Modernist Side Table - France, 1930

This side table is a characteristic example of French furniture from the early 1930s, reflecting the sober modernism associated with the circle of Djo Bourgeois and Pierre Chareau. Conceived as an architectural object, it privileges structure and proportion over ornament, with a composition built from stacked planes and vertical supports. The design plays on a dynamic asymmetry: a rectangular top rests above two offset shelves, creating a rhythmic interplay of solids and voids. The construction is clear and legible, emphasizing balance and spatial tension rather than decorative effect. Executed in walnut veneer, the table reveals a warm, finely grained surface, subtly enhanced by the studio lighting. The restrained material palette and rigorous geometry situate the piece firmly within the refined vocabulary of French modern design between the wars.

Dimensions : W60 x D45 x H65 cm

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