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David Wurster Nest of Tables for Raymor

$6,000per set
£4,539.22per set
€5,304.90per set
CA$8,587.28per set
A$8,725.41per set
CHF 4,943.21per set
MX$106,166.70per set
NOK 57,963.13per set
SEK 58,278.92per set
DKK 39,683.73per set

About the Item

Nest of three tables with birch tops and blackened tubular steel legs. Designed by David Wurster and produced for Richards-Morgentau (Raymor) circa 1952. Wurster's lighting was a regular Good Design selection at MoMA in the early 1950's, and this nest of tables appears throughout the design literature at the time, including Furniture Forum in 1952, image attached here. Very hard to find as a complete original set of three. In fine structural condition; the tops have been lightly refinished; the legs retain a vintage coat of paint and original end caps. Price is for the set. Measurements are of the largest table.
  • Creator:
    David Wurster (Designer),Raymor (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)Width: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Depth: 10.75 in (27.31 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1952
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Fine structural condition. The tops have been lightly refinished. The legs retain a vintage coat of paint and show areas of wear and minor losses consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU828545450572

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