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Drop-leaf Dining Table

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Drop-leaf Dining Table by artist. Dark wood table with semicircular top and drop leaf. Table has four legs that are curved and tapered with ornate carvings on the bottom. The legs have a slight outward curve. The table top is flat and smooth. The background is light gray. The table is positioned with the drop leaf down. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
1760–90
Medium
Mahogany, white pine, tulip poplar
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 459 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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