Side Table c. 1890

This Arts and Crafts side table, created by Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo around 1890, showcases the movement’s emphasis on handcrafted design. The table's elaborate, stylized floral carvings on the legs and drawer are characteristic of Mackmurdo’s work. The piece is a testament to the Arts and Crafts aesthetic, which celebrated traditional craftsmanship and organic forms. It’s currently housed in The Art Institute of Chicago, a prominent institution for American and European art.