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Unusual French Brutalist Palm Wood Dining Table or Executive Desk, C. 1975.

Offered by: 2220 Antiques

Description
Experience raw Brutalist minimalism and tropical organic modernism. Crafted in France during the mid-1970s, the table is uniquely constructed from dense, deeply figured palm wood, a highly demanding material chosen for its striking, fibrous end-grain texture and rich tortoiseshell-like coloration. The design relies entirely on powerful, monolithic geometry. The thick, rectilinear plank top is supported by four massive, cylindrical pillar legs. Each leg is left wide and robust to ground the structure, highlighting the linear, highly tactile grain characteristic of the exotic palm specimen. Its understated architectural form carries clear stylistic influences of late 20th-century masters like Pierre Chapo and Charlotte Perriand, making it equally well-suited as a sculptural dining table or an imposing executive desk.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Palm wood
Condition:	Good. We strive to note significant conditions such as damage, repairs, or losses. The absence of a note does not imply perfect condition. Buyers are encouraged to request additional photos or a condition report prior to purchase. All items are sold as is.
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Brutalist, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	4049
Incollect Reference #:	879624

Dimensions

W.	70.75 in;	H.	31.75 in;	D.	34.75 in;
W.	179.71 cm;	H.	80.65 cm;	D.	88.27 cm;

Message from Seller:

2220 Antiques is the latest merchant to locate to the recently opened 100,000 square foot Antique and Design Center “Showrooms 2220”, in Philadelphia, PA. The proprietor of 2220 Antiques is an international buyer, traveling extensively over the past thirty-five years cultivating a refined eye for good design

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