Round Coffee Table with Posidonia Slate Top, 1970s

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A beautiful vintage Mid-Century Modern coffee table, featuring a striking sculptural black stone pedestal base and a round tabletop crafted … Read more A beautiful vintage Mid-Century Modern coffee table, featuring a striking sculptural black stone pedestal base and a round tabletop crafted from Posidonia slate.

Dating back to the Early Jurassic period, Posidonia slate is a remarkable natural stone renowned for its rich textures and fascinating fossil inclusions. The surface of this particular tabletop reveals multiple fossil imprints, including an impressive large ammonite that adds a unique prehistoric character and makes the piece truly one of a kind.

The contrast between the dark, organic stone surface and the minimalist black pedestal creates a timeless architectural aesthetic. More than just a functional coffee table, this is a fascinating natural-history specimen combined with sculptural Mid-Century design.

An exceptional statement piece for lovers of vintage design, natural materials and geological curiosities. See less