An extraordinary designed asymmetric side table, exhibiting a distinctive geometry and craftsmanship. Executed in teak - an unusual material for the period, when oak and mahogany were the prevailing choices - this example most likely originates from the Dutch East Indies (Indonesia), reflecting the exchange of materials and design sensibilities between the Netherlands and its colonies at the time.
The table’s asymmetric silhouette and interplay of solid planes and voids give it a remarkably modern presence. Every angle reveals a new composition - dynamic yet perfectly balanced.
Meticulously restored and structurally sound, the piece retains a warm patina that highlights the expressive grain of the teak. Its craftsmanship and elegant architectural lines exemplify the artistic ambition of the Amsterdam School movement while anticipating the clarity of later modernist design.
A refined piece that captures both the spirit of Dutch Art Deco and the international reach of early 20th-century design.
