Who created "Design for Serving Table with "S"-shaped Drawer Pulls"?

Design for Serving Table with "S"-shaped Drawer Pulls was created by A.N. Davenport Co. in 1900â05.

Is "Design for Serving Table with "S"-shaped Drawer Pulls" in the public domain?

Yes, Design for Serving Table with "S"-shaped Drawer Pulls is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Design for Serving Table with "S"-shaped Drawer Pulls

Q: When was "Design for Serving Table with "S"-shaped Drawer Pulls" created?

This artwork was created 1900â05.

A.N. Davenport Co.

1900â05

Classification

furniture

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Gift of The Lake St. Louis Historical Society

Accession Number

2000-69-73

About this artwork

Research in Progress

Art Historical Context

This design drawing for a serving table, created by the A.N. Davenport Co. around 1900–1905, offers a glimpse into early 20th-century American furniture design. The Boston-based firm was renowned for producing high-quality furnishings, blending functionality with elegant detailing. Here, the standout feature is the distinctive "S"-shaped drawer pulls, which suggest a nod to organic, flowing forms popular in the transitional period between Victorian opulence and emerging Arts and Crafts simplicity. As a blueprint rather than a finished piece, it highlights the meticulous planning behind custom...

Design for Serving Table with "S"-shaped Drawer Pulls

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