Mahogany Pie-Crust Tea Table

comments (2) June 22nd, 2010 in Reader's Gallery

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Table shown with top in the down position for storage against a wall.
Detail of carvings.  The floral pattern between the legs was carved and applied to the post.
Detail shot of the base.
Table shown with top in the down position for storage against a wall. - CLICK TO ENLARGE

Table shown with top in the down position for storage against a wall.

Photo: Jason Robertson
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This is a pie-crust tea table done in Mahogany.  The pedestal features ball and claw feet and is fully carved in the roccoco style commonly seen in Chippendale style furniture.  The base also features a floral design carved and applied to the pedestal between each of the three legs.  The top sits on a birdcage assembly and tilts as well as rotates so that a cup of tea may be poured and passed around the table.  The piece is stained with aniline dyes and finished with garnet shellac.  Additionally, the table was glazed to highlight the carvings.

posted in: Reader's Gallery, chippendale, ball and claw, pie crust, roccoco, tea table
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jimbell jimbell writes: I have always found the concept of these tables hard to stomach. My shortcoming. But it detracts from appreciating the beautiful, detailed work that went into this piece. Really nice. I like the no-holds-barred traditional approach.
Posted: 3:48 am on July 2nd

Sequim Tool Sequim Tool writes: Very nice, I like the carving and the top tips too
Posted: 12:07 am on June 23rd

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