Card table 1817

This card table, crafted in 1817 by Charles-Honoré Lannuier, is a prime example of the Empire style, a popular design movement in early 19th century America. The table features a mahogany top inlaid with satinwood and ebony, and its base showcases a gilded figure of a winged female deity, a motif echoing the classical revival of the period. The table's elegant proportions, intricate details, and gilded accents speak to the craftsmanship and sophistication of the era. The piece is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.