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
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
Coffee Table, Sweden, 1970s
By CA Beijbom
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pinewood. Produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Very good condition.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Midcentury Coffee Table in Rosewood by Bernt Petersen, Denmark
Located in Kastrup, DK
Coffee table in rosewood by danish architect Bernt Petersen.
Produced by Wørts, 1958.
Original untouched and in good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
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...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
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
Poul Kjaerholm PK63a E Kold Christensen Denmark 1968
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Striking coffee table model PK63a designed by Poul Kjaerholm and manufactured by Ejvind Kold Christensen, Denmark 1968. In 1968, Poul Kjærholm set o...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Swedish Coffee Table / Bench in Solid Oregon Pine. Manner of Sven Larsson 1960s
Located in Ystad, SE
Minimalist Coffee Table / Bench in Solid Oregon Pine. In the manner of Sven Larsson, Sweden 1960s
Elegant Swedish 1960s Minimalist Coffee Table / Bench i in Solid Oregon Pine.
Desi...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Son Corner Coffee Table
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind for France & Søn, corner coffee table or side table, oak, Denmark, 1960s
This corner coffee table is well-constructed in a precise manner impleme...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Vintage Modern Danish Teak Wood Coffee Table by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This extendable coffee table was designed by Børge Mogensen for the Danish manufacture Fredericia Stolefabrik during the 1960s. Cataloge number 5362. Table made of teak with a warm, ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish FK90 Coffeetable by Fabricius & Kastholm for Kill international, 1960s
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
This glass and flat steel table is was designed by Preben Fabricius (1931-1984) and Jørgen Kastholm (1931-2007). Together they started a design studio, Fabricius & Kastholm in 1961. These two Danish designers focussed on creating timeless functional designs that were simple and had the aesthetic of minimalism. Fabricius and Kastholm at first were creating pieces with leather, glass, or steel; they found inspiration in the sturdiness of Scandinavian designs in the sixties. In 1969, the pair was awarded the German Gute Form prize for the famous FK 87 Grasshopper Chair and the FK armchairs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Step Coffee Table R108- Solid Oak Wood
Located in Ankara, TR
The Step solid wood coffee table offers a spacious surface area for a variety of uses. Its lower hazeran shelf provides excellent storage for magazines, newspapers, and other items. Made entirely from solid oak with hazeran details, the Step coffee table...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Wood, Oak
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate, Steel
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
FRAMA Contemporary Sintra Table Large in White Marble
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Suitable as a coffee table or side table. This new studio edition comes in solid marble base and top. The distinction between the two forms gives the impression of two worlds meeting...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist Coffee Table Model Plommonet Produced by NK in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Coffee table model Plommonet designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Midcentury Opaxite Glass Coffee Table, 1960s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Midcentury opaxite glass coffee table from the 1960s. Associated with the world-renowned exhibition EXPO 58 in Brussels. It was produced by “Interior Praha”. It features a beechwood ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Beech
Carl Malmsten Seating Group Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 6 easy chairs and coffee table designed by Carl Malmsten. Produced by Svensk fur in Sweden.
Dimensions easy chairs (W x D x H): 45 x 52 x 74.5 cm, SH: 34.5 cm.
Dimensio...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
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
PK61 Poul Kjaerholm E. Kold Christensen Marble Scandinavian Mid Century Modern
Located in Dronten, NL
Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen PK61 occasional table, white honed marble and matte chrome steel, made in Denmark, designed in 1955.
Marked with E. Kold Christensen logo in th...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
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
Side table with blue ceramics, Denmark, 1960s. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Teak coffee/side table with ceramic top. Produced in the mid-20th century in Denmark.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height 51 ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko Coffee Table in Birch with Inlays
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko, side table, birch, plywood, steel, brass, Finland, 1960s
Coffee table with plywood inlays designed by Tapio Wirkkala, manufactured by Asko. This rectangular...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Teak Coffee Table, Haslev Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Teak coffee table made in Denmark by Haslev Mobelfabrik in Denmark in the 1960s.
Very good condition, after renovation.
Measures: height: 50cm...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Low Table in Bamboo and Elm, Made in Denmark, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Low table in bamboo, elm and glass. Designed and made in Denmark. Great original condition.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Elm, Bamboo
Vintage Danish Modern Coffee Table in White Oak By Borge Mogensen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Trestle base white oak coffee table with a nice warm patina. Designed by Borge Mogensen.
Professional, skilled furniture restoration is an integral part of what we do every day. Our...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Rosewood Coffee Table, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Coffee table - coffee table, Danish design, 1960s
Very good condition.
Wood: Rosewood
Dimensions: height 51 cm, length 157 cm, depth 61 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Johannes Andersen Coffee Table Produced by Trensum in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee table designed by Johannes Andersen. Produced by Trensum in Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Rosewood Coffee Table by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen Denmark, 1950s
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Rīga, LV
Iconic rosewood table with three drawers by Nanna Ditzel for SØREN WILLADSEN designed in 1950s. Heavy item.
Additional information:
Country of manufacture: Denmark
Period: 1950s
Dim...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Coffee Table, Designed by J. Andersen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
This elegant coffee table was designed by renowned Danish designer Johannes Andersen and produced in Denmark during the 1960s. Crafted from luxurious rosewood, the table showcases An...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
1970s Rolf Middelboe and Gorm Lindum Larsen Coffee Table in Padouk with Mosaic
Located in Knebel, DK
1970s Danish Modern Coffee table designed Rolf Middelboe and Gorm Lindum for Tranekær Møblefabrik in padouk wood with unique mosaic patterns in multiple types of wood of fruit tree's...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Padouk
Frame Low Coffee Table in Oak or Ash by John Pawson
Located in Fiskars, FI
John Pawson’s dedication to an absolute clarity of form and proportion is unmistakable in the FRAME series dining and conference table. With FRAME LOW, this purity of form is extende...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash, Oak
Naturalistic Coffee Table by C. A. Beijbom, 1967
By CA Beijbom
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely and rare naturalistic shaped coffee table / long bench / side table in elm. Produced by C. A. Beijbom, 1967, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Palette Jh7 Lounge Table by Jaime Hayon for &Tradition
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Dubai, AE
Inspired by Alexander Calder’s kinetic sculptures, Spanish designer Jaime Hayon transformed the idea of a mobile into a table - stabilized by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Danish Mid Century Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen FD-516 Coffee Table
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, the FD-516 coffee table was manufactured by France & Søn in Denmark.
Constructed from Teak, the coffee table has a large rectangul...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak, Rattan
Stefan Göransson coffee table beech wood brand Carp, 1970 Denmark
Located in Oirlo, LI
This is a coffee table made and designed by Stefan Göransson. It is made of beech wood with a very special tabletop that resembles a kite.
The various pieces of wood that have bee...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech
Hans Olsen Coffee Table of Rosewood and Leather
By Hans Olsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans Olsen coffee table / side table of rosewood and leather.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Side Table / Coffee Table Attributed to Carl-Axel Acking Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare side table / coffee table attributed to Carl-Axel Acking. Produced in Sweden.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Mahogany
Hans J. wegner Coffee Table AT-8 Early prod. 1950s
Located in Handewitt, DE
1950s round coffee table by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck. Model AT-8 with teak plate and beech legs. During the restoration we had to replace the badly damaged teak veneer on the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Teak
Round coffee table in rosewood by Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejnar Larsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Round coffee table in rosewood with a beveled edge and V-shaped legs. Designed by Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejnar Larsen for master cabinetmaker Willy Beck.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Danish Modern Hvidt & Molgaard Coffee Table
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Once delivered, furniture CANNOT be refused, returned, or refunded unless damage has occurred in the shipping process. Our shipper takes care to wrap each item and pack it safely therefore we have rarely had any issues with damage in transit.
All items must be picked up within 3 weeks of order if buyer secures his own shipper. Shipping usually requires 3-6 weeks delivery through our shipping contacts and is only available in the continental US for large furniture items. Some smaller items are available to be shipped internationally through USPS/UPS.
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Mid Century Danish Modern Hvidt and Molgaard teak coffee**Please Read Entire Description**
Please view all listing pictures on a laptop if possible. Some cell phones don’t display all listing pictures and some could be pictures relating to condition. Please read all the way down through this entire description box to view the entire description of the item.
Please keep in mind that these are 40-75 year old items and will have some expected normal wear. We strive to represent our items well, and most of these items are in above average vintage condition. Noticeable flaws will be represented in the listing pictures and the text but we cannot describe or picture every small scratch, ding, or area of slight wear.
Once delivered, furniture CANNOT be refused, returned, or refunded unless damage has occurred in the shipping process. Our shipper takes care to wrap each item and pack it safely therefore we have rarely had any issues with damage in transit.
All items must be picked up within 3 weeks of order if buyer secures his own shipper. Shipping usually requires 3-6 weeks delivery through our shipping contacts and is only available in the continental US for large furniture items. Some smaller items are available to be shipped internationally through USPS/UPS.
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Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Large Coffee Table in Teak and Black Glass
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian large coffee table in teak and black glass.
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Pine Bench by Bernt Petersen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Bernt Petersen Danish for Eilersen coffee table / bench in pine with Danish Control sticker on underside.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Capsule Coffee Table
By Design By Us
Located in Seyrantepe, TR
Capsule may initially appear as a conventional coffee table, it allows you to showcase different uses without disrupting the overall unity. The central element has been thoughtfully ...
Category
2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Model 5271' Square Oak Coffee Table by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark
Located in Chicago, IL
A 'Model 5271' oak coffee table designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia in the 1960s. This beautifully crafted Scandinavian Modern coffee table is constructed of solid oak in a mut...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Coffee Table in Teak of Danish Design, Manufactured by Jason Furniture, 1960s
By Jason Møbler
Located in Lejre, DK
This coffee table is an example of classic Danish design from the 1960s and is made of teak wood, which gives it a warm and inviting appearance. The table has a simple and elegant si...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Industrial Modern Cast Iron Jax Base Solid Teak Marquetry Danish Coffee Table
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Purchased in Denmark for 5705 Kroner and delivered to Miami Florida in 1973, this colossal coffee table has been with the original owners for nearly 50 years. We acquired it this sum...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Bruno Mathsson 'Annika' Coffee Table in Birch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson, coffee table model 'Annika', birch, Sweden, 1966
Beautiful and elegant coffee table designed by Bruno Mathsson. This Annika coffee table has ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch
Arne Jacobsen Coffee Table
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen coffee table with new lacquered plate
Six star base.
Made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
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
Scandinavian Oak Extension Coffee Table
Located in Duxbury, MA
Refectory-style cocktail table or children's dining table in the French taste, with (2) draw-leaves stored beneath the tabletop. c. Late 20th Century
Category
Late 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Coffee table Model JH 575 by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1950s "JH575" coffee table with reversible top designed by Hans J. Wegner for Master cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen, Denmark. Beautiful example with striking grain pattern to the ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Pair of Shim Coffee Tables-Eggshell Powder Coated Steel-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
Kaare Klint Coffee Table in Mahogany for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint coffee table in mahogany. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Underside with manufacturer's paper label RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/45 NØRREBROGAD/KØBENHAVN, and architect's mono...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Triangular Coffee Table in Elm and Raw Glass Top by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1940's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Coffee Table in Elm and Raw Glass Top by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1940's
Additional Information:
Material: Elm and raw glass top
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm, Glass
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
Coffee table, Danish design, 1960s. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Table-bench made of rosewood wood in Denmark, in 1960s.
Under the table surface two drawers.
Very good condition, after professional renovation.
dimensions height 50 cm width 150 cm...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
PK61 Slate/Stainless Steel Table by Poul Kjerholm for Fritz Hansen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This iconic, low-profile Kjærholm coffee table features a heavy, slate top that almost appears to float upon its sleek stainless steel frame. This is a newer production by Fritz Han...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate, Stainless Steel
Carl Malmsten "Samsas" Coffee Table for Åfors Möbelfabrik AB, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
“All edges must be thoroughly broken”, Carl Malmsten often wrote in his drawings. It was nature that was his great source of inspiration and in nature there are hardly any sharp edges or corners. This “Samsas” table is one of the greatest examples of this sentiment.
This elegant table was designed as part of the 'Samsas' series of seating models and this rare table. Neither the light, the eye nor the person likes to turn against sharp corners, Malmsten explained once. Therefore, edges should be rounded so that they become friendlier to touch and look at. Carl Malmsten was not only one of Sweden's most famous furniture designers, he was also one of the last century's great cultural personalities with a strong influence on the home environment, public environment and the contemporary public debate. His personality shines through the design of this round coffee table as well. The design is dominated by the round tabletop with a spectacular sunburst pattern. The sunburst design or figure was commonly used in architectural ornaments and design patterns; it consists of rays or "beams" radiating out from a central point in the manner of sunbeams. To support the top are four straight legs with impeccable joinery that is visible under the tabletop. Since this table was made in the heyday of the mid-century, the legs, and the design as a whole lacks heavy ornamentation and instead focuses on the natural beauty of wood and the rounded edges.
Carl Malmsten’s design was materialized by Swedish manufacturer, Åfors Möbelfabrik AB...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
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.”
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