{"product_id":"dining-table-sabre-leg-designed-by-hans-j-wegner-for-andreas-tuck-denmark-1950s","title":"Hans Wegner AT-304 “Sabre Leg” Dining Table for Andreas Tuck, Denmark, 1950s","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAn exceptional \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHans J. Wegner Model AT-304 “Sabre Leg” dining table\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, designed for Andreas Tuck in Denmark during the 1950s. Combining sculptural woodworking, clever engineering, and contrasting materials, the AT-304 is a particularly beautiful example of Wegner’s ability to make even the functional elements of a piece part of its visual identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe table features a warm \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eteak top paired with sculpted oak legs and brass supports\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The contrast is quintessentially Danish: richly grained teak provides warmth across the broad horizontal surface, while the lighter, expressive grain of the oak emphasizes the extraordinary form of the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe defining feature is Wegner’s dramatic \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Sabre Leg” construction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Each pair of elongated oak legs crosses beneath the tabletop in a sweeping, almost calligraphic gesture. Rather than hiding the table’s structure, Wegner celebrates it. Long brass rods travel between the legs and tabletop in a beautifully engineered system of curves and diagonals, providing structural support while creating one of the table’s most recognizable decorative elements. The warm brass against the oak and teak is especially striking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEqually impressive is the table’s versatility. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDrop leaves at either end dramatically increase the available dining surface\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, allowing the table to transition from a more compact everyday configuration to an exceptionally long dining table capable of accommodating a large gathering. The leaves are supported by an ingenious brass mechanism integrated into the base. The mechanism operates smoothly, allowing each leaf to be raised and lowered with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhen fully extended, the extremely thin profile of the tabletop combined with the widely spaced sculptural base creates an almost weightless appearance despite the table’s impressive length. From across a room, the sweeping brass supports and crossed oak legs become as visually important as the tabletop itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe craftsmanship is particularly rewarding when viewed up close: softly rounded teak edges, beautifully shaped oak legs, precisely fitted brass hardware, and an elegant economy of material throughout. There is virtually nothing extraneous in the design—every structural component contributes to the table’s overall form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe underside retains its \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndreas Tuck markings identifying Hans J. Wegner as the designer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, documenting the table’s Danish manufacture and authorship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA superb piece of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1950s Danish Modern design\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the AT-304 is both a highly functional expandable dining table and an extraordinarily sculptural piece of furniture. It is a design that becomes even more impressive when viewed from underneath, where Wegner’s combination of woodworking and engineering is fully revealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigner: Hans J. Wegner\u003cbr\u003eManufacturer: Andreas Tuck\u003cbr\u003eModel: AT-304 “Sabre Leg” Dining Table\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Denmark\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: 1950s\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Teak, oak and brass\u003cbr\u003eFeatures: Two drop leaves, sculpted crossed sabre legs, brass support mechanism\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Andreas Tuck \/ Hans J. Wegner markings underneath\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent vintage condition; extension mechanism operates smoothly\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobbs Modern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50512385671221,"sku":"HM-260926-792","price":11995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/5534\/3925\/files\/EarlyHansWegnerTeakandOakDiningTableModelAT-304byAndreasTuckinDenmark-46.jpg?v=1792035194","url":"https:\/\/hobbsmodern.com\/products\/dining-table-sabre-leg-designed-by-hans-j-wegner-for-andreas-tuck-denmark-1950s","provider":"Hobbs Modern","version":"1.0","type":"link"}