Tiled Oak Coffee Table

A pond scene, frozen in oak and tile. Found in Vauvert, this midcentury French coffee table pairs the weight of solid oak with the delicacy of a lily-covered pond rendered in ceramic. The tiles are hand-set and grouted in soft shades of terracotta, green, and cream, framed by a thick trestle base with rounded edges that invite touch. Made in the 1950s, its design nods to the era’s fascination with organic forms and nature-inspired craft. Sylvie loves it in a sunroom or beside a low linen sofa, where it quietly steals attention without asking for it.