Renaat Braem (Belgian, 1910 - 2001) Table - 1952 Ash, formica, and brass 65,5 x 100 x 50 cm Designed in 1952 for the showroom of the Haentjens firm in Antwerp, this table combines the original and cutting-edge style the firm wished to be identified with, as well as practical needs. Haentjens sold ceramic and stone wall covering materials, and the samples were shown in the showroom which was entirely designed by Renaat Braem. The black and white patterns do not only remind us of a constructivist composition, its design was also very functional. The units easily visualize centimeters and decimeters, thus allowing clients and salespersons to calculate the amount of material needed in a quick and efficient way. Literature Mil De Kooning, Fredie Floré, Iwan Strauven, Hedendaags Design, OKV Edition, pp.123-127