About This Artwork
Revolving Octagonal Library Table, c. 1840; designed 1832
Veneer of ebony, boxwood, kingwood, mahogany, satinwood, pine, cedar, chestnut, tulipwood, and various stained and shaded woods, with ivory, pearl-shell, copper and brass inlay; the carcass of the top and of the drawer linings is mahogany; the carcass of the base pedestal is pine; replacement leather
Height: 74.9 cm (30 in.)
Width: 137.2 cm (54 in.)
Diameter: 148.6 cm (58 1/2 in.)
Gift of The Antiquarian Society from the Capital Campaign Fund, 1987.215.1
European Decorative Arts
Not on Display
