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Coffee Table by Jacques Hitier for Tubauto, France, 1950

Creator: Jacques Hitier - Tubauto
Offered by: Original in Berlin

Description
Round coffee table n ° 34, Tubauto edition, designed by Jacques Hitier. The top is in oak veneer plywood, the base in tubular black lacquered metal. Jacques Hitier (1917-1999) was a French industrial designer who worked primarily in the mid-20th century. He is known for his minimalist and functional designs, often using materials such as metal, wood, and plastic.

Hitier studied at the Ecole Boulle in Paris and began his career as a furniture designer in the 1930s. He worked for several prominent French companies, including Air France, where he designed interiors for airplanes, and the furniture manufacturer Tubauto.

Hitier's work is characterized by its functionality and practicality. He believed that good design should be accessible to everyone and that it should serve a useful purpose.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	France
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Metal, Oak
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	1950s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	Tc.ob.Hitier.m.1902a
Incollect Reference #:	300277

Dimensions

H.	17.33 in;	Diam.	27.56 in;
H.	44.02 cm;	Diam.	70 cm;

Message from Seller:

Spread across more than 500 m2 of retail space, Original in Berlin offers a wide range of Mid-Century Modern and selected studio furniture, lighting and accessories. Here, design lovers can find rarities by well known designers such as Charlotte Perriand, Hans J. Wegner, Pierre Chapo and Gio Ponti, as well as American classics by Paul McCobb, Jens Risom and George Nelson.