Design for Two Round-topped Pedestal Tables 1825 - 1835

This anonymous design for two round-topped pedestal tables, created between 1825 and 1835, exemplifies the refined taste of the early 19th century. The drawing, rendered in graphite on a pale pink sheet, depicts two identical tables with elaborate, ornately carved bases and simple, round tabletops. The artist’s attention to detail and meticulous shading reveal a skilled hand, suggesting a professional furniture maker or designer. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City houses this delicate yet intriguing design.