Hepplewhite Pembroke Table
Manufacturer
Unknown
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1790
MediumMahogany | Poplar | Brass
DimensionsOverall: 28 1/2 x 19 1/4 x 33 in. (72.4 x 48.9 x 83.8 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 numberM51.1.43
On View
Chrysler Museum of Art, MMH, Consul Room
DescriptionHepplewhite Pembroke table on square tapered legs with brass capped feet. Legs ornamented w/ stringing and cuff inlay. Single drawer has an oval pull w/ grape decoration (also a pull on opposite end) and is outlined w/ lightwood stringing and inlayed w/ a quadrant-cut rectangle of light/dark/light stringing. Table leaves are shallow and supported by a pull-out diagonally-sawn swing rail. Marquetry inlay of light diamond on dark wood ground runs along bottom edge of drawer blade extending across legs. Upper face of each leg is ornamented w/ rectangular lightwood panels of light/dark/light stringing. Rectangular top.
Exhibition HistoryMyers House