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French press

1810–15
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 726
Although similar to an English wardrobe, this specific form is called a “French press” in the New York City book of prices for cabinetwork of 1810, a publication that set the wages for journeyman furniture makers. Behind the beautifully veneered doors are two sets of three sliding trays separated by two tiers of drawers. In contrast, a wardrobe was divided into an upper section with cupboard doors and a lower section with three drawers.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: French press
  • Date: 1810–15
  • Geography: Made in New York, New York, United States
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Mahogany, mahogany veneer, gilded brass with yellow poplar, white pine
  • Dimensions: 93 x 58 x 26 1/2 in. (236.2 x 147.3 x 67.3 cm)
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Maria Dehon Polk, 1941
  • Object Number: 41.89
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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