The “Gerbe de blé” table, attributed to Robert Goossens, belongs to French decorative production of the 1950s, in which craftsmanship, sculpture and furniture merge into objects of strong scenic value. Robert Goossens, French goldsmith and designer known for his collaboration with important fashion and furniture houses, in fact developed a recognizable language, based on the use of worked metals and forms inspired by the natural world.
In this table, the base takes the form of a sheaf of wheat ears, made through elements in gilt wrought iron. However, the naturalistic reference is not treated in a purely descriptive way: the wheat ears become a compact and monumental structure, capable of supporting the top and, at the same time, transforming the piece of furniture into a true sculptural presence.
Moreover, the thick glass top, with ground and shaped edges, visually lightens the whole and allows the complexity of the base to emerge. The central part in gold leaf recalls the golden tone of the support, creating a coherent dialogue between structure and surface.
The gerbe de blé motif fully reflects the French post-war taste for decorative furnishings, precious yet functional, intended for elegant and representative interiors.
Description: Composed of gilt wrought-iron elements in the form of a sheaf of wheat ears, thick glass top with ground and shaped edges and central part in gold leaf, H cm 75 – diameter cm 122.
Hammer Price: € 3.224,00
Auction 39 – 7 July 2020 – Design and 20th Century Decorative Art
