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Pier Table

Joseph Meeks & Sons

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The pier table has a white marble top. The top is rectangular with flat edges. The table has a dark wood base. There are two columns on either side of the front, with ornate carvings at the top and bottom. The columns are smooth and cylindrical. A shelf is present underneath the main surface. The legs are carved with foliage and have a claw-like design. The front panel features a sunburst design. Above the front panel, there is a carved design of fruit and leaves. The background of the image is a plain wall and floor.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1825
Medium
Cherry, pine, poplar, mahogany veneer
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 443 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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