A refined example of post-war German studio modernism, this hunting table designed by Heinz Heger for PGH Erzgebirgisches Kunsthandwerk Annaberg-Buchholz embodies the intersection of traditional craftsmanship and modernist restraint.
Executed in solid hardwood with a contrasting lighter inset top, the design reveals Heger’s distinctive sculptural language. The softly rounded frame elements, exposed joinery details, and elongated oval cut-outs beneath the tabletop demonstrate a masterful understanding of proportion, ergonomics, and structural honesty.
Unlike industrial Bauhaus furniture, this piece belongs to the lineage of German artisanal modernism, where modern design principles were translated through skilled handwork rather than factory rationalization. The result is a table that feels both architectural and deeply tactile.
The subtle contrast between the darker structural frame and the lighter refinished surface enhances the clarity of the construction, emphasizing the rhythm of the grain and the precision of the joinery. Its balanced stance, tapered legs, and integrated edge rails create a quiet visual tension — functional yet sculptural.
Today, surviving examples remain scarce, particularly in this well-preserved condition. The table stands as a compelling representation of mid-century East German design culture, where craftsmanship remained central to modernist expression.
Designer: Heinz Heger
Manufacturer: PGH Erzgebirgisches Kunsthandwerk Annaberg-Buchholz
Model: Hunting Table
Year: 1950s
Origin: Germany
Materials: Solid hardwood, contrasting veneered inset top
Condition: Very good. Surface professionally refinished. Structurally sound with minor age-appropriate wear.
Dimensions: W 100 cm, D 51 cm, H 71 cm
