Oblong Brass and Glass Coffee Table, by Maison Baguès, 1960s

This coffee table features an architectural oblong structure made entirely of brass. The chassis rests on six vertical tubular uprights, punctuated at the bottom by turned rings and ending in small toupie feet. The rigidity and elegance of the base are ensured by a complex floor stretcher, combining a central 'X' cross and two lateral semi-circles. The upper rim, enclosing a thick clear glass plate, is accented directly above each leg by decorative cast brass rosettes. The combination of geometric rigor, the neoclassical repertoire (X-stretcher, turned rings, rosettes), and the nobility of brass stylistically links this table to the prestigious productions of Maison Baguès. Founded in Paris in the 19th century, this manufactory is the absolute benchmark in the art of gilded bronze and brass in France. In the 1950s and 1960s, responding to the popularity of the Hollywood Regency movement, Baguès produced a series of coffee tables and serving carts blending the finesse of metal with the transparency of glass, commissioned by top international decorators for prestigious residences. Good overall condition. The brass structure displays natural oxidation and an even patina of use, attesting to its age. The original glass top shows likely minor surface scratches inherent to normal use.