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
- Scandinavian design and Nordic design originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus; 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
Contemporary Night Table 'Groove' by DK3, Walnut, L 50 cm, More Wood Finishes
By DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
'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
Danish Design Grete Jalk Sofa Table, Model 622 / 54 Teak France & Son, 1960s
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very nice design coffee table designed by Grete Jalk in the 1960s.
The legs are made of solid teak and the top is made of teak veneer.
It is as if the table top is floating on the...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Teak
Side Table, End Table or Plinths Samu, Made of Solid Wood by Nono
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
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
Teak and Jacaranda Scandinavian Modern Side Table
Located in New York, NY
A square table, related to the previous three pieces, as they once all lived together (in harmony) in a spacious home in Gothenburg, Sweden. All followed the tradition of elegance wi...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Jacaranda, Teak
DOOQ Organic Modern Handmade Portuguese Dark Nude 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
Contemporary Night Table 'Groove' by DK3, Walnut, S 35 cm, More Wood Finishes
By DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
'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
Kai Kristensen Teak Side Table w/Drawer Danish Modern
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Kai Kristensen designed Teak side table or night stand, with a drawer. Made in Denmark.
Pair of solid teak leg, in between a rectangular teak table to...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Pair of Solid Teak End Tables by Magnus Olesen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern matching pair of side tables manufactured by Magnus Olesen, Durup circa 1960's. Features solid planked teak table tops and classic rounded supporting legs. This se...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Teak
Large-Scale Teak End Tables by Johannes Andersen, Denmark, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Enhance your space with this set of large-scale teak end tables by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, Denmark, circa 1950s. Fully restored to their original elegance, these tables ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Teak
Illum Wikkelso Danish Modern Teak End Table by Neils Eilersen
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Handsome and substantial large end table designed by Illum Wikkelso and manufactured in Denmark by Neils Eilersen. This very well made table has solid teak legs and a top with beauti...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Mobelfabrikken Toften Teak 2-Tier End Table
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Substantial Danish modern end table by Mobelfabrikken Toften. 2 Tiers. Solid construction and classic Danish design.
Curbside to NYC/Philly $400
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Teak
Table with Tray by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A two-tier Scandinavian Modern end table designed by Hans Wegner with a solid teak top.
Table features built-in shelf and pullout serving tray on oak legs. Crafted by Johannes Hanse...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Teak Tray Table by H Engholm and Svend Aage Willumsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Denton, TX
Danish modern round bentwood teak tray with a folding ebonized base for easy transport. Imported by Raymor.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Metal
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Stools in Solid Pine, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of side tables / stools in solid pine. Designed and made in Scandinavia in the 1970s. Great original condition.
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Pine
Geometrik Cantilever Side Table, Marble and Metal by ATRA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Geometrik Side table with brass/steel lip
Designer - Alexander Diaz Anderson
Measurement:
Small
L 49.2cm/19.3”
W 36.6cm/14.4”
H 48.0cm/18.8”
or
Large
L 50.0cm/19.6”
W 36.6cm/14....
Category
2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Marble, Stone, Brass, Stainless Steel
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
Henning Kjaernulf Oak Brutalist Danish Side Tables or Nightstands
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Henning Kjaernulf Oak Brutalist Danish Side Tables or Nightstands. Price for pair. Sculptural design. Scalloped bottom detail. Oak.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Style Modern Amenity European Beech Wood Round End Table by OFS
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous Scandinavian style Modern Amenity European beech wood round end table by OFS and Carolina.
Modern Amenity is a luxury end table that blends well with classic pieces, mid-cen...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech
DUX Teak and Travertine Marble Lamp Table by Folke Ohlsson
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A solid teak lamp table with a travertine marble-top designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX. In excellent condition and with elegant proportions.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Travertine
Coffee Table with Fluted Edge in Crotch Mahogany, 1940's Sweden
Located in Atlanta, GA
Midcentury Swedish coffee table made of crotch mahogany. Beautiful fluted tabletop edge and reeded legs. Would also work well as a side or end table.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Swedish teak side tables
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of coffee tables designed by Swedish designer Karl-Erik Ekselius. ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Teak
Tray Table, Made in Denmark, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Tray table in beech. Designed and made in Denmark in the 1950s. Great original condition.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Beech
Vintage Scandinavian coffee table with birch display stand
Located in Brescia, IT
Birch coffee table with top shelf and sloping display compartment. Lightweight structure with slender legs and fine details.
Scandinavian coffee table from the mid-20th century made...
Category
1960s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Birch
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
Danish Modern Solid Teak Side Table Rounded Edges and Curved Legs
Located in Miami, FL
Danish Modern solid teak side table rounded edges and curved legs
Offered for sale is a Scandinavian Modern Danish solid teak side table circa 1960...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian vintage teak coffee table, design by Yngvar Sundström
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian teak coffee table with lower shelf, designed by Yngvar Sundström for AB Seffle Möbelfabrik, Sweden, in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
This Scandinavian coffee table, m...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Teak
Willumsen & Engholm Collapsible Tray Top Table by Fritz Hansen
Located in Highland, IN
Light, leggy, and incredibly useful, this tray-top table designed by Svend Aage Willumsen & H. Engholm and made by Fritz Hansen folds flat for easy storage when not in use. When open...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian teak coffee table 1950s - Vintage coffee table
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian-made coffee table from the 1950s, made of teak wood. A simple and functional design, typical of the Nordic style of the time.
Coffee table of Scandinavian origin produc...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Teak
Tilgmans table by Marian Zawadzki Sweden Signed and dated 1960
Located in Paris, FR
An unique Marian Zawadzki hand painted ceramic low table made in Sweden by Tilgmans Ceramics in Sweden in 1960.
Signed and dated. Good condition
A very rare table by artist M. Zawads...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Teak Coffee Table by Magnus Olesen, Denmark
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern, solid teak coffee or side table by Magnus Olsen, Durup Denmark features a removeable top that rests within the base.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Teak
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 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 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 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
Deco birch coffee table with magazine rack
Located in Brescia, IT
Nordic birch coffee table with magazine rack top.
The clean, minimal lines reflect the essence of mid-century Scandinavian design. The birch frame, with its warm and natural grain, ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Birch
Mid-Century Stool in Solid Teak by ESA, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare stool in solid teak. Designed and made by ESA Møbelværk. Great original condition.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Teak
Oak and Birch Low Table Sweden, 1940
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant oak and birch low table Sweden, 1940
Good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Birch, Oak
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
Coffee Table by Folke Ohlsson
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage coffee table by Folke Ohlsson of 1960s Scandinavian design. It is distinguished by the shape of the top with a slightly raised and curved edge.
Minimal and modern lines mak...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Teak
Teak End Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A finely crafted Scandinavian Modern occasional table or end table in highly figured warm toned teak. Finely honed curved edges. Designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen, pr...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Teak
Rosewood End Table from Denmark
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A fine substantial and architectural end table in richly grained Brazilian rosewood having a square top and floating shelf.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Scandinavian vintage coffee table
Located in Brescia, IT
A practical piece of furniture with an essential design suitable for different types of interiors.
Featuring a square top and equally square legs. The light color of the wood gives t...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood
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 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 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 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
Rosewood and Chrome End Table from Denmark
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A square rosewood end table with inset chromed steel legs.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Rosewood
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.