W.H. Gispen Side Table 507 Kembo 1957

This is an ultra-rare find for the serious collector. Designed by Willem Hendrik Gispen for Kembo in 1957, this Model 507 side table is an icon of Dutch functionalism that has survived nearly seven decades with its soul intact.

Willem Hendrik Gispen didn't just design furniture, he engineered modern living. By the time he co-founded Kembo (an acronym for Kom Eerst Maar Bij Ons) in 1953, he was moving away from the rigid steel tubes of the Bauhaus toward something more Atomic, think playful, sculptural, and unapologetically bold.

This 1957 side table is a standout example of that transition, representing a Contemporary shift in post-war European design. The minimalist black rod-metal frame provides a sharp, architectural base for the winged bentwood shelf. The light yellow lacquer finish is original to the piece, offering a rare pop of 1950s Atomic-era optimism.

To restore the table back to original, we paired it with brand-new Armoured Glass featuring a clean, polished edge. This is the exact original glass specification used when the piece was first designed and released in 1957. It's a choice that remains entirely true to that 1950s industrial soul while ensuring it is ready for another lifetime of use.

We've made the conscious choice to leave the "life well lived" on display. The lacquer is original, delicate, and full of history. We've stabilised it to ensure it remains a documented piece of design history, featured in the seminal 'W.H. Gispen - Serie producten 1923-1960' catalog, rather than a refinished shadow of its formerself.

Maybe the rarest coffee table we've had yet! 

Dimensions:

Width: 700mm x Depth: 400mm x Height: 510mm.