DROPLEAF TABLE
Creator(s): Unknown
On view in: Adam Bedroom
About this object
The dropleaf table is made in the Adam style. The top has a painted oval medallion in its center. It shows a female figure and three putti in grisaille. This is surrounded by a leaf garland. There are two extensions to the table top which are painted with small medallions showing heads. Around the edge is a border in darker wood painted with morning glories. There is a freize drawer which is decorated with swags in carved gilded wood. It stnads on four round tapered fluted legs with a curved x-shaped stretcher in gilded wood joining themn. There is an oval medallion at the crossing.
- Object name:
- DROPLEAF TABLE
- Made from:
- Painted wood
- Made in:
- England
- Date made:
- 20th c.
- Size:
- 72.4 x 129.5 x 53.3 cm (28 1/2 x 51 x 21 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 33.73
- Class:
- FURNITURE
- Signature marks:
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973