Small Black Square Coffee Table attributed to Metaform, 1980s

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Heavy and very durable made M 1 square coffee table. Black glossy metal frame of 7mm thick solid flat steel … Read more Heavy and very durable made M 1 square coffee table. Black glossy metal frame of 7mm thick solid flat steel construction with a clear glass top of 16 mm thick! Design Hank Kwint, Netherlands.

This piece evokes the typical sober Dutch modernist Rietveld like modernist atmosphere and would be a great addition to a fifties Pastoe Japanese series furnishing. The heavy metal construction is clearly inspired by the work of ( industrial ) designers Poul Kjaerholm, Fabricius Kastholm and Jean Prouve.
All parts are inspected, cleaned, all is solid, no chips on the edges of the glass, minor shallow marks.
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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