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Turned Leg Rectangular Tea Table - Built for Mount Vernon
This table was built for the newly reconstructed distillery at George Washington's Mount Vernon. Based on
historical evidence, a similar table was located in the distillery manager's bedchamber. The table was designed in
the style of several existing examples of turned leg tea tables of Southern origin. The overall dimensions of the
table is approximately 27" wide x 21.5" deep x 28" high. The construction includes hand turned legs and
stretchers, pinned mortise and tenon joinery, a decorative bead around the apron and a lightly distressed oil and
wax finish. The size, style, wood selection, and coloring can be customized to suit the customer's requirements.
Whispering Woodworks
David S. Beach
Fine Custom Furniture and Reproductions
Leesburg, VA
703-737-2126
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Detail views of the legs and stretchers.
Detail view showing the table top.
The photo below shows the table in the Distillery Manager's bedchamber at
George Washington's Mount Vernon.
Features
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Primary construction is solid walnut with a beautifully wide board top.
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Reproduction made for George Washington’s Mount Vernon
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On display in the Mount Vernon Distillery
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The dimensions are approximately 28" high x 27" wide x 21.5" deep
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Mortise and tenon joinery throughout the piece.
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Hand turned legs with box stretcher design
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This table was finished with and a clear varnish.
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Other woods, styles and finishes are available