Berthold Müller

BERTHOLD MÜLLER (Germany, 1893–1979).
Coffee table, circa 1960.
Black-lacquered iron with stone and copper mosaic.
Stamped on the back, according to the information provided.
In excellent condition, with no missing pieces in the mosaic.
Measurements: 46 × 125 × 60 cm.

Coffee table with an oval top, decorated with an abstract mosaic in which dark bands and curved lines of tesserae stand out against a light-colored stone background. The copper elements introduce warm tones and enrich the surface hallmarks. The tabletop rests on two black-lacquered iron supports with crossbars, whose simplicity highlights the mosaic work. The combination of a lightweight structure and handcrafted decoration makes this piece a focal point for the living room, blending art and furniture in a style that remains relevant in contemporary interiors.

Berthold Müller-Oerlinghausen was a German sculptor and mosaic artist trained in Bielefeld and Berlin. His travels to Italy, particularly to Ravenna, shaped his approach to mosaic art. In 1936, he founded a studio in Berlin, which he reestablished in Kressbronn in 1946, and from which he developed a body of work linked to the applied arts. This table reflects that desire to translate a traditional technique into modern furniture through abstraction and the expressiveness of the materials.