Early 20th Century Satin Banded Mahogany Lyre Based Extendable Dining Table by Joseph Gerte

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Beautiful table crafted by renowned Boston cabinetmaker Joseph Gerte in the earlier part of the 20th century. Constructed with multiple … Read more Beautiful table crafted by renowned Boston cabinetmaker Joseph Gerte in the earlier part of the 20th century. Constructed with multiple species of wood, from mahogany , walnut , burl veneer and oak, this table truly is a work of art. 72 inches long (109 inches with both 18.5” leafs inserted) Featuring Lyre shaped pedestal legs with cast brass claw feet. Includes full set of felt bottom protection pads , with wood grain top and a custom made (also by Gerte) stand-alone storage stand to hold the leafs and protection pads when not in use which is shown in one of the last photos.

About the maker:
Joseph Gerte Co. was a premier American custom furniture maker based in Boston, Massachusetts, renowned for producing high-end, bespoke pieces during the peak of the U.S. custom furniture movement (roughly 1880–1940). Often hailed as “the absolute finest of the best furniture makers America had to offer,” the company catered exclusively to Boston’s elite clientele, including Beacon Hill residents, creating furnishings with limitless budgets in mind. Every detail—from materials and craftsmanship to hardware like nails and screws—was of the highest quality, making their work prohibitively expensive even at the time. See less