Mid Century Onyx, Verde Antico, Brass Coffee Table with rare Italian onyx top and brass legs, circa 1935.

Mid Century Onyx, Verde Antico, Brass Coffee Table

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Mid Century Onyx, Verde Antico, Brass Coffee Table

A sophisticated example of Italian mid-century craftsmanship, this coffee table exemplifies the elegance and innovation characteristic of the period. Merging Italian provenance with a refined modernist style, this piece radiates timeless appeal and is a remarkable highlight for any interior.

Origin: Italy
Date: Circa 1960
Material: Onyx, Verde Antico marble, brass

Dimensions: Height: 49.5 cm (19.5 ins), Width: 101 cm (40 ins), Depth: 54 cm (21.5 ins)

Condition: Excellent condition, with a fine patina commensurate with age, displaying only minor, expected signs of use.

Representative of the finest early 20th-century Italian low tables, this coffee table integrates sumptuous materials with meticulous design. Its use of rich onyx and luxurious Verde Antico marble reflects mid-century Italian design’s focus on natural beauty and bold yet harmonious contrast. Comparisons can be drawn to similar pieces by leading Italian modernists in collections such as the Triennale Design Museum in Milan, illustrating its significance in European decorative arts of the time.

Notable Features:

  • Exceptional craftsmanship is evident in the precision-cut onyx and Verde Antico marble top, exuding richness and natural variation unique to each piece of stone.
  • Elegant brass framing enhances the table’s sculptural quality, blending sleek lines with subtly tapered legs for a touch of understated glamour.
  • The combination of rare materials, refined proportions, and mid-century authenticity make this coffee table a sought-after addition for collectors of Italian modernist furniture.
  • Highly versatile, this coffee table serves equally well as a centrepiece in a sophisticated sitting room, a practical everyday furnishing, or a focal point for a carefully curated mid-century collection.

This mid-century onyx, Verde Antico, and brass coffee table is not only an outstanding example of Italian design but also a rare and collectable object for the discerning connoisseur. Its marriage of exquisite materials, period significance, and functional elegance ensures its continued appreciation in both historical contexts and contemporary interiors.

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