Design for Writing Table #44 in Oak
1900–05
Classification
furniture
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of The Lake St. Louis Historical Society
Accession Number
2000-69-254
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Design for Writing Table #44 in** *By A.N. Davenport Co 1900–05* Step into the world of early 20th-century American with this intriguing design for Writing #44 in Oak, by the esteemed A.N. Davenport Co around 1900–05. As a leading Massachusetts furniture manufacturer, Davenport specialized in high-quality pieces that blended functionality with elegant form, often catering to the tastes of America's growing middle class during the Progressive Era. This design exemplifies the era's emphasis on sturdy, practical home furnishings, with oak—a durable, richly grained hardwood—chosen for its l...