1960s Fredrik Schriever-Abeln ''Condor'' Coffee Table, Sweden

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood - Original condition.

Made from teak wood and veneer. Item was carefully refurbished.

The item was carefully refurbished.

- Rare type.

Iconic coffee table by Fredrik Schriever-Abeln. Carved solid teak base with brown smoked-glass top.

A black tinted walnut base supports a tinted glass top with rounded corners.

Swedish designer, Fredrik Schriever-Abeln’s designs have become quite sought after only in the past years. This is in part due to the beloved design of this “Condor” table being misattributed to Illum Wikkelsø until recently. The distinctive “X” shaped teak base defines this coffee table holding a glass top. The solid wood base is sculpted to perfection, the level of woodwork and precise joinery technique greatly shows off the skills of the craftsman. The structure is made with minimal joinery, the glass top is held solely by the carved “arms”, while the stretcher is joined to the legs with mortise and tenon joints. The balance of the size of the glass top and wooden parts praise the designer’s vision. The modern aesthetic shows that this table - like the Condor chairs...

This organically sculptured Condor coffee table was designed by Fredrik Schriever-Abeln and manufactured by Örebro Glass in Sweden during the 1960s. The X-shape base was handcrafted ...