This elegant side table is a superb example of the enduring modernist vision of Eileen Gray, Ireland’s most internationally celebrated furniture and interior designer of the 20th century. Finished in a striking combination of high-gloss black lacquer and chromed tubular steel, the piece captures Gray’s mastery of proportion, restraint, and functional sophistication.

The design is defined by its crisp geometric form: a square black lacquered top and base, connected by slender chrome uprights that create a visually light yet structurally confident silhouette. Minimal in appearance yet highly refined in execution, the table reflects Gray’s belief that furniture should be both intellectually rigorous and beautifully practical.

The table was manufactured by Vereinigte Werkstätten, the esteemed German firm that held the official licence to produce the designs of Eileen Gray prior to ClassiCon, who later became the globally recognised custodians of her work. The underside is stamped with the V.E. initials and dated 1989, confirming its authorised production and clearly establishing its provenance.

Presented in excellent vintage condition with just light traces of wear, the black lacquer retains a deep, lustrous finish, while the chromed elements display a clean, well-preserved surface consistent with careful use. The quality of materials and precision of construction speak to the standards upheld by Vereinigte Werkstätten during this period.

Versatile in scale and timeless in character, this side table functions effortlessly beside a sofa or armchair, as a lamp table, or as a sculptural accent within a considered interior. It represents an important chapter in modern design history and a highly usable, collectible work by Eileen Gray.

Dimensions 36 x 40 x 57 cm high

Origin – Private Collection, South of France.