Old West & Native American Auction
Lot 1262:
Description
Exceptional example of a Mission style dressing table, crafted from beautifully figured quarter-sawn oak in the early American Arts & Crafts tradition, circa 1905-1920. The design is notably restrained and elegant, featuring a simple, overhanging top, two shallow utility drawers, and four clean, tapered legs—a distinctly subtle form that differentiates it from heavier, purely “Craftsman” pieces. The tilting beveled mirror, which sits on a separate stand attached to the table’s back, is intact and in good condition. The drawers retain their original, unpolished hammered metal pulls with escutcheon plates, adding a perfect, functional accent. Most importantly, inside a drawer bears a faint, but discernible, red stenciled manufacturer’s mark . While heavily faded, the style and color are highly characteristic of marks used by Gustav Stickley’s Craftsman Workshops in the early 1900s, often a red decal or stencil (such as the compass mark) on the back of early pieces. The piece shows overall wear consistent with its age and utility, including surface darkening, minor scuffs, and a lovely, warm patina to the oak. A professional cleaning and waxing would further bring out the wood’s figure. Measurements: Table: H 30″, W 36″, D 18″; Mirror fixed to back: H 28″, W 31″; Mirror glass: W 24″, H 21.5″).
Note: Pickup/Transport required. Contacts available post auction.
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