French coffee table in ceramic and steel, circa 1960.

French coffee table from the late 1960s, combining a patinated steel structure with a large top made of hand-decorated ceramic tiles. The composition alternates textured blue-green tiles and terracotta tones with a series of expressive decorative panels featuring stylised flowers, leaves, and abstract organic shapes. The deliberately irregular glazes and graphic patterns give the table a particularly distinctive character from the late 1960s. The architectural steel base has a curved central crossbar and retains its original aged surface, with oxidation, marks, and wear that complement the ceramic top. An unusual and highly decorative piece of post-war French design. France, circa late 1960s. Ceramic, glazed earthenware, and steel. Designer/manufacturer currently unidentified. Original vintage condition with visible patina and wear consistent with age.