Dieter Waeckerlin Rosewood Table

Dieter Waeckerlin (1930-2013)
Extension table, series 2 - Switzerland, 1960s
Edition Idealheim AG

Rare extension table from the "series 2" designed by Dieter Waeckerlin for Idealheim, a Swiss publisher renowned for the quality of its modernist productions.

The top features remarkable rosewood veneering arranged in geometric marquetry, forming a subtle interplay of rectangular modules with rich, nuanced chromatic variations. This composition, of great formal rigor, gives the surface a visual vibrancy characteristic of 1960s Swiss design, at the crossroads of functionalism and masterful decorative research.

The table features an ingenious lateral extension system, perfectly integrated under the tabletop, allowing fluid extension without aesthetic disruption. This device testifies to Waeckerlin's attention to contemporary uses, reconciling modularity and elegance.

The table's base is made of a stainless steel frame.

The extremely slender black lacquered metal base creates a strong contrast with the warmth of the wood and emphasizes the overall lightness of the structure. The whole illustrates a typically Swiss approach to design: constructive precision, sobriety of line and exacting standards of materials.

The presence of its label is a key feature of the design.

The presence of its original Idealheim label on the reverse attests to its authenticity and provenance.

Only one 70 cm extension, but it is possible to add(create) an extension in black laminate for example to add 3 guests .

A rare piece of Swiss design, sought after for the quality of its workmanship and the understated elegance of its formal vocabulary, ideal in a modernist interior or specialized collection.