Ferlor International coffee table in brushed steel and ceramic from the 1970s.

This sublime coffee table from the 1970s features a dialogue between the rigidity of a curved brushed steel base and the flamboyant decoration of ceramic. With its double X lines, the bending work, although heavy in material, is completely airy in its curve and seems to suspend the top. The top has the organic strength of a high-fire ceramic decoration. The central sun motif, a burst of orange and incandescent lava against a textured cobalt blue background, is of great pictorial richness. It has a strong and timeless visual presence, capable of structuring a contemporary interior on its own. The manufacturer, Ferlor-International, was a Parisian company located in the 3rd arrondissement, with its forging workshops in the suburbs. FER stands for its specialty in metal and wrought iron work, while LOR likely refers to Lorraine, a major steel-producing region that provided raw materials at the time. The logo and the name Cinto seen on the catalogue page and on the label was the design signature affixed to their creations and intended for contemporary furniture catalogues. The company reached its peak between 1955 and 1975, aligning with the trend of "ensemble furniture." They purchased ceramic tops from workshops (notably in Vallauris in the South or Accolay) and manufactured the metal structures to transform them into coffee tables, consoles, or magazine racks. It is one of those brands that managed to bridge the gap between iron craftsmanship and industrial design, with high-end pieces of excellent quality and careful finishes. The models still in circulation today are extremely rare. The one we offer is in very good condition, both in terms of the base and the top, showing only discreet signs of use. Height: 35 cm. Length: 1 m. Width: 40.5 cm. Weight: 25 kg.