Design for a Five-Legged Dark Oak Dining Table
1900–05
Classification
furniture
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of The Lake St. Louis Historical Society
Accession Number
2000-69-123
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Step into the world of early 20th-century American furniture design with the *Design for a Five-Legged Dark Oak Dining Table by A.N. Davenport Co., created between 1900 and 1905. This intriguing piece from the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection captures the ingenuity of a prominent furniture manufacturer during a time when oak was prized for its durability and rich grain, symbolizing sturdy domestic life in growing American households. Dining tables like this were the heart of family gatherings, blending functionality with emerging design innovation. What stands out is the unusual f...