Pair of Malagasy nesting tables in carved wood, signed, m.o.f, 1955

Beautiful pair of handcrafted nesting tables made from carved exotic wood, created in Madagascar by Randrianandrasana J.V., with an engraved mention under the top: Antanimena – Trive / Winner of the O.M. Craft Award / Best Craftsman of France in 1955 in Paris, followed by the artisan's signature. The tops feature rich tropical scenes in bas-relief: porters, a yoked zebu, palm trees, and finely crafted village landscapes. The simple lines and tapered legs evoke the modernist furniture of the 1950s-1960s while retaining a strong artisanal character. The largest table measures approximately 49 × 44 × 31 cm. The set is in generally good condition with signs of use consistent with age: slight scratches, discreet wear to the varnish, and small variations in colour visible on the tops, with no structural fragility.