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Pier Table

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Pier Table by an unknown artist features a white marble top. The table has a dark brown wood base with white columns on either side. There are gold accents throughout the piece, including on the columns, the apron, and decorative motifs. A gold filigree design is centered on the apron. The table has a lower shelf and stands on four legs. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1825–30
Medium
Mahogany, marble, gilded wood, mirror glass, white pine apron, plinth, yellow poplar backboard
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 475 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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