An Art Deco period palisander wood table from France c.1930

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An Art Deco period palisander wood table from France c.1930

About the Item

An extraordinary Art Deco period palisander wood table from France c.1930. The symmetry and balance of the elements that form this table contribute to a highly distinctive presence enhanced by the use of a rare timber known as palisander wood. It is a variant of rosewood and grows only in tropical regions. When it was first imported into Europe it caused a sensation because of its beauty and became a favourite amongst the most well known designers of the Art Deco and Art Moderne movements. Please look at the top of the table that is in the form of a square with each of the corners cut at a fourty five degree angle to create really an octagon. The centre panel of the top showcases four panels of palisander veneer placed in squares that are also set at a fourty five degree angle to one another and reflect the shape of the corners. To provide further interest to the top are a series of inlaid arcs out of bamboo whose warmer colour provides a dramatic contrast with the darkness of the palisander. The perimetre of the top has a slanted edge also faced with the same palisander timber and the top extends slightly beyond the undercarriage of the table. As if the top did not provide enough interest the designer of this table chose a square centre column that stands directly upon the base and its surface is also adorned with the same beautifully grained timber. The base also has the shape of an octagon in echo of the top and the palisander is also fitted to the top in the same fourty five degree configuration seen on the top. Here the design becomes even more interesting as each corner is also supported by a leg that curves down and in to the base. But notice the legs are not evenly shaped all the way along their length. They begin larger at the top and taper down to a flattened profile at the bottom where they join the platform base where they are the same size as that edge of the octagon. This shape is further emphasized by the application of the palisander wood with the play of light and dark within its surface that envelops all four sides of each leg. The octagonal base stands upon four short legs placed directly beneath each curved leg. This placement elevates the table and gives it the appearance of almost floating in space. What is extremely alluring about this table is the repetition not only of the palisander on the top and base but also the actual physical structure. No matter from which angle the table is viewed it presents a striking appearance. The table's ability to be seen from any direction gives it tremendous versatility in placing it within an interior while its unique qualities ensure it is a superb addition to the interior design of the space.

Dimensions:
Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 25 in (63.5 cm)
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1930-1939
Date of Manufacture:
c.1930
Condition:
Seller Location:
Houston, TX
Reference Number:
Seller: DN0031stDibs: U1112128668584