Arts & Crafts Side Table

One of the lesser known players of the Arts & Crafts movement was a humble chap named Charles Limbert. He began his journey as a furniture salesman, later building furniture companies of his own under the moniker Charles P. Limbert, in Grand Rapids and later in Holland, Michigan. Both factories were well staffed and known for their efficiency and creativity. Not only was his furniture found in many American homes, the company contributed quality product as diverse as lavatory stands and sinks to the majestic lodge Old Faithful Inn located in Yellowstone national park. Mr. Limbert’s style was an amalgamation of the austere work of Gustav Stickley, the graphic hauntings of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, and a pinch of Dutch Arts & Crafts. The side table that’s featured here winks to all of those contributing factors. The sides starts as slabs of oak that taper from bottom to top to lighten the visual profile of the piece. They’re beveled on the ends and joined to each other with splines. This technique adds a surprising amount of strength and stability to such a small piece. The 1""-thick top crowns the table with a little extra beef. I think it’s time to hit the shop.

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