Pair of Chrome, Gilt & Silver Metal Two-Tier Side Tables, France circa 1970

A distinguished pair of French side tables from the early 1970s, these square two-tier pieces exemplify the period’s sophisticated approach to mixed-metal design. The interplay of chrome, gilt, and silver-toned metal across a single frame — a hallmark of the Parisian decorating ateliers of the era — creates a surface that shifts subtly with the light, lending the tables a quiet opulence without ostentation.

Each table is constructed around a chrome tubular frame with decorative horizontal rails finished alternately in gilt and silver tones, producing a layered chromatic effect reminiscent of the work associated with Maison Jansen and its contemporaries in the French luxury furnishings trade. The four uprights rise cleanly from floor to top shelf, braced by the two glass-bearing tiers that divide the height with perfect proportion.

Both tiers carry clear glass panels that allow the metalwork to remain the visual focus; the transparency of the glass amplifies the reflective qualities of the mixed-metal frame, making the tables appear almost architectural in certain light. Measuring 60.5 × 60.5 × 48 cm, the square format is generous enough for use as an end table beside a sofa or armchair, while the two-tier design provides ample surface for display or everyday use.

Offered as a matched pair, these tables are in excellent condition with all glass panels intact and the metal retaining its original mixed finish. They represent a refined and versatile choice for a collector seeking 1970s French decorative furniture with proven presence and lasting visual appeal.