Bronze Glass & Red Oak Modular Base Coffee Table from Redline Design Furniture

A study in balance and simplicity, this coffee table combines thick, low-iron glass with the warmth of solid walnut. The base is crafted from carefully selected hardwood, its clean g...

I designed the iJ-v4 around a single square stone. The rest of the top is proportionally smaller with hand-picked grain to highlight the diversity of wood grain and how it contrasts ...

Handcrafted from solid oak and finished with ultra-clear ½” low-iron tempered glass, this table is a quiet statement on beauty, imperfection, and purpose.At the heart of this piece i...

A sculptural coffee table that embodies contrast, balance, and narrative. The tabletop is crafted from two halves of a single natural stone slab—split yet forever connected by a bold...

American Mid-Century (1960s) rectangular cocktail / coffee table with an inset smoked glass top supported by a bronze cross-shaped frame with a stretcher base, resting on rosewood fe...

Coffee table, lacquered steel, mahogany, Italy, 1950s An elegant coffee table from the 1950s, combining the warmth of mahogany with the graphic clarity of lacquered steel. The refin...

French Brutalist Design coffee table of teak with glass top, 1970. This is a beautiful separate coffee table made of teak wood with beautiful corner finishes. These give the tabl...

The center table by Percival Lafer, a renowned Brazilian furniture designer, is a classic example of mid-20th-century design. It features a minimalist and functional aesthetic, characteristic of Lafer's work, which often blends modern design with the warmth of traditional materials. The table's structure is composed of a solid wood frame, displaying a rich dark tone that speaks of the quality and durability of the material. The wood grain is visible, adding texture and depth to the simple yet elegant design. This wood frame supports a rectangular glass top, providing a transparent surface that adds a light and airy quality to the piece. The design of the table is straightforward, with a focus on clean lines and usability. The glass is recessed into the frame, giving a sleek look and preventing any sharp edges from protruding. The legs of the table are thick and sturdy, ensuring stability, and are connected by a lower wooden beam that also serves as a shelf, adding to the table's functionality. In the context of Brazilian furniture design, this table is an embodiment of the innovative spirit that defined the mid-century period. It combines the natural beauty of the wood with the modernity of the glass, creating a piece that is both timeless and reflective of the era's design principles. It is a piece that would have been at home in a variety of settings, from a casual living room to a formal business environment, demonstrating Lafer's talent for creating versatile and enduring furniture. About the designer: Percival Lafer is a renowned Brazilian furniture designer whose work significantly contributed to the modernist movement in Brazil. Born in 1936, Lafer was originally trained as an architect at São Paulo’s Universidade Mackenzie. However, the unexpected passing of his father led him to take over the family furniture business with his brothers, which catalyzed his shift to furniture design in 1961. His first notable design, the MP-1 Armchair, was launched the same year and became a hit for its innovative use of materials and design. This chair featured a steel base wrapped in rosewood and was upholstered with foam rather than traditional springs. This design approach epitomized Lafer's principle of creating fine design that was accessible and affordable. Lafer also pioneered in the mechanical furniture movements, creating the MP-7 sofa...