Mid Century Black Lacquer Coffee Table with Solid Cast Bronze Base

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Immerse yourself in the elegance of mid-century design with this rare Edmond J. Spence Black Lacquer Coffee Table. Crafted with … Read more Immerse yourself in the elegance of mid-century design with this rare Edmond J. Spence Black Lacquer Coffee Table. Crafted with exquisite attention to detail, its aluminum legs gracefully pierce the tabletop, forming a stunning starburst pattern, a hallmark of Spence's distinct style with the silver base protruding through the top. Adding to its allure is the stamp of authenticity from Table for Industria Mueblara in Mexico, underscoring its origin and heritage.

This piece exudes sophistication and uniqueness, attributed to Edmond J. Spence's renowned craftsmanship, elevating its value and desirability among collectors and enthusiasts. Will be restored to perfection, a testament to our dedication to preserving the integrity and beauty of each item before it ships. Embrace the timeless charm and artistry of mid-century design with this exceptional and rare find.

Edmond J. Spence

Edmond J. Spence played an important role in promoting the tenets of Scandinavian modernism in the United States but his name remains conspicuously omitted from the history books. He was an American furniture designer who is known for having introduced the West to unfamiliar cultural tastes and translating their subtleties to appeal to mid-century-era consumers.

Spence honed his eye for good craftsmanship as a young man. His family owned a furniture manufacturing company based in Batavia, New York. While not much has been reported about his schooling, it was not long before he started designing his own nightstands, end tables, chairs and more — all of which exhibited the appealing traits associated with mid-century modern furniture. Spence experimented with form and ornament owing to inspiration he gathered from international influences.

During the 1950s, Spence drew on Asian and Swedish influences in developing ideas for his own style of modern furniture. He incorporated aspects of Mexican design to create the Continental-American collection. Manufactured in 1953 by Industria Mueblera, this collection of sculptural wooden furnishings with brass details epitomizes Spence’s ability to draw attention to the most integral parts of global design while adding his own modern spin. The designer’s Coronation Group — a series of dressers, cabinets and more in blonde woods that featured decorative birch veneers — was built by artisans in Sweden and imported for sale to postwar homeowners in the United States by Massachusetts furniture company Walpole.

Spence’s “Peineta” chair — a work of mahogany, plywood and woven palm that is demonstrative of Spanish Colonial influences and is part of the Continental-American line — has long been on display in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art while other works are held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art. And if Spence hadn’t captured the hearts of Americans by way of Industria Mueblera showrooms and alluring ads in Interiors magazine, some of his furniture was used as set decoration for the widely loved sitcom I Love Lucy. See less