Brutalist extendable table in solid elm by Maison Regain, 1970s.

This round and extendable dining table features the minimalist and robust design characteristic of French production by Maison Regain from the 1970s-1980s. Here is its detailed description: Materials and Finish. • Wood type: Made entirely of solid elm, a noble wood highly sought after for its hardness and the beauty of its grain. • Colour: Its finish displays a warm honey hue, enhanced by a contrasting and sinuous grain typical of this wood. Structure and Base. • The base: The table rests on four solid rectangular-section legs. Each leg features a bevelled inner angle along its entire height, creating a very graphic geometric and architectural profile. • The apron: The legs are connected at the top by a thick wooden table apron that securely supports the tabletop. Top and Functionality. • Shape: A perfect circular top providing a friendly atmosphere for 4 to 6 people in a closed configuration. • Modularity: The top is split in the middle by a symmetrical straight line. It is mounted on wooden slides hidden beneath the structure, allowing the two semi-circles to be separated to insert extensions and transform the round table into a larger oval table. Overall Aesthetic. The piece fully embodies the brutalist and modernist design movement in France, reminiscent of the work of creators like Pierre Chapo. Its design sets aside superfluous ornaments to focus on the purity of lines, the geometry of joints, and the raw nobility of solid wood.