Vintage Romweber Viking Oak Carved Zodiac Octagonal Leather Top Tiered End Table

Description

Romweber (R-14592) Viking Oak Zodiac End Table, circa 1974. Features an octagonal carved oak tiered frame with black leather inset top and bowtie (butterfly joint) dovetailing. Frieze shows a striking square notched apron over carved pillars with each of 12 Zodiac symbols. An iconic piece from the mid century era.

Viking Oak
Furniture for the discriminating.
Time honored Norse designs are captured forever in centuries old oak, carefully selected and slowly seasoned to produce the glowing deep finish that suggest generations of use. Hand carving in historical Northland patterns carry the conviction of the work of authentic master a thousand years in the past.

Literature : Page 25 of Romweber's Viking Oak Catalog 1974-75

Romweber's roots go back to 1879 in Batesville, Indiana. One of the nations oldest case good furniture company. In the early 1930's, R. J. Romweber, grandson of the founder, took a trip to Norway and was inspired to create a line of furniture, based on Nordic design. The result was the Viking Oak Collection, which thrived from 1935 - 1987, making it the longest continuing, commercial furniture collection.

Condition

Very Good; Gently Used

Dimensions

26.5" x 25" x 22" (Width x Depth x Height)