Tip Table 1935 - 1942

Here we see a technical drawing of a "Tip Table," rendered in ink on paper by an anonymous hand. The drawing presents both a frontal and side view of the table, immediately establishing a dialogue between dimensionality and representation. Notice how the linear precision and inclusion of measurements denote a functional, almost scientific approach, yet the ornamental details of the table's legs and tabletop hint at a more decorative purpose. This tension between utility and aesthetics suggests a destabilization of fixed categories: is this object purely functional, or does it aspire to be art? The drawing's stark, almost diagrammatic style invites us to decode its visual components as signs. The lines, angles, and dimensions are not merely descriptive; they communicate a set of instructions, a potential for materialization. Ultimately, the meticulous detail in this drawing highlights how even the most functional designs are imbued with cultural and aesthetic values, blurring the lines between art, design, and representation.