André Arbus side table in ash and brass circa 1940

This elegant side table by André Arbus, made in the 1940s, perfectly embodies the neoclassical language developed by the artist during this period. Its ash structure consists of two circular tops set into a truncated cone resting on a base with gentle curves. The brass stars that adorn the central part are a characteristic element of the artist. A refined piece where traditional craftsmanship meets a desire for modernity. Fully restored in our workshop, in superb condition. André Arbus (1903–1969) was a French designer, sculptor, and decorator, known for his refined and elegant style. Born into a family of cabinetmakers in Toulouse, he trained at the Beaux-Arts while learning the woodworking trade in his father's workshop. In 1925, he exhibited his first piece, a dressing table created with the painter Marx Saint-Saëns, at the International Exhibition of Decorative Arts in Paris. In the 1930s, he opened a gallery in Paris and became known for his neoclassical furniture enriched with precious materials such as bronze, ivory, and lacquer. His creations combine traditional craftsmanship with modernist sensibility, favouring clean lines and careful proportions. In the 1940s and 1950s, he completed public and private commissions, notably for ocean liners, and created "sculpture-furniture" in bronze. Arbus remains a key figure in French Decorative Arts, reconciling tradition and contemporary design.