Brutalist Round Coffee Table by Pia Manu, Belgium - 1970s

Description

Round Brutalist coffee table by Belgian atelier Pia Manu, stylistically dated to the late 1960s or 1970s. The circular tabletop features an elaborate radial composition of textured ceramic elements in varying bronze, gold and dark metallic tones. Arranged in geometric segments converging towards the centre, the surface combines contrasting textures, finishes and irregular reliefs. The tabletop rests on a black metal base with repeated rectangular openings, creating a distinctive rhythm around its circumference. The table bears the Pia Manu signature.

Pia Manu was established in Ingelmunster, Belgium, by Jules Dewaele and became known for furniture and decorative objects combining metalwork with expressive ceramic surfaces. Its designs frequently explored the relationship between geometric construction, material texture and handcrafted ornamentation. This table brings together these characteristic elements through the contrast between its richly worked ceramic top and restrained metal structure.

GW4797