Side Table in Metal, Rosewood and Formica, Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor, 1950s

A refined study in contrast and proportion, this side table balances a warm timber volume within a slender blackened metal frame. The composition is architecturally resolved: a rectilinear wooden case appears suspended beneath a thin top and open upper shelf, creating a measured interplay between solidity and lightness.

The case is executed in richly grained wood, its natural movement visible along the sides and drawer interiors. Two drawers, finished with white lacquered fronts, introduce a deliberate chromatic restraint, punctuated by small brass pulls that provide a subtle material counterpoint. The brass-capped feet further articulate the vertical lines of the metal structure, reinforcing the table’s disciplined geometry.

An open shelf above the drawers adds functional versatility while maintaining visual clarity. The piece operates comfortably as a bedside table or as a compact storage element within a living or office setting.

In excellent condition, with minor age-appropriate wear consistent with careful use.

A precise and balanced composition—materially articulate, formally restrained, and quietly architectural.