1930s Bauhaus Chrome Tubular Steel Two-Tier Side Table, Marcel Breuer Style

Bauhaus Chrome Tubular Steel and Oak Veneer Two-Tier Side Table, Czechoslovakia, 1930s. An elegant and architecturally refined Bauhaus-style two-tier side table produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s, featuring a minimalist chrome-plated tubular steel structure and two rectangular wooden surfaces finished in dark oak veneer. The design reflects the principles of early European modernism and the functionalist furniture movement, particularly the innovative tubular steel constructions associated with Marcel Breuer and the Bauhaus school. The table is distinguished by its beautifully proportioned geometric structure, formed by two continuous U-shaped tubular steel frames with gently rounded corners. The chrome-plated supports create a visually light yet structurally expressive silhouette, while the two dark wooden shelves introduce warmth and material contrast. The upper surface provides a generous tabletop, while the lower shelf offers additional practical storage or display space. This combination of functionality, geometric clarity, and innovative material use is characteristic of the Bauhaus design philosophy that transformed European furniture production during the interwar period. The contrast between the reflective chrome-plated steel and the richly toned oak veneer creates a sophisticated aesthetic that remains remarkably contemporary. Its balanced proportions and open architectural structure make it particularly suitable for placement beside a sofa, as an occasional table, in a reading corner, or as a decorative display piece. DETAILS Design: In the style of Marcel Breuer. Origin: Czechoslovakia. Period: 1930s. Style: Bauhaus, Functionalism, Early Modernism, Art Deco. Materials: Chrome-plated tubular steel, wood, oak veneer. Finish: Original chrome and dark oak veneer. Configuration: Two-tier side table. Color: Chrome and dark brown. DIMENSIONS Height: 70 cm / 27.56 inches. Width: 70 cm / 27.56 inches. Depth: 47 cm / 18.50 inches. Product number: 260926.