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Ado Chale 'Goutte d’Eau' Coffee Table in Aluminium

Name: Ado Chale 'Goutte d’Eau' Coffee Table in Aluminium
Brand: Ado Chale
Price: 127776.57 CHF
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (175 reviews)

$154,000

£118,467.07

€137,506.58

CA$217,176.77

A$243,274.51

CHF 127,776.57

MX$2,958,139.83

NOK 1,618,068.51

SEK 1,535,982.12

DKK 1,026,264.74

About the Item

Ado Chale, Goutte d’Eau coffee table, cast aluminum, lacquered steel, Belgium, 1978 The Goutte D’Eau coffee table is exemplary for Ado Chale’s exceptional talent in creating interior objects that seamlessly blur the lines between fine and applied art. Translated to Drop of Water in French, this line represents Chale’s first creations using bronze and/or aluminum. Originally named “Sol Maya” (Mayan Sun), the table highlights the artist’s profound fascination with pre-Columbian culture and nature. The distinctive casting process imparts each tabletop with a unique shape, resulting in suggestive, free-form rounded shapes. This specific shape is more rare compared to the perfectly round or oval-shaped tops, and its use of aluminum enhances its rarity even more. The surface is meticulously treated, revealing a relief surface of lines with deep grooves, accentuating its tactile allure. As the drop of water reaches the surface, it creates a concentric layout of waves that propagate outward. The table has aged beautifully with a striking patina visible on the aluminum, adding to its character. The table’s sturdy black legs provide essential support, yet their unassuming presence subtly shift the viewer’s attention to the decorative top. This juxtaposition underscores a hallmark of Chale’s tables: while the top embraces uniqueness and individuality, the legs maintain a consistent design. The base is characterized by four large, rectangular columns connected by equally substantial horizontal supports. All in, this piece epitomizes Chale's approach to furniture-making; a master craftsman infusing his creations with an aura of exclusivity and exceptional artisanship. The table is signed with “Chale” along the edge of the top. Ado Chale, the Belgium-based artist born as Adolphe Pelsener in Brussels in 1928, embarked on a journey that blended his expertise in mineralogy and blacksmithing with his innate creativity. In 1960, alongside his wife Huguette Schaal (1929-2011), a gemologist, he established a boutique in Brussels named "Chale". Here, he showcased extensive collections of precious minerals while delving into the art of crafting decorative jewelry and tabletops using semi-precious stones and rare materials. Rather than merely designing, Chale approached furniture-making with the precision of a craftsman, infusing each piece with an aura of exclusivity. Together, Ado Chale and his wife traveled the world in pursuit of the search of rare materials, like turquoise, malachite, amethyst, and agate, but also petrified wood and ivory, to name just a few, spanning continents such as Europe, North America, Africa, and Asia. Throughout his 50-year career, Chale crafted a myriad of bespoke interior objects, establishing himself among the forefront of interior decorators who emerged during the 1960s. Designers such as Gabriella Crespi (1922-2017) and Maria Pergay (1930-2023) contributed to the creation of exclusive interior objects that blurred the lines between fine and applied art, infusing 20th-century interiors with a heightened sense of glamour and spectacle. Central to Chale's oeuvre are his meticulously crafted tables adorned with gemstones, employing a self-developed technique akin to mosaic and terrazzo. In this case, the materials undergo meticulous reworking before being cast in epoxy resin, after which the entire piece is polished and finalized. At a later stage, he also includes solid cast metal like aluminum and bronze. His creations, radiant and refined, epitomize exclusivity, as he delicately employs rare and delicate materials to craft singular masterpieces. Chale's body of work has garnered widespread acclaim, with his pieces gracing prestigious museums, to private and public spaces alike. Chale's creations have captivated discerning clientele, including members of global aristocracies and esteemed fashion houses such as Chanel, Dior, Hermès, and Louis Vuitton. By consistently pursuing innovation and employing precious materials adeptly, Ado Chale’s work has left an indelible mark on the world of craftsmanship, transcending mere furniture art or design to create timeless treasures that represent a painstaking and irreplicable work of craftsmanship.

Creator:
Ado Chale (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 13.59 in (34.5 cm)Width: 59.06 in (150 cm)Depth: 54.73 in (139 cm)
Style:
Post-Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Aluminum,Steel
Place of Origin:
Belgium
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
1978
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Every item Morentz offers is checked by our team of 30 craftspeople in our in-house workshop. Special restoration or reupholstery requests can be done. Check ‘About the item’ or ask our design specialists for detailed information on the condition.
Seller Location:
Waalwijk, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: 501164501stDibs: LU933144270552

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