W.H. Gispen for Kembo Model 507 Side Table, c. 1957
Description
Designed by Willem Hendrik Gispen for Kembo (an acronym for "Kom Eerst Maar Bij Ons") in 1957, this side table pairs a black rod-metal frame with a winged bentwood shelf, finished in its original light yellow lacquer. The piece is featured in the reference catalogue "W.H. Gispen: Serie producten 1923–1960."
Fitted with new toughened glass to the original 1957 specification, with a clean, polished edge.
The original lacquer has been stabilised rather than refinished, retaining its age and character.
Width 700 mm, depth 400 mm, height 510 mm.