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An extremely rare three-legged table in French Empire style graces the stairway landing between the second and third floors of the clubhouse. The French Empire style is notable for it's heavy appearance and Roman imperial influence ("large and in charge") favored by the court of Napoleon Bonaparte. Popular in France from the late 18th to early 19th centuries, the style found favor in America around 1815 and is typical of designs selected by President James and First Lady Elizabeth Monroe in their selections for the newly-rebuilt White House, which are today the oldest pieces in the nation's executive mansion.
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This American furniture design was based on the French Restauration style popular from about 1815-30 and is now commonly referred to as "Pillar and Scroll" (see supporting image). The heavy and plain forms relied on figured veneers for ornamentation such as crotch grain, flame grain, or book matched mahogany veneers.