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Industrial Riveted Iron Coffee Table from WWII-Era Military Tanks, 1940s

$4,800
£3,692.48
€4,285.92
CA$6,769.15
A$7,582.58
CHF 3,982.65
MX$92,201.76
NOK 50,433.30
SEK 47,874.77
DKK 31,987.47

About the Item

A striking piece of utilitarian history, this low coffee table is masterfully constructed from salvaged steel armor plating repurposed from 1940s military tanks. Its heavy, monolithic form exudes strength and resilience, embodying the wartime era from which it was born. The surface and legs are clad in deeply textured, hand-riveted iron, each rounded rivet head a tactile reminder of the robust engineering of the period. The patinated finish reveals a rich, dark brown-black tone, with subtle hints of oxidization and wear, showcasing decades of honest age and industrial character. The legs are cut in a squared arch form, with slightly flared feet that emphasize stability and give a subtle architectural profile. The entire piece has a rugged, fortress-like quality—minimalist in silhouette but rich in materiality and provenance. This coffee table makes an incredible statement in an industrial loft, a modern rustic interior, or a collector’s space celebrating military heritage and wartime repurposing. It is both a functional surface and a conversation piece, bridging the history of military engineering with 20th-century industrial design.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23 in (58.42 cm)Width: 45 in (114.3 cm)Depth: 31 in (78.74 cm)
  • Style:
    Industrial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940-1949
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU842746033592

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