Vintage English Georgian Style Brass & Glass Occasional Rectangular Coffee Table (Circa 1970)

This is a fine quality vintage English Georgian style brass & glass coffee table, constructed with an octagonal tubular brass frame, circa 1970, in good original condition. 

Summary:

• Item: Brass & Glass Coffee Table 

• Circa: 1970 

• Materials: Tubular Brass & Glass 

• Provenance: England 

• Georgian style 

• Thick 6mm bevelled glass top 

• Octagonal tubular brass frame 

• Collar decoration 

• Decorative Item 

• Excellent quality 

• Heavy & solid in joint 

• Original condition 

• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland* 

• 14-day free UK returns policy 

Description: 

This is a fine quality vintage English Georgian style brass & glass coffee table, constructed with an octagonal tubular brass frame, circa 1970, in good original condition.  The top consists of a thick 6mm piece of bevelled glass, secured by four tubular brass legs, decorated with Gregorian corbels. The legs and stretchers are decorated with brass collars and terminate on pad feet.  The brass tubing boasts a mellow aged colour.  The brass & glass coffee table is solid in joint and heavy to lift.   

This Georgian style glass coffee table would certainly grace either a traditional or contemporary setting and is a great investment as it is extremely functional.  So don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.   

History of the Brass & Glass Coffee Table: 

The brass and glass coffee table, often associated with luxury and elegance, has a history rooted in early 20th-century design movements, gaining significant popularity during the Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern periods. These tables, featuring materials like polished, gilt, or patinated brass combined with clear, smoked, or tempered glass, often reflect the glamorous Hollywood Regency style.  

Origins and Key Eras: 

Art Deco (1920s–1940s): This era represented the peak of brass furniture, with designers using the material to create sleek, metallic shapes. Italian designers, such as Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, created notable glass and brass pieces in the 1930s. 

Mid-Century Modern (1950’s – 1960’s): 

This period continued to embrace brass, with designers experimenting with materials and forms. French designers, including Maison Jansen, created iconic gilded brass and glass tables that were highly sought after. 

Hollywood Regency (1970’s):  

The 1970’s brought a revival of interest in brass, featuring more opulent designs with brass frames and heavy glass tops, often associated with designers like Peter Ghyczy.  

Key Designers and Manufacturers: 

Peter Ghyczy: Known for designing brass and glass tables in the 1970’s with “floating” glass tops. 

Maison Jansen: A Paris-based firm known for high-end, 18th-century inspired brass furniture. 

Pietro Chiesa: An Italian designer who worked with Fontana Arte in the 1930’s. 

Morex, Italy: Produced brass-framed tables in the 1980’s. 

Baker Furniture: Produced 1960’s designs with carved, bamboo-style brass legs. 

Sources:

https://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/article/a-potted-history-of-the-coffee-table  

https://industrymodernism.com/the-evolution-and-significance-of-handforged-brass-furniture/#:~:text=The%20Art%20Nouveau%20and%20Art,tables%20and%20brass%2Dframed%20chairs.  

https://expandfurniture.com/blogs/inspire/the-history-evolution-of-the-coffee-table?srsltid=AfmBOoqAQG8BAlmoN1ZMA4_3sXl__ReNNpmU80VNJ-BmHtgOXDkhMUO0  

https://sentientfurniture.com/blog/coffee-table-design-history/  

Dimensions:  

• External Height (Brass Pillars) = 46cm / 18⅛” / 1ft 6⅛”
• External Width (Feet) = 120cm / 47¼” / 3ft 11¼”
• External Depth (Feet) = 60.5cm / 23⅞” / 1ft 11⅞”
• Glass Height = 45m / 17¾” / 1ft 5¾”
• Glass Width =117.5cm / 46¼” / 3ft 10¼”
• Glass Depth = 58cm / 22⅞” / 1ft 10⅞” 

Condition Report:

This is a fine quality vintage English Georgian style brass & glass coffee table, constructed with an octagonal tubular brass frame, circa 1970, in good original condition.  The brass frame has been sympathetically cleaned in our workshop.  There is a lovely mellow aged colour to the brass.  Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the brass frames but nothing significant considering the age of the item.  There are no chips to the polished edges of the glass tops.  Some old surface scratches to the glass top, which is difficult to see in the images due to it being clear glass.  The coffee table is heavy to lift, which is a sign of quality.  The glass table is solid in joint and are ready to use. 

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Product Code: 116358