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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
Trip Trap Cutter Stool of Oak Designed by Niels Hvass
Located in Lejre, DK
Trip trap cutter stool of oak designed by Niels Hvass. The item is in great used condition. We have more in stock.  
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Oak

Side Table in Mahogany Designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev Furniture, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Side table in mahogany designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev Furniture in the 1960s. The table is in great vintage condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Mahogany

Mid-Century Wooden Nesting Tables, The Netherlands, 1950's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Set of three side tables in good condition.
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1950s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Side Table in Rosewood Designed by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Side table in rosewood designed by Henning Kjærnulf and manufactured by Vejle Furniture in the 1960s. The table is in great vintage condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Rosewood

Minimalist Scandinavian Coffee Table in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, walnut, Scandinavia, 1980s Minimalistic side table in walnut. This rectangular coffee table shows stunning lines due to the sleek legs of the design. Thanks to the bea...
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1980s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Nesting Table in Teak of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Nesting table in teak of Danish design from the 1960s. The tables are in great vintage condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Bench / Side Table Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bench / side table by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Pine

Poul Jensen for Selig Walnut and Woven Cane Guitar Pick Tables, Pair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Jensen for Selig guitar pick side tables, occasional tables in teak woven cane. Featuring a smooth seamed and lipped triangular surface with lower shel...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Teak, Cane

Pair of Niels Clausen Nightstands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of elegant Niels Clausen nightstands/side tables. Each nightstand features two drawers. Rosewood, lacquered wood.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Rosewood

Side/Bedside Table, Anonymous, Denmark. 1960s, Wenge
Located in Stockholm, SE
Side/bedside table, anonymous, Denmark. 1960's. Wenge. Dimensions: H: 50 cm/ 19 3/4" L: 50 cm/ 19 3/4" D: 40 cm/ 15 3/4"
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Wenge

Pair of "Haga" Side Tables by Carl Malmsten
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of beautiful bedside tables by Carl Malmsten, model named “Haga”. Made in alder root and stained birch. On the sides the wood is laid in a...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Birch

Pair of Side Tables in Solid Teak by Hvidt & Mølgaard, Made in Denmark
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of mid-century side tables in solid teak with brass legs. Designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard for France & Son in 1960s. Made in Denmark. Great original condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Teak Side Table by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen for DUX
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Modern, teak side table by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen for DUX features upturned edges and wonderful dovetail joinery details.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Midcentury Low Table in Teak by Hvidt & Mølgaard, Made in Denmark
Located in Lejre, DK
Low table in teak. Designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard for Søborg Møbler in 1960s. Made in Denmark. Great original condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Set of Nesting Tables in Teak of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of nesting tables in teak of Danish design from the 1960s. The tables are in great vintage condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Side Table in Rosewood of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Side table in rosewood of Danish design from the 1960s. The table is in great vintage condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Rosewood

Teak Coffee Table, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Coffee table made in Denmark in the 1960s Dimensions: H 51 cm / W 150 cm / D. 60 cm.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Borge Mogensen for Soborg Model 149 Danish Teak Expandable Side Table, Ca. 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
A rare teak side table with flip top and under-drawers, Model 149, designed by Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobelfabrik, Denmark, ca. 1950s. In the closed posi...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Pair of Midcentury Rosewood Side Tables by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
Located in London, GB
A near pair of rosewood and steel side tables by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö. Sweden, circa 1960. In excellent vintage condition commensurate of age.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Stainless Steel

Midcentury Side Table with Inlays, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely small side table with three slender legs. The table top is made in the shape of a palette, with inlays of eight kinds of wood with their names, also as inlays, inside.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Norwegian Midcentury Round Table by Hermann Bongard for PLUS, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful Norwegian round tray table on a foldable brass foot designed by Herman Bongard for PLUS Norway in the 1960s. This practical little table has two removable plastic table tops. One bright blue and one light transparent grey plate...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Rosewood Coffee Table, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Coffee table - coffee table, Danish design, 1960s Very good condition. Wood: Rosewood Dimensions: height 51 cm, length 157 cm, depth 61 cm.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Rosewood

Poul Hundevad Fully Restored Multi Functional Danish Modular Rosewood Bar Table
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Poul Hundevad Danish modular two-tiered rosewood bar cart The flexible bar table features a unique combination of organic shapes, excellent craft...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Rosewood

Borge Mogensen Side Table/Bench in Oak and Rattan Cane, 1950s, Denmark
Located in Odense, DK
Danish modern side table or bench in solid oak and handwoven rattan cane by Danish architect Borge Mogensen. Mogensen designed this model in the 1950s when it was made in different s...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Cane, Rattan, Oak

Coffee Table in Rosewood of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Coffee table in rosewood of Danish design from the 1960s. The table is in great vintage condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Rosewood

Compact Rosewood Side Table from Norway
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous and compact side table made in Norway circa 1960s. Executed in gorgeous Brazilian rosewood with brilliant color and elegant grain pattern. A perfect table for next to a loun...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Side Table / Bureau Attributed to Poul Nørreklit Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare side table / bureau attributed to Poul Nørreklit. Produced in Sweden.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Side Table "Casino" in Rosewood and Brass by Engström & Myrstrand
Located in Karlstad, SE
Stunning side table or hallway piece in rosewood, model "Casino" by Sven Engström and Gunnar Myrstrand. This table features three parts: the drawer, the table top, and the frame. You...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Scandinavian Triangular Teak Coffee Table, 1950s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Rare triangular Scandinavian (most likely Swedish) teak coffee or side table from the 1950s on an oak tripod base. Very good vintage condition with light ware consistent with age and...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Oak, Teak

Side Table in Teak of Danish Design Manufactured by Haslev Furniture, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Side table in teak of Danish design manufactured by Haslev Furniture in the 1960s. The table is in great vintage condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Side Table in Rosewood of Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Side table in rosewood of Danish design from the 1960s. The table is in great vintage condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Rosewood

Willy Rizzo Signed Rectangular Glass and Chrome Side/Consul Table
Located in Shrewsbury, GB
A Willy Rizzo signed rectangular glass and chrome side/consul table. The perfect table for a slightly smaller space or hallway. With its slim, architectur...
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20th Century Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Stainless Steel

Rosewood Sewing Table or Cart by Ejvind Johansson
Located in Highland, IN
This little sewing table by Ejvind Johansson for FDB Møbler is handsome and useful. Clad in beautiful rosewood, the top opens to a storage compartment and the wicker basket slides ou...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling Side Table Model Syklus by Rasmus Solberg in Norway
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare side table model Syklus designed by Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling. Produced by Rasmus Solberg in Norway.
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Large Bamboo and Frosted Glass Rectangular Coffee Table by Viggo Boesen, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen, E.V.A. Nissen & Co. 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
An exceptionally stylish bamboo coffee table or side table attributed by Viggo Boesen by E.V.A. Nissen & Co, 1950s. The natural look of bamboo and rattan gives the table an organic d...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan

Bedtable in Teak of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Bedtable in teak of Danish design from the 1960s. The item is in great vintage condition.  
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Krobo Bench / Side Table by Torbjörn Afdal, Bruksbo, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Scandinavian Modern bench in a simple plank form with two raised edges then resting on legs that join at the floor creating U-shaped pedestal bases. By Torbjörn Afdal for Mellemstr...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Swedish Solid Teak Flip-Top Tables in the Manner of Jens Quistgaard
Located in Highland, IN
The internet is a miraculous thing, but one aspect of it is that incorrect information has a habit of taking root and refusing to go away. Such is the case for the Jens Quistgaard at...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Coffee Table in Teak and Legs in Metal, Designed by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This teak coffee table, designed by the iconic Danish furniture designer Hans J. Wegner in the 1960s and manufactured by Ry Furniture, epitomizes the essence of Scandinavian design....
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Midcentury Pair of Teak Rolling Side Tables by BR Møbler Gelsted, Denmark
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Pair of rolling side tables by Peter Brink of BR Møbler, Gelsted in Denmark. Produced in the late 1960s-1970s these teak tables offer a perfect balance of Danish design and functiona...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Coffee Table in Teak of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Coffee table in teak of Danish design from the 1960s. The table is in great vintage condition.  
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Ilmari Tapiovaara Coffee Table / Side Table Produced by Laukaan Puu in Finland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee table / side table designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara. Produced by Laukaan Puu in Finland.
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Pine

Rosewood Coffee Table, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Rosewood coffee table, Danish design, 1960s Very good condition. Dimensions: height 52 cm, width 58 cm, depth 58 cm.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Rosewood

Bertil Brisborg Rare Side Table for NK, 1950s
Located in Hudson, NY
Teak base with oil top with intarsia made by Nordiska Company, 1950s.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Modern Pair of Norwegian Side Tables
Located in Kramfors, SE
Pair of side tables from Norway. The tables are Scandinavian Modern and made circa 1960-1970. Shaped like squares with a frame in solid brass, the frame alone weighs 27 kg for each t...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

2pice Illums Bolighus Danish Mid-Century Teak Side Tables
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Illums Bolighus Danish set of teak tables, 1960 Denmark. A lovely pair of mid-century Danish side tables in teak, with a clean, minimalist design by Illums Bolighus. Pair of Danish...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Side Table Designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri, Denmark
Located in Goteborg, SE
The furniture factory Haslev Møbelsnedkeri had it's own very distinct style developed by their chief designer Severin Hansen. This small side table in teak and cane is a very good ex...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Cane, Teak

Gunnar Myrstrand Side Table and Storage Box by Källemo in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare side table and storage box designed by Gunnar Myrstrand. Produced by Källemo in Sweden.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Rosewood

Marble and Mahogany Side Table by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful side table by Josef Frank, with an oval green marble table top on a slender mahogany base. Deep green marble, lovely sculpted legs and feet.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Organic Shaped Swedish Side Table with Inlaid Wood
Located in Goteborg, SE
Organic side table with inlays of different kinds of wood. Typical for the Swedish town of Tranås where several small furniture companies produced furniture with inlaid wood during t...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Scandinavian Flower Tables Model "Casino" in Rosewood and Brass
Located in Karlstad, SE
Stunning flower tables in rosewood with brass details, model "Casino" by Sven Engström and Gunnar Myrstrand. These tables feature three parts: the drawer, the brass planter, and the ...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Danish Modern Poul Jensen Selig Style Square End/Side Table
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage Danish modern style teak side accent table. This is a custom made piece with a sculptural top and slats underneath, similar to the ...
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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Coffee Table in Teak Designed by Illum Wikkelsø from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Coffee table in teak designed by Illum Wikkelsø from the 1960s. The table is in great vintage condition. Measures: H - 51 cm, W - 178 cm and D - 60 cm.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen Rare Side Table in Solid Rosewood
Located in Hudson, NY
Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen model 2515 side table, solid rosewood, palisander. Manufactured by Snedkermester Willy Beck.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Rosewood

Kurt Østervig Side Table or Bench Produced by Jason Møbler in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare and long side table or bench designed by Kurt Østervig. Produced by Jason Møbler in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Bruno Mathsson Large Coffee Table Model 'Annika' in Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, coffee table, model 'Annika', ash, Sweden, 1950s. This coffee table, named 'Annika', is complemented with bent plywood with ash veneer legs executed in a fluently curved and tapered manner. These light legs are elegant and give this piece its unique appearance. The top is exquisite, the rounded edges really finish the table beautifully. Simple yet very tasteful, a great piece to furnish your living room or lobby. This table is the large version of the two models with a diameter of 105 cm (41.34"). Bruno Mathsson (1907-1988) was born in Sweden as the son of a cabinetmaker. His interest in architecture and furniture design developed early in his life. From his first designs on Mathsson was eager to use new, innovative techniques and soon became specialist in bending of laminated wood. In 1937, he was represented at Expo Paris where he won the Grand Prix for his bed called ‘Paris’. This Expo helped Mathsson to get known worldwide. The manager of the MoMA design department got interested in his designs and started to collect and exhibit his pieces. Moreover, he did collaborations per example with Piet Hein and together they developed the ‘Superellipse’ table...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Ash

Pair of Midcentury Side Tables in Rosewood Designed by Aksel Kjærsgaard, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of side tables rosewood. Designed by Aksel Kjærsgaard in 1960s, Denmark. Great original condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Rosewood

1960s Danish Sewing Side Table in Teak
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish 1960s sewing table in teak with sliding top plate with large compartment under the top plate by a Danish furniture manufacturer. The sewing table has been checked and refini...
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1960s Danish 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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