C.E. Waltman "Free-Form Cocktail Table" for Tonk's Designers Collection (1950s)
C.E. Waltman "Free-Form Cocktail Table" for Tonk's Designers Collection (1950s)
The "Free-Form Cocktail Table" is a stunning example of Mid-Century Modern design, created by the award-winning designer C.E. Waltman for Tonk's 'Designers Collection' in the early 1950s. Waltman, a highly regarded designer with a rich background in European design, showcased his innovative work at the prestigious NY MoMA "Good Design" exhibitions in 1950-51 and 1951-52, during the Eames era, where he ranked No. 4 in popularity.
This unique cocktail table features a beautifully sculpted, biomorphic walnut base, supporting a distinctive glass top. A special section within the base is designed specifically for displaying potted plants (plant pot included), merging form and function in a way that was ahead of its time. The table's organic, free-form shape embodies the essence of Mid-Century Modernism, making it a highly sought-after piece.
Produced in limited numbers and never re-released or reproduced, this rare early 1950s design is often misattributed to other designers like Pearsall, but it stands as a testament to Waltman's visionary approach. Finding one, especially in the UK, is an exceptional opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts of classic Mid-Century Modern design.
Dimensions:
Base: H 38 x L 87.5 x W 53.5 cm
Glass: L 117 × W 73.5 cm
C.E. Waltman "Free-Form Cocktail Table" for Tonk's Designers Collection (1950s)
The "Free-Form Cocktail Table" is a stunning example of Mid-Century Modern design, created by the award-winning designer C.E. Waltman for Tonk's 'Designers Collection' in the early 1950s. Waltman, a highly regarded designer with a rich background in European design, showcased his innovative work at the prestigious NY MoMA "Good Design" exhibitions in 1950-51 and 1951-52, during the Eames era, where he ranked No. 4 in popularity.
This unique cocktail table features a beautifully sculpted, biomorphic walnut base, supporting a distinctive glass top. A special section within the base is designed specifically for displaying potted plants (plant pot included), merging form and function in a way that was ahead of its time. The table's organic, free-form shape embodies the essence of Mid-Century Modernism, making it a highly sought-after piece.
Produced in limited numbers and never re-released or reproduced, this rare early 1950s design is often misattributed to other designers like Pearsall, but it stands as a testament to Waltman's visionary approach. Finding one, especially in the UK, is an exceptional opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts of classic Mid-Century Modern design.
Dimensions:
Base: H 38 x L 87.5 x W 53.5 cm
Glass: L 117 × W 73.5 cm
C.E. Waltman "Free-Form Cocktail Table" for Tonk's Designers Collection (1950s)
The "Free-Form Cocktail Table" is a stunning example of Mid-Century Modern design, created by the award-winning designer C.E. Waltman for Tonk's 'Designers Collection' in the early 1950s. Waltman, a highly regarded designer with a rich background in European design, showcased his innovative work at the prestigious NY MoMA "Good Design" exhibitions in 1950-51 and 1951-52, during the Eames era, where he ranked No. 4 in popularity.
This unique cocktail table features a beautifully sculpted, biomorphic walnut base, supporting a distinctive glass top. A special section within the base is designed specifically for displaying potted plants (plant pot included), merging form and function in a way that was ahead of its time. The table's organic, free-form shape embodies the essence of Mid-Century Modernism, making it a highly sought-after piece.
Produced in limited numbers and never re-released or reproduced, this rare early 1950s design is often misattributed to other designers like Pearsall, but it stands as a testament to Waltman's visionary approach. Finding one, especially in the UK, is an exceptional opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts of classic Mid-Century Modern design.
Dimensions:
Base: H 38 x L 87.5 x W 53.5 cm
Glass: L 117 × W 73.5 cm