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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table in Caviúna
Glass by Fratte, 1950s
$5,000
£3,794.52
€4,372.09
CA$7,064.20
A$7,569.18
CHF 4,060.33
MX$89,658
NOK 51,218.86
SEK 46,857.33
DKK 32,660.07
About the Item
This striking coffee table, produced by Fratte in Brazil during the 1950s, exemplifies the architectural rigor and material intelligence that define Brazilian Mid-Century Modern design. Constructed in richly grained caviúna with accents of pau marfim and topped with a glass surface, the piece balances structural clarity with visual warmth—an essential duality of the period.
The table’s rectilinear form and two-tier composition recall the spatial logic of modernist architecture in Brazil, where horizontal planes, open volumes, and articulated supports were used to create lightness and rhythm. The black-painted legs function almost as pilotis, lifting the wooden body from the floor and reinforcing a sense of suspension, while the layered construction echoes the cantilevered slabs and platforms found in contemporary architectural works of the era.
Caviúna’s dramatic grain pattern is left fully legible, allowing the material to play an active visual role rather than serving as a neutral surface. This emphasis on native hardwoods—celebrated for both their structural integrity and expressive beauty—was central to Brazilian modernism and reflects a broader cultural effort to define a distinctly Brazilian design language.
The manufacturing seal located beneath the first tier further anchors the table historically. Recently serviced, the piece presents in excellent condition and remains a strong example of how furniture design in mid-century Brazil functioned as a direct extension of architectural thought—functional, expressive, and grounded in material authenticity.
- Dimensions:Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 41 in (104.14 cm)Depth: 19 in (48.26 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950s
- Condition:Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: 838A1stDibs: LU7095248396462
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