Rustic Solid Wood Dining Table, Europe 19th Century


































Rustic Solid Wood Dining Table, Europe 19th Century
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Price category: 2,500 - 5,000 usd / eur
In most mid-century European design, there was an early emphasis on wood as it connected everyday objects, such as furniture to nature. This rustic, solid wood table is a perfect example of this sentiment, and the visual benefits of an understated, organic design. The natural texture of the wood, left largely untreated, adds to the table's robust character. The base of the table is a marvel of fine detailing, showcasing carved ornaments that underscore the artisan's dedication to craftsmanship.
Functional wedge joints contribute not only to the table's stability but also serve as aesthetic elements, blending seamlessly with the overall organic appeal. One cannot overlook and appreciate the meticulous joinery that characterizes the construction of this dining table. The craftsmanship involved in creating seamless connections between elements underscores the cabinetmaker’s commitment to precision and attention to detail. The joinery serves both functional and aesthetic purposes, reinforcing the overall integrity of the piece.
In rustic pieces, the wood is not overworked, its raw surface and edges are kept to show off the beautiful grain and texture, serving the purpose of showing the understated beauty of natural materials and their endless possibilities. The wood has aged beautifully and displays a beautiful grain within the wood. This table has a startling rawness, but with its warm-toned, carved body, it is a greatly-balanced piece.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Some marks and scratches on the wood.
Dimensions:
70.87 in W x 30.71 in D x 29.92 in H
180 cm W x 78 cm D x 76 cm H
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Price category: 20,000 - 30,000 usd / eur
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet were a French design duo who worked together during the 20th century. They were known for their innovative use of natural, sustainable materials, including rope, wicker, and bamboo. The duo’s work was heavily influenced by the Modernist movement, which sought to create functional and streamlined designs that were accessible to a wider audience.
Audoux & Minet’s pieces are characterised by a strong sense of craftsmanship, with each piece being handmade by the designers themselves or by skilled artisans. This dining table showcases a long rectangular top finished in warm wood veneer, its broad uninterrupted surface displays the grain. The top sits above thick base covered in a tightly woven natural fibre that introduces an immediate depth of tone and texture. The fibre flows across the supports in beautiful braided patterns, emphasising the bold and solid look. The rope is made into a geometric pattern which breaks up the woven surface to create a beautiful rhythm within the structure. The contrast of materials is central to the table’s character: the smooth, richly grained wooden top stands out against the coarse, rough and natural fibre below, allowing two very different surfaces to define the piece.
Today, Audoux and Minet's designs are highly sought after by collectors and are considered important examples of mid-century modern design. Furniture pieces like this table stand out through their unique textures, and their materials, as well as their classic charm.
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. Additional imperfections like chips, dents or discolouration may be present.
Dimensions:
67.12 in W x 33.46 in D x 29.13 in H
170.5 cm W x 85 cm D x 74 cm H
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Price category: 2,500 - 5,000 usd / eur
Brutalist furniture of the second half of the 20th century often gave materials a dominant role, using simple, bold forms to emphasise their natural colour and texture. Stone was particularly effective within this approach, as its irregular surface could provide visual richness without additional decoration. This Posidonia slate coffee table follows that principle closely, with a low architectural form built almost entirely around the distinctive character of the stone.
The coffee table has a broad rectangular top supported by four rectangular legs positioned at its corners. Its construction is extremely clear, with the horizontal tabletop and vertical supports creating a simple geometric structure. Posidonia slate makes up the entire surface, giving the table a consistent material character. The stone has a deep dark tone with lighter areas scattered irregularly across the surface. These natural variations break up the large flat plane and ensures that no area of the table appears completely uniform. The top is particularly effective in constituting a focal point, as its generous uninterrupted surface provides a clear view of the slate's complex pattern. The low height further emphasises the horizontal shape, allowing the long stone top to remain the main focus from every angle. Coffee tables, in general, serve as design staples in living spaces for a multitude of reasons: beyond their utilitarian function of providing a surface for drinks and books, they anchor a room, creating a point around which furniture and conversation revolve.
The strength of this coffee table comes from the direct relationship between its simple construction and expressive stone. This piece represents a particularly striking example of the material-focused furniture associated with the era.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The table has recently been reconditioned. Due to the nature of material, the item has some marks, scratches, and discolouration.
Dimensions:
53.35 in W x 33.66 in D x 16.14 in H
135.5 cm W x 85.5 cm D x 41 cm H
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Price category: 5,000 - 7,500 usd / eur
In the European design landscape of the mid-20th century, Brutalism emerged as a distinct architectural and artistic movement, influencing not only buildings but also furniture design. The 1950s and 1960s witnessed the rise of Brutalist furniture pieces, often showcasing the marriage of raw, unfinished materials and sculptural forms. Today, this style has made a remarkable comeback, capturing the essence of a bygone era while still resonating with contemporary sensibilities.
This table boasts a robust, almost industrial aesthetic, marrying form and function with an unapologetic rawness. Its bold, unapologetic aesthetic resonates with those seeking a departure from the sleek minimalism of recent years. Its design showcases a rectangular stone top and wooden block base. This combination of materials makes it a stylish example of the period’s design versatility. The unique colour variation of the stone top greatly adds to the visual interest of this piece. Stone nowadays is an indispensable element of interior design. Not only is it durable, but it has the power to arrest visual interest through its versatility. Brutalist furniture from Europe in many ways transcends the word ‘modern’, and so does this coffee table.
Coffee tables, in general, serve as design staples in living spaces for a multitude of reasons: beyond their utilitarian function of providing a surface for drinks or books, they anchor a room, creating a focal point around which furniture and conversation revolve. Overall, this table equally emphasises function and visual interest, creating an instantly arresting aesthetic.
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 materials, the item has some marks, scratches, and discolouration.
Dimensions:
55.11 in W x 27.55 in D x 14.37 in H
140 cm W x 70 cm D x 36.5 cm H
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Price category: 2,500 - 5,000 usd / eur
The Brutalist movement of the mid-20th century was known for its use of bold forms and imperfect organic materials. The period gave rise to balanced, straightforward designs both in architecture and interiors. The skilled craftsmanship behind the construction of Brutalist furniture resulted in beautiful statement pieces, which celebrated and showcased the striking features of raw materials like stone.
The design of this coffee table distills down to its one material. Both the top and the base are made from charcoal coloured stone with an appealing pattern and textural surface. The grain of the stone is not merely a surface detail; it becomes an integral part of the design. As a result, the impression is quite elemental and striking. The roundness of the top is complemented by a more angular element in the shape of a tripod base. Both forms are simple in appearance not to avert the attention from the material. The stone surface shows the handwork that shaped it, making it one-of-a-kind. While uneven, the top still remains functional as it can hold glasses or plates. Overall, this coffee table is striking in balancing large volumes with clean geometrical lines.
Coffee tables, in general, serve as design staples in living spaces for a multitude of reasons: beyond their utilitarian function, they anchor a room, creating a focal point around which furniture and conversation revolve. This piece is ideal to set the tone of a space serving as an accent or complementing a modern interior.
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, scratches, and discolouration.
Dimensions:
33.46 in ø x 15.35 in H
85 cm ø x 39 cm H
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Price category: 5,000 - 7,500 usd / eur
In European design during the mid-20th century, there was an emphasis on wood because it connected everyday objects to nature. This solid oak coffee table is a perfect example of this sentiment, and features the visual qualities of an understated, raw brutalist design. Humble in its material and size, this table still draws attention thanks to its distinctive look and personality.
In the thriving design landscape of 1970s Netherlands, the emergence of Brutalist furniture left an indelible mark on design, and this round oak coffee table epitomises that era's aesthetic medley. Crafted from solid oak, the light hue exudes warmth amidst the traditional stark Brutalist design. The movement was embraced as a rejection of ornate embellishments, through honest, utilitarian forms. Oak became the material of choice for many Brutalist pieces due to its durability and malleability, enabling intricate yet robust constructions. This round coffee table’s neat woodworking and splayed legs add a modern flair to the otherwise organic form, embodying the movement's desire to merge functionality with aesthetics. The contrast of sleek lines against the natural grain of oak echoes the broader Brutalist ethos: blending the industrial with the organic.
This coffee table has a strong elemental feel to it, which is a result of its thick round tabletop and sturdy but also sleek legs. The focus is on the material, letting the beautiful qualities of the oak wood stand out. This model is a perfect accent table, visually stimulating, while also complementing its surroundings.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The item has recently been reconditioned. Due to the nature and age of the wood, the item has some marks, scratches and discolouration.
Dimensions:
43.11 in ø x 16.53 in H
109.5 cm ø x 42 cm 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
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Price category: 5,000 - 7,500 usd / eur
The Brutalist movement of the mid-20th century was known for its use of bold forms and imperfect organic materials, and gave rise to balanced, straightforward designs both in architecture and interiors. The skilled craftsmanship behind the construction of Brutalist furniture resulted in beautiful statement pieces, which celebrated and showcased the striking features of raw materials like stone.
The main design element of this model is the table's base, forming a stable and visually intriguing triangle. The choice of stone as the primary material for this coffee table adds a layer of sophistication and timelessness. The grain of the stone is not merely a surface detail; it becomes an integral part of the design, contributing to the overall aesthetic of the piece, making it entirely unique. While it is elemental thanks to the stone and interesting construction, the roundness of its top and its sculpted base still provide a sense of gentleness. It is this well measured tension between the shapes that make the design eye-catching and infinitely interesting. With its strong and distinctive details, this table model is a perfect accent table, while also being capable to complement its surroundings. This piece could fit well in a modern interior, as well as in a minimalist space.
Coffee tables, in general, serve as design staples in living spaces for a multitude of reasons: beyond their utilitarian function of providing a surface for drinks and books, they anchor a room, creating a focal point around which furniture and conversation revolve. This coffee table, with its distinctive design and robust material, becomes more than just a functional piece; it becomes a statement, a conversation starter, and a timeless addition that will elevate the aesthetics of any space it occupies.
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 materials, the item has have some marks, scratches, and dents.
Dimensions:
39.37 in ø × 18.3 in H
100 cm ø x 46.5 cm H