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Coffee table with two side tables
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Tiel, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since November 2024 • 2 sales
Product description
The coffee table with brass legs and a glass top was designed by Peter Ghyczy. The specific design is known as model T24.
The table dates from the 1970s.
The technique involves precision-cast brass or bronze components. The glass is held in place by these cast components and secured with a few, barely visible screws in the corners. The metal components (legs and clamps) are often produced using a sand-casting process. The designs are finished by hand, with attention to detail and craftsmanship, resulting in durable furniture that will last for decades.
The patented clamping technique, which makes the thick glass tops appear to float, has become the signature of the Peter Ghyczy "Pioneer Series" tables. Plastic flat-head screws clamp the top in place, a revolutionary method of furniture construction for its time. Ghyczy's best-known early work is the iconic "Garden Egg" chair from 1968, one of the first folding plastic chairs, which can be found in museum collections worldwide. Peter Ghyczy (1940-2022) was an influential German-Hungarian architect and industrial designer known as a pioneer in the use of materials and construction techniques. He was born in Budapest and studied architecture and industrial design at the University of Aachen, Germany, in Hungary. In 1970, he moved to the Netherlands and founded his family business, GHYCZY, in 1972, first in Swalmen and later with a showroom in Amsterdam.
Peter Ghyczy's philosophy revolved around creating timeless designs that combined functionality with aesthetic simplicity and durability. Ghyczy strongly believed in the Bauhaus principles of form following function. He used materials such as brass, bronze, and glass in a way that emphasized their inherent qualities. The clamping technique, for example, allows the glass to "float" and the robustness of the metal to speak for itself, without unnecessary ornamentation. Ghyczy strove for a "quiet luxury." His pieces are elegant and refined, but never ostentatious. They integrate seamlessly into various interior styles, from modern to classic Hollywood Regency. By using high-quality, durable materials and a classic-modern aesthetic, Ghyczy created furniture that will stand the test of time, both physically and stylishly. He saw his designs as lifelong investments.
You can pick up the tables in the Netherlands. Within the Netherlands, delivery is possible after consultation and agreement on costs, possibly after a viewing. Outside the Netherlands, you can arrange transport, or you can contact me. Transport costs are for you, the buyer.
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsGoldMaterialBronzeNumber of items3BrandGhyczyHeight45 cmWidth131 cmDepth81 cmSigns of usageScratches
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About this seller
Tiel, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since November 2024 • 2 sales