{"product_id":"belgian-art-deco-voltaire-dining-table-by-de-coene-1940s","title":"Belgian Art Deco 'Voltaire' Dining Table by De Coene, 1940s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Belgian Art Deco dining table by De Coene from the 1940s, the \u003cem\u003eVoltaire\u003c\/em\u003e model captures the confidence that defined the firm's approach to modern furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted in richly figured wood, the table is distinguished by its clean, uninterrupted lines and gently tapered legs, each finished with brass sabots that lend a subtle sense of refinement while protecting the feet. The warm grain is allowed to take center stage, emphasizing the quality of the material over ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDocumented in the original De Coene catalog as \u003cem\u003emodel 03-81-689\u003c\/em\u003e (Source: Noël Hostens, \u003cem\u003eDe Coene Archives\u003c\/em\u003e), the \u003cem\u003eVoltaire\u003c\/em\u003e represents a period when Belgian Art Deco evolved toward a more restrained modernism, where proportion and precision carried as much presence as decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a dining table, its versatility extends well beyond the dining room. It serves equally well as a generous writing table, a meeting table, or a centerpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1887 in Kortrijk, Belgium, De Coene Frères was one of Europe's premier furniture manufacturers, celebrated for its exceptional craftsmanship and innovative modern design. Originally known for fine woodworking and architectural interiors, the company evolved into a leading producer of high-end furniture, collaborating with prominent architects and designers throughout the mid-twentieth century. During the 1950s and 1960s, De Coene created elegant modern furnishings distinguished by clean lines, luxurious materials, and impeccable construction, including designs by Ivo Penić. Today, vintage De Coene pieces remain highly sought after for their refined aesthetic, superior quality, and lasting influence on European modern design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"South Loop Loft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52731098825015,"sku":null,"price":8000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/0135\/0967\/files\/T6VJN4Wh8PtI0JBxZMnCRk1ssSfMEES_FDSPEVGMLfg.jpg?v=1785534295","url":"https:\/\/thesouthlooploft.com\/products\/belgian-art-deco-voltaire-dining-table-by-de-coene-1940s","provider":"South Loop Loft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}