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When extended, it would have accommodated one or more removable leaves, making it suitable for both family meals and formal gatherings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow fully refinished, the surface displays the natural luminescence of aged walnut — a swirling grain that shifts from chocolate to auburn under light, with tight banding along the outer edge that anchors the design in visual balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e→ Form \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRenaissance Revival extending dining table\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRectangular top with rounded corners and molded edge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour turned and fluted baluster legs, joined by a stretcher base with balustrade-style gallery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHidden iron crank mechanism for extension\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate Victorian mechanical joinery system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design synthesizes European architectural motifs with the emerging American love of practicality. 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Renaissance Revival design with turned baluster legs, original iron crank mechanism, and restored finish. 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Designed and crafted during the golden age of American furniture making, this piece bears the unmistakable hallmarks of \u003cstrong\u003eL. \u0026amp; J.G. Stickley Inc.\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most respected names in the Arts and Crafts tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike later reproductions, this is a \u003cstrong\u003etrue mid-century original\u003c\/strong\u003e, bearing both the \u003cstrong\u003eLeopold Stickley signature decal\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003ebranded shop mark from Fayetteville, NY\u003c\/strong\u003e. Time and care have only added to its appeal: the table has been professionally restored to enrich its depth of color, clarity of grain, and smoothness of finish — revealing the rich flame and figure of the cherry wood beneath decades of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFunctional, substantial, and quietly elegant, this table speaks in the visual language of heirloom quality: gently tapered legs, a perfectly balanced oval form, and a seamless central leaf that allows the piece to expand with grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e→ Form \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic \u003cstrong\u003emid-century L. \u0026amp; J.G. 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Over time, cherry develops a deeper patina, turning richer and more amber — a living wood that only improves with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e→ Technique\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory-joined at \u003cstrong\u003eL. \u0026amp; J.G. Stickley’s Syracuse-area workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTabletop made from bookmatched or sequential cherry planks, sanded and finished to a smooth satin sheen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeamlessly integrated expansion leaf allows for functional growth without compromising aesthetics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLegs turned and tapered with restrained craftsmanship — expressive without embellishment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted on \u003cstrong\u003eJune 28, 1955\u003c\/strong\u003e, this table was part of the post-war revival of traditional American craftsmanship — a period when Leopold Stickley’s firm reasserted the values of quality, longevity, and restraint in the face of mass-produced furniture. 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It has now been \u003cstrong\u003erevived with care\u003c\/strong\u003e, not to disguise age, but to reveal the beauty intended by its maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, it remains an enduring emblem of American design: not just built to last, but built to age beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent, fully restored:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurface professionally refinished to enhance and protect grain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop is smooth and even, with subtle figure visible throughout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll joints tight and stable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal branding and labels intact and legible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinor age signs retained on underside only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady for immediate use and long-term enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem\u003c\/strong\u003e: Leopold Stickley Cherry Extension Table\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\u003c\/strong\u003e: June 28, 1955\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker\u003c\/strong\u003e: L. \u0026amp; J.G. 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