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Warren McArthur Aluminum 42" Square Black Formica Table c.1938 Glass Top

Creator: Warren McArthur Corporation
Offered by: Appleton

Description
This square table by Warren McArthur, dating to circa 1938, Style Model # 1639-7 embodies the refined industrial elegance that defines the designer’s most sought-after work. With its compact yet generous 42 x 42 inch footprint, it functions beautifully as a dining table, card table, or adaptable work surface. The top is clad in original black Formica, a material McArthur frequently used for its durability and modernity, and the table comes with a custom protective glass topper, preserving the surface while enhancing its reflective depth.

The frame showcases McArthur’s signature aircraft-inspired aluminum tubing, here expressed with graceful curved corner supports and the characteristic horizontal double-tube braces, both decorative and structural. The brushed aluminum legs terminate in the desirable black rubber “donut” feet, an iconic detail found on his aluminum1930s production and prized by collectors for both authenticity and sculptural presence.

McArthur’s work is celebrated for its combination of lightness, strength, and a distinctly American interpretation of modernism. This example is especially striking for its square profile—far less common than his café and occasional tables—and for its dramatically reflective black surface, which plays beautifully with natural and ambient light.

A versatile and sculptural piece suitable for interiors ranging from Art Deco to contemporary minimalism, this table stands as an excellent representation of McArthur’s contribution to early modern industrial design. Fully stable, original, and ready for use.

More Information

Documentation:	Ample Provenance
Origin:	United States, New York
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	anodized aluminum, formica, rubber feet
Condition:	Good. wear typical to age and gentle use
Creation Date:	c. 1938
Styles / Movements:	Bauhaus, Art Deco, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	836972

Dimensions

W.	42 in;	H.	28 in;	D.	42 in;
W.	106.68 cm;	H.	71.12 cm;	D.	106.68 cm;

Shipping Information:

15% Reshelving Charge. Ask about competitive S&H rates.

Message from Seller:

Established in 1984, Appleton offers a curated selection of 20th Century furniture, tables, chairs, and décor, featuring works by iconic designers like Frank Lloyd Wright and Edward Wormley. For inquiries, contact us at appletonarts@gmail.com.