Late 20th Century Pair of Federal Style Mahogany Inlaid Pembroke Tables by Councill Craftsman

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With our compliments Bay Colony Antiques takes the utmost pleasure in offering this wonderful pair of tables. This pairing of … Read more With our compliments Bay Colony Antiques takes the utmost pleasure in offering this wonderful pair of tables. This pairing of tables represent the absolute finest of their form and of the respective era in which they made. During the later half of the 20th century traditional American furniture either declined in quality or became increasingly expensive to produce. Anyone who sought the best available furnishings at this time paid an exorbitant amount to order pieces from the nations premier manufacturers.

The most important companies to serve this market were Baker Furniture, Henkel Harris, and Councill Craftsman with each company releasing catalogues every year that catered to the nations wealthiest and most discerning consumers. We have proudly represented all three manufacturers throughout the years and in our opinion these particular tables were made to the highest possible standards that any company had ever achieved. Simply put, these Councill Craftsman tables stand as the finest examples made in recent decades that money can purchase.

Each table is designed in the tradition of the American Federal style with dropleaf ends and an overall bowed form. Both tables are comprised of a brilliant selection of mahogany and contrasted with various inlaid motifs made of lighter tones. The tops feature boldly figured grain matched crotched mahogany with a central sunburst or paterae inlaid pattern and a vibrant band inlay spanning the perimeter. The tables have single band inlaid drawers fitted with brass pulls which open and reveal the Councill Craftsman labels inside. These tables are supported by four tapered legs with the front legs embellished with oval pinwheel inlays and tapering bellflowers. The tables are further accented with string inlay and band inlaid cuffs towards the bottom of each leg. The pair of tables are in exceptional condition and will serve as the perfect design solution wherever they are placed within the home.

These tables measure 21" wide x 29 3/4" deep x 28" tall and will expand to be 37 1/2" wide when both drop-leaves are folded upward. See less