Pair of French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Iron Nesting Tables Ca. 1940-50

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PAIR OF FRENCH MODERNE GILT AND PATINATED IRON NESTING TABLES

Circa 1940-50, unmarked

20 1/4" H x 16 3/4" D … Read more PAIR OF FRENCH MODERNE GILT AND PATINATED IRON NESTING TABLES

Circa 1940-50, unmarked

20 1/4" H x 16 3/4" D x 28 7/8" W [larger]
16 1/8" H x 16 5/8" D x 21 1/2" W [smaller]

Executed in patinated iron with gilt detailing, this sleek pair of nesting tables are defined by their stark geometry and artisanal metalwork. There is a juxtaposition between the refined and the raw, with nearly unimproved iron legs in one unbroken arch against crystal clear glass and finely cast gilt elements. The tapering legs are joined by delicate crossing stretchers on either side while twisted rope terminating in tassels on either end run along the edges of the glass tops. The feet terminate in unusual gilt sabots.

The structural balance and decorative clarity align with the design vocabulary of Maison Ramsay, Maison Jansen and related ateliers working in Paris during the 1940s–50s, where forged iron was elevated through classical restraint and decorative precision. An unusual and remarkable pair.

Condition:
Two gilt iron caps are replaced with polychromed brass caps of a slightly different hue. Light scuffs and use indicators to the glass. Minor wear and rubbing to gilding throughout revealing the red underlayer. Ready to place.

ref. 503HPE10A See less