Identification
Photo reference
5 uploaded photos
Overview
The set is definitively identified by the 'Oscar de la Renta for CENTURY' brass plaque. The accompanying patent numbers (6,994,032; 7,311,047; 7,455,018) for the Jupe-style radial expansion mechanism were granted between 2006 and 2008, firmly dating production to the late 2000s or shortly after.
Story
Century Furniture partnered with fashion icon Oscar de la Renta in the late 2000s to create a line of high-end, globally inspired traditional furniture. The centerpiece of the dining collection was this Jupe-style radial table, based on Robert Jupe's 1835 patent, updated with modern mechanics that Century patented between 2006 and 2008. The secondary market for high-end, designer-collaboration traditional furniture remains polarized.
Maker / Origin
Century Furniture
Condition & Value
The table shows minor edge wear and surface scratches consistent with normal use. However, the critical condition factors—the smooth operation of the radial expansion mechanism and the structural integrity of the chair joints—cannot be fully assessed from the provided photos.
Full Research
Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.
The secondary market for high-end, designer-collaboration traditional furniture remains polarized. While generic 'brown furniture' often struggles, 'Jupe' style radial expansion tables are highly sought after for their mechanical ingenuity and statement value. Buyers are typically high-end interior designers or specialized dealers who will pay a significant premium for complete, fully functional sets with their original leaf cabinets.
▲ Oscar de la Renta for Century brass plaque confirms high-end designer pedigree.
▲ Jupe-style radial expansion mechanism is a highly desirable, premium furniture form.
▲ Solid mahogany and mahogany veneer construction aligns with luxury market standards.
▼ Unverified chair count — if only the 4 visible chairs are included, the set value drops significantly compared to a standard set of 8 (±30%).
▼ Unverified leaf cabinet — missing the dedicated storage cabinet for the radial leaves would severely impact the table's completeness and value (±25%).
▼ Unverified mechanism function — any binding or missing leaves in the complex radial track will require expensive specialist repair (±40%).
Best Venue
Consign to a premier regional auction house or a high-end traditional furniture dealer. Prior to listing, it is critical to assemble the entire set, photograph the leaf cabinet (if present), and take a video demonstrating the smooth operation of the radial expansion mechanism to maximize buyer confidence and justify a premium price.
Upside Potential
If the set is confirmed to include 8 or more chairs, the matching leaf cabinet, and operates flawlessly, a direct-to-consumer retail listing on a platform like Chairish or 1stDibs could realize $10,000 to $12,000, aligning with top-tier dealer asks.
Also found — market-range context
Surfaced during research but not used to anchor the valuation — wrong form, species, era, or no published price. Shown so the market range around this item is visible.