A rare and visually striking set of Chinese laminated newspaper nesting tables from the 1970s. The low portable table historically used for dining and tea service. These sculptural tables were part of a fascinating period in which Chinese craft workshops produced innovative furniture for export to the United States, with examples sold through retailers such as Bloomingdale’s.
Each table is constructed from tightly laminated layers of Chinese newspaper that have been compressed, shaped, and sealed to create an unexpectedly durable material. The stacked paper layers create a distinctive linear texture across the surfaces, revealing the typography and patterns of the original newsprint. Dark inlaid lines divide the triangular tops into geometric panels, adding subtle graphic structure to the design.
The set nests elegantly together, forming a dynamic sculptural grouping when arranged as a cluster while allowing flexibility as individual side tables or low coffee tables. The gently arched cut-out legs reference the silhouette of traditional soban tables while giving the pieces a distinctly modern presence that aligns with the experimental materials and forms explored in the 1970s.
Both functional and collectible, these tables represent a unique intersection of Chinese craft tradition and Western modern design sensibilities. Their unusual construction and architectural form make them compelling conversation pieces within both contemporary and vintage interiors.
Dimensions: (largest to smallest)
29” W x 14” D x 10” H in
26.5” W x 13” D x 10” H in
24” W x 12” D x 10” H in
22” W x 10.5” D x 10” H in
19.5” W x 9” D x 10" H in
17” W x 8” D x 10" H in
Please contact us directly for shipping options.
A rare and visually striking set of Chinese laminated newspaper nesting tables from the 1970s. The low portable table historically used for dining and tea service. These sculptural tables were part of a fascinating period in which Chinese craft workshops produced innovative furniture for export to the United States, with examples sold through retailers such as Bloomingdale’s.
Each table is constructed from tightly laminated layers of Chinese newspaper that have been compressed, shaped, and sealed to create an unexpectedly durable material. The stacked paper layers create a distinctive linear texture across the surfaces, revealing the typography and patterns of the original newsprint. Dark inlaid lines divide the triangular tops into geometric panels, adding subtle graphic structure to the design.
The set nests elegantly together, forming a dynamic sculptural grouping when arranged as a cluster while allowing flexibility as individual side tables or low coffee tables. The gently arched cut-out legs reference the silhouette of traditional soban tables while giving the pieces a distinctly modern presence that aligns with the experimental materials and forms explored in the 1970s.
Both functional and collectible, these tables represent a unique intersection of Chinese craft tradition and Western modern design sensibilities. Their unusual construction and architectural form make them compelling conversation pieces within both contemporary and vintage interiors.
Dimensions: (largest to smallest)
29” W x 14” D x 10” H in
26.5” W x 13” D x 10” H in
24” W x 12” D x 10” H in
22” W x 10.5” D x 10” H in
19.5” W x 9” D x 10" H in
17” W x 8” D x 10" H in
Please contact us directly for shipping options.
