Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland 1960s

Coffee table from the Finnish manufacturer Asko according to a design by Ilmari Lappalainen from the 1960s.A simple and … Read more Coffee table from the Finnish manufacturer Asko ac...

Original Danish teak coffee table by Poul Jeppesen, designed by Ole Wanscher from the 60s. Plain teak table of high material and processing quality. The rectangular tabletop is opti...

“All edges must be thoroughly broken”, Carl Malmsten often wrote in his drawings. It was nature that was his great source of inspiration and in nature there are hardly any sharp edges or corners. This “Samsas” table is one of the greatest examples of this sentiment. This elegant table was designed as part of the 'Samsas' series of seating models and this rare table. Neither the light, the eye nor the person likes to turn against sharp corners, Malmsten explained once. Therefore, edges should be rounded so that they become friendlier to touch and look at. Carl Malmsten was not only one of Sweden's most famous furniture designers, he was also one of the last century's great cultural personalities with a strong influence on the home environment, public environment and the contemporary public debate. His personality shines through the design of this round coffee table as well. The design is dominated by the round tabletop with a spectacular sunburst pattern. The sunburst design or figure was commonly used in architectural ornaments and design patterns; it consists of rays or "beams" radiating out from a central point in the manner of sunbeams. To support the top are four straight legs with impeccable joinery that is visible under the tabletop. Since this table was made in the heyday of the mid-century, the legs, and the design as a whole lacks heavy ornamentation and instead focuses on the natural beauty of wood and the rounded edges. Carl Malmsten’s design was materialized by Swedish manufacturer, Åfors Möbelfabrik AB...

Beautiful coffee table by Alfred Kvarnholt, made from mahogany in a generous size. There are extension leaves on both short ends, perfect for a teapot or similar. Curved legs and sub...