The Moment table is a vintage design classic from the 1980s, designed by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA. It is a prime example of Scandinavian minimalist and industrial style—a combination of simplicity, functional aesthetics, and innovative use of materials. (IKEA Museum)
Design & Background
* Designer: Niels Gammelgaard—Danish industrial designer. (IKEA Museum)
* Year: Created around 1986 and later widely featured in IKEA catalogs. (IKEA Museum)
* Design Style: Scandinavian minimalism/industrial—with sleek lines and an open structure.
* Purpose: Designed as a dining table or multifunctional table for the dining room or workspace. (IKEA Museum)
Materials & Construction
* Top: Tempered glass—often frosted so that the frame beneath subtly fades. (IKEA Museum)
* Frame: Powder-coated steel or painted metal in a light gray tone, thin yet strong. (IKEA Museum)
* Dimensions (approximate):
* Width: ~200 cm
* Depth: ~80–85 cm
* Height: ~71–72 cm
This combination gives the table an airy, almost "floating" look, typical of modernist Scandinavian design from that period.
Reception & Appreciation
* The table won an Excellent Swedish Design award at the time. (IKEA Museum)
* Design magazine DOMUS called it a "un tavolo importante"—a table of significance. (IKEA Museum)
This model has long been discontinued, so you'll only find it secondhand or at vintage dealers.
Pickup in Schiedam
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsTransparentMaterialMetal, GlassNumber of items1BrandIkeaHeight72 cmWidth80 cmDepth200 cmSigns of usageScratches