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Art Deco Table by American Encaustic

Art Deco Trestle Table by HermosaAs far as geometric tile tables go, this one is quite unique, both in terms of the tiles and the woodwork. The trestle table is quite large; it's a size of a library table or a writing desk. Blue and yellow rhomboid tiles are laid out in contrasting pattern, with a black center figure that connects to decorative art deco borders. The wooden frame is made of cherry and has interesting turned legs and a carved element on a turned horizontal beam that connects them. Continue reading

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Checkered Wrought Iron Table

Checkered Wrought Iron TableNot much to say about this one. It's compact, and the bright, glossy red and black glazes really pop. I really like the wrought iron frame with the twisted stretcher bar; it's almost Gothic in style.

I keep telling myself that it's made by Catalina, but in reality it could have been made by any of the tile manufacturers across the US. Continue reading

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Gypsy Dancers Wrought Iron Table

Gypsy Dancers Wrought Iron TableThe star of my collection and a complete mystery. The tiles on this table are hand-painted with multiple glazes and fired several times. There are no cuerda seca or cuenca lines separating the colors, which makes this design truly unique. You can even see brush strokes in some of the glazes that didn't melt completely! Continue reading

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