Sculptural Space Age Coffee Table in Curved Wood

• item. coffee table / bar cart
• period. 1970s
• country. italy
• style. space age
• materials. bent wood, veneered plywood, smoked glass, metal castors
• color. warm brown, smoked grey
• dimensions. 62 x 62 x 44 h cm
• condition. good vintage condition. scattered signs of wear and surface marks. original condition. cleaned and polished
• notes. integrated circular side compartments usable as magazine holders or bottle storage
• reference. 2036

DESIGN CONTEXT

This space age coffee table captures the sculptural optimism of Italian design during the 1970s. Built from curved veneered wood and topped with smoked glass, the piece combines soft geometry, mobility and integrated storage into a compact architectural form.

The rounded perimeter and large circular cut-outs strongly recall the futuristic interiors associated with designers such as Joe Colombo, where furniture was conceived less as isolated objects and more as fluid elements interacting with the surrounding space. Here, the circular openings are not merely functional compartments but essential graphic elements that define the identity of the piece.

Designed as a hybrid between a coffee table, drinks trolley and storage unit, the structure of this space age coffee table rests on discreet castors that allow it to move easily through the room. The smoked glass top introduces depth and reflection, balancing the warmth of the wood with a more technical Space Age character.

Its proportions make it particularly versatile in contemporary interiors, where sculptural vintage furniture often functions both as a practical object and as a visual anchor within the room.

Pairs naturally with other Space Age furniture and 1970s Italian interiors featuring smoked acrylic, chrome and curved architectural forms.