Skip to main content
Items Similar to René Herbst Art Deco Side Coffee Table Bakelite and Chrome, a pair, circa 1935
Two Art Deco Style Silver Leaf Side Tables. Great scale and form, pristine.
Two Art Deco Style Silver Leaf Side Tables. Great scale and form, pristine.
Pair Of Machine Age Art Deco Tables by Modernage Furniture Company C. 1930's
Pair Of Machine Age Art Deco Tables by Modernage Furniture Company C. 1930's
Pair of Wood and Chrome Metal Side Tables, Art Deco Period, France, circa 1940
Pair of Wood and Chrome Metal Side Tables, Art Deco Period, France, circa 1940
Pair of Art Deco Chrome Demilune Tables in the Style of Wolfgang Hoffman
Pair of Art Deco Chrome Demilune Tables in the Style of Wolfgang Hoffman
Gilbert Poillerat Art Deco Side Tables, 1940s, Set of 2
Gilbert Poillerat Art Deco Side Tables, 1940s, Set of 2
Pair Of Vintage Mid Century Modern Chrome & Ebonized Glass Top Tables C1960
Pair Of Vintage Mid Century Modern Chrome & Ebonized Glass Top Tables C1960
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 22

René Herbst Art Deco Side Coffee Table Bakelite and Chrome, a pair, circa 1935

$8,000per set
£6,062.27per set
€7,065.87per set
CA$11,435.46per set
A$11,578.68per set
CHF 6,587.08per set
MX$140,717.28per set
NOK 77,862.56per set
SEK 77,453.51per set
DKK 52,819.13per set

About the Item

An exceptional pair of modernist Art Deco side tables designed by René Herbst and produced by Stablet in France, circa 1935. Herbst, a pioneering figure of early French modernism and a founding member of the Union des Artistes Modernes (UAM), is celebrated for his innovative use of industrial materials and his pursuit of functional, pared‑down forms. These tables embody that spirit with clarity. Each piece features the distinctive tubular chromed‑steel "snake" base — a sculptural, continuous line of metal that gives the tables both visual lightness and structural strength. The round black Bakelite tops provide a striking contrast, highlighting Herbst's early adoption of modern materials long before they became standard in 20th-century design. The chrome bases are stamped with the Stablet manufacturer's signature and the appropriate patented hallmarks, confirming provenance and period production. Pieces from this era, especially in pairs, are increasingly rare on the market, making this set a strong example of Herbst's work and a desirable addition for collectors of French modernism. Measurements: 13.38 in diameter (34 cm) by 23.23 in high (59 cm). Note: Herbst, René (1891–1982). The French architect and designer was one of the pioneers of the modern movement. In 1929, he founded, alongside Robert Mallet-Stevens, Francis Jourdain, and Hélène Henry, the UAM (Union of Modern Artists). The advocate of social concepts, he praised industrial furniture that made art and domestic comfort accessible to all. Called the "man of steel" for his collaboration with the Technical Office for the Use of Steel, he privileged innovative materials and functional forms.
  • Creator:
    René Herbst (Designer),Stablet (Metalworker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23.23 in (59.01 cm)Diameter: 13.38 in (33.99 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bakelite,Chrome,Metal,Molded,Plated
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    1930-1939
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1935
  • Condition:
    Minor surface scratches on the bakelite table tops. One table has a tiny chip and scuffing on the edge. The metal bases have light signs of use throughout. Check the close-up.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Z002CGABBI1stDibs: LU1632248381882

More From This Seller

View All
Saint Gobain France Art Deco Coffee Side Table with Glass-Top and Aviation Decor

Saint Gobain France Art Deco Coffee Side Table with Glass-Top and Aviation Decor

Saint Gobain France Art Deco Coffee Side Table with Glass-Top and Aviation Decor

By Saint Gobain

Located in Atlanta, GA

This spectacular Saint-Gobain France Art Deco coffee table is a functional and handsome piece for any home. Crafted from blond walnut, the two-tiered round Gueridon features an extra...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Metal and Glass Ashtray Vide Poche Side Table, circa 1960

Mid-Century Metal and Glass Ashtray Vide Poche Side Table, circa 1960

Mid-Century Metal and Glass Ashtray Vide Poche Side Table, circa 1960

By Lumax, Travail Francais

Located in Atlanta, GA

This superb side table with a glass vide poche was crafted in France circa 1950. The rare geometric three-foot stand features its original black-painted metal, with chromed metal bal...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Pair of Glasses and Ashtray Chrome Holder for Games or Bridge Table

Art Deco Pair of Glasses and Ashtray Chrome Holder for Games or Bridge Table

Art Deco Pair of Glasses and Ashtray Chrome Holder for Games or Bridge Table

By LeMaire Paris 1

Located in Atlanta, GA

Step into the elegance of the Art Deco era with this exceptionally rare pair of chrome metal glasses and ashtray holders, expertly crafted in France circa 1930. Designed for the soph...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Wrought Iron and Ceramic Tile Side Coffee Table, a pair, 1950s

Wrought Iron and Ceramic Tile Side Coffee Table, a pair, 1950s

Wrought Iron and Ceramic Tile Side Coffee Table, a pair, 1950s

By Verceram Ceramique 1

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French ceramist workshop created this elegant pair of coffee or side tables from the 1950s. The structure and legs are solid wrought iron with a matte black finish. The tables have...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Charles Hollis Jones Lucite and Gilded Brass Coffee Side Table, circa 1970

Charles Hollis Jones Lucite and Gilded Brass Coffee Side Table, circa 1970

Charles Hollis Jones Lucite and Gilded Brass Coffee Side Table, circa 1970

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Atlanta, GA

Charles Hollis Jones designed this exceptional Mid-Century modernist Lucite and brass coffee or side table. The round Directoire-style pedestal table is crafted from clear Lucite and...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Glass Slab and Steel Side Table attributed to Fontana Arte, circa 1940

Glass Slab and Steel Side Table attributed to Fontana Arte, circa 1940

Glass Slab and Steel Side Table attributed to Fontana Arte, circa 1940

By Fontana Arte

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite modernist glass and metal coffee table is a rare creation attributed to the legendary Pietro Chiesa for the esteemed Italian manufacturer Fontana Arte. Crafted in Ital...

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

You May Also Like

Pair of Demilune Chrome and Art Deco Side Tables in the Style of Donald Deskey

Pair of Demilune Chrome and Art Deco Side Tables in the Style of Donald Deskey

Pair of Demilune Chrome and Art Deco Side Tables in the Style of Donald Deskey

By Donald Deskey

Located in Bernville, PA

Pair of demilune chrome and walnut side tables in the style of Donald Deskey. Beautiful pair of professionally restored and re-chromed Machine-Age tables with two shelves perfect for...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Art Deco Chrome Demilune Tables in the Style of Wolfgang Hoffman

Pair of Art Deco Chrome Demilune Tables in the Style of Wolfgang Hoffman

Pair of Art Deco Chrome Demilune Tables in the Style of Wolfgang Hoffman

By Wolfgang Hoffmann

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice and rare pair of art deco / machine age chrome with black bakelite / formica top demilune table in the style of Wolfgang Hoffman, circa 1930's. The tables are in very goo...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Side Table by Wolfgang Hoffmann, Chrome & Laminate, 1930s

Art Deco Side Table by Wolfgang Hoffmann, Chrome & Laminate, 1930s

Art Deco Side Table by Wolfgang Hoffmann, Chrome & Laminate, 1930s

By Wolfgang Hoffmann

Located in Wheat Ridge, CO

Streamlined Art Deco side table by Royal Chrome, circa 1930s, featuring the company’s iconic Chromeround design. This striking piece showcases a two-tier round form with a creamy off...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Pair Of Streamline Art Deco Half Circle Console Tables American C.1930

Pair Of Streamline Art Deco Half Circle Console Tables American C.1930

Pair Of Streamline Art Deco Half Circle Console Tables American C.1930

Located in Bernville, PA

Beautiful pair of American Streamline console tables. Very rare to find a pair from the period. Well-crafted of solid walnut and walnut veneer. The streamline design is reminiscent o...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Streamlined Moderne Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair of French Post-War Modernist Oval Coffee Tables attributed to Maison Jansen

Pair of French Post-War Modernist Oval Coffee Tables attributed to Maison Jansen

Pair of French Post-War Modernist Oval Coffee Tables attributed to Maison Jansen

Located in London, GB

A Pair of French Post-War Chrome & Brass Coffee Tables Attributed to Maison Jansen Each table with an oval glass top and a mahogany rim, supported on a chrome base with curved legs ...

Category

20th Century French International Style Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome