Brazilian Kidney-Shaped Coffee Table by Moveis Frate Ltda, 1950s
A Brazilian kidney-shaped coffee table from the 1950s, designed by Moveis Frate Ltda in São Paulo, at a moment when Brazilian modernism was defining a language of its own—one that balanced sculptural form with the warmth of native timbers.
The silhouette is fluid and asymmetrical, its organic kidney shape softening the geometry of a room while inviting movement around it. Resting on four finely tapered legs, the table appears almost weightless.
Crafted in richly figured wood, the surface reveals dramatic grain patterns that flow uninterrupted across the top, celebrating the natural character of the material rather than concealing it. Every angle offers a different composition, where warm tones and subtle variations bring depth and movement to the piece.
Retaining both the original manufacturer's sticker and factory stamp, the table carries the signature of Moveis Frate Ltda.
DIMENSIONS: 38"W x 19"D x 14.75"H
ORIGIN: Brazil
PERIOD: 1950s
MATERIALS: Wood
CONDITION:
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