Three-in-one table in Hardwood with Chinoiserie theme, Unknown, 1950s - Lot 530

Description

Produced by Móveis Circular in Brazil during the 1950s, this three-in-one table exemplifies the period’s investigation into multifunctional domestic furniture. As living spaces became increasingly compact, Brazilian designers responded with objects that distilled multiple uses into cohesive, materially grounded forms. This piece reflects that shift, articulating a pragmatic yet refined approach within mid-century Brazilian modernism.

The design is defined by a rectilinear structure whose balanced proportions allow it to function as a table, sideboard, or coffee table without visual compromise. Structural clarity governs the composition, ensuring that transformation and stability coexist within a single, resolved form.

Constructed in hardwood, the table features an ebony-toned finish that emphasizes depth and restraint. A chinoiserie-inspired motif is integrated into the top as a measured decorative element, offsetting the disciplined geometry without overt ornament. Craftsmanship is expressed through proportion and construction rather than embellishment.