Triangular French Modern Dining Table in Solid Oak Wood, France, 1960s

This rare set of dining chairs was produced in France in the late 1960s. The striking design is marked by the slightly curved backrest and and carved, rounded seat. The triangular ba...

This round dining table was designed by Gio Ponti and manufactured in Italy in the early 1950s. The sculptural frame is executed in solid mahogany and consists of a cross base with 4...

This rare floor lamp was produced by the Swedish lighting manufacturer NAFA Nybro Armaturfabrik in the late 1960s. The striking, tall base is execu...

This striking three-legged stool is the model S31 designed by Pierre Chapo in 1974. The cross legged base and round seat are in solid oak wood. This stool also could function as a sm...

This striking three-legged stool is the model S31-B designed by Pierre Chapo in 1974. The cross legged base and round seat are in solid oak wood. This stool also (could work) works w...

This striking floor lamp was produced in Sweden in the late 1950s. The design consists of a circular base in solid teak wood with three carved, disc shaped circles. The central stem ...

During production, the wooden parts are submitted through a specialized process whereby the wood is dipped into acid in order to soften the fibres of the wood. Softened fibres are then removed using a metal wire brush. This sophisticated process, which was popularized in France by designers such as Elizabeth Eyre de Lanux...

Georges Robert Solid Pine wood dining room table France 1960s This is a French solid pine wood dining table made by Georges Robert in the 1960s. It has a unique, sculptural design w...

Georges Robert Solid Pine wood dining room table France 1960s This is a French solid pine wood dining table made by Georges Robert in the 1960s. It has a unique, sculptural design...

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that best describe this massive dining table. The evolution of mid-century design in postwar Germany was a direct consequence of accepting, continuing, and further developing the ideas of the predecessing movements. It was, in a way, a “softer” version of the modern movement by adopting natural, organic forms. The distinctive triangular ‘guitar pick’ shape of this table is quite popular thanks to its functional and stylish look. While dining tables are furniture pieces that are generally associated with their functional role, exceptional Mid-Century Modern models like this one manage to stand out next to their utilitarian role. This table’s curved shape and generous surface area make it a perfect dining table, while not compromising on aesthetics. The 19th century Biedermeier furniture design was based on utilitarian principles with a simple and elegant style, and mid-century modernism carried these principles well into the 20th century. The mid-century German style’s construction utilized the ideal of truth through materials. As a result, the wood grain was the key decorative element in the design. Following this ideal, this table’s top...

This splendid little dining table is a prime example of American Mid-Century Modern design. Constructed entirely from solid oak with gorgeous, prof...

Dining table Oak Brutalist Belgian 1960s