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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 

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

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
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

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Oak

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...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

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

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Glass, Teak

Set of 3 Oak Coffee Side Tables
Located in Paris, FR
This Set of 3 Tables are inspired by the architecture of the Brutalist fountains and stone gullies for water distribution, made of solid oak in 4 di...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

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.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

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

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Teak, Ceramic

Danish Adjustable Wooden Table with Metal Base, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

White Marble and Black Oak Center Coffee or Side Tables
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Series of 3 sculptural design different sizes Coffee, Center or Side tables compose by a solid white Estremoz marble base and a delicate black wood top in Oak open pore. T...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Alvar Aalto 30's Early Club Table
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

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Birch

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

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Pine

Square Coffee Table in Beechwood and Ceramic Tiles by Sallingboe, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful square coffee table designed by Britt Sallingboe, Denmark in the 1970s. Beautiful handmade tiled mosaic top comprised of slate, marble, ceramic and copper geometric inlays....
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Beech

Josef Frank, Coffee Table 2139, Designed 1952
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

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Walnut, Burl

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.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Elm

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...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Wood

Gunnel Nyman, Finnish 1940s Coffee Table for Oy Boman Ab
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 designers in Finland and Scan...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

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

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Oak

1960s Ole Bjorn Krüger Fully Restored Tile Topped Coffee Table in Rosewood
Located in Knebel, DK
Tile topped coffee table in rosewood and abstract stoneware tile designed and signed by Danish artist Ole Bjørn Krüger. The coffee table has been restore...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood, Stoneware

Fiori Coffee Table 65 in Black 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 ...
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2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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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...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

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.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

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

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Brass

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...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Laminate, Walnut

Rattan & Glass Coffee Table, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by E.V.A. Nissen & Co in Denmark. Rattan, cane and glass.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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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

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Walnut

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

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Aluminum

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

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Teak

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 ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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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.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Cut Glass, Teak

"Condor" Coffee Table by Fredrik Schriever Abeln for Örebro Glas, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish designer, Fredrik Schriever-Abeln’s designs have become quite sought after only in the past years. This is in part due to the beloved design of this “Condor” table being misattributed to Illum Wikkelsø until recently. The distinctive “X” shaped teak base defines this coffee table holding a glass top. The solid wood base is sculpted to perfection, the level of woodwork and precise joinery technique greatly shows off the skills of the craftsman. The structure is made with minimal joinery, the glass top is held solely by the carved “arms”, while the stretcher is joined to the legs with mortise and tenon joints. The balance of the size of the glass top and wooden parts praise the designer’s vision. The modern aesthetic shows that this table - like the Condor chairs...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Wood

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

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Nutwood

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

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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...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

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

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Teak, Pine

Swedish Modern Square Solid Pine Coffee Table by Sven Larsson, Brutalist, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Large bench / coffee table in solid pine, crafted by Swedish designer Sven Larsson in 1970s. Signed underneath. Great craftmanship, perfectly suited for any interior style. A Mode...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pine

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

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Slate

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.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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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...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pine

1930s Round Coffee Table in Deep Patinated Solid Pine from Danish Cabinet Maker
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

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Pine

Scandinavian Coffee Table 'Le Roi' by Norr11, Natural Oak
Located in Paris, FR
'Le Roi' coffee table by Norr11 Dimensions : Diameter: 60 cm Height: 42 cm Model shown on the picture: Color: natural oak Natural French Rattan The Le Roi Coffee Table i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rattan, Oak

Expanding Rek Coffee Table (Ash Wood & white) by Reinier De Jong
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
REK coffee table expands and transforms to a variety of geometries and sizes to adapt to any occasion. A coffee table that can be miraculously adapted...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ash, Laminate

1960s Danish Teak Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden coffee table from 1960s Denmark. Constructed from solid teak, a staple of mid-century Danish design, this elegantly minimal table radiates a handsome cheer. Gently curved ed...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

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

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Oak

Modern Formstelle for Zeitraum American Walnut Rectangular Twist Coffee Table
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

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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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Mid Century Danish Teak and Smoked Glass Coffee Table by Komfort
Located in Doylestown, PA
Exceptional mid century Danish teak coffee table with smoked glass by Komfort, made in Denmark. This impressive table features three large smoked glass insert panels. The teak ha...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Smoked Glass, Teak

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

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...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Wood

Torbjørn Afdal Rosewood “Krobo” Bench, Norway, 1960s
Located in Buffalo, NY
Krobo bench, table designed by Torbjørn Afdal. Manufactured in Norway by Mellemstrands Trevareindustri during the 1960s. Made from rosewood,,,,,Retains original label.. Hand delive...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood

Expanding Rek Coffee Table 'Walnut Wood & White' by Reinier de Jong
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
REK coffee table expands and transforms to a variety of geometries and sizes to adapt to any occasion. A coffee table that can be miraculously adapted...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Laminate, Ash

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

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Cherry

"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...
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2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine

Naturalistic Coffee Table by C. A. Beijbom, 1974
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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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

Scandinavian modern set Sahara Coffee Tables made with walnut, Handmade
Located in Seroa, PT
Measurement Units Large - D 100 x H 35 cm Small - D 60 x H 25 cm. The Sahara collection is the idea of creating spaces that are both welcoming and refined. Whether you're looking f...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Midcentury Low Table in Rosewood, Designed by Johannes Andersen, Danish Design
Located in Lejre, DK
Low table in rosewood designed by Maa. Johannes Andersen for CFC Furniture in 1960s. Great condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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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

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Pine

Poul Kjaerholm PK61 Coffee Table for Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Kjaerholm coffee table PK61. Executed by Fritz Hansen, Denmark. Dull chromium plated steel and top of black slate. Marked Fritz Han...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Slate, Steel

Scandinavian modern Copper Coffee Table made with wood, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
A design concept that combines the rustic beauty of corrugated wood with the sleek elegance of copper. At the heart of this collection is the copper coffee table - a piece that will ...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Coffee Table in Rosewood
Located in Hemiksem, VAN
This low mid-century coffee table fits into any interior. The table is made of rosewood and has slightly curved legs. The rim is raised on two sides. This beautifully finished table ...
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1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

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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