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Console Table

Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Renaissance Revival-style rectangular console table has overhanging top with carved molded edge; apron with molded lower edge and carved strapwork motifs; corner blocks on apron with carved rosettes; two shelves below with molded edges; straight panel in back extending from apron to floor; and two curved front legs with carved acanthus leaves and rosettes at top, carved twist molding down legs, and large paw feet. "Prudential Insurance Company. Public Space. / N. Y. O. 15462" and . "2228 / 43030" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tables (support furniture)
console tables
Renaissance Revival
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (4 7/8 x 10 5/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.003.013.002

Record Details

Originator

A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)

Material Type

design drawings
sketches

Description Level

Item

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