Jean Claude Dresse Pair of Side Tables in Brass

Jean Claude Dresse, pair of side tables, brass, lacquered steel, Belgium, circa 1976

Glamorous custom-made cocktail tables, meticulously crafted with the hallmark attention to detail that defines the work of Belgian artist Jean Claude Dresse. The square top, with elegantly rounded edges, features striking, hand-etched organic shapes that flow across the entire surface in a biomorphic, dynamic movement. The surface is divided into three parts, with at its center an ensemble of abstract shapes, forming an intriguing composition. Its sculptural presence is enhanced by a geometric base, consisting of a sleek rectangular structure, giving the table both artistic and architectural appeal.

The piece is signed along the side of the top, stating “Dresse”.

Jean Claude Dresse (1946-) is a Belgian artist and designer. He graduated from the art academy in Charleroi. His background of being a visual artist is clearly visible in his furniture designs as he uses artistic techniques such as mosaic and etchings. His oeuvre embodies designs made of precious metals such as brass and copper. Together with his father Marcel, he was a prominent figure in the furniture business in the 1980s and belonged to the artistic Walloon School that focused on glamorous aesthetics. After he and his father were successful as designers Jean Claude embarked on a career as a visual artist. Dresse designed many furniture pieces on commission, which means that a large part of these items is custom-made.

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