Side table - Steel, Walnut - Table with magazine rack
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A good-condition mid-century modern walnut wood and steel side table from Portugal (circa 1960–1970) with a 45 cm diameter circular walnut top, 60 cm height, 45 cm width, 35 cm base diameter, an integrated black steel wire magazine rack, fully dismountable construction, and a scratch on the top edge.
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This vintage side table sits within late mid-century modern to postmodern transitional aesthetic, with strong functionalist influence and subtle Scandinavian undertones.
A warm-toned wood top and base introduce softness and tactility, while the slender black metal column creates contrast and visual lightness. The integrated wire magazine holder adds both function and sculptural interest, reflecting a period when furniture was designed to be practical, compact, and visually efficient.
The proportions are balanced and architectural. The circular forms of the top and base are offset by the angular wire structure, creating a dialogue between organic and linear elements. This tension gives the piece a contemporary relevance despite its vintage origin.
It works particularly well in Mid-century modern interiors, possibly with Scandinavian-inspired spaces, Japandi environments, contemporary apartments with vintage accents, or boutique hospitality and reading corners
Rather than acting as a decorative statement, the table functions as a quiet, intelligent design element. It introduces warmth, structure, and a sense of lived-in sophistication without visual clutter.
Measurements:
Top diameter 45cm
Base diameter 35cm
Height 60cm
Completely dismountable.
NOTE: on the border of the top there is a scratch, you can see it on the photo
This vintage side table sits within late mid-century modern to postmodern transitional aesthetic, with strong functionalist influence and subtle Scandinavian undertones.
A warm-toned wood top and base introduce softness and tactility, while the slender black metal column creates contrast and visual lightness. The integrated wire magazine holder adds both function and sculptural interest, reflecting a period when furniture was designed to be practical, compact, and visually efficient.
The proportions are balanced and architectural. The circular forms of the top and base are offset by the angular wire structure, creating a dialogue between organic and linear elements. This tension gives the piece a contemporary relevance despite its vintage origin.
It works particularly well in Mid-century modern interiors, possibly with Scandinavian-inspired spaces, Japandi environments, contemporary apartments with vintage accents, or boutique hospitality and reading corners
Rather than acting as a decorative statement, the table functions as a quiet, intelligent design element. It introduces warmth, structure, and a sense of lived-in sophistication without visual clutter.
Measurements:
Top diameter 45cm
Base diameter 35cm
Height 60cm
Completely dismountable.
NOTE: on the border of the top there is a scratch, you can see it on the photo
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
8 kg
Metal type
Steel
Wood type
Walnut
Title additional information
Table with magazine rack
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Portugal
Material
Metal, Wood
Style
Mid-century modern
Colour
Black, Brown
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
60 cm
Width
45 cm
Depth
45 cm
Diameter
45 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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