Designs for Furniture 1800 - 1900

This anonymous drawing from the late 18th or early 19th century features designs for two pieces of furniture: a tall cabinet with a decorative pediment and a circular mirror, and a low table with a pedestal base and intricate carvings. Both designs showcase a blend of classical and neoclassical influences, evident in the use of pilasters, garlands, and anthropomorphic figures. These detailed sketches would have served as working plans for skilled artisans to execute the furniture designs. The drawing is a testament to the enduring popularity of classical motifs in furniture design throughout the 18th and 19th centuries.