Wabi-sabi Tripod Coffee Table

Coffee table with three turned beech legs set into a planed block. It embodies the wabi-sabi aesthetic characteristic of the 1950s and 60s, an era expressed through the blackened, tapered legs. Particular attention is paid to the recessed position of the legs in the tabletop, achieved by a delicate reduction in their cross-section, accentuated by the narrowness of the planed area. L 122 cm x W 39 cm x H 57 cm. There is a minute mark of wear on the tabletop, comparable to a coin (see photos). In Japanese, the term "wabi" evokes a sense of calm and solitude, like the life of a hermit monk, encouraging the listening to one's "inner voice." "Sabi" means rusty, old, patinated, and, in a broader sense, expresses elegant simplicity. Introduced to the West after World War II, these concepts help us understand the sensitivity and unique effect of pieces made from raw materials, one of the most emblematic representatives of which is the designer George Nakashima. Wabi Sabi tripod coffee table in full screen mode on Vintage Addict