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
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
Tray Coffee Table , White Powder Coated Steel by Hay
Located in Dubai, AE
The metal tray table is a multi-functional piece of furniture that can easily be adapted to fit your needs.
When the tray top is in place, it can be used as a bedside table or coffee...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Teak Trestle Base Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern trestle style coffee table in teak. This sleek mid-century modern coffee table has a large rectangular top and sturdy sled legs. The beautiful teak wood grain and smoot...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
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
Scandinavian Designer Natural Wood and Black Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
This eye-catching coffee table has the same language as our Dining Table.
A unique design that defies structural boundaries and symmetrical balances. The Finnish concept fits like ...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch
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...
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1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
$1,768 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Modern Rosewood curved coffee table in the style of Johannes Andersen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Modern Rosewood curved coffee table in the style of Johannes Andersen. Beautiful rosewood coffee table with curved shape on tapered legs. Made in Denmark circa 1960.
Dimensi...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
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...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Danish modern coffee table with red, yellow, green, blue tiles and brass legs
Located in DK
This square table by Danish multi-artist Bjørn Wiinblad (1918-2006) has a total of no less than 196 handpainted tiles on top. The tabletop frame is made from wenge and the legs are b...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Square Rosewood Coffee or Cocktail Table by Poul Cadovius
Located in London, GB
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Table by Poul Cadovius – Timeless Design
Introducing a timeless piece of Scandinavian Modern design, this exquisite table is a creation of renowned desi...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Large rosewood and metal tube coffee table, on two levels, Denmark 1960s.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Beautiful Scandinavian coffee table.
Long rosewood coffee table resting on four legs joined by a spacer shelf made of tubular metal rods, circa 1960. Superb craftsmanship, a very el...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
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
Jørgen Høj solid oak and steel coffee table for A. Mikael Laursen, Aarhus, Denma
Located in Skokie, IL
Jørgen Høj solid oak and steel coffee table for A. Mikael Laursen, Aarhus, Denmark, 1960s.
Condition: Very good vintage condition with minor signs of age and use.
Dimensions: 19" h...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Modern Solid Teak Rectangular Coffee Table Style of Westnofa Norway
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Scandinavian Modern solid teak rectangular coffee table with rounded corners and a glass overlay in the style of Westnof...
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20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Designer Natural Tainted Wood Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
This coffee table is the perfect combination of Scandinavian functionality carefully designed with clean lines and contrasting colors that enhance it´s form. The rythmic dark profile...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch
Bernt Pedersen Coffee Table in mahogany and formica, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bernt Pedersen coffee table made in solid mahogany.
Made in Denmark in the 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Formica, Mahogany
Vintage Danish Oak Coffee Table Attributed to Tue Poulsen, 1960s.
By Tue Poulsen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Oak Coffee Table Attributed to Tue Poulsen, 1960s.
Danish Mid-Century Modern coffee or side table in brutalist style. Frame in Nordic oak. Ceramic tiles are individual...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Contemporary Coffee Table 'Kern' by Monica Förster X Fogia, White
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
"Heritage" Midcentury Modern Brass & Sonoran Mesquite Table With Brass Butterfly
Located in Frankfurt, KY
Custom-made solid brass butterfly inlays interlock book-matched Sonoran Mesquite atop a solid brass base. Indigenous to the southwest Sonoran Desert, the Sonoran Mesquite has a life...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
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...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Teak Coffee Table by Arne Vodder for Cado, 1960
By Arne Vodder, Cado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare teak coffee table by Arne Vodder for Cado, 1960. Made from solid teak.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table Rolf Rastad and Adolf Relling for Gustav Bahus
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This sculptural coffee table was designed by Rolf Rastad and Adolf Relling for Gustav Bahus and is made of solid teak with removable feet...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak Coffee Table by HE Mobler 1960
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb large Scandinavian coffee table. Elegant top with rounded corners and aerial legs that give this piece of furniture a very nice look. Stamped HE Mobler Danish Furniture Makers.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
$2,102 Sale Price
20% Off
1980s Scandinavian Square Coffee Table
Located in Brescia, IT
Sofa table with an original square shape from the 1980s...
A Scandinavian style coffee table from the 1980s studied in the small details.
This retro table is perfect to be plac...
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1980s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Oak Wood Coffee Table The Netherlands By Sordile
By M.C. Escher
Located in DE MEERN, UT
One of a kind. No reproduction. The Tavolo in Metamorfosi is a coffee table which consists of a top of triangles with a specially processed glass plate on top. If you look over the t...
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2010s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ebony, Oak, Padouk, Walnut
$10,752 / item
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
Rectangular Oak Coffee Table by Kurt Østervig, Denmark 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A Mid-Century Modern rectangular oak coffee table created by Danish designer Kurt Østervig in the 1960s. This minimalistic table is constructed of oak in a honey hue with natural gra...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
1960s Danish Wenge Side Table – Minimalist Design with Drawer and Shelf
Located in Stockholm, SE
Side/bedside table, anonymous,
Denmark. 1960's.
Wenge.
Dimensions:
H: 50 cm/ 19 3/4"
L: 50 cm/ 19 3/4"
D: 40 cm/ 15 3/4"
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wenge
Scandinavian Modern Thomas Bentzen for Muuto Around Extra Large Oak Coffee Table
By Thomas Bentzen, Muuto
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The Around Table by Muuto is an instant classic, It has a modern and unique identity and the material and craftsmanship express distinct Scandinavian references.
This simple and vibr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Plywood
Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, 1970s
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
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
2021 OW449 Square Colonial Coffee Table by Ole Wanscher for Carl Hansen Walnut
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an OW449 Colonial Coffee Table with a solid oiled walnut frame designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The table was produced circa 2021 and is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Bogense - Marble Coffee Table - White Carrara
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 ...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
$2,339 / item
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
$4,777 / item
Danish Teak coffee table, two levels, by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Mobelfabrik 196
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Beautiful Scandinavian coffee table, a document holder underneath and a large, very elegant top with its slightly curved edges and discreet brass inlays. Furniture listed on the Desi...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,389 Sale Price
20% 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...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Bogense - Marble Coffee Table - Grey Kenzo
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
$2,339 / item
NORDST Niko Coffee Table, Italian White Mountain Marble, Danish Modern Design
By NORDST
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
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𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
The NIKO series consists of sophisticated and sculptural aesthetics for any room with its characterist...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Marble
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
$2,339 / item
Danish Triangular Coffee Table with Magazine Rack Metal and Teak, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Very rare original 1960s magazine rack living room table in teak and metal with low magazine rack. Good condition, as shown in the photos, perfect and stable, destined to last over ...
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Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Odense - Marble Coffee Table - Beige Breccia - 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
$3,821 / item
Table basse carrée italienne vintage de Afra et Tobia Scarpa pour Cassina teck
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Table basse carrée vintage des années 60 70, en bois de noyer, design italien de Afra et Tobia Scarpa pour Cassina, modèle 771, plateau carré réversible, très bon état général, plate...
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1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
$1,242 Sale Price
20% Off
Teakwood Side Table by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful Danish teak side table from the 1960s.
The high-quality craftsmanship and elegant design make this small piece of furniture a true favorite.
Loving details su...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Illum Wikkelsø Coffee Table in oak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Illum Wikkelsø coffee table in soap treated oak.
Made by Mikael Laursen, Århus.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
NORDST KAREN Coffee Table, Italian White Mountain Marble, Danish Modern Design
By NORDST
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Marble
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 Rectangular Walnut Brassy Gold
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
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Rectangular Walnut Brassy Gold
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
Danish Sculptural Solid Oak Coffee Table by Frits Henningsen, 1940s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Sculptural Solid Oak Coffee Table by Frits Henningsen, 1940s.
This lovely oak coffee table with cabriole legs was made in Denmark in the period between 1930 and 1950, attribu...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
2021 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH008 90cm Top in Walnut Oil 35 x 17.5 in
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH008 Coffee Table made with a solid oiled walnut top and legs. The table, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark, dates to circa 2021 and is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Occasional Table Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Occasional table designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn,
Sweden, 1950s.
Mahogany.
Measurements:
H: 60 cm/ 23 1/2''
Length when extened: 104 cm/ 3' 5''
D: 54 cm/ 21 1/2''
Jose...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Coffee or Cocktail Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handsome vintage coffee table that embodies the best of Danish Mid-Century Modern design from the 1950s and 1960s. Crafted from richly-grained teak veneer and teak solid wood, it fea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Pair of Shim Coffee Tables-Eggshell Powder Coated Steel-Jonas Trampedach for Hay
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
Exotic Wood Coffee Table by Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A very exciting coffee table in rare woods by Tapio Wirkkala for Asko, circa 1958.
This example has a taller base than most which is very well suited for the display of small obje...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Swedish Teak “Frisco” Coffee Table by Folke Ohlsson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elevate your space with this authentic Mid-Century Modern Teak Side Table—a classic piece of Scandinavian design history! Designed by the celebrated Swedish designer Folke Ohlsson (f...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Square coffee table by Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Ranst, VAN
Scandinavian vintage coffee table in teak by Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960s. Marked by the producer.
Dimensions:
W: 75 cm
D: 75 cm
H: 47 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Naturalistic Coffee Table by C. A. Beijbom, Sweden, 1974
By CA Beijbom
Located in Stockholm, SE
Naturalistic shaped coffee table in elm. Produced by C. A. Beijbom, 1967, Sweden.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Roland Wilhelmsson “Kvadrat” Coffee Table for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden
Located in Antwerp, BE
Roland Wilhelmsson; Kvadrat; coffee table; side table; Karl Andersson & Söner; Pine; Wood; Sweden; 1970s; Swedish Design; Scandinavian Modern;
“Kvadrat” coffee table designed by R...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Pine
NORDST T-Round Side Table, Italian White Mountain Marble, Danish Modern Design
By NORDST
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
The model has been created to portrait a minimalist and geometric expression. Its design combines different shapes including a round top, a rectangular...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Marble, Metal
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Round Solid Teak Coffee Table Denmark, 19
Located in San Diego, CA
Elevate your living space with this exceptional Mid-Century Modern round coffee table by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, crafted in Denmark during the 1950s. A celebrated design duo, Hvidt & Mølgaard were known for their refined forms and architectural approach to furniture, and this piece exemplifies their timeless aesthetic.
This piece is an incredible piece that will work in many design styles.
Solid Teak Construction: The table's richly grained solid teak top showcases the natural beauty of Danish hardwoods, offering warmth and durability that only improves with age.
Brass Suspension Details: Elegant brass rod accents connect the sculptural lower shelf, adding a refined contrast to the wood while nodding to Danish Modern craftsmanship.
Woven Cane Shelf: A circular lower tier wrapped in woven cane adds function and visual lightness—perfect for storing magazines or showcasing curated objects.
Tapered Legs: Classic conical legs give the table an airy, floating appearance, characteristic of Scandinavian design.
Dimensions: Dimensions: 39" Diameter x 16" Height
Condition: Expertly restored by Hobbs...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
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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