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Tea Table

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black wooden table, Tea Table by artist Duncan Phyfe. The table is round with a dark wood finish and a pedestal base. The top is flat and smooth with a slightly raised edge around the perimeter. The pedestal has a wide base that narrows as it rises, then flares out slightly before tapering to a narrower section near the top. The table has three legs, each curved and ending in a claw-like foot. The table appears to be low to the ground, with the top at approximately knee height. The background is white with a light-colored floor. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
1740–90
Medium
Mahogany
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 533 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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