Arden Riddle End Table Studio Black Walnut Travertine 1999

This studio craft end table, designed and made by Arden Riddle in 1999, reflects the balance of refined craftsmanship and modernist restraint that distinguished his work. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Riddle created furniture that merged functionality with sculptural clarity, aligning him with the broader American Studio Craft Movement of the mid- to late-20th century.

Constructed in solid black walnut, the table features sharply tapered legs joined by an arched stretcher — a detail that provides both structural reinforcement and visual rhythm. Resting above is a finely honed Italian travertine top, measuring 24 x 24 inches, whose creamy surface is animated by natural veining and subtle tonal variations. The contrast between the warmth of walnut and the cool, textural stone underscores the designer’s sensitivity to material interplay.

The piece embodies hallmarks of American studio furniture: attention to proportion, honesty of materials, and a seamless integration of form and function. The table’s compact height of 17 inches makes it versatile, equally suitable as an end table beside a sofa or as a standalone accent piece.

Condition is very good, with minor wear consistent with age and a small edge chip to the travertine (as shown), which does not detract from the overall presentation. This end table stands as a strong example of Arden Riddle’s late career output and remains an elegant, enduring object for collectors of American studio craft and modern design.
My photographs are 2 different lightings the table is a warm walnut not super dark.