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Mid Century Cork Coffee Table by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, c1950s
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Embrace the elegance of Mid Century design with this exquisite Paul Frankl coffee table for Johnson Furniture, a treasured piece from the 1950s that effortlessly combines functionality with high-end style. This table, a testament to Frankl's innovative vision, showcases a beautifully refinished cork top that exudes warmth and texture, providing a natural, tactile surface for your living space. Resting on sleek, ebonized wood legs that, while not original, have been thoughtfully selected to complement the table's vintage charm, this piece stands at a convenient height of 16.5 inches with a generous 40-inch diameter, offering ample space for your art books, coffee cups, and decorative items.
Paul Frankl, an influential figure in American furniture design, was known for his forward-thinking approach and is credited with helping shape the distinctive look of American Modernism. Frankl's work, particularly from the 1920s to the 1950s, reflected his commitment to creating pieces that were not only visually captivating but also intimately connected to the lifestyle changes of his era. His designs are celebrated for their architectural forms and innovative use of materials, making each Frankl piece a collectible.
Imagine this stunning coffee table as the centerpiece in your living room, its cork surface offering a soft, organic feel that contrasts beautifully with the bold ebonized legs. It's a versatile piece that pairs flawlessly with a range of interior styles, from the sleek lines of a Mid Century Modern setting to the eclectic mix found in Bohemian decors. Its understated elegance also makes it a perfect match for contemporary spaces that echo a minimalist aesthetic or for a Scandinavian look that values simplicity and function. Whether surrounded by plush velvet sofas or set amongst streamlined leather seating, this Paul Frankl coffee table promises to be a conversation starter, merging the allure of the past with the sensibilities of the present.
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- Creator:Paul Frankl (Designer),Johnson Furniture Company (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Diameter: 40 in (101.6 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition with minor wear to the wood. Legs are not original.
- Seller Location:Chino Hills, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7628239678622
Paul Frankl
Born in Vienna, Paul Frankl came to the United States in 1914 as part of a wave of Central European design luminaries — among them Kem Weber, Rudolph Schindler, and Richard Neutra — who were drawn by the energy and optimism of the American scene. Prolific and protean, Frankl would go on to design furnishings that are emblematic of nearly every key stylistic chord in American modernism, from the streamlined Art Deco to free-form organic shapes.
Frankl's Skyscraper cabinets, bookcases and more — introduced in 1924 — are his earliest and best-known designs (and the work by which he is most often represented in institutions, such as New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art). Tall and narrow, the pieces have staggered shelves meant to mimic the setbacks of Manhattan office towers. A later visually expressive line — the Speed chairs and sofas, which have a raked profile suggesting motion — links Frankl to Donald Deskey, Raymond Loewy and other creators of Streamline Moderne design.
Frankl moved to Los Angeles in 1934 and luxuriated in the climate and lifestyle. His designs became lighter and simpler and found an audience among the Hollywood élite. (Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant and Fred Astaire were clients.) Fascinated by Asian arts, Frankl produced numerous pieces — tabletops with edges that curve upward; sofas, chairs and other seating with rattan frames — inspired by Chinese and Japanese forms and materials. In the 1940s, Frankl became one of the first designers to incorporate free-form, biomorphic shapes in his work, as well as novel upholstery fabrics such as denim and nubby wool.
Frankl biographer Christopher Long argues that the designer’s easy, elegant aesthetic had an enormous influence on movie set design. As the furniture below attests, Paul Frankl’s work is ready for its close-up.
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