Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

The San Francisco area woodworker Arthur Espenet Carpenter was one of the most celebrated figures in the postwar American Studio Furniture movement. Like George Nakashima, Sam Maloof, Wendell Castle and other craftsmen of the era, Carpenter built furniture both as a means of creative expression and for the simple personal fulfillment of making a thing well. The excellence of their work stood in high relief against the mass-produced goods made of synthetic materials that became prevalent in the mid-20th century. Born in New York City during the Jazz Age, Carpenter earned a degree in economics from Dartmouth College and initially intended to become an accountant, like his father. But after serving four years in the United States Navy in the Pacific during World War II, Carpenter had a change of heart about entering the business world. Back in New York, he became an Asian-arts dealer but finally found a true sense of direction when visiting the “Good Design” shows held in that era at the Museum of Modern Art. Carpenter was particularly taken with the hand-turned wooden bowls by James Prestini and decided he wanted to make objects himself. To get far from New York, he drove to San Francisco at age 28, bought a lathe and, with the help of a G.I. Bill small-business stipend, opened a woodworking shop in the Mission District. Carpenter started out making bowls, sold through local high-end retailers such as Geary’s. His skills improved, and within a few years Carpenter had moved to the coastal town of Bolinas, California, where he built furniture on commission. His national reputation was sealed when in 1972 — somewhat to Carpenter’s own surprise — his designs were shown by the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Gallery in the exhibition “Woodworks,” alongside those of Nakashima, Maloof, Castle and the Philadelphia-area craftsman Wharton Esherick. Carpenter defined a new design aesthetic now known as the “California roundover” — a style characterized by flowing lines and gently-contoured edges that make wood feel almost supple to the touch. The graceful and comfortable Wishbone chair, so named for the tapered supports that form its legs, is Carpenter’s signature design. The chairs, typically made of black walnut, are usually priced in the range of $20,000 a piece. Because of its simplicity and economy of materials, Carpenter’s furniture works well in any informal, unfussy decor — though it is particularly striking in a modern environment. As you will see on these pages, the work of Arthur Espenet Carpenter is both friendly and exquisite. The quality of its craftsmanship is impeccable, and it exudes the gentle warmth of the lovingly handmade object.

Creator: Arthur Espenet Carpenter

Arthur Espenet Wooden Box 1961

$3,600Sale Price|20% Off

Arthur Espenet Wooden Box 1961

By Arthur Espenet Carpenter

Located in Chicago, IL

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Exotic Walnut Box, 1961 A finely crafted wooden box by celebrated California studio furniture maker Arthur Espenet Carpenter, dated 1961. Made from richly fi...

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1960s American American Craftsman Vintage Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

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Brass

Arthur Espenet Carpenter, Unique Double-Trunk Table Desk

$92,400

Arthur Espenet Carpenter, Unique Double-Trunk Table Desk

By Arthur Espenet Carpenter

Located in Chicago, IL

Arthur Espenet Carpenter, unique double-trunk table desk. This extraordinary table is unique to Espenet's work as it deviates from the traditional rectilinear form with its well-f...

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1980s American American Craftsman Vintage Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

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Ebony, Mahogany

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Teak Bowl with Utensils, 1957

$4,500 / set

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Teak Bowl with Utensils, 1957

By Arthur Espenet Carpenter

Located in Chicago, IL

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Teak Bowl with Utensils, 1957 United States, circa 1950s A finely hand-turned teak bowl by renowned California woodworker Arthur Espenet Carpenter, accompani...

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1950s American American Craftsman Vintage Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

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Teak

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Roll-Top Desk 1979

$78,000

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Roll-Top Desk 1979

By Arthur Espenet Carpenter

Located in Chicago, IL

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Roll-Top Desk 1979, in American black walnut. Features:Inlay rosewood butterflies. Three pencil drawers lined in felt. Multiple drawer and puzzle storage bo...

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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

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Felt, Walnut

Arthur Carpenter Espenet King-Sized Oiled Walnut Headboard 1972

$17,600Sale Price|20% Off

Arthur Carpenter Espenet King-Sized Oiled Walnut Headboard 1972

By Arthur Espenet Carpenter

Located in Chicago, IL

Arthur Carpenter Espenet King-Sized Oiled Walnut Headboard: California Craft Movement, Documented with Espenet Studio records copy as #7267 Bed which translates to the 67th piece mad...

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1980s American Vintage Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

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Walnut

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Wrought Iron Coffee Table in Narra Wood 1960

$12,000

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Wrought Iron Coffee Table in Narra Wood 1960

By Arthur Espenet Carpenter

Located in Chicago, IL

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Wrought Iron Coffee Table in Narra Wood 1960 Great length for those long sofas, or used behind sofa as display platform Dimensions: 13¼″ H × 86″ W × 23″ D Si...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Rosewood Tissue Box 1965c.

$3,800

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Rosewood Tissue Box 1965c.

By Arthur Espenet Carpenter

Located in Chicago, IL

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Rosewood Tissue Box (circa 1965) This elegant rectangular tissue box exemplifies Arthur Espenet Carpenter’s mid-century modern vision. Carpenter was a self-t...

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1960s American American Craftsman Vintage Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

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Rosewood

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Dining Table

$57,750

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Dining Table

By Arthur Espenet Carpenter

Located in Chicago, IL

Arthur “Espenet” carpenter dining table, solid walnut hand carved details with 2 leaves [Signed ESPENET ‘70].

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1970s American American Craftsman Vintage Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

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Walnut

California Craft Arthur Espenet Carpenter Three Leg Counter Stool in Walnut

$16,000

California Craft Arthur Espenet Carpenter Three Leg Counter Stool in Walnut

By Arthur Espenet Carpenter

Located in Chicago, IL

California Craft Arthur Espenet Carpenter Three Leg Counter Stool in Walnut Features original woven leather slung seat with sculpted wood L-shape frame. The stool has a 360 degree sw...

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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

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Leather, Walnut

Arthur Espent Carpenter Three Leg Table Walnut Dining Table 1960

$18,000

Arthur Espent Carpenter Three Leg Table Walnut Dining Table 1960

By Arthur Espenet Carpenter

Located in Chicago, IL

Arthur Espent Carpenter Three Leg Table Walnut Dining Table 1960 California Craft Movement Walnut dining table by Arthur Espenet Carpenter. Features: -...

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1960s American Craftsman Vintage Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

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Walnut

1960s Bar Stool by Arthur Espenet Carpenter, American Craftsman

$15,486

1960s Bar Stool by Arthur Espenet Carpenter, American Craftsman

By Arthur Espenet Carpenter

Located in Berlin, DE

Bar stool in Rawhide by Arthur Espenet Carpenter, 1960s. Arthur Espenet Carpenter (1920-2006) was an American furniture designer and craftsman. He was born in San Francisco, Californ...

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1960s American American Craftsman Vintage Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Three-Legged Occasional Table

$18,000

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Three-Legged Occasional Table

By Arthur Espenet Carpenter

Located in Chicago, IL

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Three-Legged Occasional Table in solid birch trapezoidal top with turned oak legs that pierce the top and are exposed as a design detail. Signed on underside...

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1970s American American Craftsman Vintage Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

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Burl

Signed Arthur Espenet Carpenter Rawhide Stool

$15,000

Signed Arthur Espenet Carpenter Rawhide Stool

By Arthur Espenet Carpenter

Located in New York, NY

Signed, Arthur Espenet carpenter (American, 1920-2006) Rare, Rawhide stool, circa 1972. Rawhide stool was made through a process known as bent lamination,” in which the seat frame an...

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1970s American American Craftsman Vintage Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Wood Block, Solid Alternating Walnut and Mahogany

$3,040Sale Price|20% Off

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Wood Block, Solid Alternating Walnut and Mahogany

By Arthur Espenet Carpenter

Located in Chicago, IL

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Wood Block or Decorative Tray 1960's Handmade at the Espenet studio in Bolinas, California, this striking object is crafted from alternating strips of solid ...

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1960s American American Craftsman Vintage Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

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Mahogany, Walnut

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Unique Stool - Walnut and Steel (circa 1965)

$8,500

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Unique Stool - Walnut and Steel (circa 1965)

By Arthur Espenet Carpenter

Located in Chicago, IL

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Unique Stool - Walnut and Steel (circa 1965) This striking unique stool, designed by Arthur Espenet Carpenter, features a combination of welded wrought iron ...

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1960s American Vintage Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Arthur Espenet Carpenter 'Sedua Wishbone' Armchair

$30,000

Arthur Espenet Carpenter 'Sedua Wishbone' Armchair

By Arthur Espenet Carpenter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A 'Sedua Wishbone' armchair by Arthur Espenet Carpenter, in walnut with leather straps, circa 1972. Stamped.

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Mid-20th Century Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

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Leather, Walnut

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Captains Chair. Red Lacquer, Black Leather. Signed.

$14,850

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Captains Chair. Red Lacquer, Black Leather. Signed.

By Arthur Espenet Carpenter

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rare "Captains Chair" by Arthur Espenet Carpenter. Original red lacquered wood and black leather seat. Overall very good condition with areas of wear including where the legs meet ...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Turned Charger in Primavera, 1956

$3,600

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Turned Charger in Primavera, 1956

By Arthur Espenet Carpenter

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare Arthur Espenet Carpenter turned charger in Primavera wood with brass inserts. Signed and dated 1956.

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1950s Vintage Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

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Wood

Arthur Espenet Carpenter, "Wishbone” Chair circa 1970s, Stamped

$16,500

Arthur Espenet Carpenter, "Wishbone” Chair circa 1970s, Stamped

By Arthur Espenet Carpenter

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Arthur Espenet Carpenter, California, USA, circa early 1970s "Wishbone" chair of African Hyedua and brown leather strapping. Stamped to the underside "Espenet", he chose not to sign ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

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Leather

Rare Pair of Wishbone Chairs by Arthur Espenet Carpenter

$38,800 / set

Rare Pair of Wishbone Chairs by Arthur Espenet Carpenter

By Arthur Espenet Carpenter

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rare pair of wishbone armchairs studio made by Arthur Espenet Carpenter (1920-2006), Bolinas, CA. In grained walnut with visible dowel construction, a shaped back that continues in...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

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Walnut

Ramsey Travertine and Wrought Iron Coffee Table

$13,500

H 17 in W 40 in D 21 in

Ramsey Travertine and Wrought Iron Coffee Table

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

A Wrought Iron and Travertine table with a double layered top, the legs made of bent flat iron joined in the middle by a stretcher connected to a sphere. Original patina and gilt fin...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

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Travertine, Wrought Iron

Vintage French Wrought Iron Coffee Table

$5,200

H 16 in W 53 in D 37.5 in

Vintage French Wrought Iron Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930s, French wrought iron coffee table with glass top. Original distressed painted finish. Measurements: Height:...

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1930s French Vintage Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

Vintage wooden Trinket Jewelry Box

$79

H 3.5 in W 8 in D 6.5 in

Vintage wooden Trinket Jewelry Box

Located in Seattle, WA

This Vintage wooden box possibly oak is perfect for trinkets or Jewelry. It has slidable and removable compartments. This Piece has nice patina and character. Vintage Condition as p...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

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Wood

Arthur Court Lucite Handkerchief Serving Bowl on Rabbit Footed Stand, Signed

$850

H 11 in Dm 14 in

Arthur Court Lucite Handkerchief Serving Bowl on Rabbit Footed Stand, Signed

By Arthur Court

Located in Kansas City, MO

Large Handkerchief serving bowl designed by Arthur Court. Lucite / Acrylic bowl on a tripod aluminum base of three rabbits holding the bowl in place. W...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

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Aluminum

Coast Table, Minimalist Desk or Dining Table (51", 66")

$1,250 / item

H 30 in W 51 in D 28 in

Coast Table, Minimalist Desk or Dining Table (51", 66")

By Sun at Six

Located in San Jose, CA

The Coast Table was designed as a quiet, humble table, with beauty in the details. We aimed to emphasize the quality and character of the wood, and let the craftsmanship speak. It's ...

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2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

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Oak

Coast Table Square, Minimalist Dining Table or Desk

$990 / item

H 30 in W 30 in D 30 in

Coast Table Square, Minimalist Dining Table or Desk

By Sun at Six

Located in San Jose, CA

The square version of the Coast Table – we’ve tried to create a quiet, humble table, with the beauty in its details. With this piece, we tried to emphasize the quality and character ...

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2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern King Size Walnut Headboard

$1,250

H 37 in W 79.5 in D 2 in

Mid-Century Modern King Size Walnut Headboard

Located in Charleston, SC

Here we have a richly grained walnut king size headboard with 4 inverted slats. A fabulous modern shape and very much in the style of Kent Coffey.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

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Walnut

Amazing Italian Desk or Dining Table by Guglielmo Ulrich

$4,081Sale Price|40% Off

H 29.14 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in

Amazing Italian Desk or Dining Table by Guglielmo Ulrich

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Munich, DE

Wonderful organic shaped walnut base and silvered glass top. I was not able to get a good picture of the top.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

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Walnut

Vintage Henredon Leather King Size Headboard

$1,596Sale Price|20% Off

H 39 in W 83.25 in D 11.5 in

Vintage Henredon Leather King Size Headboard

By Henredon

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

This listing is for a Vintage Henredon Leather King Size Headboard. Featuring a solid wood construction, woven leather design, and two hidden compartm...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Ghidini 1961 Small Knotted Cherry Box in Polished Brass

$172Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 3.15 in W 1.58 in D 1.97 in

Ghidini 1961 Small Knotted Cherry Box in Polished Brass

By Ghidini 1961, Nika Zupanc

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Small box available in brass and rose gold finishes.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

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Brass

Vintage Wooden Trinket Box

$50

H 2.25 in W 5.25 in D 3.75 in

Vintage Wooden Trinket Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Small Walnut trinket box lined with felt. Original felt on the bottom. Shown with life size hand model for scale. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1970. ...

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Early 20th Century North American Industrial Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

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Felt, Wood

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Oval Coffee Table

$3,840Sale Price|20% Off

H 14 in W 47.5 in D 29.5 in

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Oval Coffee Table

Located in Stamford, CT

Italian Mid-Century Modern wrought and cast iron oval coffee table. The four legs with acanthus leaf decoration joined by cross stretchers. A su...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Previously Available Items

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Teardrop Table in Solid Walnut

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H 15.5 in W 50 in D 24.5 in

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Teardrop Table in Solid Walnut

By Arthur Espenet Carpenter

Located in Chicago, IL

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Teardrop Table in Solid Flamed Walnut

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

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Walnut

SHIPPING FOR Arthur Espenet Carpenter Walnut & Enameled Steel Dining Table

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H 28.5 in Dm 67 in

SHIPPING FOR Arthur Espenet Carpenter Walnut & Enameled Steel Dining Table

By Arthur Espenet Carpenter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This exquisite dining table (or monumental center table) by Arthur Espenet Carpenter, signed by the artist underneath: 'Espenet 8706', dating this work to 1987, features a monumental...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

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Steel

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Salt and Pepper Shaker in Walnut 1951

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H 5.5 in Dm 2.25 in

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Salt and Pepper Shaker in Walnut 1951

By Arthur Espenet Carpenter

Located in Chicago, IL

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Salt and Pepper Shakers in Black Walnut, 1951 Signed "Espenet 1951 black walnut" A rare early work by celebrated American studio furniture maker Arthur Espen...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

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Walnut

Arthur Espenet Carpenter (1920-2006) Solid Walnut and Bronze Custom Dining Table

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H 28.5 in W 95 in D 42 in

Arthur Espenet Carpenter (1920-2006) Solid Walnut and Bronze Custom Dining Table

By Arthur Espenet Carpenter

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

A custom solid walnut dining table by Master wood worker Arthur Espenet Carpenter. The boat shaped top with rounded edges sits atop a heavy cast bronze X - shaped base with a solid w...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

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Bronze

1967 Arthur Espenet Carpenter Black Walnut Dining Table

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H 29.25 in W 83.5 in D 42.5 in

1967 Arthur Espenet Carpenter Black Walnut Dining Table

By Arthur Espenet Carpenter

Located in Oakland, CA

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Black Walnut Dining Table This exquisite dining table is characterized by its long rectangular top with gently curved side...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

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Walnut

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Studio Craft Swivel Stool

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H 44.5 in W 20 in D 17.5 in

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Studio Craft Swivel Stool

By Arthur Espenet Carpenter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Walnut studio craft swivel stool by California designer, Arthur Espenet Carpenter, circa 1970s. The stool features a woven leather slung seat with sculpted wood L-shape frame. The st...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

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Leather, Walnut

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Wishbone Chair

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H 30.75 in W 21.75 in D 21.75 in

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Wishbone Chair

By Arthur Espenet Carpenter

Located in Chicago, IL

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Wishbone Chair, Walnut Frame with vellum sling seat. Carved signature and number to the underside of the chair ‘Espenet 8010 3 ...

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1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

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Walnut

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Walnut & Enameled Steel Dining Table, 1987, Signed

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H 28.5 in Dm 67 in

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Walnut & Enameled Steel Dining Table, 1987, Signed

By Arthur Espenet Carpenter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This exquisite dining table (or monumental center table) by Arthur Espenet Carpenter, signed by the artist underneath: 'Espenet 8706', dating this work to 1987, features a monumental...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

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Steel

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Carved Walnut & Brass Wine Rack, circa 1967

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H 16.75 in W 12.25 in D 7.5 in

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Carved Walnut & Brass Wine Rack, circa 1967

By Arthur Espenet Carpenter

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Arthur Espenet Carpenter carved walnut & brass wine rack. circa 1967.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

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Brass

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Walnut Table with Drawer

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H 21.5 in W 30 in D 23 in

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Walnut Table with Drawer

By Arthur Espenet Carpenter

Located in San Mateo, CA

Side table in walnut by Arthur Espenet Carpenter, (1920-2006). This table has a single drawer below the top. The solid walnut sides and top are joined with dovetail joints. The runne...

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1970s American Vintage Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

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Walnut

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Side Table

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H 17.5 in W 28 in D 29 in

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Side Table

By Arthur Espenet Carpenter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A modernist side table in oak burl by Arthur Espenet Carpenter III.

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20th Century American Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

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Oak

Arthur Espenet Chest of Drawers

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H 33 in W 54 in D 19 in

Arthur Espenet Chest of Drawers

By Arthur Espenet Carpenter

Located in Palm Springs, CA

An important studio chest of drawers/dresser by Arthur Espenet Carpenter featuring exaggerated dovetailing and striking vertical drawer pulls. Note the chamfer details. It’s signe...

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1980s American Vintage Arthur Espenet Carpenter Furniture

Arthur Espenet Carpenter furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Arthur Espenet Carpenter furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Arthur Espenet Carpenter furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Arthur Espenet Carpenter were created in the modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by David Ebner, and Wharton Esherick. Prices for Arthur Espenet Carpenter furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,500 and can go as high as $95,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $18,000.