{"product_id":"ebonized-mahogany-round-extension-dining-table-attributed-to-paul-t-frankl","title":"Ebonized Mahogany Round Extension Dining Table — Attributed to Paul T. Frankl","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"m_3688807328289722891AppleMailSignature\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePaul T. Frankl is among the most important American furniture designers of the twentieth century. Born in Vienna and trained in the European modernist tradition, he became one of the defining voices of American design — his collaborations with Johnson Furniture Company of Grand Rapids in the 1940s and 1950s producing some of the most architecturally resolved furniture of the postwar era. This ebonized mahogany round extension dining table, retailed through John Stuart, Inc. of New York, is attributed to Frankl on the basis of close comparison with confirmed examples from the same designer, manufacturer, and retail relationship. The original Mahogany Association certification label on the underside confirms genuine mahogany construction throughout.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"m_3688807328289722891AppleMailSignature\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"m_3688807328289722891AppleMailSignature\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe base alone makes this attribution credible. Paired vertical posts in deeply ebonized mahogany sweep down to dramatically curved arching feet, connected by clean horizontal members that complete the architectural composition. It is geometric without being cold, sculptural without being decorative — exactly the formal balance consistent with Frankl’s mature work. The top is round when closed and extends to a generous oval with the addition of leaves, the deep ebonized finish carried through every surface consistently. Age-appropriate wear is present on the top; the base presents in outstanding condition. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"m_3688807328289722891AppleMailSignature\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"m_3688807328289722891AppleMailSignature\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a table that anchors a dining room with complete authority. It is the kind of piece that makes everything placed around it look better — and the kind of attribution that, properly researched and documented, only gains in value over time.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"m_3688807328289722891AppleMailSignature\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"m_3688807328289722891AppleMailSignature\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFind us in central New Jersey. Our antique and vintage furniture warehouse is located between New York City and Philadelphia, with easy access from Princeton, Edison, Red Bank, Flemington, New Brunswick, Freehold, and Somerville. We serve collectors, interior designers, and home furnishing enthusiasts throughout Middlesex, Monmouth, Somerset, Mercer, and Hunterdon Counties. Local pickup welcome; white-glove delivery and nationwide shipping available. Search terms: Paul Frankl dining table New Jersey, mid century modern dining table NJ, Johnson Furniture John Stuart table central NJ, MCM dining table New Jersey warehouse, antique furniture near Princeton NJ.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 44w-74w 44d 29h \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: age appropriate wear, vintage finish heavily worn, scuffs\/scratches, edge wear, discoloration, chips, wood loss, see photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping: FREE LOCAL PICKUP FROM 08610 NJ- SHIPPING cost is a PLACEHOLDER and varies based on location- blanketwrap shipping quotes can be provided - please send zip code BEFORE purchase for more information! Orders placed without prior discussion of shipping cost will be cancelled and refunded within 24 hrs as per customer\/seller agreement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"secondhand stories","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48342537896158,"sku":null,"price":2400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/2808\/7262\/files\/B763265D-BEAF-412B-A572-F218491977CE.jpg?v=1781828093","url":"https:\/\/www.secondhandstoryshop.com\/products\/ebonized-mahogany-round-extension-dining-table-attributed-to-paul-t-frankl","provider":"secondhand stories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}