Sideboard

Dateca. 1815

MediumMahogany and white pine

DimensionsOH: 38"; OW: 36 3/4"; OD: 17 1/4"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1964-492

DescriptionFlat, rectangular top with reeded edges on front side; the four corners of the top cut in nearly circular projections to conform with columns beneath; straight, paneled sides; front composed of two rows of two drawers each, the lower pair of drawers slightly taller than the upper row; each drawer surrounded by simple bead molding and opening with a large, stamped brass, circular pull at center (brasses not original); lower edge of front bordered with narrow, fluted band; at four corners of case section are fluted, cylindrical (columns, which below case merge into cylindrical) legs, encircled at intervals with series of ring turnings, and terminate in small ball feet; a flat, thin shelf, with shaped front is attached between legs near base.

Woods: Mahogany, mahogany veneer and white pine framing and drawer interiors
ProvenanceThe original owner of this piece is not known. It was owned in the 20th century by Mrs. Adelide Sanders, wife of Livingston. This information came from a comment by Mrs. Pearl Sanders, from whom the bulk of the Glen-Sanders collection was acquired by Mr. Palmiter. Mrs. Sanders stated that a number of items were not at Scotia and were not owned by herself but by her "Aunt Addie" who lived nearby. Regarding the piece in question here she stated "The small sideboard was also at Aunt Addie's." The original owner could have been Peter Sanders but it also could have been any one of a number of other Sanders, Ten Broecks or Livingstons etc.