Each table is built not merely as furniture, but as a long-term companion: an object that gathers stories, hosts generations, and becomes more beautiful with time. Whether crafted from solid oak, walnut, rosewood or the strikingly graphic Zebrano, these tables reflect Paere Dansk’s deep commitment to material integrity, joinery excellence and design longevity.
Some pieces draw directly from historical Danish models; others reinterpret classics through collaborations with contemporary workshops in Japan; and some — like the monumental Mother Earth Table — represent an entirely new chapter in collector-worthy design. Together, they bring forward the values of Danish modernism into a world that urgently craves authenticity.
Why New Dining Tables from Paere Dansk Are Future Classics
Unlike many newly made tables, which prioritise cost efficiency over craftsmanship, Paere Dansk’s new furniture is conceived with the mindset of the mid-century masters:
1. Solid Wood Construction — Never Veneers (Unless Historically Appropriate)
Mass market tables today often rely on veneered MDF or thin laminates. While attractive initially, these materials offer limited durability and little reparability. Paere Dansk tables are built either exclusively in solid wood or with thick, high-grade veneers only when historically required for authenticity. The result is a piece that can be sanded, refinished, restored and handed down — a rarity in contemporary furniture.
2. Hand-Executed Joinery and Cabinetmaker Techniques
These tables use dovetails, double tenons, floating joints and reinforced rails. Many pieces feature the kind of structural logic associated with the 1950s Danish workshops — the era that gave the world the likes of Hans Wegner, Børge Mogensen and N.O. Møller. Unlike factories that rely on mechanical fasteners, Paere Dansk embraces the living behaviour of wood, allowing it to expand, contract and age gracefully.
3. Designed for Modern Lives, Built with Historical Principles
While the DNA is mid-century, the functionality is resolutely contemporary:
• Flexible sizing
• Hidden extension leaves
• Minimalist silhouettes
• Sustainable forestry practices
• Customizable finishes
These are tables made for homes where dining, working and gathering blend seamlessly.
EN Dining Table: A Contemporary Classic in Oak and Walnut
Made from solid oak with solid walnut legs, the EN Dining Table blends tactile warmth with structural clarity. Oak — prized for its strength, visible medullary rays and pale, inviting tone — forms the tabletop, while walnut introduces grounding contrast with its deep browns and violets.
Originally produced from 2013 onwards, the EN Table reflects a modern Scandinavian ethos: simplicity without austerity, craftsmanship without ostentation. Its proportions suit both open-plan living and smaller apartments, and its visual lightness makes it a strong companion to both vintage and contemporary chairs.
With rising interest in mixed-wood furniture, the EN Table appeals to design enthusiasts who appreciate subtle material variation and the balance of light and dark timbers. Thoughtfully crafted, it represents Paere Dansk’s entry point into new dining tables built for longevity.
Universe Dining Table by Kai Kristiansen (1969 / 2015 Edition)
Kai Kristiansen — one of the great figures of the Danish modern movement — designed the Universe Dining Table in 1969. Decades later, this design found a second life when the Miyazaki Chair Factory in Japan revived the model under licence, creating special-edition pieces exclusively for Paere Dansk.
While Miyazaki typically produces these tables with veneered tops, Paere Dansk commissioned solid walnut versions — a significant and highly unusual upgrade. Solid walnut not only enriches the tone and depth of the piece but also ensures a lifetime of restorability.
This rare 2015 production run represents a perfect fusion of:
· Japanese precision manufacturing
· Danish design heritage
· Material luxury
Japanese carpentry has long been admired for its razor-sharp accuracy, while Danish modernism is celebrated for its human-centred form and sculptural restraint. Together, they produce a table of profound elegance — a future heirloom for collectors who appreciate international craftsmanship.
PD 55 Dining Table in Solid Rosewood
The PD 55 is one of Paere Dansk’s hallmark designs, produced in solid rosewood from 2013 onward. At a time when true rosewood furniture is increasingly rare due to strict global regulations, commissioning a new piece in responsibly acquired rosewood is unusual — and deeply coveted.
The PD 55 can be ordered with a customised finish:
· Matte, for a contemporary, understated look
· Satin, reminiscent of Danish mid-century tables
· High-Polish Lacquer, echoing the deep gloss of early 1960s rosewood masterpieces
Each finish highlights different aspects of the dramatic grain. From inky streaks to flame-like patterns, rosewood remains one of the most expressive timbers ever used in furniture design — and the PD 55 celebrates that complexity.
PD 60 Dining Table in Rosewood or Zebrano — With Extension End Tables
The PD 60 is an extraordinary reinterpretation of Danish functionalism: compact yet powerful, practical yet exquisitely crafted. The table measures 160 × 80 cm, with two magnificent extension tables (70 × 80 cm each) that double as setting-off tables when not in use. Traditionally fixed to the wall, these end tables offer flexibility without compromising aesthetics.
Two woods are available:
Solid Rosewood
Paere Dansk has observed that the PD 60 frequently uses some of the hardest and darkest rosewood ever encountered in their decades of sourcing. Dense, heavy and resonant, this timber offers:
· Exceptional stability
· Unmatched depth of colour
· Extraordinary tactile presence
Its ageing potential is remarkable; over time, rosewood develops a natural polish that cannot be replicated by finishes.
Zebrano (Zebrawood)
For a bolder, more graphic aesthetic, Zebrano transforms the PD 60 into a statement piece. With its alternating light and dark striations, Zebrano has historically been used for luxury interiors and high-end cabinetry. It offers:
· Dramatic linear grain
· High structural integrity
· An unmistakable sculptural quality
Zebrano is especially striking in contemporary homes with minimalist or architectural interiors.
PD 70 Dining Table in Solid Rosewood — Scalable Elegance
Created with flexibility in mind, the PD 70 is available in sizes that seat six, eight, ten or twelve people. It offers an optional extension leaf that folds neatly beneath the tabletop, maintaining a clean visual line when not in use.
This table captures the spirit of 1960s Danish hospitality: adaptability, social warmth and meticulous joinery. Its proportions remain incredibly balanced even at the largest sizes, making it suitable for family gatherings, entertaining and multifunctional living.
As with all rosewood pieces from Paere Dansk, the grain is a central character — rich, evocative and deeply tactile.
The Mother Earth Table: Paere Dansk’s Most Prestigious and Collectable New Dining Table
The Mother Earth Table is not merely a table. It is a manifesto — a culmination of twenty years of scholarship, restoration and hands-on cabinetmaking experience at Paere Dansk. Designed by Oliver Olsen, it stands at the intersection of Danish modernism and ancient Chinese woodworking.
A Table Built Without a Single Metal Component
The Mother Earth Table is assembled exclusively through:
· Interlocking dovetails
· Precision mortices
· Traditional tenons
· Solid wood sliding locks at eight strategic points
This methodology pays homage to classical Chinese joinery, where furniture held together for centuries without screws or nails. By bringing this technique into a modern Danish design vocabulary, the Mother Earth Table represents a groundbreaking cross-cultural evolution in furniture craftsmanship.
A Modular Concept: Round, Square, Rectangular — All in One
One of the most astonishing qualities of the Mother Earth Table is its adaptability. It can be configured as:
· A round cocktail or card table
· A rectangular desk or kitchen table
· A square dining table with a central Lazy Susan
This modularity is engineered through sliding locks that exploit the dynamic nature of solid wood, allowing movement while maintaining structural integrity.
Crafted in Solid Rosewood — A Material With Soul
Rosewood, revered for centuries in both Scandinavian and Asian craftsmanship, gives the Mother Earth Table its emotional depth. Its grain patterns radiate from the centre, echoing the theme of interconnectedness — earth, craft, culture, people.
Why the Mother Earth Table Is Collectable
· It represents a rarity in contemporary design: a table made entirely without metal.
· Its joinery techniques are museum-worthy, referencing methods rarely used today.
· Every example is made from solid rosewood, a material increasingly unattainable.
· It embodies Paere Dansk’s two decades of expertise, merging restoration insight with design innovation.
· It is a functional artwork — sculptural, tactile, culturally rich and conceptually pioneering.
The Mother Earth Table is the clearest expression of Paere Dansk’s ethos: honouring tradition while forging new paths in solid wood design.
New Dining Tables with the Integrity of Old Masters
Paere Dansk’s new tables are not “new” in the conventional sense. They are continuations of a lineage — thoughtfully crafted objects that defy the throwaway culture of contemporary furniture. Built for generations, they offer:
· Longevity
· Sustainability
· Material beauty
· Human-centred design
· Investment value
Choosing a new dining table from Paere Dansk means choosing a piece that already contains history — not because it is old, but because it is built the way great furniture used to be built.
