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Tea Table

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round table with a dark-colored wood finish, possibly mahogany or walnut. Top is circular and flat. A small ledge underneath the top. Pedestal base features a bulbous middle section, tapering down to three curved legs with club feet. Feet end in a ball. The overall design suggests a classic, antique style. Tea Table by Duncan Phyfe.

Artwork details

Date:
1740–90
Medium:
Walnut
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
532 × 624 px
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