Italian Travertine Coffee Table with Painted Motifs + Glass Top, 1970s

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An artisan-made Italian coffee table from the 1970s, combining travertine, wood, and glass in a thoughtful composition. The porous travertine … Read more An artisan-made Italian coffee table from the 1970s, combining travertine, wood, and glass in a thoughtful composition. The porous travertine surface is softly honed and hand-painted in an abstract grid of blush, ochre, and sage—repeating forms that recall ancient scripts and symbols.

Tapered wooden legs with sculpted angles echo the geometry above. A thick glass top appears to float, supported by four wooden pegs—lending the piece a sense of lightness. Layer into a collected living room or style with ceramics and stacked books to highlight the painted surface beneath.

Condition: Great vintage condition, with minor wear to the wood legs consistent with age and use. The travertine top shows signs of a repair at one corner. The glass top rests freely on the wooden supports, not affixed. See less