Tables a déjeuner à L'Angloise

Design for two tables.

Tables a déjeuner à L'AngloiseArticle
Photo: Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council · via Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

At left, a small, single leg table with a round tabletop; at right, a larger, four-legged, rectangular table. The tables are decorated with ornament motifs including acanthus leaves, lamb tongue, and fluting. The plate is signed.

Documented in curatorial archives from Living Morrow, this piece highlights the intersection of material craftsmanship and domestic utility in Article. Historical proportioning, joinery techniques, and structural framing offer practical lessons for contemporary interior architecture.

Thoughtful spatial placement and durable construction ensure domestic furnishings withstand daily household demands while enhancing room flow. Balancing visual lightness with utilitarian strength remains a cornerstone of enduring home design.