Toy Table
1820–40
Medium
White pine
Dimensions
17.7 × 30.5 × 26 cm (7 × 12 × 10 1/4 in.)
Classification
table
Department
Arts of the Americas
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
74076
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the Art Institute of Chicago's Arts the Americas collection, this charming *Toy Table* (1820–40) captures the whimsy of early 19th-century childhood. Crafted from white pine—a lightweight, abundant wood favored by American furniture makers for its workability and fine grain—this miniature table measures just 17.7 × 30.5 × 26 cm, perfectly scaled for a child's playroom or dollhouse. Its simple, rectangular form echoes the sturdy, practical designs of everyday household furniture from the era, showcasing the skilled joinery techniques of anonymous woodworkers. Dating to the young Ame...