Paul Kingma Brutalist Round Coffee Table in Norwegian Slate, Concrete and Hammered Brass, Netherlands, 1970s

Paul Kingma Brutalist Round Coffee Table in Norwegian Slate, Concrete and Hammered Brass, Netherlands, 1970s

This sculptural brutalist round coffee table by Paul Kingma is a powerful example of the designer’s signature approach to material, texture, and form. Produced in the Netherlands during the 1970s, the table features a visually “floating” circular top composed of irregularly sized Norwegian slate fragments embedded in concrete, forming a richly textured, mosaic-like surface with strong natural variation.

The substantial top is supported by an architectural base crafted from hammered brass, displaying a deep, naturally aged patina. The open, geometric construction creates a striking contrast between mass and lightness, a defining characteristic of Kingma’s work and of European brutalist design of the period.

Often referred to as the “Pillarguri” model—named after the origin of the slate—the table stands as both a functional coffee table and a sculptural object. Its earthy palette and tactile surfaces make it particularly well-suited to refined modern, brutalist, and wabi-sabi interiors.

A rare and highly collectible work by one of the most important figures in postwar European design.

Dimensions - Height: 40 cm (15.75 in) x Diameter: 100 cm (39.37 in)

Designer Information

Paul Kingma (1931–2013) was a Dutch artist and designer renowned for his stone-inlay furniture, produced primarily in the Netherlands from the 1960s onward. Influenced by architecture, archaeology, and natural landscapes, Kingma developed a distinctive visual language using slate, marble, stone, concrete, and metal.

Each piece was conceived as a functional artwork, emphasizing craftsmanship, material honesty, and sculptural presence. His work is now highly sought after and represented in significant private and institutional collections worldwide.

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