Lectern

Art Historical Context

This elegant lectern, crafted from walnut, maple, and pop, stands as a fine example of 19th(?) Italian(?) woodwork from the Robert Lehman Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. 161 cm in length and 53.5 cm in width, its sturdy yet graceful form suggests it was designed for practical use—likely in a church, library, or lecture hall, where it would support heavy books or manuscripts during readings or sermons. The choice of woods reflects skilled joinery: walnut for its rich, durable grain; maple for contrast and strength; and poplar for lighter structural elements, all hallmarks of high-...