Overview
A delicate, lathe-turned bud vase crafted from the wood of a chokecherry tree, featuring a classic baluster silhouette and a tiered pedestal base.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
T.C. Knutson Hand-Turned Chokecherry Bud Vase
Photo reference
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Story
During the mid-century era, a quiet revolution of 'studio woodturning' took hold across America, as artisans moved away from mass-produced furniture to celebrate the individual soul of local trees.
Maker / Origin
T.C. Knutson was likely a dedicated regional artisan or a highly skilled member of a woodturning guild, as evidenced by the professional-grade custom stamp on the base.
Condition & Value
The vase appears to be in excellent vintage condition with no visible 'checking' or cracks, which is remarkable given that fruitwoods are prone to splitting over time. Value for regional studio woodturning is driven by the identification of the wood species and the reputation of the maker.
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