Light, sound and 180 million-year-old fossils are just some of the adventurous concepts furniture maker and designer Peter Draenert played with across his career. He creatively expanded the definition of a table beyond form and function, while including many different materials, ranging from marble and glass to granite, wood and travertine.
In 1968, Draenert and his wife Karin started the Draenert Company in Friedrichshafen, Germany. During the 1970s, the company made tables from oil slate with help from the state and research teams in Holzmaden, Germany. Using other materials like steel and natural stone, Draenert emphasized the artistic qualities of his furniture while adding functional aspects like drawers and hidden compartments.
Each of his dining tables included easy-to-use extensions, while his coffee tables featured a swivel plate or multiple levels for extra storage and display. In the 2000s, he experimented with light. Some of his tables doubled as alternative light sources, while others, like those made with German artist Walter Giers, used changing lights and patterns.
While best remembered for his tables, a range of furniture manufactured by his company has been collected by museums, including an armchair at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and a cabinet at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage Peter Draenert seating and tables.
Set of 4 Black Leather Cantilevered Dining Chairs with Matt Chrome Feet
By Peter Draenert
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegantly finished and extremely comfortable design chairs by Draenert. Made in Germany. Set of 4 cantilevered chairs in black leather with matt chrome skids. Dimensions 18"...
Chrome
$1,257 / item
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 22.05 in
Contemporary Chair 'FF Cantilever' Dakar Leather, 0197, Chrome Legs
By Friends & Founders
Located in Paris, IDF
Dining chair 'FF' Cantilever designed by Ida L. Hildebrand for Friends & Founders Dimensions: H. 75 / W. 55 / D. 55 cm H. 29.53" / W. 21.65" / D. 21.65" Model shown on main pic...
Leather
$1,915 / set
H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 22.05 in
Fasem Vintage Italy brown Leather Dining Chairs Armchairs Cantilever Set of 2
By Fasem International
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These Cantilever vintage chairs are Italian classics and produced by Fasem. In the manner of Marcel Breuer this chairs are strongly inspired by the Bauhaus Movement. It can be used...
Steel, Chrome
Mid Century Upholstered Chrome Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid Century Upholstered Chrome Dining Chairs - Set of 6 These chairs measure: 20 wide x 22 deep x 37 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 19 inches All pieces of furn...
Chrome
$1,257 / item
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 22.05 in
Contemporary Chair 'FF Cantilever' Black Dakar Leather, Chrome Legs
By Friends & Founders
Located in Paris, IDF
Dining chair 'FF' Cantilever designed by Ida L. Hildebrand for Friends & Founders Dimensions: H. 75 / W. 55 / D. 55 cm H. 29.53" / W. 21.65" / D. 21.65" Model shown on main pic...
Leather
$2,950 / set
H 30 in W 20.5 in D 21 in
Set of Six Mod Cantilevered Black Framed Dining Chairs with Gray Upholstery
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Mod cantilevered dining chairs with black frames and newer upholstered seats in dark grey. Seat width measures 16.75". In original co...
Metal
$1,257 / item
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 22.05 in
Contemporary Chair 'FF Cantilever' Cognac Leather, Chrome Legs
By Friends & Founders
Located in Paris, IDF
Dining chair 'FF' Cantilever designed by Ida L. Hildebrand for Friends & Founders Dimensions: H. 75 / W. 55 / D. 55 cm H. 29.53" / W. 21.65" / D. 21.65" Model shown on main pic...
Leather
$9,577 / set
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 22.05 in
Vintage Italy Cognac Vegetal Leather Dining Chairs Armchairs Cantilever Set of 6
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These Cantilever vintage chairs are Italian classics. In the manner of Marcel Breuer this chairs are strongly inspired by the Bauhaus Movement. It is the thick saddle vegetal tanne...
Steel, Chrome
$3,950 / set
H 35 in W 20.75 in D 23.5 in
Set of Black Leather Dining Chair with Mocha Stained Ash Wood Leg, Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Tulsa, OK
Diva dining chair by Poltrona Frau This chair has a curled top on the backrest which is a stylish reference to the classics objects. The folds on the corners of the seat as well as the biconical springs for suspension are coming from a long tradition. The seat frame and back are padded and is in birch plywood. Shell in rigid moulded polyurethane. Base and legs in mocha stained solid ash wood. Upholstery is Pelle Frau black leather. Additional photos show detail of construction and a custom velvet upholstered version available for order of the diva chair...
Leather, Wood
$2,495 / set
H 34 in W 16 in D 20 in
MCM Chromcraft Ribbed Black Vinyl Faux Leather & Chrome Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Chromcraft
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous MCM (a.k.a.) mid-century modern Chromcraft ribbed or channeled black vinyl faux leather & chrome dining chairs set of 6. Beaut...
Chrome
$9,577 / set
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 22.05 in
Vintage Italy Cognac Vegetal Leather Dining Chairs Armchairs Cantilever Set of 6
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These Cantilever vintage chairs are Italian classics. In the manner of Marcel Breuer this chairs are strongly inspired by the Bauhaus Movement. It is the thick saddle vegetal tanne...
Steel, Chrome
$5,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 24 in D 17 in
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Dining Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern black leather dining chairs. Fully restored in an ebonized finish and upholstered in a patterned black leather. Price includes complimentary scheduled ...
Leather, Teak
$1,472 / item
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 22.05 in
Contemporary Chair 'FF Cantilever' Nubuck Leather, Chrome Legs
By Friends & Founders
Located in Paris, IDF
Dining chair 'FF' Cantilever designed by Ida L. Hildebrand for Friends & Founders Dimensions: H. 75 / W. 55 / D. 55 cm H. 29.53" / W. 21.65" / D. 21.65" Model shown on main pic...
Steel