Sliding Top Vitrine Coffee Table, 1970s

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A low, square vitrine coffee table in polished metal with a restrained, architectural profile. The frame is a combination of … Read more A low, square vitrine coffee table in polished metal with a restrained, architectural profile. The frame is a combination of silver metal and gold lacquered metal, giving a subtle contrast between cooler and warmer tones. The top is fitted with a glass panel set within a broad metal surround, designed to slide open and reveal a central display compartment below.

The interior section functions as a vitrine, ideal for storing and presenting books, objects, or collectibles, with a secondary glass base allowing light to pass through the structure. The clean lines and elevated proportions lend the piece a distinctly modernist character, while the mixed metal finish adds a slight decorative edge.

Dating to the late 20th century, the table reflects a period interest in functional display furniture, combining practicality with a refined, gallery-like presentation. See less