Table
1746â1809
Classification
furniture
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund
Accession Number
1938-88-2067
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Giuseppe Barberi (1746–1809), an esteemed Italian architect and designer active in Rome during the late Enlightenment era, crafted this elegant *Table* sometime within his lifetime. As a piece of furniture from the neoclassical period, it exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of 18th-century Italy, where functional objects blended artistry with architectural precision. Barberi's work often drew from ancient Roman motifs, emphasizing symmetry, proportion, and understated luxury—hallmarks of the shift from ornate Baroque to classical revival styles. Acquired through museum purchase with gifts f...