Round Side Table in Brazilian Rosewood with Brass Feet, Brazil, 1950s — Lot 854B

Description:

Produced in Brazil during the 1950s, this elegant round side table embodies the architectural clarity and material richness associated with postwar Brazilian modernism. A beautifully figured rosewood top rests on a substantial central pedestal, extending into a sculptural four-point base finished with discreet brass feet.

The table’s radial composition recalls the structural vocabulary of modern Brazilian architecture, in which centralized supports and open plans created an impression of balance, stability, and visual lightness. Here, the pedestal anchors the design while the four splayed supports extend outward with a subtle upward curve, lending the base an expressive, almost calligraphic quality.

The depth and natural variation of the rosewood are complemented by restrained brass accents—a refined material pairing frequently found in Brazilian furniture of the period. Rather than functioning as ornament, the brass feet provide a precise counterpoint to the warmth and visual weight of the timber.

Although its designer remains unidentified, the table demonstrates the sophisticated craftsmanship, disciplined proportions, and sensitivity to material that distinguished Brazil’s finest furniture workshops during the 1950s and early 1960s.

Versatile in scale and quietly commanding in presence, the table can be placed beside a sofa or armchair, used as a bedside table, or positioned as a sculptural accent. Its combination of architectural structure, expressive rosewood grain, and understated brass detailing makes it a timeless example of Brazilian modern design.