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Drop-leaf table
1740–1770
Dallas Museum of Art
Dallas, United States
Small tables such as this had a variety of uses in the 18th century. Because of their size, they were perfect for breakfast, teatime, and card games. Despite their usefulness, such tables were evidently not made in large quantities because few survive today.
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Details
- Title: Drop-leaf table
- Date Created: 1740–1770
- Physical Dimensions: Closed: 26 1/2 × 11 1/2 × 30 1/2 in. (67.31 × 29.21 × 77.47 cm) Open: 26 1/2 × 36 1/4 × 30 1/2 in. (67.31 × 92.08 × 77.47 cm)
- Type: Furnishings
- External Link: https://www.dma.org/object/artwork/5259604/
- Medium: Maple, pine, and mahogany
- Credit Line: Dallas Museum of Art, The Faith P. and Charles L. Bybee Collection, gift of the Friends of the Decorative Arts
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