Coffee Table in Root Wood and Steel, 1970s

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Coffee table, root wood and steel, Guy Lefevre style, 70's - France

This spectacular coffee table, with clean and minimalist … Read more Coffee table, root wood and steel, Guy Lefevre style, 70's - France

This spectacular coffee table, with clean and minimalist lines, is an iconic representation of the design of the 70s, a decade marked by experimentation and mixing of materials; in this case, root wood and steel. The union of these materials creates a fascinating contrast between the organic and the industrial. Polished steel reinforces the modernist influence of that decade, evoking a futuristic but sober spirit.

It closely follows the designs made by Guy Lefèvre for Mason Jansen, known for their elegance, clean lines, geometric and symmetrical shapes and the fusion of modernism with classical elements. Working for Maison Jansen, Lefevre contributed to the firm's fame as a leader in luxury interior design.

“Root wood” has nothing to do with the root of the tree, but rather with the deformations that the tissue can suffer along the entire stem. These irregularities that appear in the wood have been the object of interest in cabinetmaking and have become a highly valued part for their undoubted value, since they are extremely dense and resistant woods. Furthermore, the whimsical shapes drawn on its surface gave rise to a great appreciation for this material, and provoked great interest within trends such as Art Deco. See less