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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
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Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Occasional Table in Rosewood
By Geog Petersen Mobilfabrik
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian occasional table in rosewood by Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik.
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Rosewood

Coffee Table in Rosewood of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Coffee table in rosewood of Danish design from the 1960s. The table is in great vintage condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Rosewood

Swedish Midcentury Coffee Table by Sten Blomberg for Meeth, Sweden, 1942
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful Swedish modern coffee table by Sten Blomberg for Meeths, designed in 1942. Made in a stout form with an organic shaped table top. Lively teak w...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Mahogany

Side Table in Rosewood of Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Side table in rosewood of Danish design from the 1960s. The table is in great vintage condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Rosewood

Bedtable in Teak of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Bedtable in teak of Danish design from the 1960s. The item is in great vintage condition.  
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Teak

Dining Table in Solid Ash Wood, Design by Eric Gizard, 100% Made in France
Located in Landivy, FR
Rectangular dining table designed by Eric Gizard (Paris, France) 100% solid ash wood from French sustainably managed forests. Presented Length: closed 220 cm / 86 .6’’ , 1 unfolde...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Coffee Table with Slate Plate, Frame of Gilded Metal and Rosewood by Bendixen
Located in Lejre, DK
Coffee table with slate plate, frame of gilded metal and rosewood by Bendixen Design from the 1970s. The table is in great used condition.   
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Slate, Metal

Dining Table in Rosewood Designed by Omann Junior from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This rosewood dining table is a beautiful example of Danish design from the 1960s and is made by Omann Junior, a renowned Danish furniture manufacturer. The rosewood's characteristic...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Rosewood

Minimalist Square Dining Table in Brazilian Hardwood
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Handcrafted Square Brazilian hardwood dining table. The lightness of its design involves a precise and rigorous work, thorough knowledge of materials and manufacturing tools. The w...
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2010s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Hardwood

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 Tables

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Marble

Rare Dressing Table with Mirror by Erik Höglund, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
- Rare vanity / ladies desk, design Erik Hoglund, produced by Boda, 1950s - Solid pine - Restored, excellent vintage condition.       
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Pine

Roland Wilhemsson Dining Table, Model RW152, Scandinavian Design
Located in Lyon, FR
Large round table made of pine by Roland Wilhemsson. Thickness to the top 5.5 cm.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Pine

Coffee Table in Beech of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This coffee table in beech is a beautiful example of Danish design from the 1960s. The beech wood gives the table a light and natural tone that fits perfectly with the minimalist aes...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Beech

Rectangular coffee Table, scandinavian design by Eric Gizard - Paris - bespoke
Located in Landivy, FR
Rectangular coffee Table in solid ash wood with 1 drawer in the belt This rare "short pants" Finish ( colour from the belt to the knees of the table) is made of natural whitened o...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Wood, Lacquer, Ash

Kai Kristiansen Set of Three Walnut Nesting Tables, 1960s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Organic Modern Kai Kristiansen for Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik trio of Walnut stacking tables. Featuring smooth, rounded rectangular dark, beautifully...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Walnut

Modern Bedside Tables with Storage
Located in Greenwich, CT
A Classic, minimal and modern bedside table design with two doors that open into three shelving units with recessed base. These tables are built ...
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Wood

1930s Danish Rosewood and Tile Dining Table by Frits Henningsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rosewood dining table with a tiled top, tapered legs, and 2 (17.75") self stored leaves.
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Rosewood

1960s Scandinavian Modern Dining Table by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A round extension dining table with oak top set on four tubular chrome legs each tipped with a rosewood insert.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Chrome

Rare PK66 Coffee Table by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1972
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive PK66 coffee table in very good condition. Designed by Poul Kjaerholm in Denmark in 1972 Produced by E. Kold Christensen between 1972 and 1974 The t...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Wood, Maple, Bentwood

1960s Danish Solid Teak Table / Desk by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare Danish modern solid teak table / desk with clean sides and a recessed apron with chromium hardware. Designed by Hans Wegner, crafted by Johannes Hansen in the 1960s.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Teak

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. H: 45 cm L: 80 cm D: 40 cm Josef Frank was a true European, he was also a pioneer of what would become classic 20th century Swedish design and the “Scandinavian Design Style”. Austrian- born Frank started his design career as an architect after having trained at the Technische Hochschule in Vienna between 1903 and 1910. After his training he went on to teach at Kunstgewerbeschule (The Viennese School of Arts and crafts) where he developed and espoused the new school of modernist thinking towards Architecture and Design that was coming to fruition in Vienna at the time. He also went on to lead the Vienna Werkbund throughout the 1920s. This was a truly progressive group of Architects and Designers who set about improving the daily lives of Austrian people through modernist design and architecture in partnership with Arts and Crafts ideals and construction. Frank’s leadership of the Werkbund had already cemented his place at the forefront of European design. Frank’s time in Vienna was typified by his design for the “Die Wohnung” exhibition of the Deutscher Werkbund in Stuttgart, 1927 where he exhibited along side his contemporaries at the forefront of design, such as the likes of Le Corbusier and Walter Gropius. Here he showed a specially designed pair of flat-roofed reinforced concrete houses in what is now seen as a typical modernist style. What separated Frank’s house from the other 32 houses of the exhibition was the interior and furniture inside the building. It was described as “Neo-Classical” and filled with an eclectic mix of period pieces, modern design and pieces designed by Frank himself that seemed to cross the two worlds. This was a complete opposite direction to that which his fellow Architects were travelling in with their pared back and angular aesthetics. Frank said of his own work: “The house is not a work of art, simply a place where one lives,” and by this reasoning Frank rejected the regimental mechanisation of the living space that his contemporaries believed in, instead he set about creating congenial and spontaneous interiors. Frank’s practice saw him placing the bright colours and the soft forms of nature back into the furnishings and interiors that he thought modernism sorely mist. Frank, along with Oskar Walch set up Haus und Garten in Vienna in 1925. This was Frank’s first commercial foray into furniture and home furnishings and the company went on to become the most influential furnishing house in Vienna with a riotous depth of colour and interesting shapes becoming the trademark of their design. However this success was to come to an end with rise of Nazism in Vienna in the early 1930’s. Frank was Jewish, and he and his wife Anna decided they would leave Vienna for her motherland: Sweden, in 1933. Frank continued to design for Haus and Garten, visiting Vienna occasionally and designing the pieces that would continue to be the company’s best...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Mahogany

Poul Kjærholm PK41 Table
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Fantastic work table model PK 41 in Oregon pine and steel designed by Poul Kjærholm for E Kold Christensen, Denmark. Ultra minimal and elegant table.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Contemporary Sintra Dining Table with Black Marble and Natural Cork
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Suitable as a dining or meeting 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. Features – Seats 5-7 people – Variations can appear due to natural materials. – Can be made to order with different table tops Design – Nicholai Wiig Hansen...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Marble

1950s Scandinavian Modern Judas Dining Table by Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare and superb solid wood Judas dining table by Finn Juhl. Manufactured by Niels Vodder, the table features an expandable oval top (...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Silver

Kaare Klint Coffee Table in Mahogany for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint coffee table in mahogany. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Underside with manufacturer's paper label RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/45 NØRREBROGAD/KØBENHAVN, and architect's mono...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Mahogany

Axel Einar Hjorth "Sport" Table by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s
Located in Paris, FR
Rare dining table model "Sport" designed by Axel Einar Hjorth, in the 1930s. Axel Einar Hjorth (1888-1959) Manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden. Solid pine. Very good con...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Pine

1960s Danish Kurt Ostervig Coffee Table by Jason Mobler
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Kurt Østervig 1960s coffee table by Jason Møbler. Very well crafted coffee table with tabletop in teak, legs in oak and beams in beech that mingle into each other as evidence...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Oak, Teak, Beech

1960s Danish Butlers Tray by Svend Langekilde for Langkilde Mobler
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A finely crafted tray table in rich rosewood with a removable tray top. Brass hinged edges flip up to convert to handles.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Brass

Arne Jacobsen Small Leaf Table in Rosewood for Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arne Jacobsen leaf table in rosewood. Executed by Fritz Hansen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Rosewood

Occasional Table Annika Designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Occasional table Annika designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden. 1973. Birch and Karelian birch. Dimensions: H: 42 cm / 1' 4" D: 65 cm / 2' 1''
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Birch

1960s Danish Side Tables by Knud Joos for Jason Mobler
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of side tables with a rosewood veneer top floating on a steel base, labeled 'Illums Bolighus, Kobenhavn'.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Steel

Mid-Century Danish Teak Extendable Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Well constructed Danish modern table with two 16.75" hidden extension leaves which can be opened independently or together for a maximum width of 96". A Sleek design with two stretch...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Teak

Børge Mogensen Console / Library Table by Erhard Rasmussen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare console / library table designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Erhard Rasmussen in Denmark.
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Cherry, Pine

Coffee Table with Metal Tray by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen, Denmark
Located in Steenwijk, NL
Beautiful piece of Danish design by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Labelled on the bottom with the paper labels. This table is a more rare model and holds a blac...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Metal

Teak and Limed Oak Three-Legged Table by Yngve Ekström for Westbergs Möbler
Located in Dorchester, MA
This unusual Swedish modern table, designed by Yngve Ekström for Westbergs Möbler, places an irregularly shaped teak top (narrowing from 36 inches to 15 inches) on a three-legged bas...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Oak, Teak

Fir and Jacaranda Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A carefully crafted table made of fir and jacaranda, with exotic jacaranda veneers, the working surface rests on a solid, slightly detailed frame of solid jacaranda. The clean design...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Jacaranda, Fir

Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table by Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique vintage modern coffee table boasts triangular legs connected by stretchers ensuring maximum sturdiness. A sleek design by Illum Wikkelso with a large rectangular table to...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Teak

1960s Fully Restored Arne Vodder Teak Dressing Table by Oelholm Moebelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Fully Restored Arne Vodder Teak dressing table by Oelholm Moebelfabrik designed in the 1950´s. Elegant teak dressing-/vanity table with spilt legs, adjustable mirror and the...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Mirror, Teak

Axel Einar Hjorth, "Lovö" Table, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Berlin, DE
A 1940s solid stained pine table, by Axel Einar Hjorth. Executed by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden. Model Lovö. Excellent vintage condition.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Pine

Swedish Sculptural Art Deco Rectangular Dining Table in Burl Wood, Made in 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare Art deco dining table made in burl wood with some amazing golden brown grains, legs in solid elm. Made in 1940s by a Swedish cabinetmaker. A lot of similarities to Charlotte Per...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Birch, Elm, Burl

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Oval Drop Leaf Table
Located in Basel, BS
The design and craftsmanship on this table has been made with overarching attention to detail. The wood grain is incredible, and the drop leaves make this table possible to use as a ...
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20th Century Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Teak

Hans J. Wegner - rare PP571 Architect's Desk in soaped oak, 1953 for PP Møbler
Located in Munster, NRW
Hans J. Wegner designed the extraordinary pp571 Architect´s Desk in 1953 as a match to the Round Chair (The Chair). Later in 1955 he designed the Swivel Chair hence completing a line of exclusive, functional and exquisitely crafted masterpieces for the CEO office. (This table was purchased circa 2000 from the first owner!) The desk marks the beginning of Wegner's work on combining sharp steel and sculptural solid wood in most elegant and well-balanced solutions. In this respect the desk precedes such unique classics as the Swivel Chair, the Cross Legged Table and the pp75 table...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Oak

1980s Danish Square Teak Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden coffee table from Denmark, circa 1980. A square tabletop rests upon four cylindrical legs, which taper inwards only to flare out at the feet, giving the table a bold and dis...
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1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Teak

Swedish Modern Solid Pine Dining by Børge Mogensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Dining table by Danish designer Børge Mogensen of solid Pine, designed in 1961 for Swedish manufacturer Karl Andersson & Söner. A beautiful Swedish Modern design with wonderful metal...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Pine

Coffee Table in Teak with Extensions of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This coffee table is an excellent example of Danish design from the 1960s and combines elegance and functionality in a unique way. Made of teak wood, it exudes the warmth and natural...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Teak

Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk & Table, 1st Edition, 1945 by Illums Bolighus, København
Located in Munster, NRW
Finn Juhl - BO69 Nyhavn Desk / Table and detachable flip-down leaf in teak. 1st Edition, 1945 by ILLUMS BOLIGHUS KØBENHAVN (labelled undernea...
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1940s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Steel

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, case pieces and storage cabinets, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal 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 Éric Gizard, Hans J. Wegner, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, and Arne Vodder. 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 $333 and tops out at $85,000 while the average work can sell for $1,849.

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