American School Gothic Style Center Table and Side Chair, USA, circa 1900

Oak, pine
The chair inscribed: "Siedi e Pensa a Me"
The table unmarked

(H; 27 5/8, Dia: 37 1/2 in. (table); H: 32 5/8, W: 16 1/2, D: 12 3/8 in. (chair))

Qty: (2)

Provenance

Property from the Estate of Mark Smith, Lynchburg, Virginia

Both pieces generally good vintage condition with moderate wear commensurate with age and use. The table sturdy with joinery intact; moderate to heavy wear and small losses to edges of legs and lower support elements; the base with older, darker stain with moderate overall craquelure; the tabletop composed of oak and pine, and with overall lighter stain than base; tabletop having slightly recessed circular area in center, likely intended to contain a retention medallion for a leather or similar tabletop cover (not present) over the pine substrate. The chair with a sturdy base and seat, back loose and with separations to either side of the lower back; heavier finish and edge wear, with scuffs, scratches, and darkening of wood indicating past exposure to moisture; small loss to rear right foot; overall rustic in appearance, in accordance with the intent of the creator.