This table is one of my friend Josie's many pieces of folk art that I got a picture of before it was whisked away to California. I find it completely adorable, especially those legs.
The top lifts off and on the inside of the apron, its maker has told its story.
The little table makes me think of the quilts of Gee's Bend -- making something marvelous out of leftovers.
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There's a table to treasure. Great talking point, over coffee.
What a lovely little treasure. Oh! I've finished reading "Art's Blood! I really enjoyed it! Thanx! Cathy
It is charming. Beyond the inscription, don't you wish the little table could talk.
This is great. I just gave my grandson a little desk that was made by my father when he was in h.s. about 80 years ago. His dad is going to refinish it for him. It needs a face-lift. Thanks for sharing, Vicki! :)
I love homemade items too Vicki. There is so much love in them. No matter if it isn't exactly straight here and there and that it lacks finessse. If it does the job, great and will be a long remembered reminder of the person who made it.
that is fascinating...my great uncle was a wood worker...still have several of his pieces...the inscription in this one is really cool....a bit of history
What a lovely table and I too really like the legs. What a fabulous piece to be able to pass down to other generations. His family is very blessed.
Sam
What a charming little piece! The Keno brothers would love to see this!
What a charming treasure you have photographed. I love those one of a kind items.
i covet this table.
I do love the table. What a treasure.
We saw the Gees Bend quilt exhibit in Milwaukee several years ago and met many of the artists. I loved their stories about using all those polyester leisure suits they received. I could have listened to them all day.
That is a charmer of a table. Made even more charming by the inscription.
What a delightful, quirky table! Love it!
This table, not made in a factory, is beautiful.
Beautiful little table. I love to find homemade/handmade/sometimes crudely made little treasures like this.
Tammy
I love that table!
I totally agree with you, this is a beautiful little table, love it!!!!
It's so full of character - hope it'll be happy in its new home in California. (Well, a table like that must surely have feelings!)
Oh I am seized with the inclination to google Mr. Frederick Heuser... wonder if anyone has beat me to it? I have an old desk made me my childhood friend's dad. It is likewise crudely made and full of love and stories.
Glad you enjoyed it, Cathy!
I did Google Frederick A Heuser but found no reference to him as a folk artist. There is a FH in Rock Hill, SC with a landscaping business...
A table obviously made with great feeling by its creator...well-looked after, it could become an heirloom piece purely for its delightfully elfin quirkiness and originality...truly, it must be 'one of a kind!'
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