smoke glass top. Designed by Henning Korch, manufactured by C.F.C. Silkeborg. Denmark.
Some discoloration on glass top edge.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
"Vaddo" Pine Table by Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare Axel Einar Hjorth pine table, model "Vaddo" designed in 1935 for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden. Produced in 1930th. Featured at NK Mobler catalogue in 1935. Pencil marked with dr...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Large Rectangular Top Ceramic Blue and Orange Tile Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare seventies original large coffee table or end table, consists of a large ceramic top tile glazed in bright blue with accents contrast of orange spots make the table a warm, beaut...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table 'Fiori' 140, Oak
Located in Paris, FR
Fiori Table 140 designed by Antrei Hartikainen x Poiat
Fiori Collection 2017
Available finishes:
- Oak
- Dark oak
- Black oak
Model shown in picture :
- H. 35 x 140 x 65 cm
- Oak
Designed by Poiat Studio in collaboration with the master cabinet maker and designer Antrei Hartikainen, the Fiori Coffee Table Collection epitomises the appreciation of natural materials and the utility of beauty.
The collection is an exclusive realisation of craftsmanship and artistry. Available in three sizes, the smaller tables are designed to slot into the bigger ones, enabling the tables to be used in different interiors and spaces. The two larger tables are available with hand-carved wooden flower objects...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
1930s Round Coffee Table in Deep Patinated Solid Pine from Danish Cabinet Maker
By Fritz Hansen
Located in København K, 84
Rare danish modern 1930s round coffee table in solid deep patinated pine wood. This table is hand crafted by danish cabinet maker and has elegant geometric proportion with its diagon...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Danish Adjustable Wooden Table with Metal Base, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
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Danish wooden table...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Modern Formstelle for Zeitraum American Walnut Rectangular Twist Coffee Table
By Zeitraum, Formstelle
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Absolutely stunning and expertly crafted with highest quality natural American walnut solid wood. The spectacular color and grain with flowing shape make this table attractive center piece in any period or style environment and among Mid-Century classic design.
Specification:
Lightweight frame, tabletop is 0.8" thick.
Sophisticated edge profiling
Unique base that twist inward at the ground
The wood is impregnated with natural oils and waxes.
Style: Modern Scandinavian
Designer: Formstelle, 2010
Model: Twist rectangular
Manufacturer: Zeitraum
Made in: Germany.
Dimensions: Height 19" x Width 55" x Depth 23.5"
Tabletop box...
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2010s German Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Danish Teak At-12 Coffee Table by Hans Wegner, 1950s
Located in Southampton, GB
1960s Danish teak model AT-12 coffee table by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck. A lovely minimalist piece with a long rectangular top on turned legs. The legs unscrew making this item...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Slate top Coffee Table by Sellingboe, c. 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Chic vintage Sallingboe coffee table having a geometric inlay slate top, mounted in a thick teak frame, which rests on a center rectangular teak pedestal base. The table is in very g...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate
Vintage Midcentury Danish Modern Rosewood Coffee Table Capella by Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This classic square coffee table from the Capella series was designed by Illum Wikkelsø for the Danish manufactory Niels Eilersen during the 1960s. It is made of high-quality noble r...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Teak and Brass "Pinwheel" Segmented Coffee Table by Peter Hvidt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six 'crescent-form' Model 523 side tables designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France and Daverkosen (ca. 1953, Denmark - early edition pre-France & Son which...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
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
Johannes Andersen Scandinavian Dark Wood Nesting Tables 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design dark wood nesting tables set
designed by Johannes Andersen, Denmark 1960s
Please note that the items are original of the period and this sh...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Coffee Cocktail Table by Ernst & Jensen for Erik Jorgensen
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Insula Cocktail or End Table designed by Ernst & Jensen for Erik Jorgensen is a stunning piece that seamlessly blends form and function. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this table embodies the essence of Scandinavian design. Its clean lines and minimalist aesthetic create a sense of understated elegance that effortlessly complements any interior space.
The table features a sleek tabletop, expertly constructed with high-quality painted aluminum, exuding a sense of sophistication and refinement. The choice of material allows for versatility, enabling the table to seamlessly integrate into various design styles, from contemporary to classic.
The table's base is a work of art in itself, showcasing a harmonious balance between strength and delicacy. Also aluminum, the base provides stability and durability, while their graceful curves or geometric angles add visual interest and sculptural appeal.
Whether used as a cocktail table for entertaining guests or as an end table for displaying treasured items, this piece offers both practicality and style. Its thoughtfully designed proportions ensure functionality without sacrificing aesthetic appeal, making it a versatile and timeless addition to any living room, lounge, or office space.
The Ernst & Jensen for Erik Jorgensen Cocktail or End Table is a testament to exceptional craftsmanship, where Danish design sensibilities meet functional elegance, resulting in a furniture piece that elevates the ambiance of any room it graces.
Photographed with Herman Miller Eames chair, Macbook Pro...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Naturalistic Coffee Table by C. A. Beijbom, 1974
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.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Fly SC4 Oak W. Nero Marquina Lounge Table by Space Copenhagen for &tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
The Fly SC4 table by Space Copenhagen is a lounge table made of Smoked Oiled Oak with honed Nero Marquina.
Dimensions
H: 26cm/10.2in, D: 80cm/31.5in, L: 80cm/31.5in
Weight
37 kg
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish 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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