This substantial travertine coffee table features clean, geometric lines with a commanding rectangular top and sturdy block legs that exemplify the minimalist design aesthetic of the era. The pale stone surface displays the natural veining and warm fossil-embedded texture characteristic of travertine, creating an understated yet striking presence in any interior. Circa 1980, this piece represents the height of American modernist furniture design, when designer Michael Taylor pioneered a sophisticated approach to stone and organic materials in home furnishings. The work reflects the California design tradition of pairing natural materials with spare, architectural forms. If you'd like to learn more about our products, please visit our university page for more information.