German ‘E6’ Coffee Table by Heinz Lilienthal, 1970s

$9,800.00

A rare statement of German modernism, the ‘E6’ coffee table was designed by Heinz Lilienthal in the 1970s. Its black-coated wooden base rises in sculptural arcs, joined by stretchers that ground the design.

Above, a rectangular tabletop clad in sheet steel carries Lilienthal’s signature etched surface, a field of circles, spirals, and grids that bear the mark of the artist’s hand. The steel is edged in warm wood, a subtle frame that tempers its severity and ties the piece back to natural material tradition.

At once futuristic and primal, the table embodies Lilienthal’s radical approach: furniture as surface, structure, and sculpture. A commanding work, equally suited to a living space, gallery, or collector’s interior.

DIMENSIONS: 55"W x 31.5"D x 19"H

ORIGIN: Germany

PERIOD: 1970s

MATERIALS: Metal, Wood

CONDITION: Great vintage condition. The sheet steel top shows a naturally aged patina, with light surface marks, faint scratches, and subtle discoloration consistent with use and material. The etched motifs remain clear and well-defined. Wood edging has minor wear and small imperfections. The black-coated wooden base is structurally sound, with minor surface scuffs along the edges.

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German ‘E6’ Coffee Table by Heinz Lilienthal, 1970s

A rare statement of German modernism, the ‘E6’ coffee table was designed by Heinz Lilienthal in the 1970s. Its black-coated wooden base rises in sculptural arcs, joined by stretchers that ground the design.

Above, a rectangular tabletop clad in sheet steel carries Lilienthal’s signature etched surface, a field of circles, spirals, and grids that bear the mark of the artist’s hand. The steel is edged in warm wood, a subtle frame that tempers its severity and ties the piece back to natural material tradition.

At once futuristic and primal, the table embodies Lilienthal’s radical approach: furniture as surface, structure, and sculpture. A commanding work, equally suited to a living space, gallery, or collector’s interior.

Dimensions
Width: 55"
Depth: 31.5"
Height: 19"
Origin: Germany
Period: 1970s
Materials: Metal, Wood
Condition
Great vintage condition. The sheet steel top shows a naturally aged patina, with light surface marks, faint scratches, and subtle discoloration consistent with use and material. The etched motifs remain clear and well-defined. Wood edging has minor wear and small imperfections. The black-coated wooden base is structurally sound, with minor surface scuffs along the edges.

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