Design for Table, Hounds

Design for a console table intended to be executed in iron. Two elongated hounds standing on their hind legs form the base of the table, their outstretched hands supporting the table top.

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Photo: Gift of D. Wigmore Fine Art · via Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Documented in curatorial archives from Living Morrow, this piece highlights the intersection of material craftsmanship and domestic utility in Article. Historical proportioning, joinery techniques, and structural framing offer practical lessons for contemporary interior architecture.

Thoughtful spatial placement and durable construction ensure domestic furnishings withstand daily household demands while enhancing room flow. Balancing visual lightness with utilitarian strength remains a cornerstone of enduring home design.