Classical Carved Mahogany Pedestal Breakfast Table, Philadelphia, c.1830

This table relates to a Philadelphia school of which Quervelle was a major exponent. A discussion of Quervelle's work with additional examples can be seen in our description of a related worktable we also offer. The top is composed of a solid ribbon grain mahogany that is visually striking. This is the type of wood that makes this furniture so wonderful and unobtainable on the lumber market…