Modern Wrought Iron & Slate Two-Tier Side Table, in the Style of Albert Paley

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Modern Wrought Iron & Slate Two-Tier Side Table, in the Style of Albert Paley

This modern sculptural wrought iron and … Read more Modern Wrought Iron & Slate Two-Tier Side Table, in the Style of Albert Paley

This modern sculptural wrought iron and slate two-tier side table is a compelling example of late 20th-century studio craft furniture, executed in the style of Albert Paley. The piece reflects the expressive, forged aesthetic associated with Paley’s influential body of functional sculpture, while remaining appropriately unassigned to the artist himself.

The table features an irregular, asymmetrical slate top, left in its natural cleft state, emphasizing the raw geological texture and organic edge profile of the stone. The slate is supported by a hand-wrought iron base, composed of sinuous, vertically articulated legs that curve subtly as they descend, terminating in ball feet. Decorative spherical iron elements project at the upper corners, acting as sculptural counterweights and reinforcing the table’s dynamic silhouette.

A secondary lower slate shelf, positioned approximately 11 inches above the floor, provides visual balance and functional display space while echoing the organic geometry of the upper surface. The dark, hand-patinated iron contrasts elegantly with the matte charcoal slate, underscoring the dialogue between industrial material and natural form.

Measuring 30 inches high, with an upper surface approximately 15 x 16 inches (asymmetrical) and a smaller lower slate tier, this piece functions equally well as a side table, accent stand, or sculptural object. A refined and collectible example of Paley-influenced American studio metalwork, suitable for modern, Brutalist, and architecturally driven interiors. See less