Finmar table ID help needed and another

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rafterman

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29/08/2009 12:55 am

can anyone help me id this bent plywood two tier table it has a finmar label would be interested to know when was made and who by, seems like nice quality no real damage just some scuffing on the top, the other table came from the same source, seems to be overpainted plywood with maybe a laminate black top and has the printed mark inside but cant make out what it says unusual thing never seen anything quite like it !!many thanks in advance for any help or pointers

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mario

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29/08/2009 1:19 am

nice table dude.........
it's an old Alvar Alto table marketed through finmar in the UK.

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mario

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29/08/2009 1:22 am

oh yeah dont refinish it.....
just clean and wax finish but nothing more!

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rafterman

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29/08/2009 2:11 am

thanks Mario ive just looked...
thanks Mario ive just looked up some Aalto pieces i see he was designing in the 30s is this table likely to be from this period i had it down as 1950s but am no expert ? The other table came from the same house certainly unusual looking !! does have registered design stamped on the underside but cant make out the rest of it , many thanks for your help , Phil

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rafterman

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29/08/2009 11:32 pm

can anyone advise me on...
can anyone advise me on where would be a good option to sell this table within the UK thinking maybe ebay and what sort of reserve price does it deserve ?

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29/08/2009 11:45 pm

Love that table
Give you $5 for it.
KIDDING!!!

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rafterman

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30/08/2009 12:47 am

thanks its a deal !!...
thanks its a deal !! shipping will be $2000 though !

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Robert Leach

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30/08/2009 12:50 am

Seriously
It should find its market level on eBay- you have the neccessary information and good photos.
A reserve would just cost you money.
Oh, and definitely do no more than wax it.

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rafterman

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30/08/2009 12:59 am

thanks Robert i agree am not...
thanks Robert i agree am not a fan of reserve fees but wouldnt want it to undersell but at the same time have no idea of value , after Marios advice i looked some up that had made around £1000 at auction, but appreciate this might not be the right model for that price ?

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Robert Leach

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30/08/2009 1:12 am

I'm Not Sure
Paulanna would know better than me..
But I'm sure eBay would yield the best results.
I like the other table too
What are the three letters on the printed mark- G P H ?

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30/08/2009 1:15 am

This table
Has sold for $2000-3000 USD at auction.

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rafterman

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30/08/2009 1:27 am

it looks like registerd desig...
it looks like registerd design at top then maybe G P N the stamp mark is shaken slightly so difficult to see, looks like the paint underneath the white is original and is a putty or buff colour and the top cover is maybe added as looks like is black laminate underneath, certainly unusual looking have you ever come across anything like it ??

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