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Custom California Studio Onyx Pedestal Tables Modernist Sierra Neveda Retreat
$7,200per set
£5,500.09per set
€6,319.05per set
CA$10,294.45per set
A$11,342.09per set
CHF 5,871.35per set
MX$136,561.68per set
NOK 74,345.52per set
SEK 69,842.91per set
DKK 47,183.73per set
About the Item
This rare pair of custom-designed pedestal tables was created at a California studio in the mid-20th century for a modernist architect–designed mountain retreat in the High Sierra Nevadas. Though the original studio and architect remain unidentified, the tables embody the spirit of bespoke craftsmanship and organic modernism that defined California design during the period.
Each table features a dramatic freeform top of banded onyx, displaying swirling hues of amber, honey, rust, and cream. Natural concentric rings, crystalline inclusions, and rugged edges emphasize the raw beauty of the stone. Resting on architectural bases of ash plywood with veneer, the design employs vertical slats rising from square plinths, creating a rhythmic geometry that contrasts elegantly with the irregularity of the stone tops.
These tables were conceived for a site-specific context, intended to harmonize with the rugged yet refined character of their Sierra Nevada setting. The combination of richly patterned stone and architectural wood bases reflects mid-century modernism’s fascination with natural materials and structural clarity.
While their exact origin remains elusive, the pair’s provenance as commissioned furnishings for a modernist retreat underscores their rarity and cultural significance. Both sculptural and functional, they can serve as side tables, pedestals for display, or as statement pieces in contemporary interiors.
A compelling example of California custom design, these tables stand as functional art objects, rooted in modernist ideals and the beauty of natural material.
The tables are in excellent vintage condition
- Dimensions:Height: 22.75 in (57.79 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)Depth: 22 in (55.88 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1960s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. wear consistent with gentle use.
- Seller Location:Camden, ME
- Reference Number:Seller: App 1651stDibs: U1201318984185
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