Vintage Mid Century Modern Coffee Table – Black Top & Solid Wood Base – Scandinavian Style Retro 60s 70s Living Room Furniture

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This is a striking and rare mid-century modern coffee table, likely dating from the 1960s or 70s, with strong Scandinavian or British modernist influences. The table features a bold black top, likely lacquered or laminated, which provides a clean, architectural contrast against its warm-toned hardwood base. The angular legs and deep aprons give it a grounded, purposeful presence while maintaining that minimalist clarity typical of the era.

The black surface has a soft sheen and shows light surface wear, including a few scratches and signs of use consistent with age, but nothing that detracts from the overall visual impact. It’s clearly a piece that was built to last, with a solid timber frame that remains sturdy and square. The warm wood has aged beautifully, showing only minor scuffs here and there, and the colour offers a lovely warmth that offsets the cooler black top perfectly.

This table would make an excellent centrepiece in any modern or vintage-inspired living room, particularly suited to interiors that lean toward Scandinavian, brutalist, or retro design. It sits low and confident, ideal for use as a coffee table, display piece, or even a sculptural accent in a gallery-like space. The proportions are practical and compact, yet visually strong—clearly made by someone with an eye for functional design.

While there are no obvious maker’s marks visible, the quality of the construction and the balance of materials suggest it may have originated from a respected British or Northern European manufacturer. It is exactly the kind of understated but highly functional furniture that defined post-war modernist domestic design. A genuine one-off piece that adds character and quiet style wherever it’s placed.
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Height 32.5 cm
Width 56 cm
Depth 60 cm