Design for Dark Oak Dining Room Table
1900–05
Classification
furniture
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of The Lake St. Louis Historical Society
Accession Number
2000-69-180
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
This design drawing for a Dark Oak Dining Room Table, by the A.N. Davenport Co. 1900–05, offers a glimpse into early th-century American furniture aesthetics. Produced by a notable Massachusetts-based firm known for high-quality wood furnishings, it reflects the era's emphasis on substantial, functional pieces for the home. Dark oak, prized for its durability and rich grain, was a hallmark during this transitional period between Victorian opulence and emerging modern simplicity. As a furniture design rather than a finished object, this artwork highlights the collaborative process of industria...