Scandinavian Modern End 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
Dice Storage Module L
By Lyon Beton
Located in VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
The perfect concrete storage module to organize your space by creating a side table, a coffee table or a side table.
Combine several modules, thanks to our rubber connectors, and yo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Concrete
Plus Storage Module S
By Lyon Beton
Located in VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
The Concrete Plus Storage Module #01 designed by Bertrand Jayr for Lyon Béton offers clean lines and minimalist look. Tap into your creative side and assemble your ideal concrete sto...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Concrete
Plus Storage Module M
By Lyon Beton
Located in VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
The Concrete plus storage Module #02 designed by Bertrand Jayr for Lyon Béton offers cleans lines and minimalist look. Tap into your creative side and assemble your ideal concrete st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Concrete
Contemporary Night Table 'Groove' by DK3, Walnut, L 50 cm, More Wood Finishes
By DK3
Located in Paris, FR
'Groove' night oval signed by Christian Troels for DK3
Tabletop thickness: 10 cm
Available in: Oak wood, Smoked oak wood, Walnut wood
Total height: S 35, M 42,5, L 50 cm
Model show...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Contemporary Night Table 'Groove' by DK3, Walnut, S 35 cm, More Wood Finishes
By DK3
Located in Paris, FR
'Groove' night oval signed by Christian Troels for DK3
Tabletop thickness: 10 cm
Available in: Oak wood, Smoked oak wood, Walnut wood
Total height: S 35, M 42,5 , L 50 cm
Model sho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Contemporary Night Table 'Groove' by DK3, Walnut, M 42.5 cm, More Wood Finishes
By DK3
Located in Paris, FR
'Groove' night oval signed by Christian Troels for DK3
Tabletop thickness: 10 cm
Available in: Oak wood, Smoked oak wood, Walnut wood
Total height: S 35, M 42,5, L 50 cm
Model show...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
DOOQ Organic Modern Handmade Nouvelle Vague Console Table Powder and Lime
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Nouvelle Vague Console
Lime Glossy Tiles
Powder Matte Lacquered Wood
Exceptional in its craftwork, Nouvelle Vague is a console that rejects traditional conventions in favor of experimentation. Round ceramic handmade pieces, painted in a unique craquele glaze are placed around a lacquered center top, creating a sense of movement that evokes the motion of the waves.
Our Nouvelle Vague collection is crafted using Portuguese handmade tiles...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
FRAMA Contemporary Minimal Scandinavian Design Aluminium Rivet Side Coffee Table
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The Rivet Side Table is a versatile furniture piece suitable for any room. Its circular top is divided into three different levels, creating a dynamic...
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Aluminum
FRAMA Minimal Scandinavian Design Riveted Table Storage Aluminium Box
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Aluminium can be difficult to weld and screw. With that in mind a riveting/tenon technique was developed for the Rivet project. This was also a way to experiment with different varia...
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern End Tables
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Aluminum
DOOQ Organic Modern Handmade Portuguese Taupe Tiles Nouvelle Vague Side Table
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Exceptional in its craftwork, Nouvelle Vague is a side table that rejects traditional conventions in favor of experimentation. Round ceramic handmade pieces, painted in a unique craq...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Mezcalitos Set, Contemporary White Oak Limestone Side Table by SinCa Design
By SinCa Design
Located in Tolland, CT
The contemporary Mezcalitos side tables is a collection of three. Each one with a different geometrically shaped based. They are constructed with the same techniques used for creatin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Limestone
Twist Side Table
By Lyon Beton
Located in VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
Our TWIST collection, designed by Alexandre Dubreuil, includes an end table, the ideal companion for your couch, your armchair or even your deck chair since it is suitable for outdoo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Side Table, End Table or Plinths Samu, Made of Solid Wood by Nono
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Introducing the Samu Collection by NONO, where simplicity meets elegance in the form of sculptural stools, side tables, and plinths. Each piece in this collection boasts a gently dom...
Category
2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Dice Storage Module M
By Lyon Beton
Located in VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
The perfect concrete storage module to organize your space by creating a side table, a coffee table or a side table.
Combine several modules, thanks to our rubber connectors, and yo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Concrete
Organic Modern Handmade Portuguese Green Tiles Nouvelle Vague Console Table
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Exceptional in its craftwork, Nouvelle Vague is a console that rejects traditional conventions in favor of experimentation. Round ceramic handmade pieces, painted in a unique craquele glaze are placed around a lacquered center top, creating a sense of movement that evokes the motion of the waves.
Our Nouvelle Vague collection is crafted using portuguese hand made tiles...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Side Table, End table or Nightstand Samu, Made of Solid Wood by NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Introducing the Samu Collection by NONO, where simplicity meets elegance in the form of sculptural stools, side tables, and plinths. Each piece in this collection boasts a gently dom...
Category
2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Perspective Side Table Black
By Lyon Beton
Located in VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
A side table with a minimalist design to use as a complement to your coffee table.
Some will use it as a bedside table. Which is also a good idea.
As its name suggests, the black e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Curb Accent Table
By Lyon Beton
Located in VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
This concrete cube makes for the perfect side table or end table, thanks to its deliberately compact size, which allows it to slide in and out of all kinds of spaces. The cube cradle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Concrete
Silas Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Silas side table is an exploration of balance and asymmetry with its interpretation in the simplicity of the basic shapes. The round top and rectangular posts are securely anchor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Ash, Oak, Walnut
Mezcalito Chueco, White Oak Limestone Side Table by SinCa Design Order #24136312
By SinCa Design
Located in Tolland, CT
The contemporary "Mezcalito Chueco" side table is one of a collection of three. Each one with a different geometrically shaped based. They are constru...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Limestone
DOOQ Organic Modern Handmade Nouvelle Vague Console Table Powder and Lime
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Nouvelle Vague Console
Lime Glossy Tiles
Powder Matte Lacquered Wood
Exceptional in its craftwork, Nouvelle Vague is a console that rejects traditional conventions in favor of experimentation. Round ceramic handmade pieces, painted in a unique craquele glaze are placed around a lacquered center top, creating a sense of movement that evokes the motion of the waves.
Our Nouvelle Vague collection is crafted using Portuguese handmade tiles...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Hudson Hairpin Side Table
Located in Cincinnati, US
This eye-catching piece combines an industrial structure with sophisticated modern accents. The intersecting metal legs almost seem to play tricks on the eyes and change shape as you...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Steel
DOOQ Organic Modern Handmade Portuguese Taupe Tiles Nouvelle Vague Side Table
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Exceptional in its craftwork, Nouvelle Vague is a side table that rejects traditional conventions in favor of experimentation. Round ceramic handmade pieces, painted in a unique craquele glaze are placed around a lacquered center top, creating a sense of movement that evokes the motion of the waves.
Our Nouvelle Vague collection is crafted using portuguese hand made tiles...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Hudson Hairpin Side Table Walnut Green
Located in Cincinnati, US
This eye-catching piece combines an industrial structure with sophisticated modern accents. The intersecting metal legs almost seem to play tricks on the eyes and change shape as you...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Steel
Mezcalito Flaco, Contemporary White Oak Limestone Side Table by SinCa Design
By SinCa Design
Located in Tolland, CT
The contemporary "Mezcalito Flaco" side table is one of a collection of three. Each one with a different geometrically shaped based. They are constructed with the same techniques use...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Limestone
Hudson Hairpin Side Table Walnut Gray
Located in Cincinnati, US
This eye-catching piece combines an industrial structure with sophisticated modern accents. The intersecting metal legs almost seem to play tricks on the eyes and change shape as you...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Steel
Hudson Hairpin Side Table Maple Red
Located in Cincinnati, US
This eye-catching piece combines an industrial structure with sophisticated modern accents. The intersecting metal legs almost seem to play tricks on the eyes and change shape as you...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Steel
Hudson Hairpin Side Table Maple Navy
Located in Cincinnati, US
This eye-catching piece combines an industrial structure with sophisticated modern accents. The intersecting metal legs almost seem to play tricks on the eyes and change shape as you...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Steel
Hudson Hairpin Side Table Walnut Mustard
Located in Cincinnati, US
This eye-catching piece combines an industrial structure with sophisticated modern accents. The intersecting metal legs almost seem to play tricks on the eyes and change shape as you...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Steel
Hudson Hairpin Side Table Maple Rose Copper
Located in Cincinnati, US
This eye-catching piece combines an industrial structure with sophisticated modern accents. The intersecting metal legs almost seem to play tricks on the eyes and change shape as you...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Steel
Hudson Hairpin Side Table with Wood Inlay Walnut Yellow
Located in Cincinnati, US
This eye-catching piece combines an industrial structure with sophisticated modern accents. The intersecting metal legs almost seem to play tricks on the eyes and change shape as you...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Steel
Hudson Hairpin Side Table with Wood Inlay Walnut Prairie Green
Located in Cincinnati, US
This eye-catching piece combines an industrial structure with sophisticated modern accents. The intersecting metal legs almost seem to play tricks on the eyes and change shape as you...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Steel
Hudson Hairpin Side Table with Wood Inlay Walnut Gold
Located in Cincinnati, US
This eye-catching piece combines an industrial structure with sophisticated modern accents. The intersecting metal legs almost seem to play tricks on the eyes and change shape as you...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Steel
Hudson Hairpin Side Table with Wood Inlay Maple Orange
Located in Cincinnati, US
This eye-catching piece combines an industrial structure with sophisticated modern accents. The intersecting metal legs almost seem to play tricks on the eyes and change shape as you...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Steel
Hudson Hairpin Side Table with Wood Inlay Maple Pink
Located in Cincinnati, US
This eye-catching piece combines an industrial structure with sophisticated modern accents. The intersecting metal legs almost seem to play tricks on the eyes and change shape as you...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Steel
James End Table White
Located in Cincinnati, US
Seemingly defying the laws of nature, this Danish-inspired design is composed of a razor thin metal top covered with oak veneer, atop an elegant wire base. The warmth of the wood grain adds a level of complexity balancing the minimalist base for a table that will leave your guests intrigued and your mama proud she raised someone with such good style. The offset base conveniently slides under the sofa making it the perfect accessory for those who have ditched the traditional desk...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Metal
Side Table Way in Wood and Lacquered Metal
Located in Lisbon, PT
Inspired by the Scandinavian design, these tables are Minimalist yet detailed. Sensible combination of lacquer and hardwood feet, along with the lacquered metal details, results in a...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Metal
Side Table Way in Wood and Brass
Located in Lisbon, PT
Inspired by the Scandinavian design, these tables are minimalist yet detailed. Sensible combination of lacquer and hardwood feet, along with brass details, results in a very elegant ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Handmade Scandinavian Side Table "Objects of Use" #2
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Objects of use is the result of two worlds meeting. Two professions intertwining. Two people crossing, clashing and correlating. Objects of use is the f...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Handmade Scandinavian Side Table "Objects of Use" #2
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Objects of use is the result of two worlds meeting. Two professions intertwining. Two people crossing, clashing and correlating. Objects of use is the f...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern end tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern end 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 end tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, more furniture and collectibles, 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 end 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 end tables, popular names associated with this style include Lyon Beton, Dux of Sweden, DOOQ, and France & Søn. 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 end tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $264 and tops out at $15,500 while the average work can sell for $1,557.
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