Woven Wicker Coffee Table in the manner of Audoux-Minet, Europe Mid-20th Century (sold)















Woven Wicker Coffee Table in the manner of Audoux-Minet, Europe Mid-20th Century (sold)
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet worked together during the mid-20th century to create pieces that highlighted natural textures and the tactile warmth of handmade work. The duo are known for their innovative use of natural, sustainable materials, including rope, wicker, and bamboo. Their work championed approachable craft and coastal ease, which made everyday pieces feel warm, tactile, and modern. This beautiful coffee table is crafted in the manner of Audoux-Minet.
This round coffee table is a perfect example of the visual benefits of an understated, organic design. The top is crafted from natural wicker that shows the hand of the maker, set on three sturdy, rounded wooden legs for a grounded stance. The straightforward shape highlights the understated beauty of the materials, allowing the beautiful woven pattern and the grain of the wood to stand out. The surface showcases the braided fibers, catching light with gentle tone variation, while the legs add a rustic note that keeps the silhouette honest. The interplay of a simple structure and refined detailing evokes a sense of harmony, aligning with the era’s focus on blending beauty with utility. The result is a piece that feels calm and elemental, and that can sit comfortably with traditional or modern, Mediterranean or Scandinavian interiors alike.
As a functional table, this piece can bring natural texture to a room without overwhelming it. The form is practical for everyday living, yet the woven top offers enough character to anchor a seating area, even sparking conversation. This piece quietly reinforces Audoux-Minet’s belief that simple, well-made objects can elevate daily life.
SOLD
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Item has recently been reconditioned. Due to the nature of the materials, this table may have some marks, scratches, and discolouration.
Dimensions:
24 in ø x 20.27 in H
61 cm ø x 51.5 cm H
REQUEST PRICE HERE
Price category: 2,500 - 5,000 usd / eur
During the 1950s, Danish Modern furniture placed equal emphasis on structural clarity and refined craftsmanship. Rather than treating tables as purely functional objects, designers created furniture that integrated beauty into day-to-day life. Thanks in great part to an early emphasis on wood and a resistance to certain modernist currents by influential designers, Danish Modern has avoided associations with cold industrialisation and machine aesthetics.
The movement's preference for fine cabinetmaking and expressive timber is evident in this coffee table, whose elegant silhouette is achieved through a restrained combination of curves and expressive wood. The long, rectangular top displays a dramatic grain pattern, with tonal variations across the surface. Supporting it is an elegant, trestle-like base. The designer strayed away from the bulky, robust versions of this iconic base style, opting instead for two sweeping curved side supports connected by a single stretcher, creating an open architectural framework beneath the tabletop. The contrast between the crisp horizontal plane of the top and the flowing curves of the base creates a dynamic, yet balanced, composition. Danish modern designs are, at their core, utilitarian objects; as a result, this table’s form follows function, offering both a generous surface area and great stability. The absence of unnecessary detailing directs attention to the quality of the timber, the precision of the joinery, and the graceful geometry of the structure.
Elegant from every angle, the table demonstrates why Danish Cabinetmakers and their designs are some of the most thoughtful pieces of furniture. Its understated design and versatile character allow it to complement a wide range of interiors while showcasing the enduring appeal of the Danish modern period.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The table has recently been reconditioned. Due to the nature and age of the material, the item has some marks and scratches on the tabletop.
Dimensions:
59.25 in W x 25.59 in D x 21.65 in H
150.5 cm W x 65 cm D x 55 cm H