Elegant and functional, this tubular steel side table embodies the spirit of European Modernism at its most progressive. The design clearly draws inspiration from the pioneering furniture created by Marcel Breuer, the Hungarian architect and designer whose experiments with tubular steel revolutionised furniture design in the late 1920s and 1930s.

The table's construction recalls Breuer's iconic B12 and B22 models produced by Thonet. Like those celebrated designs, it combines a lightweight chromed steel frame with warm wooden surfaces, creating a striking balance between industrial innovation and everyday practicality. The lower shelf is positioned closer to the floor than on the B12, while the overall composition is more restrained than the two-tiered B22, giving the piece a distinctive character of its own.

Breuer's tubular steel furniture was conceived as a natural companion to modern architecture. Free from unnecessary ornament, these designs prioritised function, hygiene and visual lightness. The result was furniture that felt radically contemporary in its day and remains surprisingly modern nearly a century later. This table perfectly captures that vision, its clean geometric lines allowing it to sit effortlessly within both period and contemporary interiors.

Originally intended as a side or radio table, it remains a versatile piece today. Equally suited beside a sofa, armchair or bed, it offers practical storage while introducing a touch of Bauhaus-era sophistication to a room.

The wooden elements have been professionally refurbished and present beautifully, with a rich, warm tone. The tubular steel frame remains in good vintage condition, displaying light signs of age and use, including minor surface wear and an some patina concentrated mainly around the lower sections. These marks are consistent with the table's age and contribute to its authentic character.

Quantity: 1

Period: 1940's

Designer: Original design by Marcel Breuer

Producer: Attributed to Kovona, Czechoslovakia

Dimensions: w 82 cm, d 46 cm, h 70 cm, lower shelf h 32 cm

Materials: Beech, Chrome plated tubular steel

Delivery & Shipping Your order will be carefully packed and safely shipped from our studio in Brno, Czechia using trusted international couriers. Every piece is original, fully checked, and handled with expert care. We are always personally available to assist before and after purchase.

Shipping cost of this item within the EU is €120 (confirmed at the checkout)

Worldwide Shipping We ship safely and regularly worldwide from our studio in Brno, Czechia. For deliveries outside the EU, please contact us at info@bybarnabas.com for a tailored shipping quote.