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Pair of Rustic Oak Side Tables, France 1950s

Offered by: H. Gallery

Description
This pair of rustic oak side tables from 1950s France exemplifies the honest simplicity and material warmth that define rural European craftsmanship. Modest in scale yet full of character, they embody a functional, unpretentious approach to design, where utility and natural beauty are inseparable.

Each table features a circular top with a small, intentional crescent notch cut from the edge. This subtle design detail adds visual interest and distinguishes them from purely conventional round-top pieces. The tops rest on three cylindrical splayed legs, offering stability while tapering slightly to keep the silhouette light and unadorned. Their robust, solid-oak construction ensures longevity, while their restrained forms allow the material itself to take centre stage. The visible grain patterns and warm patina of the oak speak to decades of gentle use, enhancing their appeal with a sense of history and authenticity. As a pair, they offer balance and symmetry, yet each retains the unique marks of its handcrafted origin, an enduring testament to mid-century rural French design.

Versatile in function, these tables can serve as statement side tables, stools, or even as decorative accents in a variety of settings. Their timeless, elemental design makes them suitable for both rustic and modern interiors, bridging past and present with quiet confidence.

Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use.

Dimensions:
Larger Table
15.74 in W x 13.18 in D x 18.30 in H
40 cm W x 33.5 cm D x 46.5 cm H

Smaller table
11.81 in W x 10.03 in D x 14.17 in H
30 cm W x 25.5 cm D x 36 cm H

Shipping:
This pair of side tables will be packaged and shipped with the greatest care and attention to make sure you will receive the items 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:	France
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Oak
Condition:	Good. In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	1950s
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	20253289
Incollect Reference #:	820176

Dimensions

W.	15.75 in;	H.	18.31 in;	D.	13.19 in;
W.	40 cm;	H.	46.5 cm;	D.	33.5 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