Mid-Century Modern Wooden Table Surface
Decorative Art / Furniture Fragment • Baumritter Corporation (New York), later known as Ethan Allen
Style & Movement
Mid-Century Modern / American Industrial Design
Medium & Technique
Veneered wood with factory-applied ink stamps and a clear finish (likely lacquer or polyurethane). The wood shows a natural grain pattern characteristic of walnut or maple.
Creation Period
July 28, 1959 (based on the visible date stamp)
Dimensions & Format
Physical dimensions unknown; format is a flat wooden surface detail showing a grain oriented horizontally.
Subject Description
The image features the underside or structural component of a piece of furniture made during the post-WWII American furniture boom. It contains administrative and manufacturer markings including a 'JUL 28 1959' date stamp and a partial 'Baumritter New York' logo.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; the wood surface shows age-appropriate darkening and some fading of the ink stamps, but the grain remains clear and the structure appears intact.
Estimated Market Value
$200 - $800 (as a complete furniture item; value depends on the specific piece such as a coffee table or sideboard)
Auction Estimate
$150 - $500
Provenance History
Determined by stamps as a product of the Baumritter Corporation, New York. Based on the 1959 date, it likely belonged to a private American household during the mid-20th century.
Art Historical Significance
Baumritter (founded 1932) was a major American manufacturer that rebranded as Ethan Allen in the late 1960s. This piece represents the industrial mass-production of high-quality domestic furniture that defined the American suburban aesthetic in the 1950s.
Notable Features
Features a rare and clear 'JUL 28 1959' production date stamp and the 'Baumritter / New York' branding, which provides excellent authentication and historical context for the piece.
Condition Issues
Visible fading of ink stamps, minor surface abrasions, and potential oxidation/yellowing of the original finish consistent with 65 years of age.
Conservation Recommendations
Maintain in a climate-controlled environment with stable humidity to prevent wood warping. Use only non-silicone furniture waxes for cleaning to preserve the original finish and stamps.