Chrome and Glass Two-Tier Coffee Table with Ribbed Frame
A refined two-tier coffee table with a polished chrome frame of ribbed profile and rectangular glass surfaces — clear glass on the upper tier, a lighter-toned lower shelf. A confident example of French 1970s modernist furniture design. W. 128.5 × D. 58.5 × H. 41 cm.
PRODUCT DETAILS
| Période | 1970–1980 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions en CM | 128.5 x 58.5 x 41 cm |
| Dimensions en INCH | 50.59 x 23.03 x 16.14 inch |
| Style | Mid-Century Modern |
| Matériaux | Chrome |
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The chrome and glass coffee table reached its most refined expression in France during the 1970s, when Parisian workshops were producing pieces of exceptional material quality that combined the transparency of glass with the reflective immediacy of polished chrome. This example, from circa 1970, typifies that production at its best: a long rectangular form with a chrome frame of ribbed profile, the framing members providing both structural rigour and a decorative note of rhythmic regularity.
The table presents two glass surfaces: a clear top tier and a lighter-toned lower shelf, the contrast between the two creating a subtle layering of material that rewards close attention. The chrome frame, polished to a high lustre, reflects both the room and the glass surfaces within it, so that the table appears to shift in character as one moves around it. The ribbed profile of the frame adds visual texture without undermining the essential simplicity of the composition.
At 128.5 centimetres in length, the table is generously proportioned — large enough to serve as the centrepiece of a substantial seating arrangement, while its 41-centimetre height makes it comfortably accessible from a sofa or low chair. The two-tier format provides additional display and storage utility without adding visual weight.
An elegant and versatile centrepiece for a mid-century or contemporary interior.
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