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Exceptional and rare 1950s expandable rosewood dining table with lacquered mahogany legs by Harvey Probber, restored to perfection by the …
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Exceptional and rare 1950s expandable rosewood dining table with lacquered mahogany legs by Harvey Probber, restored to perfection by the best artisans in California.
A work of breathtaking beauty, this table also showcases Probber’s brilliance in engineering. Legs this slender shouldn’t be able to support a table of this size and weight. The top, on account of its size and the hidden steel girders to which the apron is mounted, weighs upwards of 100 pounds.
To account for this, Probber designed legs of forged steel encased in mahogany, maintaining an organic look while providing the shear and compressive strength required for the massive top. Brass stretcher bars provide additional support and complement the original brass foot caps.
With both leaves inserted, it expands from 80” to 112”. With a width of 44” it is possible to seat two guests at each end. The prior owner regularly hosted gatherings of 14 at this table. The extension slides open and close with a gear mechanism that can be operated by one person.
For the last three decades this table was in the care of an interior designer, who brought it with her from New York to Los Angeles.
A beautiful and thoughtfully engineered piece that will outlive us all. Fully refinished and ready to serve for generations to come.
Although this piece bears no maker’s mark, the materials, design, and size specifications are dispositive for Harvey Probber. The prior owner acquired it at a mid century modern dealer in Manhattan in the 1990s.
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- Dimensions
- 80ʺW × 44ʺD × 28.75ʺH
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Table Shape
- Rectangle
- Number of Table Leaves
- 2
- Table Knee Clearance
- 26.25 in
- Table Leaf Width
- 16.0 in
- Dining Table Base
- Legs
- Brand
- Harvey Probber
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Mahogany
- Rosewood
- Steel
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brick Red
- Condition Notes
- Refinished with no apparent imperfections. Touchups were performed as needed throughout (eg, at corners of the tabletop and leaves). Close-up … moreRefinished with no apparent imperfections. Touchups were performed as needed throughout (eg, at corners of the tabletop and leaves). Close-up photos available on request. less
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