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This mid-century table reflects the pragmatic clarity characteristic of postwar modern design, where straightforward materials and structural logic define the …
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This mid-century table reflects the pragmatic clarity characteristic of postwar modern design, where straightforward materials and structural logic define the object’s visual presence. Produced in the 1950s and attributed to an unknown maker, the piece demonstrates a restrained approach to form: a simple rectilinear tabletop supported by slender iron hairpin legs, creating a composition that is both visually light and structurally direct.
The design is anchored by a broad, square hardwood top whose generous surface reads as a calm, uninterrupted plane. Its edges are crisply defined, allowing the geometry of the tabletop to remain the dominant formal gesture. Beneath, four black iron hairpin legs introduce a rhythmic linear structure. Their triangular configuration and thin profile create a sense of suspension, visually lifting the heavier wooden plane while maintaining stability and balance.
Material contrast plays a central role in the table’s character. The warm-toned hardwood top—finished in a vivid yellow Formica surface—establishes a bold chromatic field that is framed by darker wood edging. This treatment emphasizes the tabletop’s perimeter while highlighting the natural warmth of the wood beneath. The black iron legs, formed from bent steel rod, provide an industrial counterpoint, reinforcing the table’s mid-century vocabulary of economy and clarity.
An understated example of mid-century utilitarian design, the table demonstrates how simple forms and industrial components can articulate a refined, purposeful presence.
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- Dimensions
- 35.4ʺW × 28.7ʺD × 31.5ʺH
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Table Shape
- Rectangle
- Dining Table Base
- Legs
- Number of Table Leaves
- 0
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Iron
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Design Modified, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Yellow
- Condition Notes
- Good. Wood has been refinished and the formica is new. Good. Wood has been refinished and the formica is new. less
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