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
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Rectangular Maple Black
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....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
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Steel
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Square Maple Red
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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....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Square Maple Rose Copper
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
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Steel
Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen, Foldable Side Table, Denmark 1960's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Teak side table. The top can rotate and flips open. Then it creates a space of 70 x 90 cm
The pin to rotate the table top have been replaced. The top and the bottom shelf have been ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables
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Teak
Maple Williams Dining Table Red 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....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Library Table Produced by Fritz Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare library table designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables
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Beech, Teak
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Round Maple Brassy Gold
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....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
Clarke Round Coffee Table Maple Black
Located in Cincinnati, US
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
Williams Writing Desk Maple Mustard
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top. The irregular be...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
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Steel
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Round Maple Yellow
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....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Oval Walnut Green
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
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Rectangular Walnut Yellow
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
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Rectangular Walnut Brassy Gold
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
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Oval Maple White
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
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Rectangular Maple Rose Copper
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
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Rectangular Maple Red
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
Williams Hairpin Coffee Square Table Walnut Brassy Gold
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
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wood Condor Coffee Table from Örebro Glass
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This organically sculptured Condor coffee table was designed by Fredrik Schriever-Abeln and manufactured by Örebro Glass in Sweden during the 1960s...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables
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Smoked Glass, Walnut
Williams Hairpin Dining Square Table Walnut Orange
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
Clarke Industrial Coffee Table Rectangular Walnut White
Located in Cincinnati, US
The Clarke Collection comes in ten different table top sizes, two wood species, and two metal finishes. The exposed stainless steel bolts blur the line between Scandinavian and Indus...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
Slide Table Extensions
Located in Vandoma, PT
The combination of the black base of its pieces and oak veneer geometric patterns, give this collection a modern, elegant and timeless character.
Modern and widely customizable wi...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Tables
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Iron
Mid Century Asymmetric Swedish Folding / Flip Table in Pine, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Mid century asymmetric Swedish folding / flip table in pine, 1950s.
Handcrafted by unknown Swedish cabinetmaker. Nicely patinated. Great lines that fits the modern interior.
Strong...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tables
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Pine
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Square Walnut Yellow
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....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
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Steel
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Round Walnut Rose Copper
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....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
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Steel
Swedish Art Deco Side Table / Bar Table
Located in Karlstad, SE
Elegant side table or bar table manufactured in Sweden, 1930s.
This table is made with impressive craftsmanship. The sides of the table offer several shelves and lockers and are ven...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tables
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Wood
Williams Hairpin Dining Rectangular Table Walnut Brassy Gold
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
Dining Table in Rosewood of Designed by Arne Vodder from the 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Lejre, DK
This rosewood dining table was designed by the renowned Danish furniture designer Arne Vodder and dates from the 1960s. The table is a beautiful example of the period elegance and cr...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Swedish Modern Kerstin Hörlin Holmquist Teak and Walnut coffee table 1950's
Located in Uccle, BE
Coffee table model Plommonet designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist in the 1950's. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden. Refinished whilst respecting the original patina.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Walnut, Teak
Maple Williams Dining Table Black 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 Gold Hairpin Legs Oval 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
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Round Walnut Orange
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
Slide Table 200cm with 2 Extensions of 50cm
Located in Vandoma, PT
The combination of the black base of its pieces and oak veneer geometric patterns, give this collection a modern, elegant and timeless character.
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Tables
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Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Rectangular Walnut Brassy Gold
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
Ross Smoked Glass Coffee Table Maple Black
Located in Cincinnati, US
A perfect mix of Scandinavian inspiration and industrial flare that cohesively come together to make a statement piece which embodies simplicity, functionality and elegance.
The ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wood Coffee Table with Colorful Ceramic Mosaic
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This coffee table was designed by Edvard Johansson for the Swedish manufacture Edvard Johansson Möbelfabrik during the 1960s. The table made of dark-colored beech wood. The tabletop ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Beech
Slide Table Extensions
Located in Vandoma, PT
The combination of the black base of its pieces and oak veneer geometric patterns, give this collection a modern, elegant and timeless character.
Modern and widely customizable wi...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Iron
Williams Hairpin Dining Rectangular Table Walnut Black
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
Williams Hairpin Dining Rectangular Table Walnut Red
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
Clarke Industrial Square Table Maple Black
Located in Cincinnati, US
The Clarke Collection comes in ten different table top sizes, two wood species, and two metal finishes. The exposed stainless steel bolts blur the line between Scandinavian and Indus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Oval Walnut Green
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
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Square Walnut White
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
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Square Maple Orange
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
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Round Maple Green
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
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Round Maple Black
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
Piana Table 4 Feet 200cm 1x60cm Butterfly Leaf Exntensions
Located in Vandoma, PT
*Collection not sold in France, exclusive to Mobilier de France.*
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Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Iron
Scandinavian Designer Ecological Wood Console
Located in Paris, FR
Imagine coming home from the rugged Nordic climate, to an intimate space to hibernate and refresh the soul.
This console was designed elegantly with minimalistic lines, where funct...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Birch
Clarke Industrial Coffee Table Square Walnut White
Located in Cincinnati, US
The Clarke Collection comes in ten different table top sizes, two wood species, and two metal finishes. The exposed stainless steel bolts blur the line between Scandinavian and Indus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
Clarke Industrial Square Table Walnut White
Located in Cincinnati, US
The Clarke Collection comes in ten different table top sizes, two wood species, and two metal finishes. The exposed stainless steel bolts blur the line between Scandinavian and Indus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
Dining Table in Oak of Danish Design Manufactured by Skovby Furniture Factory
Located in Lejre, DK
This dining table is a beautiful example of Danish design from the 1960s, manufactured by renowned Skovby Møbelfabrik, known for their quality and craftsmanship.
The table is made o...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Oak
Maple Williams Dining Table Prairie Green Hairpin Legs Oval 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 Grey Hairpin Legs Oval 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 Pink 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
Clarke Industrial Rectangular Table Maple Black
Located in Cincinnati, US
The Clarke Collection comes in ten different table top sizes, two wood species, and two metal finishes. The exposed stainless steel bolts blur the line between Scandinavian and Indus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
Clarke Industrial Rectangular Table Maple White
Located in Cincinnati, US
The Clarke Collection comes in ten different tabletop sizes, two wood species, and two metal finishes. The exposed stainless steel bolts blur the line between Scandinavian and Indust...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
Clarke Rectangular Coffee Table Maple Black
Located in Cincinnati, US
The Clarke Collection comes in ten different table top sizes, two wood species, and two metal finishes. The exposed stainless steel bolts blur the line between Scandinavian and Indus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
Maple Williams Dining Table Navy Hairpin Legs Oval 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 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 Coffee Table Navy 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
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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