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Brutalist French Dining Table in Gouge Solid Elm by Cabinetmaker

About the Item

Dining table, solid elm, France, 1950s/1960s Made by the skilled hands of a French cabinetmaker, this organically formed table embraces both the inherent qualities of the wood and a distinctly artisanal sensibility. Its silhouette remains resolutely organic: the edges are free-form, retaining a live, slightly irregular contour that evokes the original outline of the timber. The top is particularly striking. Rather than being planed to uniform smoothness, it has been worked with a gouge, producing a dense field of shallow, rhythmic depressions that animate the surface and catch the light unevenly. This naturalistic approach extends to the understructure, where stout, subtly asymmetrical legs are joined by a low, curved stretcher with an almost branch-like presence. The overall language recalls the work of the French designer-sculptor Alexandre Noll.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.93 in (76 cm)Width: 79.14 in (201 cm)Depth: 40.95 in (104 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s/1960s
  • 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: 501187151stDibs: LU933149820872