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Side Table

Date1800-1820

OriginEngland

Mediummahogany and dark wood (likely rosewood) inlay, brass and iron

DimensionsOH: 28"; OW: 36"; OD: 22"

Credit LineGift of the John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, Fund, Inc., through the generosity and interest of Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, and members of the family.

Object number1996.BH.381

DescriptionAppearance: mahogany side table with rectangular top, rounded corners, inlaid with dark wood stringing around perimeter of top and legs; shallow rectangular side skirts each supported by one thin rectangular leg that divide into two saber legs at base ending in brass toe caps and casters.

Construction: The top of the table is glued to the skirt; the skirt is tenoned to the legs, a medial brace is tenoned to the legs and skirt; the bottoms of the legs are tenoned to a small rectangular base; the saber legs are in sliding dovetails in the base and supported by an iron spider; the decorative braces are screwed to the legs and medial brace.