Console Card Table
Manufacturer
Unknown
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1810
MediumMahogany
DimensionsOverall: 28 1/2 x 17 1/2 x 35 7/8 in. (72.4 x 44.5 x 91.1 cm)
Credit LineChrysler Museum of Art, Moses Myers House, Norfolk, Virginia. The Historic Houses are the property of the City of Norfolk and are operated by The Chrysler Museum.
Object numberM51.1.23
On View
Chrysler Museum of Art, MMH, Hall Below
DescriptionA mahogany D-shaped card table with a folding top secured with knife hinges. Edges of top are molded with three beads. Aprons are veneered with figured mahogany and trimmed along bottom edges with a double bead molding. Legs are turned and molded with eight large reeds. Rear rail of table is fit with a thick swing rail with a circular knuckle joint enabling the proper right rear leg to be swung out to open the table. Note: Table is one of a pair (see M51.1.24).
Exhibition HistoryMyers House