Antique Art Deco Burr Walnut Dining Table & 6 Cloud Back Chairs, 1920s

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Antique Art Deco Burr Walnut Dining Table & 6 Cloud Back Chairs, 1920s

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A truly stunning antique Art Deco burr walnut 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 table has a stunning burr walnut figured top with rounded corners and stands on a decorative U-shaped base. The 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 burr walnut 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. Provenance: The Lawrie Gatehouse Collection. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 92 x Width 199 x Depth 78.5 - Table Height 90 x Width 54 x Depth 65 - Chairs Dimensions in inches: Height 3 foot x Width 6 foot, 6 inches x Depth 2 foot, 7 inches - Table Height 2 foot, 11 inches x Width 1 foot, 9 inches x Depth 2 foot, 2 inches - Chairs Lawrie Gatehouse (1943 - 2020) was an avid collector of Art Deco and posters, drawn to the printed medium through his primary love of the golden age of steam and travel. In his professional life, Lawrie was a mechanical engineer who founded Process Systems International, a successful engineering firm in Northampton in 1992. Another of his lifelong passions was drag racing, after getting hooked at the Blackbushe DragFest in 1964. He consequently spent over 50 years committed to the sport. He loved the innovative streamlined style, the bright colours and the flamboyance of the age. But, above all, he admired the skill and exquisite craftsmanship - the like of which he felt would not be seen again. Lawrie’s collection of 1920’s posters showed his engineering background and his enjoyment of travel. He had an extensive knowledge of cars, boats and planes but his love for anything with an engine came second to his love of Art Deco. Lawrie was an avid reader and he studied countless books about the leading designers of that time. 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 Deco or Deco, is an influential visual arts design style which first appeared in France during the 1920s, flourished internationally during the 30s and 40s. It is an eclectic style that combines traditional craft motifs with Machine Ageimagery and materials. The style is often characterized by rich colours, bold geometric shapes, and lavish ornamentation. Deco emerged from the Interwar period when rapid industrialization was transforming culture. One of its major attributes is an embrace of technology. This distinguishes Deco from the organic motifs favored by its predecessor Art Nouveau. Historian Bevis Hillier defined 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.

Dimensions:
Height: 36.23 in (92 cm)Width: 78.35 in (199 cm)Length: 36.23 in (92 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 7
Style:
Art Deco (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Leather,Walnut
Period:
1920-1929
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1920
Condition:
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: A23081stDibs: LU950626508602