Condor Table, designed by Fredrik Schriever-Abeln, Örebro Glass, Sweden, 1960s

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Condor Table, designed by Fredrik Schriever-Abeln, Örebro Glass, Sweden, 1960s

The Condor glass coffee table was designed by Fredrik Schriever-Abeln for the Swedish manufacturer Örebro Glass in the 1960s. The base, whose legs are X-shaped, is made of solid walnut. The table features a rectangular, tinted crystal-glass top, known as smoked glass. The glass is 1.3 cm thick, making it very heavy.

This is one of those designs where it is difficult to tell whether it is still a piece of furniture or already a sculpture. Its architectural, almost abstract form is an example of the flamboyance of Scandinavian design from the Mid-Century Modern era. The table not only fulfils its primary function, but also serves as a striking interior accent that cannot be overlooked.

The piece remains in its original vintage condition. The original tabletop has minor scratches and chips to the glass.

Bibliography: Siesing, Andreas, Svenska möbler: folkhemsform i ull, jakaranda, furu och bok : 1949-1970, Atlantis, Stockholm, 2015, p. 468.