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Round tea table

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round tea table by Duncan Phyfe. The table has a round tabletop with a slightly raised edge. The tabletop is flat and smooth. The table has a pedestal base with three curved legs. The legs are attached to the central stem with curved supports. The legs have a decorative shape at the bottom, with a slight curve upwards. The feet of the legs are shaped like a paw. The table is made of dark wood and has a glossy finish. The background is plain and light-colored.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1765
Medium:
Mahogany
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
535 × 624 px
Museum record:
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