French Scarab Coffee Table by François Melin, 1970

About This Piece

Vintage Design

Superb coffee table composed of a metal sculpture and a glass top.

The metal sculpture represents a stag beetle / scarab in wrought iron, patinated brass and other various metals. The insect is covered in a verdigris / rust patina.
The top is a rectangular glass plate with rounded ends (safety glass, some scratches from use).

Midcentury Modern, France, circa 1970.
By François Melin (1942-2019), French sculptor from Essonne, well known for his animal sculptures exhibited around the world.

In excellent condition, very nice patina.
Metals cleaned and waxed for good preservation of the patina.

Total dimensions:
height 30 cm
width 70 cm
depth 120 cm

Dimensions of the beetle:
height 28cm
width 70cm
depth 108cm

Dimensions glass plate: 120 x 60 cm

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Creator	François Melin
Design Period	1970 to 1979
Production Period	1970 to 1979
Country of Manufacture	France
Identifying Marks	This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark
Style	French, Realist, Vintage, Mid-Century, Design Classics, Hand-Crafted, Modernist
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details	Partially restored, Surface has been refinished
Product Code	XNH-1543262
Materials	Brass, Glass, Metal, Wrought Iron
Color	Copper, green, silver
Width	70 cm 27.6 inch
Depth	120 cm 47.2 inch
Height	30 cm 11.8 inch
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	France
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.
Returns	Returns accepted within two days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

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Delivery Options

Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine every order upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damage or missing or incorrect pieces, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations of missing, damaged, or incorrect item(s) represents your acceptance of the complete order in perfect condition.