Arts & Crafts-style Wrought-iron Side Table By Hugo Berger For Goberg, Germany, Circa 1900

Elegant and sophisticated, this Arts & Crafts-style wrought-iron side table was designed by the renowned German designer Hugo Berger and crafted by the prestigious Goberg foundry in Schmalkalden, Germany, between 1900 and 1905.

This refined piece perfectly embodies the ideals of the Vienna Secession and the European Arts & Crafts movement, combining understated geometric forms with exceptional craftsmanship. The table features a circular top supported by three slender legs connected by elegant crossbars, all resting on a distinctive hexagonal base that creates a highly harmonious architectural silhouette.

Entirely handcrafted from hammered, patinated wrought iron, this table showcases the exceptional blacksmithing expertise for which Goberg is internationally renowned. Its minimalist and sculptural design makes it ideal as a wine table, side table, pedestal table, or display stand for sculptures, ceramics, or decorative objects.

Founded by Hugo Berger in 1895, the Goberg workshop became one of Germany’s leading producers of artistic ironwork. Berger’s creations were closely associated with the Vienna Secession and were distributed by prestigious retailers such as Liberty & Co. in London, Metz & Co. in Amsterdam, and Grau & Co. in Germany. Today, Goberg furniture and decorative objects are highly sought after by collectors of Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau, and Secessionist design.

This piece bears the “Goberg, Germany” stamp on its underside, attesting to its authenticity.

Its timeless design, exceptional craftsmanship, and historical significance make it a remarkable piece for collections of Arts & Crafts furniture, Viennese Secessionist design, or early 20th-century decorative arts.

Designer

Hugo Berger

Manufacturer

Goberg Ironworks, Schmalkalden

Origin

Germany

Period

Circa 1900–1905

Style

Arts & Crafts / Vienna Secession / Jugendstil

Materials

Hand-hammered wrought iron

Signature

Stamped “Goberg, Germany”

Dimensions
Height: 69 cm
Diameter: 28 cm

Condition

Very good original condition, retaining a beautiful patina. Minor wear, slight scratches, small marks, and insignificant dents—signs of age and careful use. No structural issues or major repairs.

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