Mid-Century Brass and Glass Mosaïc Coffee Table by Berthold Müller, 1955

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A supremely elegant example of postwar german decorative arts, this rectangular coffee table by berthold müller-oerlinghausen brings together handcrafted glass … Read more A supremely elegant example of postwar german decorative arts, this rectangular coffee table by berthold müller-oerlinghausen brings together handcrafted glass mosaic and patinated brass with a lightness that remains entirely contemporary. The elongated top — its corners gently softened — is surfaced entirely in an allover field of white glass tesserae set in a golden grout, their irregular, hand-broken fragments creating a restless, luminous texture that shifts under changing light. Scattered sparingly across this white ground are isolated accent tesserae in cobalt blue, cadmium orange, red, yellow, and black — placed with the casualness of a painter’s gesture, they animate the surface without disrupting its essential calm.

the top sits within a continuous brass channel frame, miter-joined at the corners, its original warm patina deepened by age. Four slender tapered brass legs, each terminating in a small disc foot, support the composition with characteristic mid-century poise — their slight outward splay giving the table a confident, grounded stance while keeping the overall silhouette airy and refined.

this example is in excellent vintage condition. The mosaic surface is intact throughout. The brass frame and legs carry a beautiful, even patina consistent with age.

dimensions: h. 42 cm / 16.5 in — w. 116 cm / 45.7 in — d. 48 cm / 18.9 in
this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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