1930s Tables

Dining table, anonymous, Finland, 1930s. Birch and Zebrano mahogany. H: 76 cm W: 85 cm L: 110 cm L (with extension): 160 cm.

Console table, attributed to Ernst Kühn, for Lysberg, Hansen & Therp, Denmark, 1930s. Marked. Rosewood. H: 50 cm W: 45.5 cm D: 45.5 cm.

This occasional or side table was produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in the late 1930s. Made of solid pine, the round top is resting on three cleverly constructed legs that meet up in th...

The 1930s in Italy are also referred to as the 'decade of contradiction'. On the one hand, urban planning, architecture, decoration were all dictated by the rhetoric of the regime. On the other hand, in contrast to the ideological alignment, completely new design languages and determined designers emerged. It is also the decade in which an idea of ??industrial design is affirmed, the 'reproducible beauty', which van be seen for example in Gio Ponti's early works. Osvaldo Borsani, still a student at the time, was among those protagonists who looked beyond the present. He was best known for his research-based approach to making furniture. This dining table was designed by Borsani in the late 1930s, shortly after his graduation from the Politecnico di Milano. This rare table model is special for several reasons: firstly, it is a model that predates the post-war Tecno era of the designer’s career, therefore it is less about technical features and more about the craftsmanship’s aesthetic quality. Secondly, the sculptural legs are unique even in Borsani’s wide repertoire of furniture. The structure is made of solid walnut, with a rectangular black glass top that can be extended, making this a perfect dining table. The wood in itself is captivating, the hand carved legs are outstanding, unique both for the era and Borsani himself. Still, the black glass tabletop is the design’s main feature. While glass is often perceived as a fragile material on furniture, on this table it doesn’t appear to be. It complements the sturdy look of the solid wood body, adding a layer of style. It also matches well with the walnut’s colour scheme. While marble and glass top tables...

Otto Wretling "Ideal" table, Sweden, 1936 This beautiful foldable table by Otto Wretling is quite literally ideal. Designed in Umeå, Sweden in 1936, this...

Elm wood side table with storage with metal tag restored.

Pre-war Herman Miler at its finest.

CUSTOM ORDER 1. Pair of striking 1930s bedside tables, made in Sweden in the 1930s. Made from pine with distinct wood grain. Very nicely sculpted legs. 2. Neat, small oak sideboard...

Pine trestle table, France circa 1930. Rustic construction with plank top and substantial sawhorse legs. Measures: 111.5" W x 39.25" D x 28.5" H.

Large size with fine patina and support bar in middle of stretcher.

Remarkable desk or dining table in the style of Tomaso Buzzi. Crossed legs and delicate wood work running all around the wood top.

Occasional table attributed to Flemming Lassen, Denmark, 1930s. Mahogany and brass.