Furniture of the Olden Time

by Frances Clary Morse

Illus. 247.—Tea-tables. 1750-1760.

Illus. 248.—Table and Easy Chair, 1760-1770.

A tripod table with a remarkable top is shown in Illustration [249]. It belongs to J.J. Gilbert, Esq., of Baltimore. The rim is carved and pierced like the mahogany trays of the time.

Illus. 249.—Tripod
Table, 1760-1770.

Illustration [250] shows a Chinese fretwork table owned by Harry Harkness Flagler, Esq. Such tables were designed by Ince and Mayhew and Chippendale, and were called show tables, the pierced gallery serving to keep small curios on the table from falling off. Both of these tables were used as tea-tables, the raised rims protecting the tea-cups, more precious then than now.