Coffee Table by Georg Thams for Heltborg Møbler, Denmark, circa 1970

Heltborg Møbler Coffee Table designed by Georg Thams.

Denmark, circa 1970

A long, elegant coffee table produced by Heltborg Møbler in Denmark during the 1970s. The table pairs a richly figured ziricote top with a chromed steel base formed from angled flat bars, creating a light architectural frame beneath the surface.

The tabletop is particularly striking. Ziricote was used only occasionally in Danish furniture production and is prized for its dramatic grain pattern, which can resemble landscape-like markings across the timber. Across the full length of the table the veneer displays a deep, expressive figure that gives the piece a strong visual presence while maintaining the restrained proportions typical of Danish modern design.

The base is constructed from polished chromed steel, arranged in a triangular support that meets a central stretcher. The structure provides stability while keeping the form visually light, allowing the tabletop to appear almost floating above the frame.

Georg Thams (Denmark, active mid-20th century) was a Danish furniture designer working during the post-war modernist period. His work reflects the clean structural approach associated with Danish design of the 1950s–1970s, often combining richly grained hardwoods with modern materials such as chromed steel. Thams designed a number of coffee tables and occasional pieces that paired dramatic timber veneers with light architectural bases. His furniture was produced by several Danish manufacturers, including Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik and Heltborg Møbler, and is characteristic of the period’s interest in strong materials, simple geometry and practical domestic forms.

Heltborg Møbler produced a range of occasional tables and cabinet pieces during the late twentieth century, often combining distinctive hardwood veneers with modern metal bases. Pieces bearing the manufacturer’s label are increasingly sought after for their distinctive materials and clean structural lines.

The original maker’s label remains fixed to the underside.

Dimensions

Height: 47 cm

Width: 170 cm

Depth: 58 cm

Condition

Almost new vintage condition. The ziricote top presents beautifully with very minimal signs of use. The chromed steel base remains bright and clean. Original manufacturer’s label present to the underside.

The images shown are accurate representations of the table’s form, wood grain and overall condition.