{"product_id":"bentwood-oval-gueridon-attributed-to-thonet-circa-1900-411-4","title":"Bentwood Oval Guéridon Attributed to Thonet, Circa 1900 - 41¼\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAn elegant bentwood oval guéridon, likely produced by Thonet around 1900 in stained beechwood. The warm-toned oval top, finished with a molded edge, rests on an unusual clustered pedestal formed of gracefully curved bentwood elements that flow into four arched legs. Both sculptural and airy, the design exemplifies the technical mastery of steam-bent beech furniture at the turn of the century, creating a silhouette that feels at once delicate, dynamic, and architecturally strong.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis rare form reflects the innovative bentwood designs that emerged in Vienna around 1900 and bears a striking resemblance to furniture created by Adolf Loos for the celebrated Café Museum, opened in Vienna in 1899 and furnished by Thonet. Rejecting the ornament of the prevailing Art Nouveau style, Loos championed clarity of form, honest materials, and functional elegance; qualities beautifully expressed in this table. It embodies the sophisticated design culture that bridged the Belle Époque and early Modernism.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe table presents a beautifully aged patina acquired over more than a century of use. The top shows light staining and has developed a gentle curvature  over time, while minor wear to the finish and feet is consistent with age and use.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWith its sculptural base and refined proportions, this guéridon brings warmth, elegance, and architectural interest to an interior. Perfect as a lamp table beside a sofa, a reading table in a library, or a centre table in an entrance hall, it lends a sense of quiet sophistication without overwhelming a space. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition and patina consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 31\" high x 41¼\" long x 30¼\" wide  \u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 79cm high x 105cm long x 77cm wide \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53637649662290,"sku":"24660","price":5295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC05488_44c3d345-3ea4-4afa-b7d4-1713dbd295cc.jpg?v=1780495454","url":"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/products\/bentwood-oval-gueridon-attributed-to-thonet-circa-1900-411-4","provider":"Chez Pluie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}