Side table 1775 - 1785

This side table, created by English cabinetmaker John Yenn between 1775 and 1785, exemplifies the Neoclassical style popular during this period. The table's design, characterized by its elegant curved form and intricate giltwood ornamentation, reflects the renewed interest in classical Greek and Roman art and architecture. The top features a marquetry panel depicting a scene from mythology, further emphasizing the Neoclassical aesthetic. This piece, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases Yenn's mastery of craftsmanship and the enduring influence of classical design principles on 18th-century furniture.