{"product_id":"mason-rapaport-coffee-table-base-signed-1995-sculptural","title":"FUR-042 Mason Rapaport — Sculptural X-Base Coffee Table Base, Walnut \u0026 Maple, Signed \u0026 Dated 1995, No Glass","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare and exceptional original sculptural coffee table base by \u003cstrong\u003eMason Rapaport\u003c\/strong\u003e, signed and dated \u003cstrong\u003e1995\u003c\/strong\u003e — a masterwork of studio furniture making that transforms a functional object into a work of art. The piece features a dramatic \u003cstrong\u003eX-form base\u003c\/strong\u003e constructed from richly grained \u003cstrong\u003ewalnut\u003c\/strong\u003e curved supports with contrasting \u003cstrong\u003emaple or birch\u003c\/strong\u003e crossbars, ebonized tops, and concave sweeping silhouettes that give the base a breathtaking sense of tension and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMason Rapaport\u003c\/strong\u003e is an American studio furniture maker whose work sits at the highest level of the contemporary craft movement — the intersection of fine woodworking, sculptural design, and functional furniture. Studio furniture of this caliber, signed and dated by the maker, occupies a rare and increasingly valued category in the American decorative arts market, collected alongside the work of studio furniture luminaries such as Wharton Esherick, George Nakashima, and Sam Maloof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece is currently \u003cstrong\u003ewithout its glass top\u003c\/strong\u003e — presenting an exceptional opportunity for a buyer to commission a custom glass top to their exact specification, or to use the base as a striking sculptural object in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist\/Maker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mason Rapaport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed and dated 1995\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e X-base coffee table base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walnut curved supports, maple\/birch crossbars, ebonized tops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 39.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSigned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — signed and dated by the maker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlass top:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully. Sold consistent with age — a signed 1995 studio piece in presentable condition.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup \u0026amp; Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Local pickup preferred. For buyers requiring shipping, we are happy to provide referrals to our trusted third-party shippers. Please contact us prior to purchase to make arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f5f0e8; border-left: 4px solid #c8a96e; padding: 16px 20px; margin-top: 24px; font-family: sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1a1a2e;\"\u003eContact Us for Pricing \u0026amp; Availability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThis is a one-of-a-kind piece from our curated collection. Please use the \u003cstrong\u003ePrice Inquiry\u003c\/strong\u003e button above or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"color: #c8a96e; font-weight: 600;\"\u003econtact us here\u003c\/a\u003e for current pricing and availability.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Spatial Art-Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54082419917084,"sku":"FUR-042","price":699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/3877\/8396\/files\/FUR-042-Mason-Rapaport-Sculptural-X-Base-Coffee-Table-Base-01_watermarked.jpg?v=1782495633","url":"https:\/\/spatial-art-works.com\/products\/mason-rapaport-coffee-table-base-signed-1995-sculptural","provider":"Spatial Art-Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}