Description & Technical information
Designed and executed: Schlesische Holz-Industrie-Actien-Gesellschaft, vorm.
Ruschweyh & Schmidt A.-G., Langenöls, Germany, around 1910
Marked: Schlesische Holz-Industrie-Actien-Gesellschaft, vorm. Ruscheweyh & Schmidt A.-G., Langenöls
Mahogany, solid and veneer, pine, dyed to rosewood, surface professionally repolished, iron fittings for the extendable elements, sophisticated stage-wise extension mechaism, excellent condition.
H 80 cm, L 130 cm, W 110 cm
extendable in 6 steps up to 490 cm, suitable for up to 18 persons
The table has an extremely clever built-in mechanism which makes it extendable in 6 steps up to 490 cm. When extending the second stage, retractable legs will automatically fold out on each side. Thus, offering enough room to comfortably seat up to 18 persons.
Date: 1910
Period: Early 20th century
Origin: Vienna
Dimensions: 80 x 130 x 110 cm (31¹/₂ x 51¹/₈ x 43¹/₄ inches)
Provenance:
private property, Vienna
Literature:
Ref.: http://www.albert-gieseler.de/dampf_de/firmen7/firmadet78124.shtml (accessed August 30 th, 2022)
Categories: Furniture
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