Vintage Fossil Stone & Slate Coffee Table – Sculptural Brutalist Design, 1970S

A striking vintage fossil stone and slate coffee table, dating from the 1970s, with a beautifully sculptural architectural form and a wonderfully rich dark surface.

The large organically shaped tabletop is the defining feature of this piece. Crafted from dark natural stone/slate containing clearly visible fossil inclusions, the surface displays an extraordinary pattern of shells, circular fossil formations and naturally occurring mineral variations. These prehistoric inclusions give every part of the tabletop its own character and make the table completely unique.

The stone has a wonderfully tactile, subtly textured surface rather than a highly polished finish. Its deep charcoal, brown and almost black tones beautifully emphasize the lighter fossils embedded throughout the material.

The tabletop has an unusual free-form rectangular silhouette with softly rounded corners and gently curved edges, finished with a substantial rounded border. This softer organic outline contrasts beautifully with the strong architectural construction underneath.

The base consists of broad sculptural supports with a lower central shelf, creating a low, substantial profile characteristic of European Brutalist and organic modern furniture of the period. Viewed from the side, the geometric supports give the table an almost architectural quality.

With its impressive 128 cm width, this is a substantial statement coffee table that combines natural history with strong 1970s design. The dark fossil stone works particularly well alongside neutral interiors, linen upholstery, leather, natural woods and contemporary furniture.

An exceptional piece for a Brutalist, Organic Modern, Wabi-Sabi or sophisticated contemporary interior, and particularly attractive for collectors looking for furniture made from unusual natural materials.

DIMENSIONS
Width: 128 cm / 50.4 in
Depth: 80 cm / 31.5 in
Height: 46 cm / 18.1 in

MATERIALS
Natural fossil stone / slate.

ORIGIN & PERIOD
European, circa 1970s.
Designer/manufacturer unknown.

CONDITION
Good vintage condition with signs of age and previous use consistent with the age and nature of the piece.
The natural stone displays irregularities, colour variations, fossil inclusions and textural differences which are inherent characteristics of the material rather than defects. Minor age-related marks and wear may be present.
Please examine all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.

STYLE
Brutalist, Organic Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Wabi-Sabi, 1970s Modernism.

COLOUR
Deep charcoal brown to almost black with naturally occurring grey, brown and lighter fossil inclusions.

KEY FEATURES
Large vintage fossil stone coffee table, genuine visible fossil inclusions, sculptural 1970s design, organic free-form tabletop, richly textured natural stone, rounded edges, architectural base, integrated lower shelf, substantial proportions, unique natural patterning.

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