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Pier Table

John Goddard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Pier Table by John Goddard features a rectangular marble top with a smooth surface and a subtle sheen; it has a brown wooden base with a darker brown tone on the sides; the table has four curved legs with ornate carvings on the top portion and ball-shaped feet; the legs are thin and tapered, with a slight curve outward from the top; the background is a solid light blue-green color; the table casts a shadow on the floor.

Artwork Details

Date
1760–90
Medium
Mahogany, mahogany veneer, marble, maple, white pine
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 393 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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