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Console Table

John Henry Belter

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Console Table by John Henry Belter has a white marble top with a wavy edge. The tabletop is oval shaped. The base is made of dark brown wood and features intricate carvings of leaves and flowers. The four legs are curved and tapered, with gold caps on the feet. The legs are connected by curved carvings that form an X shape underneath the table. The carvings on the base of the table are dense and ornate, featuring multiple layers of curved leaves and flowers. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1855
Medium
Rosewood, marble
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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