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
- 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
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Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Square Walnut Yellow
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Williams Hairpin Dining Rectangular Table Walnut Brassy Gold
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Maple Williams Dining Table Prairie Green Hairpin Legs Oval Top
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
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Walnut Williams Coffee Table Navy Hairpin Legs, Circle Top
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
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Maple Williams Dining Table Gold Hairpin Legs Oval Top
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Maple Williams Dining Table Grey Hairpin Legs Circle Top
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
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Maple Williams Dining Table Rose Copper Hairpin Legs Rectangle Top
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
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Williams Hairpin Dining Rectangular Table Walnut Black
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
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Williams Hairpin Dining Rectangular Table Walnut Red
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Piana Table 4 Feet 200cm 1x60cm Butterfly Leaf Exntensions
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*Collection not sold in France, exclusive to Mobilier de France.*
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Tables
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Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Oval Walnut Green
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Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Square Walnut White
Located in Cincinnati, US
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
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Steel
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Square Maple Orange
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Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Round Maple Green
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
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Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Round Maple Black
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
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Steel
Maple Williams Dining Table Black Hairpin Legs Circle Top
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
Clarke Industrial Square Table Maple Black
Located in Cincinnati, US
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
Clarke Industrial Coffee Table Square Walnut White
Located in Cincinnati, US
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
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Steel
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Located in Cincinnati, US
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
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Steel
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Located in Cincinnati, US
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
Clarke Rectangular Coffee Table Maple Black
Located in Cincinnati, US
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
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Walnut Williams Dining Table Grey Hairpin Legs Oval Top
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
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Walnut Williams Dining Table Pink Hairpin Legs Square Top
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Round Table, South Scandinavian Design by Eric Gizard, 100% Made in France
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This round table is made of solid ash wood and designed by famous parisian Designer Eric Gizard.
Alls woods we use come exclusively from sustainable managed French forests.
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Maple Williams Dining Table Navy Hairpin Legs Oval Top
Located in Cincinnati, US
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
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Steel
Maple Williams Dining Table Mustard Hairpin Legs Square Top
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
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Maple Williams Dining Table Navy Hairpin Legs, Square Top
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
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Steel
Maple Williams Dining Table Green Hairpin Legs Square Top
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
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Steel
Walnut Williams Dining Table Prairie Green Hairpin Legs Square Top
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
Maple Williams Dining Table Prairie Green Hairpin Legs Rectangle Top
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
Maple Williams Dining Table Mustard Hairpin Legs Circle Top
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
Maple Williams Dining Table White Hairpin Legs Rectangle Top
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
Walnut Williams Dining Table Yellow Hairpin Legs Square Top
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
Walnut Williams Dining Table Blood Red Hairpin Legs Square Top
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
Walnut Williams Dining Table Prairie Green Hairpin Legs Circle Top
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
Walnut Williams Dining Table Mustard Hairpin Legs Rectangle Top
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
South Scandinavian Style Coffee Table, Design E. Gizard, 100% Made in France
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
Round coffee table in solid ash wood.
This rare "Short Pants" Finish, the colour is only from the Belt to the Knees of the table, is made of whitened natural ash stain and a lovely ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Scandinavian Design Coffee Table by Eric Gizard in Ash Wood, 100% Made in France
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
Rectangular coffee table made of 100% solid ash wood from sustainably managed French Forests
1 wooden drawer is integrated into the belt
This piece of furniture is part of the ÉGÉE collection, designed by the Parisian designer Eric GIZARD who adopts the refined codes of Scandinavian design combining natural materials, elegance and sobriety of lines by adding very beautiful muted and "trendy" colors.
MON PETIT MEUBLE...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
South Scandinavian Coffee Table Designed by Eric Gizard, 100% Made in France
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This square coffee table is made of solid Ash wood and designed by Eric Gizard a famous Parisian Designer.
1 wooden drawer is integrated in the front belt
Mon Petit Meuble Françai...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Dining Table in Solid Ash Wood, Design by Eric Gizard, 100% Made in France
By Éric Gizard
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...
Category
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Dune Modern Cube Shaped Table in Bone with Grey and Red Resin Inlay
Located in New York City, NY
The white Dune cube table is made of hundreds of triangular camel bone chips tessellated over wood. The playful patterns made with grey and red resin are unique on each surface are p...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Bone, Epoxy Resin, Wood
Minimalist Square Dining Table in Brazilian Hardwood
By Atelier BAM
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...
Category
2010s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Rectangular coffee Table, scandinavian design by Eric Gizard - Paris - bespoke
By Éric Gizard
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...
Category
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Ash
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 ...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Wood
Dune Modern Cube Shaped Table in Bone with Grey and Red Resin Inlay
Located in New York City, NY
Inspired by a 3D puzzle, the white Dune cube table is made of hundreds of triangular camel bone chips onlayed over wood. The playful patterns made with resin are unique on each surfa...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Bone, Epoxy Resin, Wood
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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