Vintage Biomorphic White Marble Coffee Table | Mid-Century Hollywood Regency with Carved Wood Legs
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THE DESIGN
This vintage coffee table reflects elements of organic modernism and traditional design. The heavy, white and soft grey marble top is cut into a fluid biomorphic (or "amoeba") shape. Below is a sturdy wooden frame and three carved wood legs in a warm wood finish.
THE STORY
Dating back to the 1950s and 1960s, this piece is a textbook example of "Mid-Century Transitional" or Hollywood Regency design. During the mid-20th century, while strict minimalists favored the stark, straight lines of pure modernism, many designers and consumers craved a blend of the old and the new. This table captures that exact cultural moment: it marries the fluid, free-form "boomerang" shapes made popular by mid-century modern pioneers with the ornate, neoclassical detailing of French or Italian Provincial furniture. While this specific piece is unmarked, it strongly reflects the high-end catalog offerings of the Weiman Furniture Company or Gordon’s Inc., both of which were celebrated for bringing luxurious, marble-topped statement pieces into the fashionable mid-century American home.
THE DETAILS
Style: Mid-Century Transitional, Hollywood Regency, Neoclassical Modern
Era: Circa 1950s–1960s
Tabletop Shape: Biomorphic / Amoeba
Materials: Solid marble, solid wood base, brass sabots (foot caps)
Condition: Vintage As-Is, with no noted wear & tear.
Dimensions: 61.5" L x 37" W x 16" H
Care Instructions: Wipe marble clean with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid acidic cleaners (like vinegar or lemon) as they can etch the stone. Coasters are highly recommended to protect the vintage restored surface.