Art Deco Regionalist Oak Coffee Table 1940s

This coffee table is a strong and eloquent example of French Art Deco regionalist production from the 1940s, a period in which designers and craftsmen sought to reconcile modern form with a renewed attachment to traditional materials and vernacular construction. Entirely crafted in solid oak, it presents a low, generous silhouette anchored firmly to the ground, conveying both stability and presence. The round tabletop, thick and slightly overhanging, reveals a beautifully aged surface. Its patina is warm and nuanced, with visible grain, subtle variations in tone, and traces of use that speak to decades of life rather than wear. The edge is softly profiled, reinforcing the sense of mass while maintaining a restrained elegance. Beneath, the structure is particularly expressive. Six turned legs are rhythmically arranged around the perimeter, each composed of rounded, almost sculptural volumes. These bulbous forms, characteristic of the period, introduce a strong geometric vocabulary that is both decorative and structural. The legs are connected by delicately turned cross-stretchers, whose refined profiles contrast with the robustness of the feet and ensure visual continuity as well as solidity. This balance between weight and finesse, ornament and function, is emblematic of the regionalist spirit within Art Deco. While rarely documented in period catalogues, tables of this type are often associated with the circle of Charles Dudouyt. The expressive turning, the honest use of oak, and the architectural clarity of the construction closely align with his approach, which played a key role in shaping a distinctly French path toward modern design. At once sculptural and functional, this coffee table stands as a compelling testament to postwar craftsmanship, where material integrity and form are allowed to speak with quiet authority.

Dimensions : H38 x Ø105 cm

Price : 4500 €

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