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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
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

Materials

Rosewood

Side Tables Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of side tables by unknown designer. Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

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

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Oak, 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

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

Danish Modern Side Tables with Metal Shelf
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Lightweight and portable tables add accents to any room. Oiled teak tops with metal spindle shelf detailing. Two available. Professional, skilled furn...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Johannes Andersen Restored and Refinished Teak Nesting Tables by CFC Silkeborg
Located in Knebel, DK
Johannes Andersen refinished set of Danish teak nesting tables by CFC Silkeborg. The nesting tables have been checked, restored and refinished by our cabinetmaker to ensure that t...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Teak

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

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

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

Pair of Scandinavian Acrylic Glass Side Tables from the 1960s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Cubistic shaped pair of side tables made out of different materials. The frame is made out of acrylic glass combined with glass top, mirrored base on wooden black socle. Typical pure...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Mirror, Glass, Acrylic, Wood

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

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

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

Uno & Östen Kristiansson Side Tables / Plant Stand by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare collection of 4 side tables / plant stand designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden. Dimensions plant (W x D x H): 60 x 39,5 x 46 cm. Dimensio...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Inge Davidsson Side Table / Coffee Table by Cabinetmaker Ernst Johansson
By Inge Davidsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Unique side table / coffee table designed by Inge Davidsson. Produced by cabinetmaker Ernst Johansson in Sweden.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone

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

Materials

Teak

Uno & Östen Kristiansson Plant Stand by Luxus in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare plant stand designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

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

Materials

Steel

Scandinavian Modern Danish Vintage Pine Table by Nanna Ditzel
Located in London, GB
This beautiful rare piece of classic, iconic Danish design and craftsmanship has been sympathetically restored to a fine condition. Made from Oregon pine, the choice of contrasting p...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Pine

Yngve Ekström Coffee / Side Table by Westbergs in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee table / side table / bench designed by Yngve Ekström. Produced by Westbergs in Tranås, Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Pair of Danish Modern Mobelfabrikken Toften Teak End Tables
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a pair of midcentury Danish modern teak end tables with two tiers, made by Mobelfabrikken Toften. They are in good vintage condition showing slight age wear (scratches, su...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Side Table in and Mahogany and Brass, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Side table in mahogany and brass. Made in Denmark in the 1960s. Great condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Side Table, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Side table in elmwood produced in Sjöbo by Bertil Johansson, Sweden, 1960s.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Elm

Side Table by Severin Hansen for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri, Denmark
Located in Goteborg, SE
The design of Severin Hansen is usually very elegant. And this table is no exception. Just look at these fine proportions and precise joints.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Side Tables or Benches in Solid Rosewood by Alberts in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of side tables or benches in solid rosewood. Produced by Alberts in Tibro, Sweden.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Modern Tray Table in Oak by Hans Bølling
Located in Lejre, DK
Tray table in patinated oak, foldable base and reversible black / red serving trays. Designed by Hans Bølling for Torben Ørskov. Great original condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Formica, Oak

Roland Wilhelmsson Bench in Pine by Karl Andersson & Söner in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee table / bench model Bamse in pine designed by Roland Wilhelmsson. Produced by Karl Andersson & Söner AB in Sweden.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Pine

1970s Pine Wood Side Table with Single Drawer by Aksel Kjersgaard Odder, Denmark
Located in Bergen op Zoom, NL
Beautiful minimal solid pine wood made 1970s side table with a single large drawer Marked Aksel Kjersgaard This Danish designer is a master in showing off the refined Scandina...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Pine

Arne Vodder Coffee Table, Danemark 1960s Modulable Danish Scandinavian
Located in Lyon, FR
Large coffee table from Arne Vodder. Denmark 1960s Total length 150 cm, and with out extension 74cm.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Torbjørn Afdal Bench / Side Table Model Krobo Produced by Bruksbo in Norway
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Bench / side table model Krobo designed by Torbjørn Afdal. Produced by Bruksbo in Norway.
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Roland Wilhelmsson Table in Pine by Karl Andersson & Söner in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee table / bench model Bamse in pine designed by Roland Wilhelmsson. Produced by Karl Andersson & Söner AB in Sweden.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Pine

Tapio Wirkkala Coffee Table
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Designed for Asko, Finland in 1958. These tables are highly sought after and regarded as Tapio Wirkkala's most important production furniture. Made from hand-sculpted solid el...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Elm

Rimbert Sandholt Side Table / Bureau Produced by Glas & Trä Hovmantorp in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare side table / bedside table designed by Rimbert Sandholt. Produced by Glas & Trä Hovmantorp in Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

Danish Modern Svend Langkilde Butlers Tray of Teak with Brass Fittings, 1960s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Butlers tray designed by Svend Langkilde made of teak with oil treatment and with hinges and parts of the under frame of brass. It is possible to use the tray separately, as the tra...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Jeanne Grut Style Butlers Tray of Wengé with Four Drumstick Legs Danish Modern
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Butlers tray attributed to the danish designer Jeanne Grut. It is made of wengé with 4 drumstick legs. The table has underneath a handwritten label with among other Jeanne Gruts na...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wenge

Side Table / Coffee Table Attributed to Carl-Axel Acking Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare side table / coffee table attributed to Carl-Axel Acking. Produced in Sweden.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Beech, Mahogany

“The Egyptian table” by Mogens Lassen for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1935
Located in Stockholm, SE
Occasional table “The Egyptian table”, designed by Mogens Lassen for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark. 1935. Mahogany, foldable frame and top with raised edg...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Coffee Table by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Side table / coffee table in stained pinewood produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1940s. Possibly designed by Axel-Einar Hjorth.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Pine

Pair of Cool Side Tables by Uno and Östen Kristiansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of cool side tables by Uno and Östen Kristiansson. Sleek, square steel legs fitted neatly into the rosewood table tops.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Flower Table in Copper and Black Lacquered Metal
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare flower table designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Copper

1950s PK-61 Glass Top Low Table by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A PK-61 low table designed by Poul Kjaerholm featuring a satin-chrome steel frame with the original 1.25" glass top. Made by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark, circa 1950s.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Occasional Table, Anonymous, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Occasional table, anonymous, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1950s. Swedish limestone top and lacquered wooden base. Stamped NK. Measures: H 61 cm/ 2' D 70 cm/ 2' 4".
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Limestone

Small Table in Rosewood and Stainless Steel by Östen Kristiansson, Luxus, Sweden
Located in Goteborg, SE
This stylish small table is made in rosewood veneer with legs in stainless steel. It was designed by Östen Kristiansson, one of the owners of Luxus, Sweden.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Side Table with Intarsia by Bodafors in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare side table with beautiful intarsia. Produced by Bodafors in Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Side Table in Rosewood, Danish Design, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant side table in rosewood designed and made in Denmark. Great original condition.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Midcentury Side Tables in Rosewood by Knud Joos, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of side tables in rosewood designed by Knud Joos and made by Jason Furniture Denmark, great original condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Torbjørn Afdal Bench / Side Table Model Krobo Produced in Norway
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Bench / side table model Krobo designed by Torbjørn Afdal. Produced by Mellemstrands møbelfabrik in Norway.
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Midcentury Side Table in Rosewood by Haslev, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Side table in rosewood designed by Severin Hansen Jr. and made by Haslev Furniture Denmark, great original condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Midcentury Side Tables in Brass and Travertine, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
A pair of side tables with travertine top on a solid brass frame. Great original condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Scandinavian Modern Teak Side Table by Peter Hvidt for France & Daverkosen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern, solid teak side table by Peter Hvidt for France & Daverkosen features tapered legs and edges.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Kurt Østervig Side Tables Produced by Jason Møbler in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of side tables designed by Kurt Østervig. Produced by Jason Møbler in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Side Table in the Manner of Axel Einar Hjorth Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare side table in the manner of Axel Einar Hjorth. Produced in Sweden.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Pine

1950s Danish Architects Embassy Drop-Leaf Teak Table in Style of Hans Wegner
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare table, with swiveling triangles for leaf supports. Designed by Madsen, Aksel Bender (1916-2000) & Larsen, Ejner( 1917-1987) for maker Willy Beck. Retains makers medallion on bot...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Poul Kjærholm PK-71 Nesting Tables by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare nesting tables model PK-71 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

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 Side Tables

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Teak

Carl Malmsten Bench Model Visingsö Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Bench model Visingsö designed by Carl Malmsten. Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Pine

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Teak Side Table for France & Daverkosen
Located in Montreal, QC
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen teak two-tier side table for France & Daverkosen
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

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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