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Arts & Crafts period card table by William Seuffert,…
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Auckland
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18-Nov-2008
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Description:
Arts & Crafts period card table by William Seuffert, (1858-1943). This table is a unique piece and appears to be one of William Seuffert's later creations. It incorporates patterns used in earlier work by both William and his father, Anton, the simplification of the overall table design and squaring of the circular edging indicate a conscious development towards the modernisation of the table genre. This is probably a reaction to the change in public taste from the more ostentatious Victorian era that the earlier more intricate Seuffert pieces reflected, the base is of a style previously unseen on a Seuffert table but appears to be original. As with all Seuffert works, the technical accuracy of the inlay is superb and the use of New Zealand native timbers is both varied and tasteful. Mottled kauri, burr totara, rewa rewa, beech, hokekohe, maire, rimu, puriri and akeake are some of the identifiable species used. Height 74 cm. Diameter, 71 cm
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Furniture: Tables - Card, Games, Dropside, Pembroke and Sutherland