Krat tafel

Gerrit Rietveld (Nl 1888 – 1964)

Cassina ‘crate’ table. Early edition – late 70s/early 80s.

beech wood. 174.5 x 97.5 x 71cm high.

The original Crate Series were designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1934 and sold mainly through the warehouse Metz &Co. The furniture was described in the store’s advertising as “weekend furniture,” suitable for “weekend houses, sunrooms, student and children’s rooms“.

This table or desk is a late 1970s or early 1980s Cassina edition. It has a very low manufacturers number (31) stamped on the underside next to the Cassina mark.

Price: 3.700 euro

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Wegner oak table

Hans J. Wegner (Dk 1914-2007)

Oak Model AT 310 Extendable Dining Table by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, 1960s

A dining table designed by Hans Wegner in 1955. This classic piece of Danish modernism: simple and understated.

Included are two extension leaves that can be stored at the underside of the table. (each leaf is 40 cm wide so it is 160cm wide without the additional leaves)
The table is fully marked at the underside. Andreas Tuck, Denmark.

240 (extended) x 94 x 72cm high.

Price: 3.950 euro

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Pine benches & table

Gilbert Marklund (Sweden mid-c.20th)

Furusnickarn AB, Sweden, 1970s

Table: 130 x 78 x 74cm high Benches: 124 x 42 x 43cm high

Two long benches and table by renowned Swedish design Gilbert Marklund. The table is the rarer larger version of the design that can seat up to four people.

The desirable aspect of this set is that it is in unrestored condition with all its original patina. (The table has a few ring and burn marks to the top).

Price: Table: 1.320 euro

Benches: 1.425 euro (pair)

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‘less’ table

Jean Nouvel (Fr. 1945- now)

‘Less’ Table. Molteni / France. 1990s

Steel plate. 190 x 90 x 72.5 cm high

A rare first steel edition of the ‘Less’ table by Jean Nouvel (later editions were in aluminium and lighter). The table was originally designed for Foundation Cartier office in Paris.

The top has a distinctive sunken underside, not seen when viewed from above – the result is the illusion of a wafer thin top supported by four thin legs.

Original lacquered surface in anthracite metallic grey/silver colour. In good condition – some minor scratches. The legs can be unscrewed from the top.

Price: 2,750 euro

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