Circular Wood Coffee Table with Tripod Legs, Europe ca 1950s

Upon hearing the words “Mid-Century Modern”, many people conjure up images of sleek furniture from the 1950s and 1960s. In reality, the style is not simply an exercise in nostalgia, it is this coffee table: uncluttered, timeless, cosy, with an impeccable quality of both the material and the craftsmanship.

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 lead factors in achieving stability, durability, and of course, an aesthetically pleasing outcome. 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, but also to calculate the degree that each leg needed to be shaped in relation to the top, where all the legs were joined. The asymmetry of the stretchers is well in line with the often playful mid-century design ethos that rarely aimed for perfect symmetry.

The use of the sizeable pieces of solid wood with a beautiful grain, gives this table a natural, elemental feeling. The visible wood joints on the legs are also wonderful details and very typical for the work of cabinetmakers who gave wooden pieces even more personality.

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

Dimensions:
33.85 in Ø x 18.5 in H
86 cm Ø x 47 cm H

Shipping:
This table will be packed and shipped with the greatest care 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.