Ado Chale Marcasite Side Tables
€ 15000
Ado Chale – Pair of Early Marcasite-Inlaid Resin Side Tables (c. 1960s)
This rare pair of early resin side tables by Belgian designer Ado Chale showcases his pioneering use of materials in mid-century collectible design. The surfaces feature an intricate inlay of natural marcasite stones embedded in black concrete resin, forming an organic, subtly celestial pattern. These early examples reflect Chale’s experimental work during the 1960s.
Each table stands on Chale’s signature tripod steel base, a minimalist form that adds structural balance and visual lightness. Both tables are signed “Chale” in bronze inlay—an important detail confirming their authenticity and place within his early, highly sought-after production.
About Ado Chale
Ado Chale (b. 1928, Brussels) is a leading figure in Belgian modernist design, known for his tables inlaid with semi-precious stones, fossils, and metals. His work is deeply rooted in geology and material research, often merging natural textures with modernist forms. Emerging in the 1960s, his resin and mineral inlay tables gained recognition for their craftsmanship and distinctive surfaces.
Today, his early designs are especially appreciated and remain highly sought after by collectors of postwar European decorative arts. His work is included in major private and public collections and continues to serve as a reference point in mid-century European design.
Ado Chale (b. 1928, Brussels) is a leading figure in Belgian modernist design, known for his tables inlaid with semi-precious stones, fossils, and metals. His work is deeply rooted in geology and material research, often merging natural textures with modernist forms. Emerging in the 1960s, his resin and mineral inlay tables gained recognition for their craftsmanship and distinctive surfaces.
