Brutalist side table; ca. 1970.

Brutalist side table; ca. 1970.
Solid wood and metal legs.
In good overall condition. Exhibits wear consistent with age and use, as well as patina, all consistent with its age; there are no significant issues visible to the naked eye.
Measurements: 65 x 36 cm (diameter).
A piece with a distinctly sculptural inspiration, conceived from a thick tabletop with an organic shape that preserves the irregular profile and natural expressiveness of the log, highlighting the material’s inherent qualities. The base, formed by slender metal rods, creates an attractive contrast between the solidity of the material and the visual lightness of the structure—a characteristic hallmark of 1970s design.
The dialogue between nature and industry, rusticity and modernity, gives the table a presence of great visual impact and a design language closely aligned with the brutalist and organic design movements of the era. Transferred from architecture to interior design, Brutalism championed the beauty of materials in their near-natural state, constructive sincerity, and the power of essential forms. Solid wood, bold volumes, and a sculptural character defined furniture with great personality that reached its peak during the 1960s and 1970s, becoming one of the most influential design languages of the 20th century.