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JOHN REED DICKINSON

Iconic ‘African’ Six-Legged Coffee Table

£6,000

John Dickinson six-legged circular coffee table, dating from the 1970s. This 'African' design features a conical top supported by six stylized legs, inspired by African artistic forms, offering a unique blend of art and function. Constructed from painted plaster over concrete and finished in a sophisticated white, it is robust enough for both interior and exterior use. The design's significance is evidenced by its feature in the New York Times Book of Interior Design and Decoration, illustrated in situ on page 156.

I am fascinated by Dickinson’s ability to infuse historical and cultural references with a playful, post-modern spirit. This table is not mere furniture; it is a Statement Sculpture and a piece of documented design history. Its striking, stylized form carries immense emotional charge and acts as a neutral palette that simultaneously commands attention. We see this as a foundational Architectural Element for any room, embodying the idea of curating a space with objects that possess both rarity and wit.

Designer: John Dickinson (1919–1982)
Period: 1970s
Materials: Painted Plaster over
Concrete Shape: Circular Top, Six Legs
References: Featured in NYT Book of Interior Design, Skurka, pg. 156 C
ondition: [Insert Condition, e.g., Excellent Vintage, Minor scuffs to paint consistent with age]