Vintage, painted, black and gold Chinoiserie style low Side Table with cranes and mountains scene by Kozak Studios. This square table measures 18 1/4" by 18 1/4" and 15 1/2" high. The style of this table echos that of an antique Chinese stool with curved feet and rounded inner edges. The ebonized legs have carved and gold painted inner rims. The top of the table is painted with a lovely pastural scene of 3 cranes, one perched in a flowering tree on the edge of a lake and the other 2 next to it, preening themselves, all surrounded by the expanse of the lake, trees and mountains in the distance. The scene is framed with a raised black and gold frame accented by gold floral motifs on each side. This table was produced in the 1950s by Kozak Studios, a furniture maker in Grand Rapids, Michigan from 1929 to 1967 and later acquired by Baker Furniture. The company was known for their reinterpretations of 19th century style furniture with a more modern twist so that it was clear that its pieces were not attempted reproductions, but still exuded the flair of the traditional styles. Many of its pieces had Chinoiserie and Rococo decoration. Original manufacturers sticker and embossed product number on the bottom of the table. This table has patina, wear and distressing from age and use, especially on the top as shown in the photos, however it is structurally solid, with no loose joints or wiggling. A piece of glass would be recommended to further protect the top painting from any more wear, accommodated easily inside the edges of the top "frame". A charming table for cocktails by a sofa or as a table for a quiet reading corner.
