Post Modern Tessellated Travertine & Brass Inlaid Console Table, c.1970’s

Description: This striking 1970s console table features a sculptural pedestal form clad in creamy tessellated travertine stone veneer. Its substantial rectangular top is softened by deeply rounded edges, creating a bold silhouette that balances architectural geometry with a refined organic quality. A slender brass inlay frames the central surface, providing a sophisticated contrast against the naturally varied stone pattern. The hollow wood-core construction offers the luxurious appearance of carved stone while keeping the table more manageable in weight. Preserved in original vintage condition, this distinctive console would bring texture, scale, and visual presence to an entryway, living room, or gallery-style interior.

Fun Historical Fact

Tessellated stone furniture became especially fashionable during the 1970s and 1980s as designers explored luxurious natural surfaces in increasingly sculptural forms. The technique involved fitting numerous small pieces of stone together over a shaped structural core and polishing them to create a unified surface. This construction allowed makers to achieve dramatic curves and substantial proportions without the extreme weight of furniture carved from solid stone. Brass inlays were frequently added to provide geometric definition and a glamorous contrast against pale travertine, marble, and fossil-stone finishes.