French Mid-century Ceramic And Steel Coffee Table In Brown-orange-white, 1970s

This chic “mid-century” style coffee table is a remarkable example of French furniture design from the 1960s and 1970s. Designer Jean Gregorieff created a series of ceramic tables in complementary colors for the renowned Roche Bobois.

Materials that were highly sought after during that era, such as brushed stainless steel and ceramic, create a warm atmosphere.
The most striking feature of this table is its rectangular top, composed of inlaid ceramic tiles or glazed lava stone.
These tiles feature a wide variety of textures and patterns, ranging from radial designs reminiscent of the sun to organic and abstract shapes, all in a warm palette of white, brown, amber, orange, pink, and turquoise.

The structural design creates a sophisticated contrast with the rustic character of the ceramic. The base, made of brushed or chrome-plated steel, consists of two wide U-shaped legs that give the table an elegant, architectural silhouette. The combination of industrial metalwork and handcrafted ceramic surfaces is characteristic of the French Brutalist movement and makes these tables highly sought-after pieces among collectors of vintage European design.
Today, these tables are iconic symbols of Roche Bobois’s early collaborations and are prized both for their durability and their distinctive sculptural presence in modern living spaces