Table Design

Elevation of a round table with an incense burner on top.

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Photo: Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council · via Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

The front of the table is carved with a shell in the center, and a guilloche with rosettes along the sides; a garland of roses and tassels are draped along the bottom edge. The table has tapered, fluted legs with acanthus leaf ornamentation. The plan view of the table is indicated directly under the elevation. Below the plan is a scale bar of three French feet ("Echelle de 3 Pieds"). The plate is signed and numbered.

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.