Ceramic and wrought iron coffee table – France, 1960s

French coffee table from the 1960s in orange ceramic and wrought iron. Curule base with rosettes of Mediterranean Baroque inspiration.

• L 70 CM x D 70 CM x H 54 CM

This coffee table combines a glazed ceramic top in warm orange tones with a curule wrought iron base adorned with decorative rosettes. Its robust construction makes it equally suitable for a living room, conservatory, winter garden, or covered terrace, where the natural durability of its materials is a valuable asset.

The return of ceramic in decoration

Located on the French Riviera, Vallauris is renowned for its ceramic tradition dating back to Roman times. This evocation of Antiquity finds a particular echo here in the curule wrought iron base, whose lines freely recall the famous curule seats of ancient Rome. The combination of this elegantly curved base and a decorated ceramic top gives the piece a distinctive character.

In recent years, ceramic has experienced a marked resurgence of interest among design and decoration enthusiasts. This trend follows in the wake of the great French creations of the 1950s to 1970s, dominated notably by the Vallauris workshops as well as by creators such as Roger Capron and Mithé Espelt. With its geometric pattern, warm tones, and combination of wrought iron and glazed ceramic, this coffee table perfectly illustrates this renewed enthusiasm for artisanal materials and characterful interiors.