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Scandinavian Modern 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
Bamboo Dining Set Table and Chairs by Henrik Tjaerby for Artek Studio, Set of 5
Located in RADOMSKO, PL
Bent bamboo, lacquered. Table, lenght 186 cm. Width 92 cm. Height 74 cm. Chair, stackable. Width 42 cm. Height to seat 46 cm. Total height 80 cm. Partly minor wear and marks.
Category

Early 2000s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen, Café Table
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen café table with plate of veenered walnut. Four star base of aluminium and steel. Made by Fritz Hansen.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Walnut

Scandinavian desk by Erik Brouer for Brouer Mobelfabrik, Denmark 70's
Located in Brussels , BE
Scandinavian desk by Erik Brouer for Brouer Mobelfabrik, Denmark 70's
Category

1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Wood

Poul Hundevad Vamdrup Danish Teak Expanding Rolling Tea Bar Cart
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Elegant Danish teak rolling cart with expanding top shelf.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

Rare Freestanding Desk by Frode Holm for Illums Bollighus, 1950s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
A very rare freestanding desk designed by Frode Holm around 1950. Ultra minimalist design with exceptional details and two elegant drawers executed in teak. Produced by Illums Boligh...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

Arne Jacobsen "Shaker table"
Located in Shibuya City, JP
The Shaker Board (table) has a sleek image, possibly due to its steel legs. This center table, with a rectangular top and a Shaker base, was designed by Arne Jacobsen in collaboratio...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

Large Superellipse Dining Table by Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen
Located in RADOMSKO, PL
Introducing the collaborative masterpiece by Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein: the Scandinavian Modern Superelips Dining Table. Manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, it boasts an attr...
Category

1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set of Four Mid Century Stacking Side Tables by Thonet after Aalto
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural set of four stacking side tables by Thonet, in the manner of Alvar Aalto. The tables feature black disk form tops, on three blonde finish bent plywood legs. All ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Danish Modern Desk / Dining Table in Birch Attributed to Philip Arctander, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare dining table with two extendables made in birch. Attributed to Danish designer Philip Arctander. Beautiful structure and lines. It can also be used as a desk. Each extendable me...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Birch

Large Brutalist Coffee / Cocktail Table Solid Pine by Sven Larsson Sweden 1970
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
An oversize coffee table or sofa table in solid pine designed by Sven Larsson and produced in the early 1970s In good vintage and original condition with signs from age and use. Rare...
Category

1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Pine

Birch extendable wooden dining table 4-6 people in Pastoe style, 1960s
Located in Denventer, NL
The table has a plywood top with a birch top layer. The top rests on a birch frame standing on 4 solid wooden legs. The extension of the table hangs under the table and can be folded...
Category

1960s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Birch

Superellipse Table by Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen
Located in RADOMSKO, PL
Introducing the collaborative masterpiece by Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein: the Scandinavian Modern Superelips Dining Table. Manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, it boasts an attr...
Category

1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage “REX” sidetable by Niko Kralj for Stol Industrija Pohistva, 1950s
Located in Denventer, NL
Vintage “REX” foldable side table designed in 1952 by Niko Kralj and produced by Stol Industrija Pohistva, Kamnik Slovenia. Brown stained folding coffee t...
Category

1950s Slovenian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Wood

Ejvind A. Johansson coffee table rosewood and black formica, 1960s Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ejvind A. Johansson coffee table in solid rosewood with formica top.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Formica, Rosewood

Søborg Møbler bar cart in mahogany and formica details, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Søborg Møbler bar cart in mahogany mounted on wheels. Green formica details
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Formica, Mahogany

Danish Modern Teak Round/Oval Dining Table Refinished
Located in San Diego, CA
Step into the timeless allure of mid-century Danish design with our stunning round/oval dining table, a masterpiece of craftsmanship and elegance. Crafted circa the 1950s, this exqu...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

Arne Vodder Conference or Dining Table in Oak 16 ft
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Sibast, conference or dining table, oak, Denmark, 1960s Elegant and simplistic sizable table by Arne Vodder for Sibast. This large conference table has an impressive...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Oak

"Galois" Walnut Triangular Side Table by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
This solid wood triangular design reinterprets the tradition of sculpture as an artful side table. Handmade by artisans in Vietnam, this modern, functional piece is beautiful on its ...
Category

2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Walnut

Toeletta con specchio tondo dipinta in bianco
Located in Brescia, IT
Scrivania scandinava con specchio tondo. Questo capolavoro di design presenta un aspetto fresco e luminoso, grazie alla sua finitura bianca che si fonde perfettamente con il calore d...
Category

1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker, Sewing nest, Rosewood
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker sewing nest in rosewood. One drawer and one in cane. On wheels.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Cane

Linard Dining Table
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Linard and Gerard is a furniture collection designed by Thai Hua, a designer of Vietnamese origin who was trained in Switzerland. This collection, comprised of chairs, benches, and t...
Category

2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

Trojan XXI Chess Table & Set
Located in Ostrava, CZ
Trojan, a coffee table at first sight, is hiding space that holds similar amount of fighters as a legendary Trojan horse. 32 chess pieces made by Towarna, are cast from concrete, one...
Category

2010s Czech Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Concrete

Round Oak Top & Marble Lato Ln8 Side Table by Luca Nichetto for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
At first glance, Lato resembles a sculpture, with its slim, round table top balanced by an oval-shaped base. The marble is turned into shape on a lather and then honed to a semi Ma...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Marble

Modus Dining Set by Kristian Vedel for Søren Willadsen, Denmark. 1961
Located in Barcelona, ES
Modus dining set designed in 1961 by Kristian Vedel for Søren Willadsen, Denmark. Hardwood with stunning wood grain and original black leather upholstery. The set consists of a recta...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Børge Mogensen Coffee Tables, lacquered oak, model 5363
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen coffee tables in lacquered oak Model 5363, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category

Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Oak

Teak desk with 3 side drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage original 1960s teak desk. This charming piece of furniture embodies the simplicity and practicality typical of Scandinavian design. The compact structure and minimal lines gi...
Category

1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench
Located in London, GB
A custom-made upholstered bench with fumed and oiled oak frame. The padded top has been upholstered with in Pierre Frey mustard mohair velvet. *Alte...
Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Teak dining table with round corners
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage dining table with additional board. A piece of unquestionable beauty that stands out for its minimalist lines and the bold tone of teak wood. The top can be extended as nee...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Side Tables in Rosewood and Glass, 1960s. Set of 2.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Side Tables in Rosewood and Glass, 1960s. Set of 2. Elegant and stylish pair of Danish Mid-Century modern sidetables made in Denmark in ...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Smoked Glass, Rosewood

Pair Scandinavian Modern Teak End Tables
Located in Trenton, NJ
Introducing this charming pair of Vintage Modern Teak End Tables by Nordic Furniture – a delightful combination of Scandinavian style, functionality, and sustainability. Crafted with...
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Danish Teak Wood 8 Bowls “Lazy Susan” from 1964 by Didsmed.
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the 1960s Danish rare 51 cm wide teak wood “Lazy Susan” serving plate by Didsmed. It comes with the not so often occurring diameter 51 cm. This model has a well-proportione...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Glass, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Teak Writing Desk by Jesper
Located in Trenton, NJ
Introducing an exceptional vintage centerpiece for your workspace – this Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk. Drawing inspiration from iconic mid-century Danish design, this desk embodies ...
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Coffee Table, Danish Design, 1960s, Renovated
Located in Chorzów, PL
A table of Danish production. The furniture was produced in the 1960s, in a very good condition, after professional renovation.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Extendable Oval Oak Dining Table by Henning Kjaernulf
Located in Uccle, BE
Extendable and retractable oak dining room table by Henning Kjaernulf. We also have a set of 6 matching chairs that would work very well with the table. Henning Kjaernulf (Denmark,...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Scandinavian modern bedside tables produced by Bodafors, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful pair of bedside tables produced by Svenska Möbelfabrikerna Bodafors, Sweden, during the 1950s. Made in birch with a root veneer on drawers with a slick brass handle. Beau...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Dining Table 'Plush' by Dk3, Smoked Oak or Walnut, 340, Rectangular
By DK3
Located in Paris, FR
PLUSH dining table, rectangular, 340 cm. Solid wood table top and legs. Handmade in Denmark. Signed by Jacob Plejdrup for DK3 Table's height: 72 or 74 cm Sold model: Smoked Oak Le...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Ferdinand Lundqvist "Gripsholm" coffee table Göteborg Sweden 1956.
Located in New York, NY
Ferdinand Lundqvist coffee table made in Göteborg, Sweden, circa 1956. Designed exclusively for the luxury liner “Gripsholm” of the Swedish American Line. The rectangular top is in w...
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Brass

Poul Jensen Side Tables for Selig
Located in San Francisco, CA
Poul Jensen design side tables for Selig, Denmark. High quality construction and materials with attention to detail. Sculpted solid teak edges with caned under shelves resulting in a...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Cane, Teak

Danish Modern Gangsø Møbler Teak Dining Table with Tile Top by P. Hermann, 1970s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very handsome 1970s Danish teak dining table by Gangsø Møbler with ceramic art tile top by Poul Hermann Poulsen. Bookmatched teak with a distinctive linear grain pattern runs the...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

Trasiego Side Table
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Sebastian Angeles, Mexican industrial designer. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with renowned brands and companies, gaining recognition for his unique approach to collecti...
Category

2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid century Danish modern Rosewood square coffee table Erik Christian Sørensen
By Erik Christian Sørensen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Danish modern Rosewood square coffee table with recessed lip. Designed by Erik Christian Sorensen for Bo-Ex. Very beautiful high quality woodworking. Beautiful Rosewood g...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Trasiego Coffee Table
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Sebastian Angeles, Mexican industrial designer. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with renowned brands and companies, gaining recognition for his unique approach to collecti...
Category

2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Oak

Small iron and oak coffee table by Haslev, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Coffee table produced by Haslev in Denmark during the 1960s. Made in solid oak mounted on a cast iron foot. Table top is rotatable around the pillar. Total height with pillar is 3...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Iron

Wall mounted oak dressing table, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful Midcentury modern wall dressing table by Uno and Östen Kristiansson produced by Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden, during the 1960s. Made in oak with great details in the joinery, scul...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Swedish modern elm side table in the manner of Oscar Nilsson, 1930-40s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Swedish modern side table in the manner of Oscar Nilsson. Made by unknown designer and maker. Produced by a Swedish cabinetmaker during the 1930-40s. Made from elm wood. Very good vi...
Category

1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Elm

Scandinavian Extending Dining Table From The 1960s, In Teak Veneer.
Located in Bunnik, NL
Teak dining table from Denmark, made in the 1960s/70s. The basic version can accommodate 6 people, the extended version can accommodate 8 or even 10 people. Assembling and disassembl...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

1965 Danish Arne Jacobsen Saint Catherines Desk in Oak by Fritz Hansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Arne Jacobsen Saint Catherines Desk in Oak by Fritz Hansen The desks are marked with a Fritz Hansen label from July 1965 and have...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Oak

Danish Mid Century Folding Side Table in Oak, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Presenting a neat folding side table in oak, made in the style of Henning Kjærnulf from the vibrant 1960s era. Crafted with precision and finesse, this table embodies the essence of ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Oak

Low Table in Solid Oak, Made in Denmark, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Low table in solid oak designed and made made in Denmark. Great original condition.
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Oak

Trio of Nesting Mosaic Coffee Tables with Metal Bases by Paul Kingma, Dutch
Located in Chicago, IL
A trio of nesting mosaic tables designed by Dutch Sculptor, Paul Kingma and produced by Kneip in 1998. The table tops feature a mosaic of inlaid metal finishes, artfully crafted, wit...
Category

1990s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Dining Set in Pine by Gilbert Marklund for Furusnickarn AB, 1970s
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Designed by Gilbert Marklund for Furusnickarn AB, Sweden 1970s. Unique and durable, solid pine wood dining table in original condition. Exceptionally sturdy, showcasing impressive Sc...
Category

1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Pine

Trio of Wooden Nesting Side Tables, Sweden 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A trio of vintage wooden side tables sourced in Sweden. These tables have rectangular tabletops with spindle legs and lower stretcher details. They feature a beautiful wood grain and...
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Wood

Extendable Oak Dining Table Attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark 1964
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1964 extendable oak dining table attributed to Danish furniture designer Henning Kjærnulf. This Scandinavian Modern dining table is constructed of solid oak in a warm, honey finish...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Wood

Danish Mid-Century Mosaic Plant / Side Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Metal and ceramic side table, circa 1960's. Sleek metal frame, jaunty splayed legs and a cheerful unique mosaic top!
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Rosewood & Pink Marble End Tables Attributed to Svend Langkilde, Denmark
Located in Norwalk, CT
Crafted from two of the most luxurious materials in the world - solid rosewood and pink marble - these exquisite side tables feature clean lines and an airy, open silhouette, making ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Marble

Danish Modern Organic Form Coffee Table, Mid 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A Danish Modern organic form wood coffee table from the Mid 20th Century featuring a rounded triangular surface and three tapered legs. This minimalistic coffee table is constructed ...
Category

20th Century Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Wood

Teak Mid Cntury Coffie Table, Louis Van Teeffelen, 60's
Located in Bunnik, NL
Beautiful small coffee table, base made of solid teak, double-sided top, veneered with teak on one side and formica on the other. The style indicates the authorship of the outstandin...
Category

1960s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish MidCentury Modern Rosewood Coffee Table & Tiles by Severin Hansen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern cocktail table in rosewood with ceramic tile insert designed by Severin Hansen and manufactured by Haslev Mobelfabrik in Denmark in the 1960's...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern 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 tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, seating, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern 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 tables, popular names associated with this style include Hans J. Wegner, Børge Mogensen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, and Fritz Hansen. 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 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 $91,647 while the average work can sell for $2,652.

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