Brutalist Side Table in Exotic Wood, 1950s

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French side table from the 1950s, made of solid exotic wood (ipe).
The structure features a clever system of eight … Read more French side table from the 1950s, made of solid exotic wood (ipe).
The structure features a clever system of eight wedges, assembled by interlocking, without hardware.
The table has two levels and handles integrated into the uprights.
Embodying the functional and versatile design of the post-war reconstruction era, this rare piece recalls the work of René Gabriel, a leading figure in mid-century French utilitarian furniture. See less