Italian Round Side Tables with Radial Drawers, 1950s, Set of 2

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This pair of Italian round side tables from the 1950s–1960s combines sculptural geometry with an unusually intelligent storage layout.

Each … Read more This pair of Italian round side tables from the 1950s–1960s combines sculptural geometry with an unusually intelligent storage layout.

Each table features a circular top, a lower circular shelf and three drawers arranged radially around a central core. Between the drawers, three open compartments create visual lightness and emphasize the architectural nature of the design.

The radial drawer system is the defining element of the piece. Rather than hiding storage behind a traditional front, the drawers open in different directions around the circumference, transforming the tables into functional objects that can be accessed from multiple positions within a room.

Constructed in wood veneer with black edge detailing, original recessed black pulls and tapered legs, the pair reflects the experimental and space-conscious approach of Italian furniture design during the postwar period.

Their compact scale allows them to function equally well as side tables, occasional tables or lamp tables, while their unusual configuration gives them a strong decorative presence.

A rare and highly distinctive pair that captures the balance between utility, geometry and elegance that defines the best Italian mid-century furniture. See less