Circular Solid Oak Dining Table with Cross Stretchers, Europe ca 1950s (sold)
Circular Solid Oak Dining Table with Cross Stretchers, Europe ca 1950s (sold)
This uncluttered and cosy dining table defines mid-century design with an impeccable quality of material and craftsmanship.
Thanks in great part to an early emphasis on wood and a theoretical resistance to certain modernist currents by influential designers, most European mid-century pieces have managed to avoid associations with cold industrialization and machine aesthetics. This dining table has a solid oak structure that has the organicity of Scandinavian cabinetmaker pieces. Mid-century designers’ predilection for curvilinear shapes and certain woods, often oak, is evident in this dining table’s sinuous circular top and solid wood body. Since a dining table is first and foremost a utilitarian object, this table’s form follows function, with a sizeable top and a structure that assures stability. The design is very successful in balancing large volumes with clean geometrical lines: the legs are geometrical with softened edges and are connected by cross stretchers that also serve as decoration. This dual-purpose shows why cabinetmakers and their designs are some of the most thoughtful pieces of furniture in existence.
The oak wood has aged beautifully and displays a beautiful grain within the wood. Mid-century designers and manufacturers placed a heavy emphasis on quality, which is always visible in the joinery technique and the quality of materials they used.
SOLD
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Some marks and scratches on the wood.
Dimensions:
47.24 in ⌀ x 28.74 in H
120 cm ⌀ x 73 in H
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Price category: 1,000 - 2,500 usd / eur
Created with mobility and flexibility in mind, nesting tables can be organized in an unlimited variety of stylish and functional configurations. Scandinavian models of the mid-century era – as these tables showcase – combined their functionality with the unmistakeable touch of Nordic design.
The triangular shape of the tabletops immediately stands out. This silhouette, resembling a guitar pick, was particularly favoured by Danish designers, such as Poul Thorsbjerg Jensen. The pieces of this unique set of tables contain three individual tables that are graduated in size so that they may be stacked on top of one another. Each piece is made of solid wood with beautiful grain and pattern that is even more noticeable when the individual tables are next to each other. The different sizes of these nesting tables serve both functional and visual goals; they can conveniently be used individually or nested together to form a coffee table, or they can be separated and laid around the room to form a cohesive interior style. Additionally, a trio of nesting tables bring added depth and cosiness, and it also follows the revered rule of three – a Feng Shui principle that encourages 'groups of three' to open and relax a space. The versatility and functionality of this set is completed by the Scandinavian design: soft, rounded edges and craftsmanship characterize the tables, supported by the sturdy legs.
The versatility of nesting tables makes them incredibly practical and functional. They are a perfect choice for small spaces as they allow maintaining a clean and open interior design without giving up comfort. Whether nested together or placed next to each other, this set is sure to bring functional style and quality to any space.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The tables have recently been reconditioned. Due to the nature and age of the material, minor marks and scratches are present.
Dimensions:
Largest: 47 cm W x 46.5 cm D x 40 cm H
Middle: 39 cm W x 40 cm D x 34 cm H
Smallest: 29 cm W x 29 cm D x 28 cm H