Stand 1778 - 1781

"Stand" is a mahogany table crafted by American cabinetmaker William Sprats in 1778 - 1781. Its elegant form features a circular top with a delicate, carved edge and a slender, fluted column that rests on three cabriole legs adorned with acanthus leaf carvings and ending in claw feet. This piece, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, exemplifies the refined taste and skilled craftsmanship of the late 18th-century American furniture making tradition. The table's graceful lines and elaborate details make it a fine example of the Rococo style.