Table, night

Furniture

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Table, night

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.847 a-b

Description

a. Table: White marble top. The marble is beveled with corners that protrude outward. The drawer underneath pulls out with a lotus round pull with mahogany paneled veneer on either side. The bottom cabinet opens and reveals a shelf. The cabinet has a veneer of mahogany. Two fluted columns flank the cabinet and are placed on bulbous feet; they rest on square shaped bases with scroll designs. They rest on bulbous feet. The sides have mouldings as well as veneers. The back is also finished and veneered, with mouldings that box in the veneer, maybe in the manner of Daniel Pabst. b. Skeleton key with a filigree face.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1876

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

MP.94.847 A-B
MP.94.847a-b

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Item "A" Nightstand

Height

30-1/2 in

Width

20 in

Depth

17-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 30 1/2 x 20 x 17 1/4 in. (77.5 x 50.8 x 43.8 cm)

Material

Metal Unspecified, Mahogany, Marble, Wood

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Unknown

Related Entries

Notes

MP.94.557 - Bed - Part of set MP.94.561 - Mantel - Part of set MP.94.556 a-b - Chest of drawers - Part of set MP.94.558 - Mirror - Part of set MP.94.559 - Wall mirror - Part of set MP.94.560 - Wall mirror - Part of set MP.94.849 - Table - Part of set

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

This chest was exhibited at the Centennial Exhibit in 1876 in Philadelphia. The plaques are in the style of Thorualdsen. These porcelain medallions are the same images as the plaster plaques on the north pavilion porch. From Appraisal Book, pg. 60: "Marble topped dresser with shelving and oval attached upright mirror plate. $400.00." "American Centennial Walnut Bedroom Suite understood to have been bought by Mr. & Mrs. Maturin Livingston at Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia in 1876."

Note Type

General Note

Note

1of 8 items; marble top matches the bureau (MP.94.556)

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Centennial Bedroom