{"product_id":"french-ceramic-wood-dining-table-by-j-g-picard-1960s","title":"French Ceramic + Wood Dining Table by J. G. Picard, 1960s","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe surface of this 1960s French dining table carries the hand of the artist who made it. Created by Vallauris ceramist J. G. Picard, the table brings together wood and ceramic, with each material playing an equally important role in the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe circular top is composed of radial wooden segments, carefully joined to create a sense of movement that draws the eye inward. At its center sits a hand-crafted ceramic tile with earthy, botanical-like motifs that anchor the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glaze is softly varied, shifting between warm terracotta, rust, and muted ivory. These variations are the natural result of the firing process, where heat and mineral content leave their mark on the finished surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike much of the work coming out of Vallauris during this period, the ceramic element reflects the experimentation happening there in the mid-20th century. The region had long been known for its pottery, but became a particularly important center for artists exploring new approaches to clay, glaze, texture, and form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wooden structure beneath is substantial and straightforward. Three legs extend downward, joined by a central stretcher. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the radial grain of the wood to the variations in the glaze, the details of how this table was made are visible from every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"South Loop Loft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52858693288247,"sku":null,"price":12000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/0135\/0967\/files\/Hy0Yu13M6dalTrK1Kz-bt9STmJbNFWFc2lZLyPqbcM4.jpg?v=1787162182","url":"https:\/\/thesouthlooploft.com\/products\/french-ceramic-wood-dining-table-by-j-g-picard-1960s","provider":"South Loop Loft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}