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This pair of square side tables, produced in Brazil during the 1960s, exemplifies the understated elegance characteristic of anonymous Brazilian …
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This pair of square side tables, produced in Brazil during the 1960s, exemplifies the understated elegance characteristic of anonymous Brazilian Modern design. Crafted from rosewood with glass tops, the tables are defined by a disciplined, architectural composition rooted in clarity of structure and proportion.
Each table is organized around a strict rectilinear framework: solid rosewood legs rise vertically to support the glass surface while simultaneously framing a recessed lower shelf. This stacked, planar construction creates a clear hierarchy between base, structure, and top, lending the pieces a quiet monumentality despite their compact scale. The exposed joinery and uninterrupted lines emphasize structural honesty, allowing the construction itself to become the primary decorative element.
The rosewood presents expressive grain and warm tonal variation, refined through careful restoration that preserves its satin-matte finish. The glass tops introduce visual lightness, hovering above the wooden frame and permitting uninterrupted views through the object, reinforcing the tables’ architectural legibility while maintaining functional durability.
Though the designer is unknown, the precision of construction, proportional discipline, and material intelligence firmly situate the pair within the Brazilian Modern canon. Versatile in scale and application, these tables function equally well as side tables, nightstands, or accent pieces—quiet, resolved works that underscore the strength of Brazil’s mid-century design culture beyond named authorship.
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- Dimensions
- 22ʺW × 21ʺD × 19ʺH
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Modern
- Table Shape
- Square
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Glass
- Rosewood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Transparent
- Condition Notes
- Good. The wood has been sanded and refinished. Glass is new. Good. The wood has been sanded and refinished. Glass is new. less
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