Brutalist Elm Burl Coffee Table, 1960

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Large, free-form coffee table crafted from a single, imposing piece of elm burl, circa 1960.

The tabletop retains the wood's … Read more Large, free-form coffee table crafted from a single, imposing piece of elm burl, circa 1960.

The tabletop retains the wood's irregular contours, natural cavities, and protrusions. The polished surface reveals a particularly dense and intricate grain, while the darker, unfinished edges emphasize the original shape of the piece.

The table's form thus derives directly from the shape of the wood itself, in keeping with the Brutalist and organic furniture of the 1960s.

Provenance: Switzerland.

Circa 1960. See less