Mid 20th-Century Adirondack-Style Branch & Twig Side Table

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Excellent Pre-Owned Condition.

Fabulous rustic branch and twig two tier side table offering an all-around open branch design on the … Read more Excellent Pre-Owned Condition.

Fabulous rustic branch and twig two tier side table offering an all-around open branch design on the front and back with twisted twig accent sides. Nicely-sized lower gallery shelf offers a convenient place to store reading materials or anything you want tucked away but still want quick access to. Handcrafted from what we believe to be white birch wood, it was thoughtfully made with structural integrity that is impressive. The amply-sized tabletop is finished with an all-around branch edge for a finished look. The lower tier’s shelf is also finished with an all-around branch edge for that same finished look in addition to functioning as an H-shaped stretcher which lends support to the table. At the base of each leg, you will find corner braces which again, ensures structural integrity and balance. This beauty measures 20¾” x 19” x 19” H/W/D; lower gallery shelf 14¾” x 16½” W/D; clearance 12½”; weight approximately 15 lbs. In excellent condition both structurally and cosmetically with a naturally weathered finish that has age-appropriate wear. We believe this table was made in the United States by an unknown maker sometime in the mid 20th-century (1950s to 1960s). We hope you’ll agree that this rustic beauty will be a fabulous complement in any space, indoors or outdoors, at a rustic lake home, mountain cottage or cabin retreat.

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Adirondack Furniture History
Historically speaking, the main roots of rustic furniture making in America reach to the so-called Romantic Movement that flourished in the 19th century and was marked by the attitude that contact with nature had a soothing healing effect. Summering in the mountains was seen as the clear antidote for the debilitating, relentless stress of urban industrial living. As a result, the “Great Camps” of the Adirondacks and the various resorts and retreats in the Smokies, Appalachians and Catskills sprang up. Their architecture and furnishings reflected the romantic notion of intimacy with nature. More practically, however, the use of native locally available materials kept costs down while also employing local craftspeople. Finally, both builders and users found something immensely pleasing in this modestly meek but beautiful furniture. See less