Vintage Round Table in Elm, 1950s

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Maison Lecan presents this round solid elm table from the 1950s-60s, a design piece of rare singularity that fully embodies … Read more Maison Lecan presents this round solid elm table from the 1950s-60s, a design piece of rare singularity that fully embodies the aesthetic of French Reconstruction-era rustic modernism—a foundational movement where visionary designers like Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Chapo transformed raw solid wood into a distinct architectural language.

Its cruciform base in solid elm, composed of robust rectangular uprights joined in a cross, directly evokes Chapo's constructive power—particularly the spirit of his legendary S11 table—while distinguishing itself with a more understated elegance, lacking the exposed wooden keys characteristic of the master. The rustic-chic feel of the piece, the nobility of the chosen elm, and the generous proportions also recall the furniture designed by Perriand for the Les Arcs mountain resorts, where solid wood became both a building material and an object of desire.

Yet it is the tabletop that truly stands out. Mountain elm, with its intricate grain, tightly knotted burl, and intensely vibrant flames, unfolds a veritable natural tableau—deep caramels, warm ochres, and sinuous lines that make each surface a unique and irreducible work of art. This quintessential wood of French modernist furniture reveals here its full graphic power and characteristic amber warmth.

The robust, handcrafted construction prioritizes the raw material over ornamentation—a testament to high-quality craftsmanship from an era when buildings were constructed to last and to be passed down.

with its 121 cm diameter, this table comfortably seats 6 to 8 guests in a convivial and informal setting. It fits perfectly in an architect-designed dining room, an industrial loft, or an interior filled with works of art and designer furniture.

Dimensions: Diameter 121 cm x Height 73 cm See less