Brutalist Oak Coffee Table with Hidden Storage, Netherlands, 1960s

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A Brutalist oak coffee table, crafted in the Netherlands during the 1960s. The circular top, hewn from thick oak planks, … Read more A Brutalist oak coffee table, crafted in the Netherlands during the 1960s. The circular top, hewn from thick oak planks, rests on robust angled supports secured with exposed wooden pegs, lending the piece a raw, architectural presence.
At the centre of the tabletop sits a discreet square panel with an iron ring pull, which lifts to reveal a small hidden compartment. This unusual detail enhances the sense of craftsmanship and utility, while adding a touch of intrigue to the design.
with its weighty proportions, visible joinery and deeply grained oak surface, the table epitomises the Brutalist idiom: a celebration of material honesty and bold, uncompromising form. See less