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Brutalist Oak Coffee Table with Triangular Legs, Europe ca 1950s

Offered by: H. Gallery

Description
Crafted from a nice warm brown oak wood, this table in many ways epitomizes the Brutalist movement, a design philosophy rooted in raw, unadorned materials and a functionalist ethos.

This piece has a startling rawness, but with its warm-toned, hand carved body, it is a greatly-balanced piece. Sensitive touches enliven the brutalist design, visible in the careful craftsmanship. Through its eccentric geometries and expressive forms, - brutalist furniture design’s best qualities - this table is exceptional. The design features a round top that exudes organic charm and warmth. The natural wood grain and texture of the solid oak add depth and character to the piece. The bold, sculptural base further enhances the Brutalist style, with its geometric and angular forms. With its distinctive structure, this table epitomizes the era’s designers’ research for new systems of joinery, in which the material and the design would be the leading factors in achieving stability, durability, and of course, an aesthetically pleasing outcome. This can be easily traced in the lower structure: the tripod legs are connected by stretchers forming a triangle. The screws joining the parts are left visible, enhancing the crude impression that establishes the brutalist aesthetic. The design of this model evidently had to be studied very precisely: the proportions had to be finely tuned to successfully combine a perfect angle of inclination between the legs and the top, also to calculate the degree that each leg needed to be shaped in relation to the top, where all the legs were joined.

The use of the sizeable pieces of solid wood with a beautiful grain, gives this table a natural, elemental feeling. The visible joints and hand carved details on the legs are also wonderful features and very typical for the work of craftsmen who gave wooden pieces even more personality through their high level craft.

Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Some minor marks on the wood.

Dimensions:
51.18 in ⌀ x 17.71 in H
130 cm ⌀ x 45 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

Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Oak
Condition:	Good. In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Some minor marks on the wood.
Creation Date:	ca 1950s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Brutalist
Dealer Reference #:	20231728
Incollect Reference #:	686984

Dimensions

H.	17.72 in;	Diam.	51.18 in;
H.	45 cm;	Diam.	130 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

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