Design for a Round or Oval Renaissance Style Table 1800 - 1900

This anonymous drawing from the late 18th or 19th century, located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts a design for an oval table with an ornate, Renaissance-inspired style. The table features a fluted pedestal with a delicate central finial, and a detailed, golden border running along the edge of the tabletop. This drawing showcases the popular trend of reviving historical styles during the 19th century and provides insight into the aesthetic preferences of the era. The precise purpose of this drawing remains unknown but it likely served as a blueprint for a furniture maker.