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Rare French Prototype Mid-Century Modern Coffee or End Table in Lucite & Glass

Offered by: Thomas Gallery Ltd.

Description
A Rare French Mid-Century Modern Prototype Lucite Cocktail / Coffee or End Table. The table forms an intriguing design statement with its innovative "deconstructivist" architecture and totally transparent aesthetic and precedes the deconstructivist movement by almost 2 decades. The piece appears as a partially hollow form with open columnar legs and open shafts that are held together by steel pins. The hollow lucite legs are closed on the 3 out-sides and open on the interior side and the piece has columnar open shafts that parallel the legs from the top view. In sum, It is a work of intriguing engineering and aesthetic delight. Dimensions: H 19" x 31.5 x 26".

Additional references: Pierre Vandel, Willy Rizzo, Romeo Rega, Maison Jansen, Maison Charles, Acrylic and Glass, Plexiglass, Le Corbusier, Mies Van Der Rohe, Bauhaus, Walter Gropius, Shiru Kuramata, Alessandro Mendini, Studio Alchemia, Memphis.

More Information

In the Style of:	Willy Rizzo
Origin:	France
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Acrylic,Glass,Lucite,Plexiglass,Hand-Crafted
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. minor surface scratches.
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	733979

Dimensions

W.	31.5 in;	H.	19 in;	D.	26 in;
W.	80.01 cm;	H.	48.26 cm;	D.	66.04 cm;

Message from Seller:

T. Thomas Gargiulo came from a dual background as a Ph.D. in Psychology with extensive training in Art History and Anthropology to form Thomas Gallery in downtown Manhattan in 1997 to balance intellectual with design pursuits. Since its inception the gallery has seen decorative arts as a vibrant representation of human culture of each age and as a portal to understanding it. P: 917.434.4032 E: thomasgalleryltd@gmail.com