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Rare French Ceramic + Iron Coffee Table by Jacques Blin, 1960s

Name: Rare French Ceramic + Iron Coffee Table by Jacques Blin, 1960s
Brand: Jacques Blin
Rating: 4.9 (12 reviews)

$12,000

£9,031.92

€10,566.79

CA$16,971.35

A$17,237.70

CHF 9,933.59

MX$208,119.74

NOK 115,388.08

SEK 116,350.82

DKK 78,990.23

About the Item

A low coffee table by Jacques Blin, created in France during the 1960s, brings together iron and ceramic in a composition that feels both grounded and expressive. The structure is simple and deliberate: a slender iron base supports a circular ceramic top, keeping the form close to the floor and visually quiet. That restraint allows the surface to hold attention. The top is divided into a radial arrangement of worked segments, each one slightly irregular, forming a ring around a central disc. The geometry is clear, but never rigid. Across the ceramic, a series of primitive motifs emerge, incised and textured into the surface rather than applied. These markings carry a raw, almost archaeological quality. They suggest figures, symbols, and fragments of narrative without resolving into anything literal. Blin often worked this way, drawing from ancient and folk traditions, allowing imagery to feel discovered rather than designed. The glaze deepens that effect. Warm, earthy tones, burnt sienna, umber, and darkened ochre, shift across the surface with subtle variation. The finish is uneven in a way that feels intentional, with darker areas settling into the recesses of the carved motifs, emphasizing their presence. It’s a surface that changes with light, revealing more detail the longer you look. The iron base provides contrast. Its thin, linear legs are understated, almost architectural, giving the table a sense of lift while remaining unobtrusive. There’s a balance here between weight and lightness, texture and line. Blin’s work often explored the tension between refinement and the primitive. Trained in ceramics but deeply influenced by broader artistic movements of the mid-20th century, he approached objects as surfaces for expression as much as functional forms. This table reflects that sensibility, part sculpture, part utility. What distinguishes this piece is not just its materials, but the way they’ve been handled. The ceramic is not polished to uniformity; it retains the evidence of touch, of carving, of heat. The motifs are not decorative in a conventional sense, they feel embedded, almost unearthed. Signed by the artist, the table carries both authorship and character. It stands as a quiet but powerful example of French ceramic work from the period, where form, surface, and gesture come together in something that feels at once ancient and modern. Condition: This coffee table is in great vintage condition. The iron frame displays a rich patina and oxidation throughout, appropriate with age. Additional Dimensions: Table top is 28 x 28

Creator:
Jacques Blin (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 13.75 in (34.93 cm)Width: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)Depth: 28 in (71.12 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Ceramic,Iron
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1960s
Condition:
This coffee table is in great vintage condition. The iron frame displays a rich patina and oxidation throughout, appropriate with age.
Seller Location:
Chicago, IL
Reference Number:
Seller: 1.0476481904951E131stDibs: LU5092150834742

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