Table, One of Pair

• Artist: Alfons Bach (Designer)
• Medium: Chromed steel, wood
• Geographical Location: Menominee, Michigan, USA
• Dates: ca. 1937
• Dimensions: 21 7/8 x 26 x 13 in. (55.6 x 66 x 33 cm)
• Markings: Marked on underside of table in red chalk: "3115 / 3450 [other illegible numbers]"
• Signature: no signature
• Inscriptions: no inscriptions
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 6, Shelf E
• Accession Number: 85.159.3
• Image: 85.159.3.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Pier table with semi-circular top of painted black wood and three legs of flat chromed steel bands. A single U-shaped band forms the two side legs and bottom stretcher of table. The middle leg consists of a group of three evenly spaced parallel bands set perpendicular to the side legs and bolted to the center of the stretcher. Tabletop is mounted to legs with screws. This semi-circular table is one of pair (with 85.159.4); it can also be used together with its mate to form a single, circular occasional table. CONDITION: Fair; table shows considerable wear, including minor losses, scratches, and stains throughout; bolts are rusted. Significant pitting to many surfaces. Significant wear to top edges which come into contact with top. Chrome-plating significantly worn on many surfaces especially all top and outer surfaces. Masking tape used in packing removed.