This table was designed by Maarten Van Severen in 1988. It is made of solid oak. This table is produced by Top-Mouton (1999). Minimalism versus maximalism: Maarten Van Severen designed this table to be used. The table is a place to meet friends, to eat with your family, to work on, to create, … This table is in perfect condition, the table top is professional refinished by Master Meubel. Maarten Van Severen (1956 – 2005) is one of the best-known contemporary Belgian designers. In the late eighties he started to create furniture in his own workshop in Gent. His designs are simple, clear and well thought-out. They reflect his quest for perfection in form, detail and execution. He prefers to call himself a maximalist – someone who unstintingly devotes all his energy and resources to achieving the desired result, even if that ultimately and perhaps inevitable appears minimalist. Bibliography: Van Severen, M., Maarten Van Severen. Werken/Works, Stichting Kunstboek, 2004, p. 248. I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources and take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising from misattribution