Bidspirit auction | Mid-20th Century Naturalistic Burl Wood

Mid-20th Century Naturalistic Burl Wood Side Table with Root Pedestal Base - This occasional side table features an organic, free-form design characteristic of mid-to-late 20th-century rustic furniture. The tabletop is composed of a solid, thick slab of highly figured burl wood, displaying intricate swirling grain patterns, natural voids, and an irregular live edge. The wood, potentially redwood or cedar, is finished with a polished amber-toned lacquer that enhances the natural figuring. The piece is supported by a heavy pedestal base formed from a natural tree stump or root cluster, which has been treated with a dark, contrasting brown-black finish. The overall form emphasizes the natural growth patterns and raw textures of the timber.