Easter Eggs
I couldn't resist buying this antique card table, a style that was incredibly popular in the 1920s and '30s. The painting on the tabletop is called Sunshine and Shadows , by artist Rudolf Weber. The watermarks are a sure sign that this little table was well loved and well used over the years. Of course, as soon as I brought it home, I disappeared down a rabbit hole researching how to clean such a delicate tabletop. It turns out that's not as easy as you'd think. The artwork is actually a paper-based color lithograph, making it incredibly fragile. From everything I've read, there's a chance the lighter white watermarks can be reduced, but the darker stain has likely become a permanent part of the table's history. And honestly, I'm okay with that. Every old piece carries a story, and sometimes the imperfections are what make it special. One of my favorite features is that the table folds up and becomes a framed piece of artwork when it's not in use. ...
