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Bertha Schaefer for M. Singer & Sons 1950s Walnut Nesting Tables

$4,640per set
$5,800per set20% Off
£3,585.20per set
£4,481.51per set20% Off
€4,144.83per set
€5,181.04per set20% Off
CA$6,556.66per set
CA$8,195.82per set20% Off
A$7,353.73per set
A$9,192.16per set20% Off
CHF 3,851.03per set
CHF 4,813.79per set20% Off
MX$89,354.93per set
MX$111,693.67per set20% Off
NOK 48,901.66per set
NOK 61,127.07per set20% Off
SEK 46,362.22per set
SEK 57,952.77per set20% Off
DKK 30,939.02per set
DKK 38,673.78per set20% Off

About the Item

This cleverly designed midcentury set of nesting tables designed by Bertha Schaefer (American 1895-1971) for M. Singer & Sons with rectangular case table fitted on the underside with 4 round drop-leaf slide-in collapsible tables suspended from slots; with label 'M. Singer & Sons, New York  Chicago'; In 1924 Schaefer founded Bertha Schaefer Interiors. Her company designed Bauhaus-inspired furniture and interiors for both residences and businesses. In 1952 Schaefer's work was included in MoMa's exhibition Good Design where these nesting tables were exhibited Measures: Case table: 24.25" H, 24 W, 17.5" D Folding tables: 23" height, 16.5 diameter.
  • Creator:
    Bertha Schaefer (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 37.5 in (95.25 cm)Depth: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 5
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Japanned
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1952
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. good vintage condition; professionally refinished.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 51791stDibs: LU797033055962

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