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
White Oak Redline Design Coffee Table
Located in Toronto, CA
Built with intention and balance, the iS-v2 brings together signature forms found across the Redline Design Collective. A flat planar leg grounds one side, while a sculptural column ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$1,680 / item
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...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Wood
Chinese inspired mahogany coffee table with tiles in white, green, blue nuances
Located in DK
This Chinese inspired mahogany coffee table was executed by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen (1889-1965) in the 1930s.
The table top is decorated with unique tiles depicting Chinese Fen...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Mahogany
Rare Chess, Coffee/Coctail Tables By Poul Cadovius For France and Son
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare square and rectangular set of 2 tables designed by Poul Cadovius and produced by France and Søn in the 1960s. Both tables are inlaid with hardwood veneer and steel chess board g...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Insula Coffee Table M5192 - Aluminum, textured black lacquered for Fredericia
By Fredericia
Located in Dubai, AE
The asymmetrical, yet balanced shape of the table top is balanced by the streamlined definition seen in the slim table top and angular frame. Almost like small island, the table have...
Category
2010s Polish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Mogens Lassen, Egyptian Table in Teak, A.J. Iversen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Lassen Egyptian Table in teak with brass fittings.
Designed by Mogens Lassen, 1940, manufactured by cabinetmaker A. J. Iversen,...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Wave Coffee Table
By Design By Us
Located in Seyrantepe, TR
Wave, specially designed for the Circle Form collection by Basic and Bold, is a coffee table inspired by the movement of water. It combines an oak tabletop with innovative and locall...
Category
2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$3,500
"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...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Svante Skogh Coffee Table Produced by Seffle Möbelfabrik
By Svante Skogh
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Coffee table designed by Svante Skogh. Produced by Seffle Möbelfabrik in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
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
Scandinavian etched brass coffee table, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Round wooden coffee table with an etched brass top.
Artistic table top with contrasting welding and etched brass pattern.
Solid wooden base.
1960s - Denmark
Good overall conditio...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Yngvar Sandstrom Coffee Table by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1955
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning crafted coffee table designed by Yngvar Sandstrom and manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1955. The table is beautifully crafted with solid beech and solid teak woode...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch, Teak
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 d...
Category
2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Scandinavian Modern 'Fiori' Table 65 by Antrei Hartikainen x Poiat, Black Oak
Located in Paris, IDF
Fiori Table designed by Antrei Hartikainen for Poiat
Fiori Collection
Available finishes:
- Oak
- Dark oak
- Black oak
Model shown in picture :
- H. 30 x 65 x 65 cm
- Black Oak
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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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Asko Bonanza Coffee Table by Esko Pajamies
By Esko Pajamies, Asko
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Bonanza coffee table made by Finland manufacture Asko and design by Esko Pajamies.
Made of solid oakwood.
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Coffee Table in Oak by Haslev Furniture from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Coffee table in oiled oak with 2 flaps by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri with original label.
Measurements in cm: H:55 W:85/145 D:85
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Outstanding Flint Rolled Marble Coffee Table or Bench
Located in Munich, DE
A quite industrial shape combined with an breathtaking raw marble top. Normal wise this kind of flint rolled marble can only be found at tables by Poul Kjaerholm. The top is absolute...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
$1,721 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Coffee Table by Komfort Denmark, Circa 1960s.
By Komfort
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Coffee Table by Komfort Mobel, Denmark. Circa 1960s
Features a quintessential Mid Century Modern Minimalist Scandinavian Design, a solid wood f...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Teak
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...
Category
2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$1,504 / item
Clarke Rectangular Coffee Table Maple Black
Located in Cincinnati, US
The Clarke Collection comes in ten different table top sizes, two wood species, and two metal finishes. The exposed stainless steel bolts blur the line between Scandinavian and Indus...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$1,050 / item
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Round Maple Black
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....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Bogense - Marble Coffee Table - Calacatta Viola
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
This statement-making coffee table features a rectangular marble base with unique natural veining, topped with a sleek glass surface. Its modern silhouette and contrasting materials ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
$2,340 / item
Danish Rectangular Pine Coffee Table, Denmark, ca 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Most of the stunning minimalist designs from the turn of the century to the 1970s, termed "mid-century", captured the imagination of the world, especially the work of Danish architec...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
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...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Hans Wegner AT-15 Solid Teak and Oak Coffee Table for Andreas Tuck
Located in Balen, BE
Minimalistic and elegant, oiled teak and oak coffee table by Hans J. Wegner, Model AT15 produced by Andreas Tuck.
The materials used in this coffee table are solid teak and oak wood...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Shim Coffee Table D45, Silver Grey, Powder Coated Steel by Jonas Trampedach
By HAY, Jonas Trampedach
Located in Dubai, AE
Designed by Jonas Trampedach, Shim Coffee Table is a versatile coffee table in steel featuring a three-legged design.
The table legs feature a unique cut and bent construction that ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$6,388 / item
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Coffee Table in Rosewood by Henning Korch
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian coffee table in rosewood model by Henning Korch for Cf Christiansen Silkeborg.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Table by Kristiansen Thomassen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Architecturally designed with spacing and large ship lap dovetail joints. Smoked glass top in excellent vintage condition with almost no wear. Signed on the underside. Square 29.5 in...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Teak, Smoked Glass
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...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak, Birch
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...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Rosewood
Sigurd Resell Coffee Table Produced by Vatne Möbler in Norway
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee table model Falcon designed by Sigurd Resell. Produced by Vatne Möbler in Norway.
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Danish Square Coffee Table in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, teak, Denmark, 1950s
This simplistic coffee table is crafted from teak, originating in Denmark and dating back to the 1950s. The design showcases clean lines and minim...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Coffee Table in rovere di Svante Skogh, anni 60
By Svante Skogh
Located in Brescia, IT
Tavolino scandinavo in rovere per AB Säffle Möbelfabrik: gambe a cornice triangolare, spigoli e profili smussati, proporzioni equilibrate.
Progetto di Svante Skogh per AB Säffle Möb...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Beige Breccia
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
$4,779 / item
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...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Ole Wanscher Coffee Table Produced by P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee table designed by Ole Wanscher. Produced by P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Modern Coffee Table by Borge Mogensen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A danish modern large scale coffee table designed by Borge Mogensen. Oak construction with brace detail.
Professional, skilled furniture restoration is an integral part of what we...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Jørgen Høj Large Coffee Table Produced in Denmark
By Jorgen Hoj
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and large coffee table designed by Jørgen Høj. Produced in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Danish Round Shaped Coffee Table in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, teak, Denmark, 1960s
Beautiful half-round shaped coffee table in teak. This elegant table has an interesting appearance. The ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Lilly Just Lichtenberg Coffee Table Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Brutalist coffee table designed by Lilly Just Lichtenberg. Produced in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Coffee Table in Beech of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This coffee table in beech is a beautiful example of Danish design from the 1960s. The beech wood gives the table a light and natural tone that fits perfectly with the minimalist aes...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech
Scandinavian Coffee Table in Ash with Striped Top and Organic Legs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, ash, Scandinavia, 1950s
Beautiful coffee table in ash with striped top. This table features a stunning top with parallel arranged stripes in two colored ashwood. Natur...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
AJ Iversen Teak Coffee Table by Ole Wanscher 'Scandinavian Modern'
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Ole Wanscher studied at the Danish School of Art and Design, and was drew great inspiration from his professor, Kaare Klint. Wanscher created his best-known designs primarily between...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Danish Side Table – Rosewood with Lower Shelf, 1950s Design
Located in Stockholm, SE
Occasional table anonymous,
Denmark. 1950s.
Brazilian rosewood.
Irregular form.
Dimensions:
H: 58 cm/ 22 3/4''
L: 80 cm/ 31 1/2''
D: 60 cm/ 23 1/2''
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Scandinavian Modern Teak Coffee Table with Hairpin Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique Mid-Century Modern coffee table features stylish and sturdy Danish teak construction and is perfect for home or office. Vintage style showcased with sculpted triangular l...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
$1,400 Sale Price
30% Off
Contemporary Coffee Table 'Kern' by Monica Förster X Fogia, Grey
By Monica Förster, FOGIA
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Coffee Table 'Kern' designed by Monica Förster for Fogia
Materials:
- Made from a new marble-based material composed of upcycled waste
Dimensions:
Size (high / width ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Shim Coffee Table D45, Custard, Powder Coated Steel by Jonas Trampedach for Hay
By Jonas Trampedach, HAY
Located in Dubai, AE
Designed by Jonas Trampedach, Shim Coffee Table is a versatile coffee table in steel featuring a three-legged design.
The table legs feature a unique cut and bent construction that ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Round sided rectangle Coffee table
Located in Brussels, BE
Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table – Solid Wood with Architectural Base
Crafted from rich, dark wood, the tabletop showcases natural wood grain, offering both warmth and sop...
Category
1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Plywood
$2,868 / set
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
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
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
Organic Live Edge Elm Coffee Table by Carl-Axel Beijbom, Sweden, 1967
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elmwood coffee or console table by Carl-Axel Beijbom, made from an elmwood slab with beautiful variations in the wood. Beautiful, oiled surface. Sturdy, sculpted legs that pick up th...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Neo-Egyptian Copper Coffee Table by Vad Trevarefabrikk, Norway, 1970
Located in Dronten, NL
Striking Neo-Egyptian copper coffee table produced by Vad Trevarefabrikk, Norway, circa 1970. This sculptural piece exemplifies the Scandinavian revivalist explorations of the period...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
Illum Wikkelso Brazilian Rosewood Coffee Table with Tray
Located in Oakland, CA
Stunning Mid-century Brazilian Rosewood coffee table, designed by Illum Wikkelso, Denmark. The coffee table features fine joinery and beautifully grained Brazilian rosewood with dyna...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Grande table basse ronde scandinave vintage Smorrebrod de Arne Vodder extensible
By Arne Vodder
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Grande table basse ronde scandinave vintage des années 60, modulable en table à manger ovale en se soulevant avec une rallonge centrale, modèle Smorrebrod attribué au designer danois...
Category
1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
$1,768 Sale Price
20% Off
Jens Harald Quistgaard set of 2 Armchairs and Coffee Table "Stokke" in Rosewood
Located in Paris, FR
Jens Harald Quistgaard. Stokke Series. A pair of armchairs with coffee table in rosewood and chrome-plated tubular steel frames, seats and backs upholstered in suede. Produced by Nis...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Minerva Coffee Table by France & Son
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful Minerva coffee table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son from the 1960s. High-quality solid wood frame made of teak with a shelf made of braided reed.
...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak, Reed
Børge Mogensen Coffee / Side Table Model 261 Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Coffee table / side table model 261 by Børge Mogensen. Produced by DR Møbler in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Tripod Coffee Table
By Design By Us
Located in Seyrantepe, TR
Tripod is a coffee table designed by Basic and Bold as part of the Circle Form Collection. True to its name, it features three legs with different angles, creating a sense of balance...
Category
2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$4,000
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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