Coffee table by františek jirák for úluv, czech design, 1960s, mid-century modern

This coffee table was designed by frantisk jirak in the 1960s and was manufactured by úluv – ústredí lidové umelecké výroby. Nicely shaped wooden base features a rung shelf for magazines, newspapers or books. Tabletop is made of glass which gives this piece a very light and neat form. The wooden base, made of ash wood, was cleaned and refinished with high quality wood oil that gave it a natural finishing touch. The glass top is in good original condition. This model is quite rare to be found in the vintage market nowadays as not many pieces were produced and even less have survived until today.