THIS IS NOW SOLD 1952 RUSSELL SPANNER Catalina Series BUFFET SERVER

THIS IS NOW SOLD Here is a scarcely seen BUFFET SERVER from the Catalina series designed and manufactured by the Russel Spanner company of Toronto in 1952. Considered a pioneering Icon of Canadian modernism in furniture design Russell Spanner pieces are tough to come by. Here we have the BUFFET SERVER that features one upper drawer and two sliding doors revealing a large storage area with adjustable shelves. Of course it also displays the unique overhanging almost cantilevered profile, sitting atop stylishly splayed legs, that the Catalina series is known for. The outer case is done in the “Nutmeg “ finish offered by Spanner, while the Maple sliding doors , and drawer front are done in a natural aged maple finish. If the finish is not to your liking it would not be a very hard job to paint this into something that matches your décor. They key to this piece are it’s very mod. lines. The piece measures 33 inches tall, 3 feet wide and 20 inches deep measured off the wall. The “Ruspan by Spanner” mark is located in the upper drawer. It does have a small veneer chip on the side, and the usual scuffs and wear with a piece of this age, but I would say the overall condition is very nice. Under appreciated for many years, Seduced and Abandoned, Virginia Wright's 1985 exhibition of Canadian furniture at The Art Gallery at Harbourfront brought renewed interest in Russell Spanner designs (and Canadian Modernist furniture in general) and more recently the “A Spanner in the Works , the Furniture of Russell Spanner 1950-1953” exhibit at the Power Plant Gallery in the 1990’s has added to the growing enthusiasm for collecting and appreciating these pieces. Here is your chance to own a scarce piece designed by what many consider to be the Charles Eames / George Nelson of Canada. THIS IS NOW SOLD