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Portable Desk-on-frame Table

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Portable Desk-on-frame Table by artist Master of the House, features a wooden piece of furniture with a hinged top that opens like a cabinet. The item has a rectangular shape with a flat top. The main body of the furniture is a shiny golden-brown color with a darker brown border and accents. There are two doors on the top half, each with a metallic handle in the center. Below the doors, there is a single drawer with two circular metallic knobs. The table stands on four long, thin legs with small round feet. The legs are a darker brown color than the main body and have ornate details near the top and bottom. The background shows a white wall with molding and a white tiled floor.

Artwork Details

Date
1800–1810
Medium
Maple veneer, mahogany, rosewood, tulip poplar, pine
Culture
American
Dimensions
419 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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