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“Artists & Writers” Martini Table (with Marble-Top).
“Artists & Writers” Martini Table (with Marble-Top).
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WHY YOU’LL WANT TO OWN IT: A sculptural statement piece, its playfully turned pedestal base takes shape in solid hardwood – a rhythmic series of curves and contours that gives the table a lively sense of movement. A rich chestnut finish adds warmth and drama, while the smooth white marble top provides a refined contrast in tone and texture. Small in scale but generous in possibility, it provides just enough room for a single drink, small plate, candle, or book next to an armchair, sofa, or bathtub.
The Left Bank of Paris: In her salon at 27 Rue de Fleurus, Gertrude Stein held court among the American expatriate artists and writers – Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ezra Pound, Man Ray, and Alfred Stieglitz among them. A small table beside a comfortable chair offered just enough room to rest a cocktail while the conversation wandered late into the night, the perfect setting for what we now call a Martini Table.
Timeless Classic: While its roots were in the 1920s, the pedestal form and honest materials give it an appeal that outlasts passing fashions. A Dry Martini resting atop its cool white marble looks as inviting today as it would have a century ago.
Specifications: 23.6-inches (Height); 15-inches (Width); 15-inches (Depth); 26.5 lb. (Weight)
“Artists & Writers” Martini Table (with Marble-Top)
The invitation said seven. By nine, someone had moved the furniture, someone had fallen in love, and the gentleman beside the fireplace was still explaining his novel. You retreated to a velvet armchair. Beside it stood a small table with a marble top, holding your Martini at precisely the right height. You stayed until two.
The Martini Table understands the pleasures of settling in. Its turned pedestal is handcrafted from solid hardwood in a rich chestnut finish, crowned with smooth marble. Handsome enough to attract a compliment. Its small footprint makes it ideal for tight living rooms, reading corners, or narrow bedside areas where a full-sized side table just won’t do
