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Center Table

Pottier and Stymus Manufacturing Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular table with a white marble top featuring red veins. The table has a dark brown base with gold accents. Four legs, each adorned with a gold bust of a person's head. The legs are connected by a lower stretcher with a central finial. The table's apron features a decorative panel with a scene and geometric patterns. The panel is flanked by leaf-like motifs. The table has small wheels on the feet. The overall design is ornate, suggesting a Victorian or Renaissance Revival style, by Pottier and Stymus Manufacturing Company.

Artwork Details

Date
1870–75
Medium
Rosewood, walnut, gilding, marble, brass, glazed ceramic tile
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 513 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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