Pair of Plexiglass and Chrome Side Tables with X-shaped Legs, Work

This elegant pair of side tables belongs to the distinctly glamorous trend of French design that emerged in the late 1960s and reached its peak in the early 1970s, when plexiglass — or Lucite — became the material of choice for designers seeking a weightless luxury effect. The X-shaped legs, made of thick sheets of crystal-clear plexiglass assembled with polished chrome fittings, create an almost architectural illusion: tables that seem to float above the ground, blending into their environment rather than asserting their mass. The thick slabs of clear glass amplify this effect, their transparency extending the dematerialised aesthetic of the base while providing a generous and practical surface. The chrome hardware introduces a touch of metallic warmth that anchors the composition and prevents it from becoming too ethereal, reminiscent of the luxurious interiors favoured by the Parisian upper class of the time. Tables of this type were produced by several French workshops in the 1970s, associated with the broader international trend of transparent furniture that swept through Europe and America in the wake of innovators such as Charles Hollis Jones in the United States. Their appeal endures: in a contemporary interior, they are both of their time and entirely timeless. A beautiful matching pair presented in good vintage condition. The plexiglass retains its clarity and the glass tops are present and intact.