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Fall Modern | Contemporary | Design | October 16, 2025

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Lot 635

Wendy Maruyama, Table, Six Chairs, and Shelf

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Starting Bid
$1,500

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(American/California, born 1952), 1983, maple and tubular steel, black to purple lacquer finish with polychrome splatter, comprising: table with glass top, six side chairs with red seat cushions, and shelf; chairs 34 x 18-1/4 x 20-1/2 in.; table 29 x 59-3/4 x 36 in. overall; shelf 16-3/4 x 48 x 16-1/4 in.

Provenance: Commissioned directly from the artist, June 9, 1983 (accompanied by copy of commission contract); Estate of Alice Zimmerman, Nashville, Tennessee

Note: According to the artist Wendy Maruyama, she was commissioned in 1983 by Mrs. Zimmerman to design and fabricate a table, a set of chairs, and a shelf for the pool room of her home in Nashville. The set was constructed at the Appalachian Center for Crafts on the Tennessee Tech campus in Smithville, Tennessee.

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Commissioned directly from the artist, June 9, 1983 (accompanied by copy of commission contract); Estate of Alice Zimmerman, Nashville, Tennessee

minor wear overall, paint loss throughout, notably along edges and at feet; scratches to glass; cushions lacking labels, one lacking one tie; small chip to one corner of glass shelf Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.