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Bureau Table

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black wooden bureau table by an unknown artist. Rectangular shape with a flat top. Two columns of drawers, one with 3 drawers and the other with 4 drawers. A recessed section between them. All drawers have ornate metal handles. The table is raised on short curved legs. The background is plain and light-colored.

Artwork details

Date:
1750–65
Medium:
Walnut, tulip poplar, white pine, white cedar
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 456 px
Museum record:
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