Draw-leaf table

anoniem, c. 1600 - c. 1625

The two leaves under the tabletop can be pulled out, hence the name ‘draw-leaf table’. When these withdrawing leaves are fully extended, the top drops down between them. The table’s length is thus doubled. Draw-leaf tables were fixtures in the homes of affluent citizens during the 17th century. This is an exceptionally luxurious example, with carving on the baluster legs.

  • Artwork typedraw table
  • Object numberBK-NM-5850
  • Dimensionswidth 150 cm, depth 64 cm, width 320 cm, height 84 cm x length 170 cm x width 83.5 cm
  • Physical characteristicseikenhout, ebbenhout