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Louis Durot Tongue Coffee Table in Jet Black

$10,800
$13,50020% Off
£8,065.90
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€9,359.28
€11,699.1020% Off
CA$14,958.08
CA$18,697.5920% Off
A$16,767.88
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CHF 8,744.07
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MX$205,533.32
MX$256,916.6520% Off
NOK 110,802.07
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SEK 105,343.01
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About the Item

Designed by famous influential pop artist, Louis Durot, this tongue coffee table is sure to make a statement. Constructed of polyurethane and lacquer, this table is truly a functional work of art. The coffee table, aptly titled the tongue table, looks just like a tongue. This table is jet black and is very sculptural in nature. While this table is indeed very bold, it's a wonderful conversation piece that will definitely add a spice to any more "vanilla" or blasé environment. As photographed, the table looks wonderful with the Vladimir Kagan cloud sofa. We have the chair currently in the gallery with other pieces of furniture by Olivier Mourgue and Pierre Paulin, and not only does this chair hold its own, it makes a statement. This chair would look wonderful in any mid century modern, modern or contemporary post-modern environment.
  • Creator:
    Louis Durot (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Width: 50 in (127 cm)Depth: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)
  • Style:
    Post-Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
    1990-1999
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1990s
  • Condition:
    Repaired: This piece has been re-lacquered. The signature has been preserved on the piece. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Culver City, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1139228141272

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