Philadelphia Dressing Table

Origin

United States, Pennsylvania

Period

18th Century

Materials

Mahogany, white cedar

Dimensions

W.	34 in;	H.	30 in;	D.	22.75 in;
W.	86.36 cm;	H.	76.2 cm;	D.	57.79 cm;

Condition

Excellent.

Creation Date

1770

Description

An excellent example from Philadelphia with exceptional carving. The drawer front is carved from the solid with a concave central medallion with an asymmetrical rendering of flowers and leaves on a punch carved ground. Nicely carved cabriole legs with ball and claw feet are echoed in the angled reeded corners and ovolo corners of the top.

Styles / Movements

Chippendale

Incollect Reference Number

139338