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If you ever needed proof that mid-century design could be both playful and rigorously modern, look no further than this striking 1955 low table by French designer Alain Richard. Seen here in all its angular glory, the piece showcases Richard’s talent for balancing clean geometry with expressive surfaces — a combination that helped define French post-war modernism.
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In the early 1970s, the future was shiny, sleek, and full of promise. Few designers captured that hopeful, otherworldly energy quite like Serge Mansau with his Space Age Low Table (1973) — a sculptural masterpiece in steel and nickel that feels equal parts furniture, spacecraft, and dreamscape.
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Some people enjoy playing air hockey for fun at home. Choosing the correct table will help pique interest and provide many enjoyable hours of play. Given the array of choices, knowing what features to look for is important. This article outlines the necessary factors to consider when selecting a quality air hockey table.
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The Coffee Table Model IN-50 by Isamu Noguchi is one of the most iconic modernist furniture designs of the 20th century. Designed in 1944 for Herman Miller, this table embodies Noguchi’s signature sculptural aesthetic, blending organic forms with functional design.
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The Out Land Side Table is a creation by French artist and designer Eric Schmitt, showcased by Ralph Pucci International. Born in 1955, the designer relocated in 1997 to the edge of the Fontainebleau forest near Paris, where he established his workshop. There, he designs and shapes his pieces before entrusting their production to skilled French craftsmen.
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