Table 1904
josefhoffmann
table
natural stone pattern
wood texture
circular oval feature
pottery
furniture
animal print
wood background
stoneware
warm toned
round circular shape
warm toned green
Josef Hoffmann's "Table" from 1904 is a prime example of the geometric forms and clean lines characteristic of the Viennese Secession movement. This small, square table features a dark wooden top with a geometric inlay and four slender legs supported by a latticework structure. The delicate details and simple design reflect the movement's emphasis on functionalism and a return to craftsmanship. The table's simple yet elegant design made it a popular piece in the early 20th century and continues to be admired today for its timeless beauty.
Comments
The table’s strong graphic quality comes through in the square, gridded “screens” beneath each side of the tabletop, the inlay in the center of the table, and the white filler rubbed into the blackened wood to make the pattern of the woodgrain pop. The silver-plated feet are like punctuation at the end of a sentence.
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