Late 19th Century Bamboo Magazine Table

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A rare, English Aesthetic Movement, bamboo magazine table with a woven rattan top. Magazine racks are no longer being produced … Read more A rare, English Aesthetic Movement, bamboo magazine table with a woven rattan top. Magazine racks are no longer being produced the way they were, making this piece highly collectable.

This magazine rack and table is particularly special because it was originally placed by legendary interior designer Michael S. Smith in famous actor Jim Belushi’s Brentwood, California estate. Smith is one of the most esteemed talents in the design industry today, known for blending European classicism and American modernism. His work is layered and tailored with California, casual refinement. His A-List clients include the White House for America’s 1st black President and First Lady, Barack and Michelle Obama; other politically historical figures and Hollywood heavyweights - Steven Spielberg, Cindy Crawford, Dustin Hoffman, George Clooney, Harrison Ford, and Rupert Murdoch. Early on, he apprenticed under legendary antiques dealer Gep Durenberger and iconic designer John Saladino, prior to opening interior design firm, Michael S. Smith Inc, and creating Jasper – a line of furniture and fabrics (sold exclusively to the trade.) As a Curator and Interior Designer, these are the storied pieces I seek – knowing it will transcend time, always in style, never trendy. A treasured find for collectors and enthusiasts of one-of-a-kind pieces. If you enjoy a story with great provenance, this is for you!

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