TABLE VITRINE
Creator(s): Unknown
On view in: French Drawing Room
About this object
In carved gilt wood; fitted glass top lifts up. Round corners contain rosettes. Carved frieze is a series of rectangular patterns. On each long side a round medallion containing romping putti. Three dimensional swags on all four sides. Rouind tapered swirl fluted legs, separated near floor by a stretcher which is shaped like two crossed archery bows, each entwined by a card. On the crossing is a wreath of roses carved in the round and standing vertically; within it are two birds, wings outstretched. Lined in dull yellow velvet.
- Object name:
- TABLE VITRINE
- Made from:
- Wood, yellow velvet, glass
- Made in:
- France
- Date made:
- 20th c.
- Size:
- H. 29 1/4 × W. 34 1/4 × D. 24 1/2 in. (74.3 × 87 × 62.2 cm)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 31.129
- Class:
- FURNITURE
- Signature marks:
- MARK
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973