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Console Table

John Henry Belter

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The table "Console Table" by John Henry Belter has a white marble top with a wavy edge and a dark wood base. The base has four curved legs with ornate carvings of leaves and flowers. There are carved grape clusters and vines on the legs and apron. The legs are connected by curved struts with decorative carvings. The table has small metal feet. The background is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
1850–60
Medium:
Rosewood, marble
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 504 px
Museum record:
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