Museum Collections
Luce Center
Dining table
Object Number:
INV.14968
Date:
ca. 1729
Medium:
Beech, pine, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 30 1/2 x 62 3/4 x 26 1/8 in. ( 77.5 x 159.4 x 66.4 cm )
Marks:
inlaid: on pair of swinging panels below tabletop: "RTAB / 1729", "P" and "B"
Description:
Beech and pine dining table with metal-hinged folding top composed of two boards framed by side and end rails and edged with metal banding; trestle base with truss end supports joined by two thick, square rails that are through-tenoned and wedged; two panels in front with inlaid fleur-de-lis in inset spandrels and inlaid inscription swing out and serve to support unfolded top; two drawers are located in back below tabletop.
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