1930s Modernist Side Table by Thonet with Linoleum Top

1930s Thonet side table with a circular brown linoleum top and dark beech legs, isolated on white
Front view of the round Thonet side table showing its dark wooden frame on a parquet floor
Elevated view of the Thonet table showing the brown linoleum surface and dark circular rim
Close-up of the table’s wooden edge, cylindrical leg and support beneath the top
Low view of the modernist side table showing its shallow circular top and four straight legs
Detail of the brown linoleum tabletop and its dark wooden border
Three-quarter view of the 1930s Thonet table showing the round top and cylindrical beech legs
Angled overhead view of the circular linoleum top with the wooden legs visible beneath
Overhead view of the brown linoleum surface surrounded by the table’s dark wooden rim
Side view of the Thonet table showing its straight legs and crossed supports beneath the top
Elevated three-quarter view of the round side table showing its brown top and dark beech frame
High angled view of the Thonet table showing the circular shape and surface patina
Close-up of the brown linoleum top showing its surface and curved wooden edge
Underside of the Thonet table showing the crossed wooden supports and four cylindrical legs
Close-up of a worn marking on the underside of the vintage wooden table
Period Thonet catalogue page illustrating wooden occasional tables and a floor lamp
1930s Thonet side table with a circular brown linoleum top and dark beech legs, isolated on white
Front view of the round Thonet side table showing its dark wooden frame on a parquet floor
Elevated view of the Thonet table showing the brown linoleum surface and dark circular rim
Close-up of the table’s wooden edge, cylindrical leg and support beneath the top
Low view of the modernist side table showing its shallow circular top and four straight legs
Detail of the brown linoleum tabletop and its dark wooden border
Three-quarter view of the 1930s Thonet table showing the round top and cylindrical beech legs
Angled overhead view of the circular linoleum top with the wooden legs visible beneath
Overhead view of the brown linoleum surface surrounded by the table’s dark wooden rim
Side view of the Thonet table showing its straight legs and crossed supports beneath the top
Elevated three-quarter view of the round side table showing its brown top and dark beech frame
High angled view of the Thonet table showing the circular shape and surface patina
Close-up of the brown linoleum top showing its surface and curved wooden edge
Underside of the Thonet table showing the crossed wooden supports and four cylindrical legs
Close-up of a worn marking on the underside of the vintage wooden table
Period Thonet catalogue page illustrating wooden occasional tables and a floor lamp

1930s Modernist Side Table by Thonet with Linoleum Top

€460.00

An original 1930s side table by Thonet, combining a dark beech frame with a warm brown linoleum top. Its circular surface, cylindrical legs and carefully judged proportions give it a composed, architectural presence - a piece of interwar furniture that feels remarkably at home in a contemporary interior.

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About the Piece

There is something particularly satisfying about the way this table is put together. The broad circular top rests on four straight, rounded legs, with the dark wooden edge drawing a clear line around the brown linoleum surface. Beneath it, crossed supports connect the legs and give the construction a geometric order that becomes especially apparent when the table is viewed from below.

The design makes its impression through proportion and the relationship between these few elements. The legs have enough substance to anchor the wide top, while the space between them keeps the table open and uncluttered. Seen from the side, the shallow profile of the tabletop gives the whole piece a pleasing lightness.

The materials contribute just as much as the form. The beech frame has a deep, dark finish, setting off the warmer brown of the linoleum. Its subdued surface catches the light softly, allowing the colour and the circular outline to take precedence over reflections. It is a quietly distinctive combination, with a practical character that suits the table’s straightforward construction.

At 80 cm in diameter, the top offers a generous surface for an occasional table. It would work well beside a sofa or between a pair of armchairs, with room for a lamp, books and the everyday objects that gradually make a room feel lived in. The rounded form also makes it easy to approach from different sides, lending itself naturally to a small seating arrangement.

Design & History

Produced by Thonet in the 1930s, the table belongs to the company’s interwar modernist furniture and is recorded in the original listing as coming from Czechoslovakia.

Its form invites comparison with the Thonet T 153 illustrated in the period catalogue image included in the gallery. This provides a useful design reference, although the table is offered here without a confirmed model number.

The interest of this piece lies partly in how modern its wooden construction feels. The circular top, straight legs and restrained detailing give it a clear, economical appearance, while the linoleum surface brings a different texture into the composition. It is an approach to furniture in which usefulness and visual balance are closely connected.

Why We Like It

We like the confidence of this table’s proportions. The wide brown top and dark cylindrical legs create a strong silhouette, yet the piece remains approachable and easy to live with. The crossed supports underneath are another lovely detail - something you might overlook at first, but which makes the construction feel considered from every angle.

The linoleum is central to its appeal. Its muted colour and gentle surface patina bring warmth to the geometry, giving the table a character that a highly polished top would change completely. It is the kind of piece that rewards a closer look and sits comfortably alongside furniture from different periods.

Details

Period: 1930s
Manufacturer: Thonet
Origin: Czechoslovakia
Materials: Beech, Linoleum
Quantity: 1 table

Condition

In very good vintage condition, with gentle signs of age and use. The brown linoleum top shows an age-related surface patina, giving it a softly lived-in appearance that complements the dark wooden frame.

Please refer to the photographs for a closer view of the tabletop, wooden edge, legs and underside.

Dimensions

Diameter: 80 cm
Height: 56 cm

Delivery & Shipping

The table will be carefully packed and shipped from our studio in Brno, Czech Republic.

EU shipping: €120, confirmed at checkout.
Estimated EU delivery: 3–5 working days

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If you’d like to check anything before ordering - from condition and dimensions to delivery - Martin and Amy are always happy to help throughout the process, and also after your purchase.