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American Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Pedestal Dining Table
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Let’s take a moment to appreciate this American Mid-Century Modern walnut and brass pedestal dining table — a piece that perfectly captures the optimism and sculptural restraint of the late 1950s. Its round form invites conversation, while that radiant, sunburst walnut veneer draws the eye inward like a quiet design meditation.
Dating to roughly 1955 to 1965, this table reflects a period when American designers were experimenting with organic materials and architectural bases. The tapered walnut pedestal feels almost like a tree trunk, grounding the composition, while the four-point cast brass base adds a subtle glamour — very much in step with the era’s fascination with mixed materials.
Look closely at the craftsmanship: the radial bookmatched veneer is carefully laid, and the molded edge is crisply defined. The brass base shows gentle oxidation and tonal variation — precisely what we want to see in an authentic mid-century casting.
Condition is very good. There are light surface scratches and minor finish wear to the top — honest signs of use, not abuse. The brass has developed a natural patina rather than the flat shine of modern reproductions.
A word about copies.. Mid-Century Modern furniture is widely reproduced today, and pedestal tables with brass bases are especially popular. However, the wear patterns, veneer quality, and casting character here lean convincingly toward period manufacture.
I would place auction value conservatively at $1,200 to $2,000 if authentic, and $250 to $600 if later. Authenticity confidence: 75%. A stylish, sculptural survivor of America’s design golden age.
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Item Report
American Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Pedestal Dining Table
By:Unknown (possibly custom or boutique American maker)
Style:Mid-Century Modern
Origin:United States
Materials:Walnut veneer over hardwood core, solid walnut pedestal, cast brass base
Age:Circa 1955–1965
Condition:Very Good (light surface scratches to top, age-appropriate brass patina, not restored)
Value:Authentic: $1,200–$2,000 at auction; Reproduction: $250–$600 at auction
Maker's Marks / Writing:No visible maker’s mark in provided images.
Date:2026-02-20 06:26:11.247160
Description:
A round Mid-Century Modern dining table featuring a radial bookmatched walnut veneer top with molded edge, supported by a tapered walnut pedestal column terminating in a four-point cast brass base with gently splayed feet.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A well-proportioned and elegant Mid-Century Modern pedestal dining table, distinguished by its sunburst walnut veneer top and sculptural brass base. The materials and patina are consistent with American production from the late 1950s to early 1960s. While unsigned, the construction and honest surface wear support period authenticity.
Individual Images:
whole table front view
whole table angled view
side view of table
overhead of tabletop
detail of table edge molding
detail of walnut pedestal
detail of sunburst veneer
detail of brass base
Provenance:
No provenance documentation provided.
Condition:
Very Good (light surface scratches to top, age-appropriate brass patina, not restored)
Identification Score: 90%
The radial walnut veneer top, tapered pedestal, and cast brass cruciform base strongly align with documented American Mid-Century Modern dining tables of the 1955–1965 period.
Authenticity Score: 75%
Visible surface wear, light scratches, and age-appropriate oxidation to the brass base support period manufacture. Lack of a maker’s mark prevents higher certainty, and similar modern reproductions exist.
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Keywords
Mid-Century Modern dining table, walnut pedestal table, brass base table, round sunburst veneer table, American furniture
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