each with brass fittings and of conical form above a square plinth with harlequin pattern of vertically arranged contrasting diamonds all on an ivory ground with gilt flecking; good vintage condition with minor wear and patina; rewired; height: 14.5" (top of porcelain) 23.5" (top of shade) width: 4.5" depth: 4.5"
this cleverly designed mid-century set of nesting tables designed by Bertha Schaefer (American 1895-1971) for M. Singer & Sons with rectangular case table fitted on the underside with 4 round drop-leaf slide-in collapsible tables suspended from slots; with label 'M. Singer & Sons, New York Chicago'; In 1924 Schaefer founded Bertha Schaefer Interiors. Her company designed Bauhaus-inspired furniture and interiors for both residences and businesses.
