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Library Table

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1860-1890

GUSN

GUSN-64511

Description

Renaissance Revival library table with rectangular top and bowed ends. Inset green baize top with pas partout and Greek key gilt design, molded skirt with one long drawer in front. Block corners, turned legs, bracket stretchers with center finial. Modified trestle type.

Details

Descriptive Terms

library tables (writing tables)
tables (support furniture)
walnut (wood)
Renaissance Revival
walnut (wood)
Desk
Table, Writing
Table, Library
Walnut
Renaissance Revival
Table, Library

Associated Building

Original to Roseland Cottage (Woodstock, Conn.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

30 x 45.75 x 25.5 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Margaret Carson Holt

Accession Number

1970.701

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