Pair of tables
18th century
Medium
Mahogany, oil glazes
Dimensions
Overall (.1): 27 1/4 × 17 3/4 × 14 7/16 in. (69.2 × 45.1 × 36.7 cm); Overall (.2): 27 1/8 × 17 7/8 × 14 7/16 in. (68.9 × 45.4 × 36.7 cm)
Classification
Woodwork-Furniture
Culture
British
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Fletcher Fund, 1962
Accession Number
62.6.1, .2
Tags
Art Historical Context
This exquisite pair of mahogany tables, crafted by British architect and designer James Stuart in the 18th century exemplifies the neoclassical elegance of Georgian-era furniture. Stuart, often called "Athenian Stuart for his pioneering studies of ancient Greek architecture, classical motifs into domestic design. Measuring about 27 inches high, these compact tables feature finely proportioned tops and legs, finished with oil glazes that enhance the wood's rich grain and provide a glossy, durable surface ideal for period interiors. The tables are adorned with intricate carvings of Cupid and Ps...