{"product_id":"vintage-german-hand-cast-glass-bronze-rectangular-coffee-table-by-lothar-klute","title":"Vintage German Hand-Cast Glass + Bronze Rectangular Coffee Table by Lothar Klute","description":"\u003cp\u003eA German coffee table by Lothar Klute from the 1980s, where hand-crafted materials are given equal importance to the structure that supports them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition—a rectangular sheet of cast glass resting on a slender bronze frame. The hand-cast glass carries a softly undulating surface, alive with subtle texture, bubbles, and irregularities that catch and diffuse light throughout the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bronze base, its tapered legs and gently arched stretchers create a sense of balance that feels almost architectural. The warm patina of the bronze complements the cool translucency of the glass, allowing the two materials to exist in dialogue rather than competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe transparency of the glass gives the table an unexpected lightness, allowing it to anchor a room without overwhelming it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKlute’s work reflects a deeply rooted understanding of material and form. Trained as a blacksmith in Mailar and later studying sculpture in Aachen, he brought a sculptor’s sensibility to functional objects. In the 1970s, he produced public sculptures in Berlin, and together with his wife, interior designer Gisela Klute, created furniture that balanced imagination with refinement. Today, his legacy is preserved in part through a dedicated sculpture park at Galerie Klute in Waldemai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"South Loop Loft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52659008962871,"sku":null,"price":8000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/0135\/0967\/files\/zRTQPuvlWK3EaRiKbXSqzbB0xJJJVQLRQ4qiWNUlsFk.jpg?v=1784316049","url":"https:\/\/thesouthlooploft.com\/products\/vintage-german-hand-cast-glass-bronze-rectangular-coffee-table-by-lothar-klute","provider":"South Loop Loft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}