So I am pretty sure I have found a unmarked Maria table. From my research they have been making these things for a minute. I think this one is all walnut. The only mark I can find is a 231. The piano hinges have been replaced. Any help on this as far as age and authenticity would be much appreciated. Thanks 8^) Jerry
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The grain doesn't look like
walnut to me, though I'm not a wood identification expert. The third photo from the top looks very much like beech with a stain or tinted lacquer.
Does walnut have that ribbon effect in the grain--ever? Would a Mathsson table have this much variety in the grain on the top? I mean, the center two sections have a lot more of the ribbon effect than the end sections. Seems like a Mathsson table would use a more consistent grain over the entire top.
I have no first-hand...
I have no first-hand experience with a Maria table (only Bendt Winge gatelegs), but did find this brass hinge detail on a 1stDibs listing that also had a Mathsson label.
While close in appearance, the hinges are not the same. Then again, many pieces have gone through detail/design refinements during the course of their production run.
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