antique art deco birds-eye maple dining table & 6 cloud back chairs c1920

A truly stunning antique Art Deco birds-eye maple dining suite attributed to the world renowned cabinet makers, Harry & Lou Epstein, comprising a dining table and the original matching set of six cloud back dining chairs,circa 1920 in date.

The rectangular shaped dining table has a stunning birds-eye maple figured top with rounded corners and stands on a decorative twin pedestal base. The original and matching set of six chairs are the highly desirable cloud back model and comprises six side chairs, all with curved backs that show the figured grain of the birds-eye maple beautifully, and they are all upholstered in cream leather.This set is a fabulous example of the Art Deco period and will enhance any room in which it is placed.Condition:In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.Dimensions in cm:Height 79 x Width 182 x Depth 96-TableHeight 102 x Width 51 x Depth 55-ChairsDimensions in inches:Height 2 foot, 7 inches x Width 6 feet x Depth 3 foot, 2 inches-TableHeight 3 foot, 4 inches x Width 1 foot, 8 inches x Depth 1 foot, 10 inches-Chairs
Our reference: A2426
BirdseyeMaple
occurs primarily in Sugar Maple and is a very hard wood with divergent grain structure caused by the presence of theBirdseyes.In the days when all furniture was made essentially by hand,BirdseyeMaple was used by only the most capable cabinetmakers. These artisans had developed the tools and skills to work and finishBirdseyeMaple successfully. Antique furniture made out ofBirdseyeMaple is rare and beautiful.The divergent grain that makesBirdseyeMaple beautiful also makes it difficult to work. Early woodworking machines ran at lowrpmsand had only 2 knives percutterhead. This often producedBirdseyesurfaces that were chipped and torn. It took many hours of hand planing and scraping to get these surfaces to a high sheen.This limited the use ofBirdseyemaple to projects whose value could justify the extra labour cost. Examples of this are fine furniture and musical instruments.
Epstein furniture
was originally founded in East London by Polish immigrants in the 1890s. The firm passed to brothers Harry and Lou Epstein and the pair turned their attention to the production of Art Deco forms from the 1930s until the 1950s.Finished to high standards, most pieces were custom-made in veneers of burr maple, sycamore or walnut. The design of the famous ‘cloud' seat furniture is credited to Epstein and the company also popularized the uniquely British taste in suite furniture.Following World War II, Epstein had showrooms in London, Manchester and Glasgow. A conservative Art Deco style became the company`s trademark after the war and most pieces were made from bleached walnut. Art Deco pieces are not signed.From the 1960s, some pieces were labelled ‘H. & L. Epstein' or ‘Epstein & Goldman'.
Art DecoorDeco,
is an influentialvisual artsdesign style which first appeared in France during the 1920s, flourished internationally during the 30s and 40s.It is aneclecticstyle that combines traditionalcraftmotifswithMachine Ageimagery and materials. The style is often characterized by rich colours, boldgeometricshapes, and lavish ornamentation.Deco emerged from theInterwar periodwhen rapid industrialization was transforming culture. One of its major attributes is an embrace of technology. This distinguishes Deco from theorganicmotifsfavored by its predecessorArt Nouveau.HistorianBevis Hillierdefined Art Deco as "an assertively modern style...[that] ran to symmetry rather than asymmetry, and to the rectilinear rather than the curvilinear; it responded to the demands of the machine and of new material...[and] the requirements of mass production".During its heyday Art Deco represented luxury, glamour, exuberance, and faith in social and technological progress.

Antiques.co.uk Ref: 8YQAFWJ79

Width (cm):

182

Height (cm):

79

Depth (cm):

96

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