This pair of Belgian brutalist coffee or side tables from the 1970s stands out with its sculptural composition and pronounced materiality. Each table features a thick, smoked glass top in a cool, graphite-grey tone with a glossy, reflective surface. The base is constructed from intersecting planes of cut steel, showcasing jagged, irregular edges in a matte dark finish, subtly highlighted by polished brass accents along the contours. Exposed welds and the deliberately rough texture emphasize a handcrafted, brutalist aesthetic. The design is boldly geometric, with an architectural presence and a distinctive X-shaped base. Each table measures 102 × 102 cm, with a height of 72 cm. The overall condition is very good—no chips or cracks in the glass, only a natural patina on the metal typical of the period.
These tables embody the spirit of the 1970s, when raw forms and material experimentation were statements of authenticity. The steel, sharply intersecting and visibly cut and welded, echoes the urban landscape of postwar Europe—architecture that celebrates its own structure rather than concealing it. Brass accents soften this narrative, introducing a warm, golden contrast to the cool steel and glass. The top reflects ambient light like a pool of dark water, evoking the atmosphere of an industrial gallery or a contemporary loft.
This pair can be showcased in a spacious living room with high ceilings, where the interplay of light on glass and metal becomes part of the interior’s visual rhythm. They pair well with a minimalist sofa, a leather armchair, or a velvet chaise in a contrasting hue. Combine them with raw ceramics, geometric artwork, or a floor lamp with industrial lineage. In a collector’s vintage, modernist
DIMENSION
Height72 cm
Width102 cm
Length102 cm
Dimension details
Length102 cm
Height72 cm
Width102 cm
Weight50 kg
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