Design for a side table
1780
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1780
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This drawing shows a simple side table with three tall, narrow drawers. The top has a flat ledge and a carved border with small shapes. The lines are clean, and the whole thing looks like a blueprint for furniture. The artist drew this in 1780, focusing on clean lines and simple shapes. The details on the top edge look like tiny scrolls or leaves, but they’re drawn lightly. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more designs like this.
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