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A standout piece from Tessa’s iconic T4 range, this lamp table (also suited as a compact coffee table) showcases the brand’s signature blend of sculptural form and minimalist elegance. Designed in the 1970s by Fred Lowen, the table features a smoked glass top resting on a bent beechwood frame finished in factory-applied limed white—a rare and distinctive finish that softens the timber’s tone while highlighting its grain.
The smoked glass adds depth and contrast, while the curved frame reflects the Scandinavian influence that shaped much of Tessa’s mid-century output. It’s a quietly confident piece—refined, functional, and unmistakably Australian.
🪑 Item Details
• Age: Circa 1970s
• Background: Designed by Fred Lowen for Tessa Furniture, Melbourne. Part of the T4 collection, known for its bentwood forms and smoked glass surfaces.
• Condition: Very good vintage condition. Frame is clean and solid; glass top shows a few minor surface scratches consistent with age.
• Dimensions: Approx. 76cm W × 76cm D × 36cm H
📌 Condition Notice
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Brand & Designer
Tessa
Color
White
Style
Mid-Century Modern
Material
Beech
Condition
Good
Dimensions (cm)
76.0W x 76.0D x 36.0H
Design Story
Founded in the late 1960s in Melbourne by Fred Lowen, Tessa became famous for its sculptural timber furniture and luxurious leather lounges. At a time when Australian interiors were becoming more modern and open, the company introduced designs that felt both sophisticated and comfortable, perfectly suited to the local lifestyle.
Tessa’s furniture was heavily influenced by Danish modernism, particularly through its use of rich timber frames, organic curves, and high quality leather. Yet unlike some European modernist furniture that could feel formal or restrained, Tessa pieces had a softer and more relaxed character designed for everyday living.
The brand became especially well known for its modular leather sofas and reclining lounge chairs, many of which are still highly sought after today. Their combination of solid craftsmanship, deep comfort, and timeless silhouettes helped establish Tessa as a staple of Australian design during the 1970s and 1980s.
Today, vintage Tessa furniture remains extremely collectible across Australia, particularly among enthusiasts of mid century and space age interiors. Its pieces continue to feel contemporary decades later, reflecting a period when Australian furniture design confidently developed its own identity while drawing inspiration from the best of European modernism.
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