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Pair of 20th Century Meret Oppenheim Traccia Side Tables

$21,600per set
£16,378.24per set
€18,912.40per set
CA$30,306.12per set
A$33,765.52per set
CHF 17,808.05per set
MX$409,352.36per set
NOK 226,544.04per set
SEK 211,040.12per set
DKK 141,258.17per set

About the Item

Pair of iconic Traccia side tables, also known as the "Bird Leg Table," originally designed in 1939 by Swiss surrealist artist Meret Oppenheim (1913-1985) and later produced by Simon International beginning in the 1970s. These versions feature polished bronze legs in the form of bird feet and an oval tabletop in MDF with a yellow gold finish. The subtle imprints of the bird feet on the surface spark one's imagination — a surrealist gesture rooted in the late 1930s that continues to resonate today. Oppenheim references in her design classical claw-footed furniture while reimagining it through a surrealist lens. This particular pair has been carefully restored, preserving the original patina.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25.12 in (63.81 cm)Width: 26.5 in (67.31 cm)Depth: 20.75 in (52.71 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Hardwood,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970's
  • Condition:
    Refinished.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 117961stDibs: LU1025445987212

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