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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
Danish Cabinetmaker, Sewing nest, Rosewood
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker sewing nest in rosewood. One drawer and one in cane. On wheels.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Rosewood, Cane

Model DL82 Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model DL82 table, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s. Birch with linoleum table top. The table has an extendable part that can be f...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Birch

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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Mirror, 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

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Teak

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...
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2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

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...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Wood

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...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Teak

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...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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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.
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Oak

Borge Mogensen Set of Side Tables/Benches in Oak and Rattan Cane, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing set of Danish modern side tables or benches in solid oak and handwoven rattan cane by Danish architect Borge Mogensen. Mogensen designed this model in the 1950s when it was m...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Cane, Rattan, Oak

Scandinavian Rosewood Conference Table
Located in Dronten, NL
Large Mid-Century Modern stainless steel table with a beautiful rosewood top. Good vintage condition with many superficial scratches on the top but no veneer damage. Could be refinis...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

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...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Cane, Teak

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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Iron

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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Oak

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...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

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...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

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...
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2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Oak

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...
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2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Oak

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

Vanity in Walnut, Glass and Brass Attributed to Carl-Axel Acking, 1940's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Vanity in Walnut, Glass and Brass Attributed to Carl-Axel Acking, 1940's Additional Information: Material: Walnut, glass and brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced in Swede...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Brass

Freestanding Vanity / dressing table in Teak by Erik Riisager Hansen, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Freestanding Vanity in Teak by Erik Riisager Hansen, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Teak Style: Mid century, Scandinavia Produced by Has...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

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...
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1990s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Metal

Dining Table Värmdö in Pine by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930's, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Dining Table in Pine by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930's Additional Information: Material: Pine Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Very rare dining table model Värmdö Produced by Nordiska Ko...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Pine

Danish Retro Teakwood 8-bowls “Lazy Susan” from 1964 by Digsmed
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the 1960s Danish rare 51 cm wide teakwood “Lazy Susan” serving plate by Digsmed. It comes with the not so often occurring diameter 51 cm. This model has a well-proportioned ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Glass, Teak

Scandinavian vintage teak extensible table, round and oval
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Scandinavian dining table from the 1960s, in teak veneer. The round top can be extended into an oval shape. As always, the extension leaf is a different colour because it has not bee...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

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...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Wood

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...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Pine

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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Marble

Danish Natural Wood Bench/Coffee Table, Mid 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A Danish Modern wood bench or coffee table featuring clean lines and a natural blonde finish. This architectural form bench is exceptionally well made with four sturdy legs attached ...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Wood

Jörgen Høj Set of 2 Stools & Side Table in Aluminium, Glass and Leather, 1960s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 2 Stools & Side Table in Aluminium, Glass with Leather by Jørgen Højs, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Aluminium, glass and leather Style: Mid century, Scandinavian ...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Aluminum

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...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Rosewood

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 ...
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20th Century 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!
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Bar Cart in Mahogany Designed by Rud Rasmussen, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Trolley with removable top in mahogany, designed and made by Rud Rasmussen. Great original condition.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Elm

Triangular Coffee Table in Elm and Raw Glass Top by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1940's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Coffee Table in Elm and Raw Glass Top by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1940's Additional Information: Material: Elm and raw glass top Style: Mid century, Scandinavian ...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Elm, Glass

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

Walnut dining table from Schou Andersen, Denmark, 1960s. Restored.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Wooden dining table manufactured in Denmark by Schou Andersen in the mid-20th century The table extends with two additional inserts, each 50 cm wide Height 72cm diameter 115cm (aft...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Walnut

Square Coffee Table in Rosewood and Glass by Sven Ellekær, 1960's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Coffee Table in Rosewood and Glass by Sven Ellekær, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Rosewood and glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Chr. Linneberg Møbelfabr...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Glass

Swedish Pine Table / Desk in style of Axel Einar Hjorth Produced in Sweden 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare wooden dining / working table desk with a shelf in solid stained pine in the style of Axel Einar Hjorth produced in Sweden, 1930s. In good vintage condition. Stable and very nic...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Pine

Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson Ellipse Dining Table, black oak, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson ellipse dining table in black stained oak veener Legs in black stained oak. Made by Fritz Hansen.  
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Circular Low Table with Red Verona Marble Top by Acton Bjørn.
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare Low table with five legged light grey lacquered metal frame, brass “shoes” and Red Verona marble top. Designed and made 1940–1950s, Denmark.
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Palisander sofa table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen. France & Søn
Located in Hägersten, SE
Sofa table designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen. Produced in Denmark by France & Son during the 1960s. Made from thick solid palisander with very rich grain. Sliding formi...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Formica, Palisander

Early Pair of Tray Tables in Teak by Willumsen & Engholm for Fritz Hansen, 1958
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
A rare original pair of model ‘4508’ tray tables designed by H. Engholm and Svend Aage Willumsen for Fritz Hansen in 1958. Beautiful early version fully executed in teak and produced...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Stool in Solid Teak by ESA, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare stool in solid teak. Designed and made by ESA Møbelværk. Great original condition.
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

Pair of Rare Midcentury Nightstands in Rosewood by Niels Clausen, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of nightstands in rosewood designed and made by Niels Clausen furniture in Denmark. Great condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Arne Vodder Vanity Table, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Vodder vanity table in teak. Mirror and drawers. Made in the 1960s.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Mirror, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Small Console Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Scandinavian Modern rosewood console or small cabinet. Beautiful rosewood grain throughout two drawer cabinet on an ebonized and cane base. High quality construction and attention to...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

Scrivania in teak con 3 cassetti allungabile
Located in Brescia, IT
Scrivania stile danese in teak e betulla. Questo pezzo unico si distingue per i suoi dettagli distintivi e il suo design versatile. Le maniglie dei tre cassetti sono realizzate in le...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Birch, Teak

Roland Wilhelmsson for Karl Andersson & Söner Round Solid Pine Table Sweden 1970
Located in Almelo, NL
Roland Wilhelmsson for Karl Andersson & Söner Large Round Solid Pine Table Sweden 1970. This is a massive Swedish pine dining table designed by Roland Wilhelmsson for Karl Andersson...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Pine

Rud Rasmussen side table of mahogany and formica, Denmark 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Side table of mahogany with top of black formica.
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Formica

Desk Model Nr. 75, Omann Jun.
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic freestanding desk model Nr. 75 from the 1960s by Omann Jun. High-quality corpus in teak veneer with a floating table top, six drawers, a hinged door and two bookcases on the ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Wood

William Watting Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Dronten, NL
Elegant 1950s coffee table with original sandblasted edge glass top, designed by William Watting for Fristho, circa 1955. European walnut frame with brass hardware. William Watting ...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Brass

Library / Console Table in Acid-Stained Pine by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1932
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Library / Console Table in Acid-Stained Pine by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1932 Additional Information: Material: Acid-stained pine Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Very rare library / cons...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Pine

Mid-century Scandinavian drop-leaf side table, teak and brass, Sweden 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A neat drop-leaf side table or coffee table, made from solid teak and teak veneer with brass fittings. Slightly oval table top with black centerpiece resting on decorative legs. Prod...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Brass

Teak desk with drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage teak and birch office table. Featuring a combination of timeless elegance and practical functionality, this desk is perfect for those seeking a classic design with a modern...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Birch, Teak

Vintage Oak Coffee Table
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian coffee table with square table top. This oak coffee table, stands out for its essential form and minimalist elegance. Due to its small size, it is perfectly suited for ...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Danish Oak Table, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Oak Table, 1960s. Rustic Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern small dining table in solid Nordic oak with beautiful turned legs. Attributed to Henning Kjærnulf for EG Møbl...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Oak

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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