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"Console Table with Mirror"

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-306898

Description

Design drawing titled "Console Table with Mirror" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular console table has overhanging top; apron with two drawers and curved front; two rear square legs; and two carved front legs with scrolled tops, foliate motifs, and large paw feet; and rectangular base with protruding front corners and molded top edge. Rectangular wall mirror has arched pediment; narrow frame with carved rosettes in corners and foliate motifs at top. Title and "Hapgood" are handwritten on drawing. Part of title is cut off.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tables (support furniture)
console tables
Neoclassical
mirrors
wall mirrors
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (9 1/4 x 6 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.003.028.001

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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