Early 20th Century Henry Steul Burffalo NY Oak Draw Leaf Refectory Dining Table

Description

HENRY STEUL, BUFFALO NY * EARLY 20TH CENTURY OAK DRAW LEAF REFECTORY DINING TABLE WITH RARE FEATURES * SCROLL EDGE … more HENRY STEUL, BUFFALO NY * EARLY 20TH CENTURY OAK DRAW LEAF REFECTORY DINING TABLE WITH RARE FEATURES * SCROLL EDGE FREEZE * U SHAPED STRETCHER * EXCELLENT CONDITION *

This carved oak draw-leaf refectory table is solid oak -- no veneers.
Standing on four well turned baluster legs, it features a very rare U shaped stretcher spanning all four legs as well as a carved scroll edge freeze on all four sides. The table has two 24” pull out leaves

It is in excellent antique condition with the most wonderful polish and medium oak color. When fully extended, it will seat eight to twelve.
This table is solid in all its joints with NO breaks NO splits & NO woodworm.

It's been in my 95 year old mom's family since they came to this country from Europe in 1923. According to her, over 40 years ago a master wood/craftsman, replaced the bottom "feet" which had been removed, as well as the center portion of the table top -- both are almost perfect. The scroll is also excellent. The legs and stretcher have some imperfections which may not appear in the photographs. When oiled, they almost disappear to the eye. If someone wants a "perfect" piece, with no "character" of an antique, this is probably not the one.

The table has been in storage for over 20 years! As such, it has been wrapped up in sheets and protective ware we just removed to take pictures!

The brass plate on the underside of the table reads:
“THE MARK OF QUALITY. TRADEMARK STEUL.
HENRY C STEUL AND SONS, INC. BUFFALO, N.Y.”

Dimensions: 48” Long x 27” Wide x 31” H + 2 24” Leaves

Please feel free to email me with any questions. Thank you!

ABOUT:

From "Buffalo and its German Community",

"Henry C. Steul is counted among the best known and most respected manufacturers from Buffalo. He was born here on January 25, 1859 as the son of Mr. Carl Steul, a master butcher, and his wife. He attended the public schools and learned German from the ground up at a private school. After graduation he went into apprenticeship with a furniture maker. After 6 years he obtained a responsible position with the well-known furniture manufacturer, Hersee & Co. He was also a foreman at Boardsley & Co. in New York for 2 years.

In 1884 Henry C. Steul and his brother, Conrad Steul, bought the small mirror frame and table making works of M. Scherer for $325. After 6 months the workplace was too small so the brothers relocated to Johnson St. near Genesee and built a two story, 22 x 50 foot factory. Mr. Conrad Steul died in 1888 and in the years that followed Mr. Henry Steul associated himself with Frank Thumann under the firm name of Steul & Thumann. In 1890 the firm stopped making tables and began the production of wooden mantlepieces. That was the beginning of the path the firm takes to this day under the guiding spirit of Henry C. Steul. In 1905 the firm was incorporated with Henry C. Steul as president and treasurer, Frank X. Thumann as vice-president, and Henry C. Steul, Jr. as secretary. Today the firm's concern is counted among the largest of its kind in America. Its products are sold all over the United States and Canada. The works extend 150 feet on Johnson Street, 90 feet on Grey Street, and 25 feet on Carlton Street. When the factory began operation, it produced 4 models of mantelpieces. It now produces 180 models.

In 1882 Henry C. Steul married Miss Helene Koerbel. The marriage was blessed with the following children: Henry C. Jr., 29 years old; William M., 24; and Miss Helene, 22. Mr. Steul plays an important role in politics. From 1894 to 1903 he was a Councilman and today he is one of the trustees of City Hall. Besides this he is a trustee of St. Peter's Evangelical Church. He is a member of the Buffalo Orpheus and the Teutonia Liederkranz.

He is the president of the Buffalo Skat Club and he has attained the highest office within the Order of the Free Masons. For a short time now he is the president of a new business, the Electrolytic Product Company, which is in the first stages of its development.

Mr. Steul enjoys not only a fine reputation as a businessman but also enjoys one as a prominent entrepreneur." less