Max Ernst Haefeli Bauhaus garden table for Embru, Switzerland, 1940s

This elegant and rare garden table, designed by Swiss architect and designer Max Ernst Haefeli and produced by Embru Werke AG, is a refined example of Bauhaus-influenced Swiss modernism from the 1940s. Haefeli, a key figure in Swiss functionalist architecture, was closely aligned with the principles of the Bauhaus: clarity of form, structural honesty, and purposeful design. His collaboration with Embru, a manufacturer known for durable and well-engineered furniture, resulted in pieces that were not only practical but quietly sophisticated. The table’s design is defined by its intelligent construction. The circular top can be folded down, offering a space-saving solution without compromising visual balance. The slender central column and softly curved tubular steel legs create a light, almost architectural presence, giving the piece a sense of stability paired with elegance. Its light blue powder-coated finish adds a fresh and contemporary character while respecting the original spirit of the design. The colour interacts beautifully with natural light, making the table equally suitable for outdoor use, a terrace or garden setting, as well as indoors in a minimal or modernist interior. This is more than a functional object, it is a thoughtful expression of mid-century European design, where every element serves a purpose and nothing is superfluous. Dimensions: Height 74 cm, Diameter 80 cm. Condition: Good vintage condition. The table has been newly powder-coated. The structure is stable and well preserved, with minor signs of age and use consistent with its period.