Details

An Australian mid-century modern piece with light beech timber frame and smoked glass top.

Also available is the matching Ferrara 2 Seater sofa — get in touch if you’d like to bundle them together.

The Ferrara coffee table is a less commonly seen Tessa design that perfectly complements the sofa with its clean, organic lines and distinctive floating silhouette. It features a substantial smoked/tinted glass top with a polished black edge, supported by a solid light beech timber frame with chunky, tapered legs.

Condition: Good vintage condition with expected wear and tear for a piece of this age. The glass top shows light surface marks, minor scratches, and some edge wear consistent with use, but remains clear and structurally sound with no chips or cracks. The timber frame is solid with natural age-related patina, minor scuffs, and some light marks — nothing detracting from its beautiful mid-century presence. Overall presents very well and is ready to enjoy.

Materials: Smoked/tinted glass top with black edge; solid beech timber frame.

Dimensions:

Width 760

Depth 760

Height 325

Features:

• Designed by Fred Lowen for Tessa (formerly FLER)

• Matching the Ferrara 2 Seater sofa

• Smoked glass top with rounded corners and solid beech timber base

• Iconic Australian mid-century design with floating aesthetic

Brand & Designer

Tessa

Color

Beige

Style

Mid-Century Modern

Material

Beech

Condition

Good

Dimensions (cm)

76.0W x 76.0D x 33.0H

Design Story

Tessa is one of the most recognizable names in Australian mid century furniture, known for blending Scandinavian influences with a relaxed and distinctly Australian approach to living.

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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