Coffee Table by Jacques Hitier for Tubauto

Round coffee table n ° 34, Tubauto edition, designed by Jacques Hitier. The top is in oak veneer plywood, the base in tubular black lacquered metal. Jacques Hitier (1917-1999) was a French industrial designer who worked primarily in the mid-20th century. He is known for his minimalist and functional designs, often using materials such as metal, wood, and plastic. Hitier studied at the Ecole Boulle in Paris and began his career as a furniture designer in the 1930s. He worked for several prominent French companies, including Air France, where he designed interiors for airplanes, and the furniture manufacturer Tubauto. In the 1950s, Hitier began working with the French furniture company Meurop, where he designed a series of chairs and tables that became popular in Europe and North America. His designs for Meurop featured simple, clean lines and were often made of metal and wood. Hitier's work is characterized by its functionality and practicality. He believed that good design should be accessible to everyone and that it should serve a useful purpose.