Furniture ➔ Occasional Table
Identifier:
121259
Description:
This occasional table has a folding, six-legged base featuring white accents and turned light and dark elements suspended between horizontal bars. The legs are turned and support a removable brass top with elaborate designs throughout.
Marks and Labels
-"1701 | 1301": Handwritten in black on the underside of the top
-"587": Handwritten in black on the underside of the top
Date:
1850 – 1900
Materials:
Brass, Wood, Mother Of Pearl
Dimensions:
24" h 20" w 20" d
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Collection Tier:
Tier 2
Source:
Gift of the Estate of Henry Idema
Related Entity:
Estate of Henry Idema (donor)
Henry Idema of Grand Rapids, Michigan was born in 1856 to Henry Idema and Frances Vanderploeg. He was a banker and was Chairman of the Board of Old Kent Bank since 1908. He was also the Vice President of the Michigan Trust Company. On February 3rd, 1880 he married Annie Doornink and together they had three children: Chester F. Idema, Walter D. Idema, and Edward H. Idema. He passed away on January 5th,1951 and is buried at Woodlawn Cemetary in Grand Rapids, Michigan.