Design for Two Marble-topped Pier Tables 1800 - 1850

This pencil drawing by an anonymous artist depicts two designs for pier tables with marble tops. The tables feature elaborate, carved legs with scrolling ornamentation. This design, dating from between 1800 and 1850, is a testament to the intricate craftsmanship of furniture making in the early 19th century. The drawing is a valuable record of the creative process involved in designing and crafting furniture, and it is now part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.