Dining Table, 3-part

Date1765-1785

MediumMahogany, deal, elm

DimensionsUnit 1 and 2 (semi-elliptical end units): OH: 28 1/4" OW: 46 1/2" OD: 21 7/8". Unit 3 (middle unit with drop-leaves): OH: 28 1/4" OW: 46 1/2" OD (both leaves up): 62 3/4"; with leaves down: 22 3/8"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1960-439,A

DescriptionDining table, composed of three units, each detachable from the other, and usable in various combinations, or by themselves. The units consist of two semi-elliptical end tables, and one rectangular drop-leaf table. One of the leaves of the drop-leaf table is detachable. When the table is set up for dining, four different lengths may be had by the following combination of parts: 1. To achieve fullest length, the rectangular table is placed, with its leaves up and extra legs out, between the two semi-elliptical end tables. 2. If slightly less length is desired, one of the leaves of the drop-leaf table can be removed altogether, and the extra leg swung back. Thus with one leaf extended, the drop-leaf table is placed between the semi-elliptical units. 3. The drop-leaf table can be removed altogether; its detachable leaf can be placed between the semi-elliptical units to make a suitable area for seating six or seven people. 4. The semi-elliptical units may be placed together, with nothing between them. This makes a small, slightly oval table which seats four or five comfortably. The two end units are semi-elliptical in plan; their aprons are simply shaped. They stand on four straight legs which are channel molded in front, and chamfered in back. The middle section, consisting of a rectangular drop-leaf table, has three boards across the top. The two side boards drop down, and are supported by one extra leg on each side. The extra legs swing out from the frame. At either end, between the legs, are similar aprons. The six legs are channel-molded in front and chamfered in back.

Woods: Mahogany; secondary woods are deal and elm. (Oak is used in the pull-out braces in one of the semi-elliptical end units; these braces, however, are not original.)
MarkingsNone found.