Table with Sphinx Base
Classification
furniture
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Museum purchase through gift of various donors
Accession Number
1901-39-1409
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Table with Sphinx Base** *Giuseppe Barberi (, 1746–1809), ca. 1790* Step into the refined world of late 18th-century Italian with Giuseppe Barberi's *Table with Sphinx Base*, captivating piece of furniture now in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection. Crafted around 1790, this work reflects Barberi's expertise as an architect and designer Rome, where he created luxurious furnishings for elite patrons. Acquired through museum purchase with gifts from various donors, it exemplifies the era's blend of functionality and ornamentation. The table's standout feature—a base shaped l...