Vintage Folk Art Steel Side Table with Orb Details, Circa 1950s
Vintage Folk Art Steel Side Table with Orb Details, Circa 1950s
Vintage Folk Art Steel Side Table with Orb Details, Circa 1950s. Constructed from heavyweight, likely industrial-grade steel plate, this table is a true masterpiece. Sleek lines and perfect proportions offer a delicate, cephalopod-like appearance. This form is designed around a central cruciform body with legs that softly splay, terminating in steel orb feet. The structure features a circular steel plate tabletop encircled with orbs and two lower shelves. The beautifully patinated surface shows varying levels of original paint. The base is left largely unpainted with a craquelure-like verdigris top. The previous owner acquired these while living in Texas. One iteration series from a series of three tables, each available with a unique design / construction variation. Unsigned.
Presented as part of our “Nameless Art + Design” Show collection, January 2024.
Condition: Great vintage condition, surface shows varying signs of wear and surface variation commensurate with age and use. Stabilized with a welded steel foot to one of the lower orbs which cracked earlier in life. Repaired locally in Brooklyn, NY.
Specs: 26 1/2” H | 9 1/2” Surface diameter | 18 1/4” Width at base | 20” D at base
** Due to the weight of the table, this item is available for local delivery and pick-up within NYC area. For Shipping Inquiries, please reach out to : info@portmanteaunewyork.com
