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
Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Teak Coffee Table, Classic Scandinavian Modernist
Located in Buffalo, NY
Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Teak Coffee Table, Classic Scandinavian Modernist...Great size / proportion.Nice original finish , patina. Fit seamlessly into any modernist , contemporar...
Category
1950s Swedish 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
$5,970 Sale Price
40% Off
Coffee Table Designed by Frode Holm for Illums Bolighus, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Coffee table designed by Frode Holm for Illums Bolighus,
Denmark. 1950's.
Rosewood.
Measurements:
H: 56 cm/ 22''
L: 121 cm/ 4'
W: 61 c...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
FRAMA Contemporary Sintra Table Large 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
Danish Minimalistic Coffee Table in Oak and Maple
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, maple, oak Denmark, 1960s
This cocktail table of Danish origin has a splendid construction that embodies a simplistic, natural and timeless aesthetic. A unique detail ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple, Oak
'Gear Table' by Norr11, Low, Clay
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Gear Tables
by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Gear is a collection of sculptural coffee tables, inspired by Ancient Greek columns. Gear is designed as a simplified block-like...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
$795 / item
Arne Jacobsen Coffee Table in Rosewood by Fritz Hansen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee table designed by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
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...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Mahogany
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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Coffee Table Aksel Bender Madsen Ejner Larsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage coffee table designed by Aksel Bender Madsen (1916-2000) & Ejner Larsen (1917-1987) in Denmark, circa 1960.
A fantastic coffee table with a circular plate...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Coffee Table Made In Mahogany With Extentions From 1930s
Located in Lejre, DK
This exquisite coffee table, crafted from rich mahogany, embodies the timeless elegance of the 1930s design era. Its classic design and impeccable craftsmanship make it a stunning ad...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Coffee Table 6743 / X-Table by Fritz Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare coffee table model 6743 / X-table designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Rectangular White Marble and Walnut Center Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful corner table, was designed to disrupt the classic position of the legs of most of the tables, putting it on a particular position that assures the stability and leaves the ...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Danish Cabinetmaker, Coffee Table, Oak, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A carved solid oak coffee table, designed and produced in Denmark, 1930s.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Bogense - Marble Coffee Table - Beige Breccia
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
$2,324 / item
'Gear Table' by Norr11, Round, Clay
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Gear Tables
by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Gear is a collection of sculptural coffee tables, inspired by Ancient Greek columns. Gear is designed as a simplified block-like...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
$1,779 / item
Coffee Table in Steel and Rosewood by Sven Ellekær, 1970s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Coffee Table in Steel and Rosewood by Sven Ellekær, 1970s
Additional Information:
Material: Steel and rosewood
Style: midcentury, Scandinavian
Produced by Søren Willadsen møbel...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
'Gear Table' by Norr11, Round, Chai
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Gear Tables
by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Gear is a collection of sculptural coffee tables, inspired by Ancient Greek columns. Gear is designed as a simplified block-like...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
$1,779 / item
Sven Ellekaer Coffee Table in Teak
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glass top table on a teak base by Svend Ellekjaer, great condition with new high grade cut 1/2" glass. Linneberg cabinetmakers edition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cut Glass, Teak
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
Arne Jacobsen Style Rectangular Chrome + Wood Coffee Table, Denmark
Located in Chicago, IL
A Danish Modern rectangular coffee table featuring a rich, cherry hued wood top with dark brown graining and slight texture throughout. Tubular, polished chrome shaker legs branch ou...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Ernst Kühn Coffee Table / Bar Cabinet by Lysberg Hansen & Therp in Denmark
By Ernst Kühn
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare coffee table / bar cabinet attributed to Ernst Kühn. Produced by Lysberg Hansen & Therp in Denmark.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Grey Kenzo
By NORDST
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
A sleek, modern coffee table with a luxurious marble base and a smooth extended round top. Ideal for adding a touch of sophistication to your living space, this piece combines natura...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
$4,151 / item
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
Danish Minimalist Coffee Table in Oak and Maple
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, maple, oak Denmark, 1960s
This cocktail table of Danish origin has a splendid construction that embodies a simplistic, natural and timeless aesthetic. A unique detail ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Birch
Danish Modern Fliptop Coffee Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Danish Modern flip top coffee table attributed to Ludvig Pontoppidan, Denmark. Interesting and practical reversible top and collapsible coffee table...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$1,960 Sale Price
30% Off
Round Coffee Table Made of Natural Leaves Encased in Epoxy Resin
Located in Burlăceni, Cahul District
Round Coffee Table Made of Natural Leaves Encased in Epoxy Resin: A Touch of Autumn Elegance
This exquisite round coffee table is more than just furniture; it’s a celebration of nat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Round Coffee Table Made of Natural Wood Slices and Black Epoxy Resin
Located in Burlăceni, Cahul District
Round Coffee Table Made of Natural Wood Slices and Black Epoxy Resin: The Art of Nature in Modern Design
This table is more than just a piece of furniture; it’s a unique fusion of n...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Danish modern coffee table with tiles in red blue, white nuances and bronze legs
Located in DK
This rare coffee table designed by Danish multi-artist Bjørn Wiinblad (1918-2006) has 21 decorative hand-painted tiles on top. Legs are made in bronze.
The table was made in the earl...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
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
PK61 Coffee Table by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1955
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early edition PK61 coffee table by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark 1955. Featuring a solid flat steel frame, supporting the original clear glass top, the PK61 combines...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen, round coffee Table
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen coffee table with white laminate.
six star base of aluminium and steel.
Made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
$2,752 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s Helge Vestergaard Jensen Coffee Table with Drawer and Black Formica Top
Located in London, GB
1960s Helge Vestergaard Jensen Solid Wood Coffee Table, side with drawer and table top with black formica. Manufactured by cabinetmaker Jason Mogler. H. 54. W. 44. L. 70 cm. Repair t...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Formica
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
Trioh Danish Rosewood Square Floating Top Coffee Side Lamp Table 1979
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A very well made Danish rosewood floating top coffee table made by Trioh. This versatile table features solid rosewood and rosewood veneer. Square top. Excellent wood selection and j...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Beech & Chrome Round Coffee Table by Jens Ammundsen for Fritz Hansen, 1990s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Karis, Nyland
Jens Amundsen for Fritz Hansen SAS-series table. Chrome-plated steel leg, beech table top.
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
$1,566 Sale Price
40% Off
Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, 1970s
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Genarp, SE
A brutalist Swedish modern coffee table in solid pine designed by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, circa 1970.
This table is made in solid pine and is mounted and dismantled by screwing...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Danish Modern Solid Teak Coktail Table / Coffee Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik solid teak cocktail / coffee table in very good vintage condition. Measures 54"W x 22.5"D x 16.5"H.
W6052122.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage Solid teak coffee table by Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen for AB Seffle Mo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Solid teak coffee table by Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen for AB Seffle Mobelfabrik. Beautifully refinished with great lines. Sculpted side...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
NORDST KAREN Coffee Table, Italian White Mountain Marble, Danish Modern Design
By NORDST
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
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The KAREN coffee table is from a combination of exclusive marble and natural wood. A combination of elements more than 50 years old from the golden era...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Yngve Ekström, Coffee Table, Teak, Oak, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and oak coffee table or side tables designed by Yngve Ekström and produced by Westbergs Möbler, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Dimensions: 24.25” H x 51” W x 34.75” D
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Long Swedish Bench / Side Table in solid pine, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Solid pine bench produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Width: 180 cm
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Vintage Conant Ball Mid-Century Modern Maple Coffee Table
By Conant Ball
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic example of American Mid-Century Modern design, this sculptural coffee table by the renowned Conant Ball company is a celebration of solid maple craftsmanship. Its strikin...
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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
Tapio Wirkkala Rhythmic Coffee Table with metal legs, Asko 1950s
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Tapio Wirkkala rhythmic veneer coffee table with original iron laquered legs.
Tapio Wirkkala began developing and refining this rhythmic veneer technique in the 1940s in collaboratio...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Sven Larsson Scandinavian Pine Brutalist Coffee Table or Bench Console
By Sven Larsson
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Large bench / coffee table in solid pine, crafted by Swedish designer Sven Larsson in 1970s. 78.75 long 19.75deep 12 tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Cocktail Table in Pine
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Swedish designed vintage sofa table from circa 1970 in dark pine and lighter pattern of cubes of pine.
This Scandinavian piece is Marked "NC Sweden".
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
$1,199 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian 1960s solid pine coffee table
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage solid pine coffee table, 1960s, with built-in magazine shelf and tapered profiles.
Original Scandinavian coffee table from the 1960s, made of solid pine with a light finish ...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Scandinavian triangular 1950s mahogany coffee table
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage Scandinavian coffee table with organic shapes, tapered legs and brass feet. Mahogany frame with beveled corners.
Scandinavian 1950s/60s coffee table with triangular top with...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Scandinavian vintage teak coffee table with casters
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian 1950s/60s coffee table with teak top, black legs with brass details, slatted magazine shelf.
Scandinavian 1950s/60s coffee table with a teak top with regular grain and ...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Hans J. Wegner Coffee Table, smoked oak, model GE15
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner coffee table, partly solid smoked oak.
Model GE-15, made by GETAMA, Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$2,088 Sale Price
20% Off
"A2" Coffee or Dining Table by Bengt Johan Gullberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ingenious, striking table by the architect Bengt Johan Gullberg that can be set into three positions: coffee table, dining table, and bar table. The lacquered metal base is turned on...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
PK-61 Low Table by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1956
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A PK-61 low table designed by Poul Kjaerholm featuring a satin-chrome steel frame with the original 1.25" glass top. Made by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark, circa 1950s.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Svend Madsen for Karl Lindegaard Danish Teak End Tables Set
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Gorgeous, large Danish teak end tables produced by Svend Madsen for Karl Lindegarrd. These Mid-Century Modern lamp tables are finished on all sides, and feature elegant styling and expert Scandinavian craftsmanship. A single drawer on each table provides ample storage without compromising the overall modern aesthetic. The solid teak wood legs are a bit thicker than typically seen on Danish furniture. Theses gently contoured legs mimic the humanist feel of the rounded edges on the table tops. Subtly bowed, solid teak edge banding punctuates the far ends of the table tops. These tables are stamped with the Svend Madsen label and marked made in Denmark. Both of the table tops have been refinished. The more than half-a-century old teak wood maintains a warm orange tone that only comes with age.
As is the case for many Scandinavian designers from the mid-century period, little biographical information on Danish designer Svend Åge Madsen has survived. What is known has been gleaned from vintage dealers working with limited archival materials, like sales catalogues. Outside of Nordic countries, the designer’s name is often written "Svend Aage Madsen”. While some rare designs date from the late 1950s, the overwhelming majority of Madsen’s furniture was designed in the 1960s.
Madsen’s creations epitomize the Danish modern style: he favoured warm teak and rosewood, organic silhouettes, and minimal decorative details. More specific features of his work include “boomerang” legs; sloped, arching desk...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Rare Arne Jacobsen Rosewood Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Arne Jacobsen rosewood coffee table produced by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Oak Hunting Coffee Table, Sweden, 1960
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning shaped so called 'hunting' coffee table made by unknown designer or manufactured but quality made which is visible all over. The table has a very nice dynamic shape, very ni...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Oval Walnut 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....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Long Teak "Krobo" Table/Bench By Torbjørn Afdal For Bruksbo, Norway
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This extra long, solid teak, "Krobo" table/bench is designed by the Norwegian designer Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Mellemstrands Møbelfabrik, Norway in the 1960s. This Krobo bench tha...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Nordiska Kompaniet Table – 1930s Swedish Modern, Black Finish with Drawers
Located in Stockholm, SE
Table, anonymous, for Nordiska Kompaniet,
Sweden. 1930's.
Black lacquered wood with engraved pewter.
Dimensions:
H: 55 cm/ 1' 9 21/32''
W: 49.5 cm/ 1...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pewter
Coffee Table in Terrazzo by DUVALD Handcrafted in Denmark. Terrazzo.
By Örn Duvald, DUVALD
Located in Gentofte, DK
Coffee table made in terrazzo. The table is of course hard, yet incredible soft to touch.
The table was made for a censored exhibition with the theme "Pitch Black".
'Black Hole'
"...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Terrazzo
E Pedersen Sliding Coffee Bar Table Denmark 1960
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super stylish coffee table with sliding top and hidden bar which is manufactured by E. Pedersen & Son a-s, Denmark 1960. This coffee table has a sliding top which opens the bar part ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Plexiglass, Rosewood
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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