A Carved Mahogany Classical /Federal Worktable with Original Brasses, Salem, c.1830, attributed to circle of Samuel McIntire

This worktable is composed of highly figured mahogany and presents a commanding presence with four magnificently carved legs flanking the drawers.   The punchwork is classic Salem and the McIntire family (Samuel and his son Samuel Field Mcintire) produced furniture of this type from the early 19th century through 1840.

The turned legs are not bulbous and have a pleasing taper, terminating on vigorously turned feet ending with a ball.

Height: 29 1/2 in.  Width: 22 in. Depth: 20 in.