Our most beautiful tables for the festive season

The holidays are the perfect time to celebrate in luxury and opulence. And what better way to do so than to gather your nearest and dearest around a...

Design MarketNovember 2023
The holidays are the perfect time to celebrate in luxury and opulence. And what better way to do so than to gather your nearest and dearest around a spectacular table? With this in mind, let's delve into the world of vintage design to discover some of the most iconic tables, fusing timeless elegance with the refinement of the past. Holidays are the perfect time to celebrate in luxury and opulence. And what better way to do so than to gather your nearest and dearest around a spectacular table? With this in mind, let's delve into the world of vintage design to discover some of the most iconic tables, fusing timeless elegance with the refinement of the past. 1. The Tulip Table by Eero Saarinen Inspired by nature, this revolutionary table, created in the 1950s, is a classic example of modernist design. Its tulip-shaped base brings an organic, uncluttered feel to any space, while offering exceptional functionality. Inspired by nature, this revolutionary table, created in the 1950s, is a classic example of modernist design. Its tulip-shaped base adds an organic, uncluttered touch to any space, while offering exceptional functionality. Vintage white melamine table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1970 Vintage white melamine table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1970 2. George Nakashima's Raw Wood Table 2. The Raw Wood Table by George Nakashima Each of Nakashima's pieces tells a unique story. His solid wood tables, often with natural, irregular edges, reflect a harmony between craftsmanship and nature. They bring an incomparable warmth to any festive gathering. Each Nakashima piece tells a unique story. Its solid wood tables, often with natural, irregular edges, reflect a harmony between craftsmanship and nature. They bring incomparable warmth to any festive gathering. 3. The Noguchi Table by Isamu Noguchi 3. The Noguchi Table by Isamu Noguchi Noguchi has created functional works of art, and his iconic glass and wood table is no exception. Its sculptural, almost poetic design adds an artistic dimension to any room, making every meal an event in itself. Noguchi created functional works of art, and his iconic glass and wood table is no exception. Its sculptural, almost poetic design adds an artistic dimension to any room, making every meal an event in its own right. Vintage solid ash wood coffee table by Isamu Noguchi for Vitra, 1940 Vintage solid ash wood coffee table by Isamu Noguchi for Vitra, 1940 @Pinterest @Pinterest These iconic tables transcend eras, offering not only exceptional functionality but also timeless aesthetics. Their presence at parties transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, creating the perfect backdrop for unforgettable moments. These iconic tables transcend time, offering not only exceptional functionality but also timeless aesthetics. Their presence at parties transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, creating the perfect backdrop for unforgettable moments. When preparing your table for the holidays, don't be afraid to experiment with these elements from the past. Mixing styles and eras can often create stunning visual compositions. Add vintage silver cutlery, cut crystal glasses, and unique centrepieces to complete the look. When preparing your table for the festive season, don't be afraid to experiment with these elements from the past. Mixing styles and eras can often create stunning visual compositions. Add vintage silver cutlery, cut crystal glasses, and unique centrepieces to complete the look. By embracing the heritage of vintage design, you create an immersive sensory experience for your guests, where every detail tells a story and adds to the mood of the party. By embracing the heritage of vintage design, you create an immersive sensory experience for your guests, where every detail tells a story and adds to the ambience of the party. Whether it's an elegant, minimalist table or a bold work of art, vintage design offers incomparable richness and sophistication, perfect for taking your festivities to a whole new level. Whether it's an elegant, minimalist table or a bold work of art, vintage design offers incomparable richness and sophistication, perfect for taking your festivities to a whole new level. This party season, be inspired by the timeless grace of vintage design and create unforgettable memories around these timeless masterpieces. In this season of celebrations, let yourself be inspired by the timeless grace of vintage design and create unforgettable memories around these timeless masterpieces. Maëlys GOMIS BACO Maëlys GOMIS BACO

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