Antique Karpen Fiber Rush Wicker Demi Lune Table, Chicago & New York, Circa 1900–1915

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Exceptional antique fiber rush wicker stool or side table by Karpen Furniture, one of America’s most important early furniture manufacturers. … Read more Exceptional antique fiber rush wicker stool or side table by Karpen Furniture, one of America’s most important early furniture manufacturers. This piece bears the original metal maker’s tag reading “Karpen Guaranteed Fiber Rush Furniture – Chicago, New York,” confirming authenticity and early production.

Constructed with a solid hardwood internal frame and tightly hand-woven fiber rush and wicker, this piece is notably heavy and substantial for its size—hallmarks of Karpen’s commercial-grade craftsmanship. Designed to withstand daily use in hotels, clubs, and refined residences, it exemplifies the superior quality of turn-of-the-century American wicker furniture.

The form features tapered legs with stretchers and a braided rim detail, all consistent with early 20th-century production. Though painted long ago, the structure remains strong and intact, presenting beautifully with honest wear that speaks to its age and history.

Perfect as a side table, plant stand, in traditional, coastal, British Colonial, or layered antique interiors.

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• Maker: Karpen Furniture
• Origin: United States (Chicago / New York)
• Circa: 1900–1915
• Material: Fiber rush wicker over hardwood frame
• Original metal maker’s tag present
• Substantial weight and excellent structural integrity
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