Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking 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
Erik Riisager Hansen Nesting Tables Produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of nesting tables designed by Erik Riisager Hansen. Produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Poul Kjaerholm PK71 Nesting Tables, Denmark, 1960
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Nesting tables, model PK71, designed by Poul Kjaerholm. Manufactured by E Kold Christensen in Denmark, circa 1960.
Matt chromed steel frame and original top of black acrylic.
I...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Nesting Tables in Rosewood by Severin Hansen, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of nesting tables in rosewood designed by Severin Hansen and made by Haslev Furniture Denmark, great original condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Set of Three Walnut Nesting Tables, 1960s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Organic Modern Kai Kristiansen for Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik trio of Walnut stacking tables. Featuring smooth, rounded rectangular dark, beautifully...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Walnut
1950s Danish Rosewood Geometric Cube Stacking Cocktail Side Tables Mid-Century
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Jørgen Bækmark rosewood cube-shaped rectangular insert stacking or nesting tables. Rare design. The joinery is tight.
Largest outer table: W 23.63 x D 16.5 x H 19.68 in.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Wood
Severin Hansen Nesting Tables by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare nesting tables designed by Severin Hansen. Produced by Haslev møbelsnedkeri in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Modern Rosewood Nesting Tables by Erling Torvits for Heltborg Mobler
Located in New York, NY
Nice 2 piece nest of Danish modern tables, designed by Erling Torvits for Heltborg Mobler. This was probably originally a nest of three, only two remain. The tables are in very good,...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Rosewood
Scandinavian Modern Teak Nesting Table Set
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A set of vintage Scandinavian Modern nesting tables made from old growth teak finished with oil. Wood grain is beautifully and figured. This Classic design has each smaller table 'fl...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Teak
Poul Kjaerholm PK71 Nesting Tables, Denmark, 1960
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A set of three nesting tables, model PK71, designed by Poul Kjaerholm and manufactured by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark circa 1960.
Each table has an eye-catching square structur...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Steel
Svante Skogh, Oak Nesting Tables, AB Seffle Möbelfabrik, 1960s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Set of three oak nesting tables by Svante Skogh for his long time collaborator AB Seffle Möbelfabrik. This set is made in the 1960. The two small...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Oak
Danish Midcentury Nest of Tables by Kurt Østervig for Jason Furniture
Located in Lejre, DK
Nest of tables in rosewood designed by Kurt Østervig, made by Jason Furniture Denmark - Great original condition.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Carl Malmsten, Set of "Sledge" Nesting Tables, Sweden, circa 1948
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury nesting tables with teak marquetry by Swedish designer Carl Malmsten.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Beech, Teak
Hans Wegner Nesting Tables in Teak by Andreas Tuck in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of nesting tables designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Andreas Tuck in Denmark.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Nesting Tables in Rosewood by Skovmand & Andersen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare nesting table. Produced by Skovmand & Andersen in Denmark.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Set of Scandinavian Midcentury Nesting Tables
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of Scandinavian hardwood nesting tables. Made in Denmark in the early 1960s
original condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Hardwood
M. Ryder & Eskild Pontoppidan Nesting Tables by Ludvig Pontoppidan in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare nesting tables designed by M. Ryder & Eskild Pontoppidan. Produced by cabinetmaker Ludvig Pontoppidan in Denmark.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Stacking Solid Teak End Table Set by France & Daverkosen
Located in San Jose, CA
Early mid century set of stacking side tables manufactured by France & Daverkosen, Denmark. Table tops are constructed of solid planked teak with classic slender dowel legs. This set can be used as a coffee table or separate as three end tables.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Teak
Nesting Tables in Teak by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen for Seffle
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Nesting table set with 3 tables.
Oiled Teak wood. Design by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen for swedish manufacture Seffle Mobelfabrik.
In very good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Set Dark Oak Nesting Tables by E. W. Bach for Møbelfabrikken Toften, 1960
Located in Voorburg, NL
Beautiful set of two nesting tables designed by E. W. Bach and manufactured in the 1960s by Møbelfabrikken Toften in Denmark. Very nice dark Oak frame with beautiful wood grain struc...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Oak
Set of Nesting Tables by Quistgaard
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of nesting tables in well patinated teak and oak designed by Maa. Jens Harald Quistgaard for Nissen Furniture in 1960s. Great condition.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Teak, Oak
1960s Set of Danish Nesting Tables in Teak
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of nesting tables in teak produced in Denmark in the 1960s.
The elegant and well well crafted nesting tables have been check by our cabinetmaket to sensure that they are in good...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Nesting Table Model 33 by Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare nesting table model 33 designed by Kai Kristiansen. Produced by Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Oak
Magic Puzzle Cube Danish Teak Nesting Tables Mid-century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A set of six interlocking teak nesting tables with chromed steel legs expertly engineered to nest into a discreet cube end table with a small teak finger button on the top table. By Poul Norreklit for GP Farum...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Severin Hansen Nesting Rosewood Tables
Located in Stockholm, SE
Severin Hansen Nesting rosewood tables. In excellent condition. The original tags are still intact.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Yngve Ekström for DUX Nesting Tables
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A pair of guitar pick tables by Yngve Ekström for DUX. The rounded triangle tops are accentuated by three multi-bent legs at each corner. The top...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Three Stacking or Nesting Danish Teak Tables
Located in New York, NY
Nice clean original, nesting tables made in Denmark. Extremely minor scratch on larger table, set in basically mint condition. Dimensions in listing are for the larger table.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Teak
Nesting Tables by Haslev
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of two nesting tables with inlaid stoneware tiles by Nils Thorsen for Royal Copenhagen. Produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Stoneware, Wood
Set of Nesting Tables in Teak by "Moebelintarsia", 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
The set of nesting tables in teak manufactured by "Moebelintarsia" is a fine example of Danish design from the 1960s. Danish design from that era is known for its emphasis on craftsm...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Teak
Set of Three Swedish Modern Teak Nesting Tables
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Three Swedish Modern Teak Nesting Tables
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Teak
Teak Folding Tables by Illum Wikkelso
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A fine set of three beautifully scaled and detailed teak folding tables that nest elegantly into a side table for storage.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Teak
Set of Slender Scandinavian Nesting Tables by Brode Blindheim
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Slender Scandinavian Nesting Tables by Brode Blindheim.
Simple, versatile and elegant.
Original tag pictured.
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Teak
Nesting tables in Brazilian rosewood by Kurt Østervig
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nesting tables in Brazilian rosewood and black-painted legs. Four pieces. Kurt Østervig / Jason Møbler Ringsted
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Vildbjerg Mobelfabrik Rosewood Nesting Tables - 072316
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Vintage Danish mid-century modern, made in the 1950's - Recently refurbished
The piece is more than 65+ years old and some wear and tear can be expected, but we do everything we can...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables, Set of Three
Located in High Point, NC
This set of teak nesting tables was designed in Denmark in the 1970s. Dynamically composed with traditional materials and quality construction, the design bears the stamp of Scandina...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Teak
Teak & Birch Stacking Side Tables by Bodafors, Sweden, 1950s, Set of 3
By Bodafors
Located in Helsinki, FI
Three midcentury teak & birch stacking side tables, made in Sweden by Bodafors.
Compact set of multiuse nesting tables, perfect for living room side or end tables, nightstands, or...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Birch, Teak
Scandinavian Modern nesting tables and stacking tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern nesting tables and stacking 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 nesting tables and stacking tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern nesting tables and stacking 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 nesting tables and stacking tables, popular names associated with this style include Kai Kristiansen, Johannes Andersen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, and Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik. 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 nesting tables and stacking tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $311 and tops out at $8,500 while the average work can sell for $1,500.
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