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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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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Period: 1950s
Hans Wegner Drop Leaf Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner drop leaf side table. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Mid-Century Side Table in Brass and Glass, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Side table with glass top on a brass frame. Great original condition.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Side Table Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Small side table by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

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Rosewood

Elegant Side Table in Mahogany by Ole Wanscher, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Side table in mahogany, designed by Ole Wanscher for cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen. Great original condition. Measures: H.58 W.63/123 D.48 cm.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

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

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Oak

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

Materials

Teak

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

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

Materials

Wood

Large Bamboo and Frosted Glass Rectangular Coffee Table by Viggo Boesen, 1950s
By E.V.A. Nissen & Co. 1, Viggo Boesen
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

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

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

Materials

Pine

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

Materials

Cane, 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

Materials

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

Materials

Marble

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.
Category

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

Materials

Ash

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.
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Flower Table by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare flower table designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden.
Category

1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Copper

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

Materials

Elm

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.
Category

1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

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

Scandinavian Coffee Table in Ash with Striped Top and Organic Legs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, ash, Scandinavia, 1950s Beautiful coffee table in ash with striped top. This table features a stunning top with parallel arranged stripes in two colored ashwood. Natur...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ash

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

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.
Category

1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

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.
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

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.
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

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

Materials

Limestone

Severin Hansen Side Tables Produced by Haslev Mobelsnedkeri in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of side tables designed by Severin Hansen. Produced by Haslev Mobelsnedkeri in Denmark.
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

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.
Category

1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Pine

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.
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

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.
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Willumsen & Engholm Collapsible Tray Top Table by Fritz Hansen
Located in Highland, IN
Light, leggy, and incredibly useful, this tray-top table designed by Svend Aage Willumsen & H. Engholm and made by Fritz Hansen folds flat for easy storage when not in use. When open...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Finn Juhl, Rare Teak Coffee Table FJ-57, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Rare teak coffee model table FJ-57 designed by Finn Juhl in 1957. Top made from highly figured teak wood supported by a black lacquered metal X-base frame on turned teak wood feet. ...
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Teak

Coffee Table Designed by Frode Holm for Illums Bolighus, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Coffee table designed by Frode Holm for Illums Bolighus, Denmark. 1950's. Rosewood. Measurements: H: 56 cm/ 22'' L: 121 cm/ 4' W: 61 c...
Category

1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Børge Mogensen Side Tables by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of side tables / benches designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark.
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Cane, Oak

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.
Category

1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Børge Mogensen Side Table Model 149 Produced by Søborg Møbelfabrik in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare side table model 149 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Søborg møbelfabrik in Denmark.
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Severin Hansen Side Table in Rosewood by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare side table designed by Severin Hansen. Produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark.
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

1950s Danish 'Egyptian" Folding Side Table by Mogens Lassen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An Egyptian table designed by Mogens Lassen in light maple wood with a circular top, folding X-form legs and brass capped floor stretchers. Crafted by cabinetmaker A. J. Iversen in D...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Occasional Table Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Occasional table designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s. Mahogany. Measurements: H: 60 cm/ 23 1/2'' Length when extened: 104 cm/ 3' 5'' D: 54 cm/ 21 1/2''   Jose...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Side Table with Intarsia by Bodafors in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare side table with beautiful intarsia. Produced by Bodafors in Sweden.
Category

1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

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.
Category

1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Copper

Mahogany Side Table with a Drawer by Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful, innovative side table by Josef Frank, made in mahogany. The upper section has a drawer with a brass handle. Lovely sculpted feet and rims framing the table tops.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Flower Table in Copper
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare flower table designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden.
Category

1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Copper

Arne Hovmand-Olsen Rosewood Side Table
Located in Highland, IN
This delightful diminutive side table by Arne Hovmand-Olsen is crafted of rich rosewood and has subtle, beautiful lines which are distinctively Scandinavian.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Finn Juhl Table
Located in Highland, IN
This beautiful table by Danish master Finn Juhl features solid walnut legs and raised lip that surrounds a delta-shaped top of sycamore. Designed during the peak of his creativity, t...
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1950s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Sycamore, Walnut

Oak Side Table with Green Tiles by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, this mid-century side table features a grid of incised green ceramic tiles set into an oak frame, perfect for a su...
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak, Ceramic

Mid Century Modern Vintage Metal Teak Coffee Table by Verner Panton 1959 Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
A mid century modern vintage metal teak coffee table, which was designed by Verner Panton 1959, Denmark and executed by Hans Kaufeld, Germany. An iconic design piece with a sleek de...
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Danish Modern Teak and Beech Side Table by Edmund Jørgensen, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak and Beech Side Table by Edmund Jørgensen, 1950s. Sculptural two tier side table with stained oak frame and round teak plywood tabletops. Stable construction with t...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Beech, Teak

Mid-Century modern set of teak side tables with removable and reversible tray
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Rare set of 2 Scandinavian teak side tables with removable and reversible tops by Finn Juhl. A top with a black melamine side, and a top with a pale yellow melamine side. Price for t...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Elegant side table by Severin Hansen for Haslev Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1950’s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant side table by Severin Hansen for Haslev Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1950’s. This side table is made out of teak and remains in a well presented condition. Great example of high-end ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Elegant Low Table in Rosewood by Ole Wanscher, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Low table in rosewood, designed by Ole Wanscher for cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen. Great original condition.
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Carl Malmsten 'Berg' Three Legged Side Table in Masur Birch, Sweden, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant side table was designed by Carl Malmsten in 1936 as part of his 'Berg' series of three-legged tables. This example was produced by Carl Malmsten in the early 1950s. The ...
Category

1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch

Poul Kjærholm Style Coffee Table Scandinavian
Located in Lyon, FR
Handcrafted manufacturing coffee table inspired by Poul Kjærholm. Structure in oxidized steel with tempered glass on top. Notch on the glass top (Cf. photos).
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1950s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

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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