Art Deco Machine Age Three-Tier Black Lacquer & Walnut Side Table

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This striking Art Deco Machine Age Three-Tier Black Lacquer & Walnut Side Table originated in the United States, circa 1935. … Read more This striking Art Deco Machine Age Three-Tier Black Lacquer & Walnut Side Table originated in the United States, circa 1935. The composition presents a stepped, asymmetric three-tier form rendered in high-gloss black lacquer and balanced by warm walnut supports. Each shelf carries a rounded rectangular profile with a shallow raised rim that reads as a tray, while the middle shelf is cantilevered between vertical walnut pillars that emphasize the piece's layered, machine-age geometry. The walnut elements show a vertical grain and a medium brown tone that complements the deep black of the shelving. The contrast between the glossy lacquer and the walnut warmth gives the piece an architectural clarity and refined, machine-informed elegance. Subtle curvature of the shelf rims softens the geometric profile and encourages a functional, tray-like utility. The construction combines veneered walnut posts with lacquered wooden shelves finished to a smooth, mirror-like surface that accentuates the table's architectural silhouette. Careful joinery and precise alignment of the cantilevered shelf demonstrate considered construction and an attention to proportion common to the period. The design balances solid, blocky volumes with open negative space to create a sculptural occasional table exhibiting strong Art Deco and Machine Age character. It serves equally well as a focal object or a functional support. The piece is in mint restored condition.

United States, circa 1935

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Height: 23.75 in (60.33 cm) x Width: 14.75 in (37.47 cm) x Depth: 25.5 in (64.77 cm) See less