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Drop-leaf dining table

John Townsend

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Drop-leaf dining table by John Townsend. Dark brown wood table with a rectangular top and rounded drop leaves on both sides. Table has four legs with a claw-and-ball foot design. The legs are long and slender with a slight curve. The drop leaves are curved and can be folded down. The table top has a thin edge around it. The background is a plain gray color. The table is positioned at an angle. The table's surface shows signs of use with darker spots.

Artwork Details

Date
1756
Medium
Mahogany, maple
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 536 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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