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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
Museum record:
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