Side table - Wood, Formika, Metal
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This French Mid-Century Modern vintage side table from the 1950s–60s has a geometric Formica top, wooden legs and metal trim, and is in good used condition with minor signs of age.
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Vintage side table or plant stand – Mid-Century Modern, 1950s / 1960s.
An original, compact side table from the mid-20th century, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style and featuring distinctive elements of European design from the 1950s and 1960s.
The piece stands out for its unusual rounded triangular Formica top, decorated with a geometric composition in shades of mustard yellow, black, and gray. The decorative pattern gives it a striking modernist character.
The edge of the top is finished with a brass-colored metal rim and an additional black decorative band. The structure is supported by three slender wooden legs that taper toward the bottom, providing stability and visual lightness.
Its form, materials, and color combination evoke the aesthetic of postwar European design.
Origin and dating:
Western Europe, France. 1950s–1960s.
Materials:
- Formica (decorative laminate);
- wood;
- brass-colored metal edging;
- black decorative element.
Uses
Thanks to its compact size, the table can serve a range of purposes:
- as a side table next to an armchair or sofa;
- as an original bedside table;
- as a plant stand for a small plant;
- as a display stand for ceramics, sculpture, or collectibles.
It will make an interesting accent in modernist, minimalist, and eclectic interiors, as well as spaces inspired by French and Scandinavian vintage design.
Condition:
Good vintage condition, with natural signs of use and the passage of time. The Formica top is in good condition, with a clear pattern. The metal edging has some localized wear, minor losses to the finish, and signs of patina. The wooden legs have minor scratches and signs of use. The piece has retained its original character and has not been stripped of its natural signs of age.
Dimensions:
- Height: 29 cm
- Width: 30 cm
- Depth: 30 cm
An interesting example of a small European vintage piece of furniture, in which decorative Formica, geometric form, and metal detailing come together in a cohesive composition characteristic of the mid-20th century.
Vintage side table or plant stand – Mid-Century Modern, 1950s / 1960s.
An original, compact side table from the mid-20th century, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style and featuring distinctive elements of European design from the 1950s and 1960s.
The piece stands out for its unusual rounded triangular Formica top, decorated with a geometric composition in shades of mustard yellow, black, and gray. The decorative pattern gives it a striking modernist character.
The edge of the top is finished with a brass-colored metal rim and an additional black decorative band. The structure is supported by three slender wooden legs that taper toward the bottom, providing stability and visual lightness.
Its form, materials, and color combination evoke the aesthetic of postwar European design.
Origin and dating:
Western Europe, France. 1950s–1960s.
Materials:
- Formica (decorative laminate);
- wood;
- brass-colored metal edging;
- black decorative element.
Uses
Thanks to its compact size, the table can serve a range of purposes:
- as a side table next to an armchair or sofa;
- as an original bedside table;
- as a plant stand for a small plant;
- as a display stand for ceramics, sculpture, or collectibles.
It will make an interesting accent in modernist, minimalist, and eclectic interiors, as well as spaces inspired by French and Scandinavian vintage design.
Condition:
Good vintage condition, with natural signs of use and the passage of time. The Formica top is in good condition, with a clear pattern. The metal edging has some localized wear, minor losses to the finish, and signs of patina. The wooden legs have minor scratches and signs of use. The piece has retained its original character and has not been stripped of its natural signs of age.
Dimensions:
- Height: 29 cm
- Width: 30 cm
- Depth: 30 cm
An interesting example of a small European vintage piece of furniture, in which decorative Formica, geometric form, and metal detailing come together in a cohesive composition characteristic of the mid-20th century.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
France
Material
Formika, Metal, Wood
Style
Vintage
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
29 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
30 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
