Mosaic Coffee Table from Heinz Lilientahl, Germany, 1960s

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Round coffee table with a mosaic-inlaid top featuring small white marble tiles arranged in a radial pattern. Three-supported metal base. … Read more Round coffee table with a mosaic-inlaid top featuring small white marble tiles arranged in a radial pattern. Three-supported metal base. Designed by Heinz Lilientahl, Germany, 1960s-20th century.
The circular top is the table's defining feature: it is covered with numerous small white marble tiles, arranged in a refined radial design, with a concentric and radial pattern that draws the eye toward the center. The regular arrangement of the tiles creates a striking, almost kinetic, graphic effect, typical of mid-century modern sensibility.
The edge of the top is finished with a perimeter band of small geometric modules, while the lower structure features a central chromed metal column from which three radial supports extend, terminating in protective feet. The three-spoke base lends the table great stability while maintaining a light, sculptural appearance.
The juxtaposition of natural stone mosaic, the brilliance of chromed metal, and the rigorous geometry of the top perfectly expresses the language of 1960s German design: functional, essential, yet characterized by a strong artistic component.
Heinz Lilienthal (1927–2006) is known for his work in mosaic, glass, metalwork, and furniture design. I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
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