Work Table 1800 - 1810

This anonymous "Work Table" from 1800-1810 is a stunning example of American Federal-style furniture. The table, now in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, features a mahogany top inlaid with contrasting wood and two drawers with brass pulls, showcasing the era's refined craftsmanship. The table's distinctive feature is the fabric-lined basket below, hinting at its intended use as a sewing or needlework table.