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Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE

Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.

ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN 

CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
  • Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
  • Open, airy spaces
  • Promotion of functionality
  • Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
  • Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
  • A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods

SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.

Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.

Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.

The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak

Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.

Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.

On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries. 

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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Teak Drop Leaf Dining Table For France & Son
Located in Norwich, GB
Stunning large teak drop leaf oval dining table, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard. Made in Denmark for France & Søn. Maker's label. Circa 1950-60s. The table shows sculptural...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Brass

Børge Mogensen for Søborg Desk with Drop-Leaf in Teak and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, desk, model '203', teak and steel, Denmark, 1953. This Scandinavian modern desk features an open construction with clear lines and angular sha...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Steel

Rare Model '3601' Drop-Leaf Table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Rare model ‘3601’ small dining table or ‘camping table’ designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1955. This table has been only produced for a couple o...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Metal

Børge Mogensen Drop-Leaf Dining Table in Teak and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler, dining table or desk, teak, steel, Denmark, 1953. Drop leaf teak dining table by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik. Mogensen rarely used steel ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Steel

Folding "Berit" Side Table by Bruno Mathsson for Mathsson International AB
Located in Helsinki, FI
Side table / folding table, model "Berit", designed by Bruno Mathsson in the 1960s for Mathsson International AB. Table top of beautiful masur birch with chrome plated legs on wheels...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Chrome

Danish Folding Dining Table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3601, 1950s
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Nice small drop-leaf table model 3601 designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1952. This table has a teak wooden foldable top and chrome-plated tubular metal legs. This ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Metal

Drop-Leaf Table by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A drop leaf table in solid teak wood designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen. Table can be used with one or both sides raised and features sculptural legs and brass fittings....
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Teak

Danish Mid Century Modern Rare Dual Gate Leg Expandable Teak Dining Table
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare Danish Modern teak dual gate leg dining table. Dimensions are below when table is open. When closed, it measures 8.5" deep with same height and other dimensions - see pics. Grea...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Teak

Drop-Leaf Table in Teak, 1960s Denmark
Located in Balen, BE
Beautiful folding table in teak, probably made to order or custom made in the 1960s in Odense, Denmark. The table is elegant in its functional design and details such as the footboar...
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1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Metal

1960s Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Teak Table by Bendt Winge for Kleppes Møbelfabrikk
Located in Charleston, SC
An exceptional work of Danish craftsmanship. This is an outstanding selection for serious collectors of mid century modern Danish. The leaves hang from the table, with original reinf...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Birch, Teak

Bendt Winge Drop-Leaf Dining Table Model Nr 4 by Kleppes Møbelfabrikk in Norway
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare drop-leaf dining table model nr 4 designed by Bendt Winge. Produced by Kleppes Møbelfabrikk in Norway.
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Rosewood

Scandinavian style extending dining table in walnut and ebony
Located in Premariacco, IT
Elegant and fine walnut table ebony legs and details, 1970s production in Scandinavian style. Extendable for use at festive, important occasions or even meetings as it comfortably a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Iron

Drop Leaf HM5 Lounge Table-Brass/Oiled Oak by Hvidt & Mølgaard for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Looking to create a versatile piece that would adapt to its surroundings, design duo Hvidt & Mølgaard devised this handsome lounge table in 1956. As part of the Drop Leaf series, it...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Brass

Drop Leaf HM5 Lounge Table-Brass/Oiled Walnut by Hvidt & Mølgaard for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Looking to create a versatile piece that would adapt to its surroundings, design duo Hvidt & Mølgaard devised this handsome lounge table in 1956. As part of the Drop Leaf series, it...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Brass

Arne Jacobsen Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Table Model "AJ-3601", Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful small drop-leaf table in teak plywood and steel. Danish designer Arne Jacobsen’s masterpiece "AJ3601" made to accompany his famous "ant" chairs also manufactured by Fritz H...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Teak

Danish Drop-Leaf Table in Quartersawn Oak by Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Charming little drop-leaf table in solid quarter sawn oak with a beautiful wood grain. The table is made in Denmark in the 1960s and is attributed to Henning Kjærnulf. The table is s...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Oak

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Drop Leaf Coffee Table
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful 1960's scandinavian modern coffee table in teak wood recently imported from Denmark to California before its refinishing. This exquisite cocktail table features ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Teak

Extendable Danish Teak Dining Table by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck
Located in St-Brais, JU
This is a beautiful and very rare large edition of model AT 310. A dining table designed by Hans J. Wegner, produced by Andreas Tuck in Denmark. Equipped with 2...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Teak

Drop Leaf Dining Table in Rosewood by Ole Wanscher, 1960s
By Bernt Petersen, Eilersen 1
Located in Lejre, DK
Dining table in rosewood. Designed by Ole Wanscher for A.J.Iversen cabinetmakers. Made in Denmark, 1960s. Great original condition. Total width: 163 cm.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Rosewood

Teak Gateleg Dining Table by Hvidt & Mølgaard-Nielsen France & Søn 1950s
Located in St-Brais, JU
A modular dining table by the iconic Danish designer duo Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen. Made in Denmark by France & Søn circa 1950s. The e...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Teak

Drop Leaf Table by Arne Jacobsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Drop-leaf table in rosewood. Designed in 1952. Additional length: 40.00cm per leaf. Arne Jacobsen / Fritz Hansen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Rosewood

Large Danish Drop-leaf Dining Table in Teak and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Drop-leaf dining table, teak, brass, Denmark, 1950s This extendable dining table of Danish origin is characterized by a strong and solid construction executed in teak. This is real...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Scandinavian Drop-Leaf Dining Table, c.1960
Located in London, GB
A modern mid-century design Scandinavian 'Eva' Drop-leaf dining table by Kurt Ostervig for Jason Mobelfabrik, c.1960. The table is made from teak, wood.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Wood, Teak

Teak Drop-Leaf Dining Table, Model 3601, by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed in 1952 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, this sleek Scandinavian modern dining table, model 3601, features a teak drop-leaf top on a slender polished steel frame. The tabl...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Steel

Mid Century Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Dining Table by Hans C. Andersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Teak dining table designed by Hans C. Andersen.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Teak

1950s Danish Architects Embassy Drop-Leaf Teak Table in Style of Hans Wegner
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare table, with swiveling triangles for leaf supports. Designed by Madsen, Aksel Bender (1916-2000) & Larsen, Ejner( 1917-1987) for maker Willy Beck. Retains makers medallion on bot...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Teak

Scandinavian Modern Draw Leaf Dining Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This small-scale dining table is perfect for crowded spaces, the versatility of the draw leafs make's it easy to tuck out of the way or open up for company. Vintage teak finish adds ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Teak

Bernt Peterson Double Drop Leaf Table Desk with Free Standing Return
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Bernt Peterson designed minimalist drop-leaf office table desk in oak. This is a substantial and well constructed table finished with spare but eleg...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Oak

Early Hans Wegner Oak Dining Table Model AT-304 by Andreas Tuck in Denmark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare and early all oak Hans J. Wegner dining table AT-304 with two drop-leaves, cross-legs and stretchers of brass. Designed by Wegner 1950 and manufactured by cabinetmake...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Brass

Hans Wegner Teak Dining Table for Andreas Tuck
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Large and rare Hans Wegner teak and steel legged drop-leaf dining table. Leaves can be also be removed. Manufactured by Cabinetmaker Andreas Tuck. Table measures 28" x 25" x 71" x 39...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Teak

Drop Leaf Executive Desk by Willy Beck
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rectangular teak executive desk with a demi-lune drop leaf.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Teak

Antique Scandinavian Drop Leaf Table
Located in High Point, NC
A drop leaf table made in Scandinavia, circa 1900. Drop leaf, or ‘gate leg,’ tables were first made in Europe around the 20th Century as a space saving innovation. This piece is craf...
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20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Wood

Dining Table by Kurt Östervig for Jason Möbler, Denmark, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite oval drop-leaf dining table designed by Kurt Östervig for Jason Möbler, Denmark, 1950s. Dramatic V-shaped mahogany gatelegs an...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany, Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern drop-leaf and pembroke tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern drop-leaf and pembroke tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage drop-leaf and pembroke tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern drop-leaf and pembroke tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original drop-leaf and pembroke tables, popular names associated with this style include Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen, Hvidt & Mølgaard, and Hans J. Wegner. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for drop-leaf and pembroke tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $995 and tops out at $36,000 while the average work can sell for $4,318.

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