Mid-Century Modern Teak and Brass Pedestal Dining Table
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Here we have a Mid-Century Modern teak and brass pedestal dining table—an object that does exactly what good postwar design should do: look elegant without begging for attention. The round top, with its radiating teak veneer, gives the piece a subtle sunburst effect, while the tapered pedestal and splayed brass-toned base keep it visually light.
This table most likely dates to the 1950s through 1970s and reflects the broader Scandinavian and continental European modern taste of the era—clean lines, beautiful timber, and a preference for sculptural simplicity over ornament. These tables were designed to function hard in everyday interiors, which is precisely why survivors with honest wear remain appealing.
Materially, the top appears to be teak veneer over a wood core, paired with a matching pedestal and a cast brass or brass-finished metal base. That combination is very much of the period. The veneer pattern is well laid out, and the base has a pleasing organic spread that suggests thoughtful industrial design rather than a clumsy later imitation.
Condition-wise, the top shows scratches, finish wear, and what appears to be an area of discoloration or old moisture marking. Happily, those flaws also help the case for age. The metal base shows mellow patina rather than fresh, shiny plating.
As for authenticity, I’d place it around 72% likely to be a genuine period example, pending underside photos or a label. Conservative auction estimate: $500 to $1,200 if period; $150 to $350 if later. In other words: quietly stylish, usefully collectible, and very much the sort of table that lets the room do the talking.
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Item Report
Mid-Century Modern Teak and Brass Pedestal Dining Table
Materials:Teak veneer over wood substrate, solid teak or teak-veneered pedestal, brass or brass-finished cast metal base
Age:circa 1955-1970
Condition:Good (visible top scratches, finish wear, and discoloration; structurally appears sound from photos)
Value:Auction estimate, if authentic period piece: $500-$1,200. If later reproduction or revival piece: $150-$350.
Maker's Marks / Writing:No maker's mark or writing visible in the provided images.
Date:2026-03-22 18:57:16.870368
Description:
Round Mid-Century Modern dining or center table with a radial teak veneer top, molded edge, tapered pedestal support, and four-prong brass-toned metal base. The design is clean and restrained, with Scandinavian-influenced proportions and warm wood grain typical of postwar modern furniture.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A handsome and likely period Mid-Century Modern pedestal table, probably European or Scandinavian in taste, with an attractive sunburst teak top and sculptural brass-toned base. The table shows visible surface wear, finish scratches, and some discoloration or moisture marking to the top, all of which support age and regular use rather than recent manufacture. The form, materials, and patina are broadly consistent with genuine mid-20th-century production. No maker's label is visible in the supplied images, so attribution must remain cautious. A word about copies.. Mid-Century Modern furniture has been widely reproduced since the late 20th century, and pedestal tables in teak are especially common in revival form; however, the visible wear, mellow brass finish, and period-looking construction details here lean toward a genuine vintage example rather than a recent copy.
Individual Images:
front table
whole table three-quarter view
detail of tabletop edge wear
overhead of tabletop
detail of brass base
detail of tabletop scratches
detail of pedestal veneer
front table
Provenance:
No provenance documentation provided.
Condition:
Good (visible top scratches, finish wear, and discoloration; structurally appears sound from photos)
Identification Score: 91%
The round top with radial teak veneer, tapered central pedestal, and four-foot brass-toned base strongly identify this as a Mid-Century Modern dining or center table. While no label is shown, the form and materials are highly characteristic of 1950s-1960s European modern furniture.
Authenticity Score: 72%
The table appears more likely vintage than recent, based on finish wear to the top, edge abrasions, mellow oxidation/patina to the metal base, and an overall period-correct design vocabulary. Fakery check: I do not see the overly glossy, pristine surfaces or crude proportions often found in later reproductions. That said, without underside, joinery, or label photos, caution is warranted, so I would not score it higher. If additional underside images reveal modern fasteners or recent fabrication, the score would drop.
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Keywords
Mid-Century Modern table, teak pedestal table, brass base table, round dining table, Scandinavian modern, European modern, teak veneer, vintage furniture, continental Europe
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