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Scandinavian Modern Side 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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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Style: Scandinavian Modern
"Annika" side table in ash by Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson, 1973
Located in Hägersten, SE
Side table model "Annika" designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced in Värnamo, Sweden by Firma Karl Mathsson in 1971. Table top in ash and legs from laminated birch. Good vintage conditi...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Birch, Ash

1960s teak cabinet with drawer
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage coffee table with drawer. An original piece of furniture that can also be used as a bedside table for the bedroom. It is distinguished by the rectangular shape of the top an...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Pine stool by Ingvar Hildingsson. Sweden, 1970's
Located in Venice, CA
Pine stool by Ingvar Hildingsson. Item is signed IH at underside of stool. Sweden, 1970's
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Pine

Set of three nesting tables
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian vintage living room side tables. These three small-size side tables are ideal for those who have limited space in the home...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Roland Wilhelmsson Side Table in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roland Wilhelmsson for Karl Andersson & Söner, side table, pine, Sweden, 1970s This side table is designed by Roland Wilhelmsson for Karl Andersson & Söner. With a solid and sturdy...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Pine

Danish Mid-Century Teak & Beech Side Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak & beech mid-century side table, circa 1960's. Compact size with lovely metal ring accents and slatted shelf. Handsome book-matched veneer teak on top and solid beechwood legs.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Beech, Teak

Bedside Tables, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of Swedish bedside tables from the 1960s. Teak and white bakelite knob.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Frits Henningsen Danish Mahogany Round Side Table, c. 1940's
Located in Norwalk, CT
A handsome Danish mid-century round side table, designed by furniture maker and designer Frits Henningsen (1889–1965), c. 1940's. Both the proprietor of a furniture-making workshop w...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Mahogany

White-painted Scandinavian nightstand
Located in Brescia, IT
Teak nightstand with drawer. An original mid-century Nordic design piece of furniture. The wooden structure is painted white. There is also a shelf, convenient for use as a magazine...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Danish Square Coffee Table in Solid Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, solid teak, Denmark, 1950s This square coffee or side table table is an example of the elegance seen in midcentury Danish design. The top features soft edges and warm,...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Pair of Jens H. Quistgaard Interlocking Cube Side Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of side tables by Jens H. Quistgaard for Nissen, c.1960s Denmark, features a hand-oiled teak frame with finger joinery and circular cutouts on each side. The tables can interloc...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Pair of Ole Wanscher Side Tables in Mahogany, P. Jeppesen 1960s Denmark
Located in Balen, BE
A pair of sidetables by Ole Wanscher in mahogany, produced by P. Jeppesen in the 1960's. Very good condition, only very few traces of use. H. 56cm W. 65cm D.65cm
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Mahogany

Pair of Danish Teak Model 4508 Tray Tables by Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Located in Southampton, GB
Pair of Danish teak model 4508 tray tables designed by H. Engholm & Svend Åge Willumsen. Originally created for the staff of Fritz Hansen in 1958 it was so popular that is was later ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Mid-century Modern Side Table by Carl-Johan Boman, Finland, 1940s
Located in Espoo, FI
The Finnish mid-century modern side table designed and produced by Carl-Johan Boman in1940s is representing his distinctive style that combines clean lines, practicality, and a minim...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Danish modern three-piece side table of Caucasian walnut
Located in DK
This exquisite three-piece side table of Caucasian walnut with profiled edges is attributed Ernst Kühn (1890-1948).  The three-piece consists of one square middle table and two D-sh...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

A Swedish Birch and Elmwood Side Table, Circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish birch, elmroot and palisander circular side table, Circa 1940s
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Birch, Elm

Anton Kildeberg Coffee Table
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Anton Kildeberg side tables in mahogany. Made in the 1950s.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Mahogany

Danish Deco Tiled Club-Leg Cocktail Table after Otto Færge
Located in Portland, OR
This is a delightful table in the style of Otto Færge. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker circa 1950s-60s, it is a ceramic tile mosaic top over solid stained Beech base. Three club legs p...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Ceramic, Beech

Round Art Deco Side Table in Beech & Marble Top, By a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant Art Deco side table / pedestal in beech with an exclusive marble top. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in 1940s. This charming vintage table will complement many interior st...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Danish Modern Rosewood Side Table by Rud Thygesen for Heltborg Møbler, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Rosewood Side Table by Rud Thygesen for Heltborg Møbler, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern coffee or side table Model 45 in Rosewood/palisander with aluminium inla...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Rosewood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Side Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish side table, circa 1960's. Solid wood construction on the base and handsome book-matched veneer on the flat surfaces. Compact, highly functional table pairs perfectly love...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Teak

A Pair of Mid Century Side / Sofa Tables in Oak, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of square sofa / side tables in solid oak. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1960s. Curved legs and great craftsmanship in these brutalist tables. Light signs of wear on ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Oak

Midcentury Modernist Side Table by Severin Hansen, Haslev, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely rosewood side table by Severin Hansen with a wicker basket drawer. Great for storage and creating a great silhouette. Severin Hansen’s characteristic diagonal, seamless joiner...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Rattan, Rosewood

Side Table with Drawer and Shelf in Teak Wood of Danish Design from 1960's
Located in Lejre, DK
Side table / bedside table with drawer and shelf in teak wood of Danish design from around the 1960s. Measurements in cm: H:48 W:59...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Danish Modern Mahogany Side Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Mahogany midcentury side table, circa 1970s. Beautifully veneered case rests on slender, striking black contrasting X-crossed legs with polished metal support. Beautiful rounded edge...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Mahogany

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Side Table by Haslev
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood mid-century side table by Haslev, circa 1960's. Compact, highly functional table with sleek corner joinery. Haslev's maker's mark and Danish Furniture Control stamp intact. ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Hardwood

Rosewood Sewing Table by Johannes Andersen
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood sewing table by Johannes Andersen, circa 1960's. Sweet sewing table, can double as a perfect end table or accent piece. Handy drawer with fitted interior, original woven bas...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Wicker, Hardwood

Solid Pine Side Table/Bench by Christer Larsson, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rectangular side table or bench in solid pine, crafted by Swedish designer Christer Larsson for Sven Larsson Möbelshop in 1970s. Fine craftmanship, perfectly suited for any interior...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Pine

Aino and Alvar Aalto Side Table for Adlon, Finland, 1938
Located in Espoo, FI
Unique side table by Aino and Alvar Aalto designed for the cabinet of restaurant Adlon in Helsinki, which Artek decorated in late 1938. Aino Aalto, the creative force behind the Adlo...
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1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Danish Modern Rosewood Side Table by Spottrup
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood mid-century side table by Spottrup, circa 1960's. Solid wood construction on the base and handsome book-matched veneer on the top. Use as a bedside, or end table! Unrestor...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Hardwood

1950s Lane Altavista Copenhagen Mid Century Modern Two Tier Walnut End Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1957 Lane Altavista Copenhagen Mid Century Modern Tiered Walnut End Table, Nightstand. This is an original rare vintage 1950s Lane Altavista two tier side table or nightstand. Elegant Mid century modern two tiered Lane Altavista Copenhagen step table featuring a two tiered design with brass wrapped tapered legs. Stamped Lane Altavista VA...
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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Side Table Pair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood side table pair, circa 1960's. Compact, highly funtional set, perfect for either side of your sofa! As-is. Please inquire for remote and international shipping rates.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Hardwood

Side Table of Wicker Tray with Metal Legs from the 1970s
Located in Lejre, DK
Side table with wicker tray and metal legs is particularly suitable for a console table or flower table on the balcony from around the 1970s Measurements in cm: H:57.5 W:56 D:40
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Pair of wood and metal side tables
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage 1960s nightstands of Swedish provenance. These Scandinavian furniture pieces are distinguished by simple shapes and the use of metal juxtaposed with wood, a typical element ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Danish Mod Century Two Tier End Table by Peter Hvidt & Oral Molgaard, Nielsen
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional example of the classic two tier end, or side, table designed by Hvidt and Molgaard, made by France and Son, retailed by John Stuart. The table is asymmetrical, and has an...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Cane, Teak

Minerva side table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Søn
Located in Kiel, SH
Beautiful square Side table in solid teak designed in 1957 by Designer Duo Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielsen manufactured by famous company France & Son conical legs and two she...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Rosewood Sewing Table by Johannes Andersen
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood sewing table by Johannes Andersen, circa 1960's. Sweet sewing table, can double as a perfect end table or accent piece. Handy drawer with fitted interior, original woven bas...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Side Tables in Teak and Steel, Danish Mid Century, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A classic and elegant pair of side tables in teak with a steel base. Made in the 1960s by a Danish cabinetmaker. Beautiful patina and simple lines that fit in many interior styles....
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Steel

Danish Midcentury Brutalist Round Coffee Table of Solid Oak by Cabinetmaker 1950
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Danish brutalist style round coffee table of solid oak with a heavy tabletop on four square legs. On each of the four legs is a hand-carved relief. Manufactured by a Danish cabinetma...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Oak

Poul Cadovius Coffee Table in Rosewood, Denmark 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Poul Cadovius coffee table in veenered rosewood, steel details. Made by France & Son.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Aluminum

Danish Modern Rosewood Side Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood mid-century side table, circa 1960's. Compact, highly functional table with slender tapering legs. Pairs perfectly with large sofas! Unrestored item, some marks consisten...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Hardwood

Small Chest of Drawers on Wheels in Rosewood of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This small chest of drawers on wheels epitomizes the elegance and functionality of Danish design from the 1960s. Crafted from luxurious rosewood, renowned for its rich color and dis...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Rosewood

Side Table in Teak & Glass, Danish Mid Century Modern, Made in the 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Side table in teak & a beautifully decorated top in glass. Made by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker in the 1960s. This timeless classic table will complement many interior styles. A mod...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Teak

Severin Hansen Side Table/ Nightstand by Haslev Mobelfabrik
Located in Highland, IN
Produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri, this beautifully detailed and exquisitely constructed Severin Hansen teak side table has a shallow dra...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Danish Modern Rosewood Side Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood mid-century side table, circa 1960's. Compact, highly functional table with slender tapering legs. Pairs perfectly with large sofas! Please inquire for international and re...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Hardwood

Danish Modern Rosewood Side Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood mid-century side table, circa 1960's. Solid wood construction on the base and handsome book-matched veneer up top. Lovely grain patterns! Unrestored item, some marks consis...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Hardwood

Pair of Carl Malmsten Bedside Tables, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of elegant bedside tables designed by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1960s. Very good condition with small signs of usage and patina. Signed.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Oak

Slagelse Danish Mid-Century Two-Tier Walnut End Table
Located in Norwalk, CT
This stunning Danish mid-century two-tier end table is a finely crafted piece by leading Scandinavian manufacturer Slagelse, c. 1940's-50's. From the earlier decades of the Danish mo...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Danish Modern Rosewood Cube Side Table
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool Danish modern rosewood cube side table / coffee table base, circa 1970s. The cube is in very good vintage condition and covered in...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Rosewood

1960s Oak Side Table "Casino" By Sven Engström & Gunnar For Tingströms
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Oak side table "Casino series" designed by Sven Engström & Gunnar Myrstrand for Tingströms with one drawer. Allover in good condition.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Oak

1960s Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Walnut and Birch Occasional Side Table
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A very classy 1960s Mid Century Side table in Walnut and Birch. An original piece that has that essential high-end 60s/70s look. a ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Wood, Birch, Walnut

Pair of Anton Kildeberg Side Tables in Dark Stained Oak, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Pair of vintage side tables made at cabinetmaker Anton Kildeberg in the 1950s. The tables are made from dark stained oakwood. In the style of Fritz Henningsen. Great original condition.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Oak

Scandinavian Mid-Century Teak & Oak Bedside Tables, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in Helsinki, FI
This set of two teak veneer bedside tables was made in Sweden during the 1950s. They have a drawer and a handy shelf. The legs are made of solid oak wood. This set is perfect match t...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Oak, Teak

Swedish Pair of 'Frisco' Side Tables by Folke Ohlsson for Tingstrøms, 1960s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Wonderful pair of ‘Frisco’ side tables designed by Folke Ohlsson for Tingstrøms during the 1960s. They are made of solid teak and have a very high level of finishing with a raised ed...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Finn Juhl / Sidetable. FD-535 / France & Son
Located in 足立区, JP
The item is in good condition. There is a maker's medallion on the back of the table.
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Danish Modern Rosewood Side Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood mid-century side table, circa 1960's. Solid wood construction on the base and handsome book-matched veneer on the flat surfaces. Sleek drawer and lower shelf, pop this by yo...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Hardwood

Refinished Vintage Danish Modern Solid Teak Square Coffee Table
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Premium quality vintage Danish Modern square coffee table or large side table. This piece is built like a champ! Outstanding quality, solid teak throughout. The Danish Modern coffee ...
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1970s Canadian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Bedside Tables Model 'Casino' by Sven Engström & Gunnar Myrstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Sven Engström & Gunnar Myrstrand. Teak veneered. Produced by Tingströms in Sweden, 1960s.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Scandinavian Modern side tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern side 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 side tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, seating, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern side 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 side tables, popular names associated with this style include Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Luca Nichetto, Severin Hansen, and Poiat. 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 side tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $134 and tops out at $65,000 while the average work can sell for $1,837.

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