Connoisseurship Lesson: Gate-Leg Tables
American homes in the Pilgrim Century and early Colonial periods were most often quite modest in both size and furnishings. A typical household might have a bedstead, table, wardrobe and several benches or chairs. The heavy use of this furniture frequently resulted in substantial wear. This was especially true of early tables, which saw heavy use in a wide variety of functions. For this reason it was common for their [...] Click here to continue reading.