Mid-Century Czech Modern Coffee Table attributed to F. Jirak for Úluv, 1960s

Description

This coffee table was designed by Frantisk Jirak in the 1960s and was manufactured by ÚLUV – Ústredí Lidové Umelecké … more This coffee table was designed by Frantisk Jirak in the 1960s and was manufactured by ÚLUV – Ústredí Lidové Umelecké Výroby. Nicely shaped wooden base features a rung shelf for magazines, newspapers or books. Tabletop is made of glass which gives this piece a very light and neat form. The wooden base, made of ash wood, was cleaned and refinished with high quality wood oil that gave it a natural finishing touch. The glass top is in good original condition. This model is quite rare to be found in the vintage market nowadays as not many pieces were produced and even less have survived until today. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



issues arising from misattribution less