This table still has the affixed manufacturer's label that reads: "The Cabinet Shops Grand Rapids Michigan" and an oval-shaped logo with the letter "S" inside of it.
All I could find out about the company was its years of business apparently ranged from 1922 (?) to 1928. It's successors were another company called Buiten & Shank (1928-1932).
The wood appears to be either mahogany or walnut. I don't know how to distinguish between the two, but I am fairly certain it is one of the two.
As you can see, the carvings are unique, especially the center part on the frieze part of the table. There seems to be 3 complimentary styles of carvings. There are no carved areas on the back of the table.
On the tabletop there are small round "holes" or "dots" drilled (?) into the surface forming a pattern in the center of the table and also running parallel to and around the table's edge.
The measurements are: 30" tall, 20" deep, 36" to 60" wide depending on the position of the drop leaf(s)
It is in very good condition with minor surface scratches and some areas where the finish has been rubbed thin. It polishes up nicely with a nice shine to it, and there are no nicks or scratches to the carved areas: they just need a good cleaning. No major refinishing work needs to be done for someone who would want it to have a "new" look.
