Round Dining Table in Gold Metal by Robert Thibier

Large round dining table in gold metal by Robert Thibier. The metal part has a diameter of 98cm and a height of 73cm. With its glass top, the table measures 120cm in diameter. Some signs of age on the legs. Born in Paris into a wealthy family, Robert Thibier (1926-2001) studied at the École des Beaux-Arts and became an interior designer in 1951. With offices located in the most prestigious addresses in Paris (Place de la Madeleine and Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré), he catered to a clientele of celebrities and high-profile individuals, including the Rothschild family, as well as athletes and industrialists. As an interior designer rather than a furniture designer, Thibier produced a few pieces for his clients, intending to create "modern antiques" that harmonised with other European antiques and conveyed a strong impression of opulence. To achieve this, he created geometric furniture in wrought iron covered with a very subtle gold leaf. In the 1970s, Robert Thibier also collaborated with Maison Ramsay and created some of their most famous pieces. His grave in Montparnasse Cemetery reflects his sense of style.