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
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; influenced American mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
- Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
- Open, airy spaces
- Promotion of functionality
- Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
- Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
- A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Returnable Items Only
1960's Teak and Oak Side Table with Magazine Storage and Sliding Top Denmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely beautiful and rare Scandinavian Moderen side table made of teak on a oak base from Denmark. This side table has a sliding top to store magazines or a remote under neath an...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Rosewood & Steel Coffee Table By Uno & Östen Kristiansson For Luxus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Clean and minimal, Scandinavian modern coffee table by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus features a rosewood top with slender steel legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
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.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Vejle Stole Mobelfabrik Danish Denmark Rosewood Side Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-Century Modern Vejle Stole Movelfabrik console, accent or side table. Made of rosewood featuring rectangular form and large rollilng casters. Marked Made in Denmark along bottom....
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Hudson Hairpin Side Table Walnut Gray
Located in Cincinnati, US
This eye-catching piece combines an industrial structure with sophisticated modern accents. The intersecting metal legs almost seem to play tricks on the eyes and change shape as you...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
Side Table Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Small side table by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stainless Steel and Carrara Marble Tables in the Style of Poul Kjaerholm
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
These tables are part of our new bespoke service.
Please note that they the metal parts are bright silver colour, as they look slightly gold in some of the photos!
They are produ...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble, Stainless Steel
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Stools by Rainer Daumiller from 1960s Pine Wood
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of Scandinavian Modern tables/stools, 1960s, probably by Daumiller. Solid pine wood.
Very good vintage condition with light age related wear and patina. A round sculpted seat a...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Pine
Side Table Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Side table by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Teak, Lacquer
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood "Cube" of Three Interlocking Nesting Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kai Kristiansen for Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik "cube" of nesting tables in rosewood. Composed of three tables two tables "slide" into the center table's side slots creating an ingeniously...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Hudson Hairpin Side Table Maple Red
Located in Cincinnati, US
This eye-catching piece combines an industrial structure with sophisticated modern accents. The intersecting metal legs almost seem to play tricks on the eyes and change shape as you...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
Hudson Hairpin Side Table Walnut Mustard
Located in Cincinnati, US
This eye-catching piece combines an industrial structure with sophisticated modern accents. The intersecting metal legs almost seem to play tricks on the eyes and change shape as you...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
Hudson Hairpin Side Table with Wood Inlay Walnut Prairie Green
Located in Cincinnati, US
This eye-catching piece combines an industrial structure with sophisticated modern accents. The intersecting metal legs almost seem to play tricks on the eyes and change shape as you...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
Inside / Outside Jää Cube Side Table / Seat - Recycled Plastic - Pair Available
Located in Leicester, GB
The Jää cube is a multifunctional side table. The Jää cube has a sculptural design with a beautiful tactile surface and small, satin polished aluminium spacers...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Swedish Modern Teak and Birch Table, Mid-20th Century
Located in Uppsala, SE
Swedish side or lamp table in teak with birch legs that gets wider towards the floor. The table top has a striped pattern with birch stripes integrated into the teak top. Very unusua...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Birch, Teak
Alvar Aalto Style Side Table in Oak, Denmark, 1980s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Hellouw, NL
Charming Alvar Aalto style side table in oak from Denmark 1980s. This table is practical and has a minimal design. The top is interesting due to its shape that is a mix between an ov...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen, Foldable Side Table, Denmark 1960's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Teak side table. The top can rotate and flips open. Then it creates a space of 70 x 90 cm
The pin to rotate the table top have been replaced. The top and the bottom shelf have been ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Teak
Side Table in Rosewood by Severin Hansen for Haslev, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Side table in rosewood designed by Severin Hansen and manufactured by Haslev Furniture in the 1960s. The table is in great vintage condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Midcentury Side Table in Solid Teak, by Jens Quistgaard, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Side table in solid teak designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard. Great original condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Teak
Hudson Hairpin Side Table Maple Navy
Located in Cincinnati, US
This eye-catching piece combines an industrial structure with sophisticated modern accents. The intersecting metal legs almost seem to play tricks on the eyes and change shape as you...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
Swedish Art Deco Side Table / Bar Table
Located in Karlstad, SE
Elegant side table or bar table manufactured in Sweden, 1930s.
This table is made with impressive craftsmanship. The sides of the table offer several shelves and lockers and are ven...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Hudson Hairpin Side Table Maple Rose Copper
Located in Cincinnati, US
This eye-catching piece combines an industrial structure with sophisticated modern accents. The intersecting metal legs almost seem to play tricks on the eyes and change shape as you...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
Hudson Hairpin Side Table with Wood Inlay Walnut Yellow
Located in Cincinnati, US
This eye-catching piece combines an industrial structure with sophisticated modern accents. The intersecting metal legs almost seem to play tricks on the eyes and change shape as you...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
Hudson Hairpin Side Table with Wood Inlay Walnut Gold
Located in Cincinnati, US
This eye-catching piece combines an industrial structure with sophisticated modern accents. The intersecting metal legs almost seem to play tricks on the eyes and change shape as you...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
Hudson Hairpin Side Table with Wood Inlay Maple Orange
Located in Cincinnati, US
This eye-catching piece combines an industrial structure with sophisticated modern accents. The intersecting metal legs almost seem to play tricks on the eyes and change shape as you...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
Hudson Hairpin Side Table with Wood Inlay Maple Pink
Located in Cincinnati, US
This eye-catching piece combines an industrial structure with sophisticated modern accents. The intersecting metal legs almost seem to play tricks on the eyes and change shape as you...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
James End Table White
Located in Cincinnati, US
Seemingly defying the laws of nature, this Danish-inspired design is composed of a razor thin metal top covered with oak veneer, atop an elegant wire base. The warmth of the wood grain adds a level of complexity balancing the minimalist base for a table that will leave your guests intrigued and your mama proud she raised someone with such good style. The offset base conveniently slides under the sofa making it the perfect accessory for those who have ditched the traditional desk...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
1960s Modern Danish Teak Nightstands, a Pair
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a mid-century Danish pair of nightstands, circa the 1960s. These sturdy and heavy pieces are made of solid teak and a teak veneer backbone; hence, beauti...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Small Side Table with Drawer in Teak from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Small side table with drawer in teak of Danish design from the 1960s. The chest is in great vintage condition.
This product will be insp...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Teak
Pair of Big Side Tables / Coffee Tables, Mahogany and Carrara Marble
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Pair of big side tables / coffee tables. Frame of black laquered mahogany.
Middle of carrara marble.
Made in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
Danish Minimalistic Coffee Table in Oak and Maple
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, maple, oak Denmark, 1960s
This cocktail table of Danish origin has a splendid construction that embodies a simplistic, natural and timeless aesthetic. A unique detail ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Maple, Oak
Islets Side Table in Light Oil Oak by Maria Bruun for Fredericia
By Maria Bruun
Located in Dubai, AE
The Islets table is a precise design with a strong identity, based on a simple construction, where details are kept to a minimum. It’s an approach that reflects the sculptural minima...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Nesting Tables in Rosewood of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Nesting tables in rosewood of Danish design from the 1960s. The tables are in great vintage condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Swedish Elm Side Table With Rosewood, Jacaranda, and Mahogany Intarsia Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Modern side, end, or coffee table with shelf. Details include clipped corners, tapered legs, and inlay of rosewood, jacaranda, and mahogany depicting two deer.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Elm, Jacaranda, Mahogany, Rosewood
1960s Mid Century Danish Modern Tiled Square Corner End Table Denmark
Located in Dayton, OH
Danish modern square teak side accent table. Made of teak wood featuring a floral / leaf motif tiled top. Measure: 29".
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
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.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Nesting Tables in Birch by Severin Hansen Jr. for Haslev Møbelfabrik, Denmark
Located in Odense, DK
Rare set of vintage Scandinavian Modern nesting tables in birchwood and beech by Erik Severin Risager-Hansen. The skillfully crafted tables...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Beech, Birch
Pair of Side Tables in Brass and Glass, 1970s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of side tables with glass top on a brass frame. Great original condition.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Wood and Glass Sofa Table by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1939
Located in Hägersten, SE
Swedish modern sofa table produced by Nordiska Kompaniet. According to the NK ledger the table is titled "Bord B 642" and was done on December 13,...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Beech
Kai Kristiansen Tile Top Table for Askel Kjaersgaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Kai Kristiansen design tile top table for Askel Kjaersgaard, Denmark. Made from solid teak with decorative inlay on a sculpted teak frame.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Trip Trap Cutter Stool of Oak Designed by Niels Hvass
By Niels Hvass, Trip Trap
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.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Oak
FRAMA Contemporary Sintra Table Large with White Marble and Natural Cork
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Suitable as a coffee table or side table where the contrast between the soft warm cork, meets the cold smooth marble. The distinction between the two shapes gives the impression of t...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
FRAMA Contemporary Sintra Table Large with Black Marble and Natural Cork
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Suitable as a coffee table or side table where the contrast between the soft warm cork, meets the cold smooth marble. The distinction between the two shapes gives the impression of two worlds meeting one another.
Note: Variations can appear due to natural materials.
Features
– Suitable as a coffee-, side or bedside table
– Each table is unique, due to the natural materials
Design
– Nicholai Wiig...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Inside / Outside Jää Cube Side Table / Seat - Recycled Plastic - Pair Available
Located in Leicester, GB
Our latest addition to the Jää series: the Jää cube is a multifunctional side table. The Jää cube has a sculptural design with a beautiful tactile surface and small, satin polished a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
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.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Fiori Coffee Table 140 in Dark Oak by Poiat
By Poiat
Located in Helsinki, FI
Designed by Poiat Studio’s founders Timo Mikkonen and Antti Rouhunkoski in collaboration with the master cabinet maker and designer Antrei Hartikainen, the Fiori Collection is a set ...
Category
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Wooden Nesting Tables, The Netherlands, 1950's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Set of three side tables in good condition.
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
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.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
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...
Category
1980s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
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.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Teak
Bench / Side Table Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bench / side table by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Pine
Bench / Side Table Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bench / side table by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Pine
Pedestal Table in Solid Ash, Scandinavian Design by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This Pedestal table is designed by the famous designer Eric Gizard in Paris. Used most of the time to display your valuable items, Eric likes thinking about it also as a sculptor's s...
Category
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ash
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"
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
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...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
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.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
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.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
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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