Description

This is a substantial Circular Coffee / End Table in Polished Steel and Black Granite, custom-designed by Davis Allen and Gordon Bunshaft for use in the Sears Tower in 1973. At the time the design duo was working for SOM, the venerable architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP. They were, and still are, an important architectural firm. Bruce Graham was the lead designer on the building, and his wife, the renowned interior designer Jane Graham, designed many of the interiors. The metalwork was most likely executed by Gerald R. Griffith, who was a leading metalworker in Chicago known for his work done for SOM and also for his impeccable craftsmanship.

The listed price includes one coffee / end table, and we have four identical tables available for purchase. Their black granite tops are scored in a geometric fashion, adding interest to the design. The polished steel bases are solid and substantial.

Each table measures 30 inches in diameter and is 7.25 inches high. The metal bases show some patina and some scuffs, and the granite tops show some light scuffs and scratches. Overall, these important tables are in very good condition. Please see photos.

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Designer
Davis Allen and Gordon Bunshaft
Manufacturer
Gerald R. Griffith
Design Year
1974
Production Year
1974
Type
Coffee Table
Shipping
Inventory
In stock
Approximate Lead Time
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Size
Height
17.3 in
Width
30 in
Depth
Length
30 in
Diameter
20 in
Lifecycle
Made In
USA
Materials
Materials
Granite, Steel

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