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Beech and Walnut Sunburst Coffee Table with Brass Feet, Denmark 1950s

Offered by: H. Gallery

Description
Mid-century modern designers had a deep appreciation for materials and their inherent qualities. Wood - particularly teak, walnut, and oak - played a prominent role in furniture and architectural elements. The warmth of wood was often juxtaposed with metal accents, such as steel or brass, creating a visually striking contrast.

Early on, many of the Danish cabinetmakers’ workshops had been producing historical furniture; master cabinetmakers had been renowned for their solid wooden furniture rendered in various styles of the past. This coffee table, while not specifically historical in style, shows some restrained decorative elements that are generally rather sparse in Scandinavian mid-century furniture. The design is dominated by the round tabletop with a spectacular sunburst pattern. The sunburst design or figure was commonly used in architectural ornaments and design patterns; it consists of rays or "beams" radiating out from a central point in the manner of sunbeams. To support the top are four straight legs with impeccable joinery, visible under the tabletop. This piece also features brass capped feet, though due to the beautiful patina the colour contrast is more subtle. Since this table was made in the heyday of the mid-century, the legs, and the design as a whole, lacks heavy ornamentation and instead focuses on the natural beauty of wood and the subtle decorative elements.

This coffee table perfectly encapsulates the design ethos of the era, showcasing the beauty in simplicity and practicality through employing organic materials and unique details. Thanks in great part to an early emphasis on wood and a theoretical resistance to certain modernist currents by influential designers, mid-century modern furniture design in much of Scandinavia has avoided associations with cold industrialization and machine aesthetics.

Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The brass feet have a lovely patina.

Dimensions:
31.69 in Ø x 22.12 in H
80.5 cm Ø x 56.2 cm H

Shipping:
This table will be packaged and shipped with the greatest care and attention to make sure you will receive the item in gallery condition. Complimentary shipping within the Netherlands.

IMPORTANT!
VAT normally applies and will be added to items when purchased by a European buyer or transported to a location within the EU.

More Information

Origin:	Denmark
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Beech, Walnut, Brass
Condition:	Good. In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The brass feet have a lovely patina.
Creation Date:	1950s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	20242497
Incollect Reference #:	747068

Dimensions

H.	22.13 in;	Diam.	31.69 in;
H.	56.2 cm;	Diam.	80.5 cm;

Message from Seller:

Located in Utrecht, The Netherlands, H. Gallery specializes in modern and contemporary design with a strong focus on Brazil and Scandinavia. The gallery strives to preserve and promote especially Brazil's rich design heritage and curates a select group of contemporary artists. Meticulous research, ie getting in contact with the original designers, producers, their heirs, and retrieving and indexing old catalogues and magazines is at the heart of its activities. All works presented excel in great