Low Table by John Furlong
Low Table by John Furlong
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Made of mahogany, this is an unusually small, low table.
Although it would serve well as a coffee table, it is unfinished to one side as if it would stand against a wall. It's probable that it was meant as a salesman's sample and a scaled up version would give you a serving table. The legs look a little too big for the proportions of the table and this is not unusual for a scaled down model. They also say the most about the quality of the maker's work so it is possible they purposely oversized them to better demonstrate the workshop's ability. That said, it is both interesting if it is a sample and useful for its size.
The turned and reeded legs are removable on wooden threads. It's possible that one is an early replacement or perhaps it was mixed up with one from another sample. The oval label to the underside is for the maker John Furlong, Manufacturing, Upholster of 136, 137 & 138 Powis Str. Woolwich, S.E.
An interesting table by an unusual maker that can still be used. Circa 1830.
Dimensions:
Circa 1830.
Mahogany
England
John Furlong Label
Campaign Furniture
One leg probably an early replacement.
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