Sideboard
Datec. late 18th Century
MediumMahogany, maple inlay, pine, poplar, and brass hardware
Dimensions40 × 71 1/2 × 31 inches (101.6 × 181.6 × 78.7 cm)
Credit LineAttributed to the bequest of Mary Telfair.
Object number1875.18
CopyrightThe images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextDuring the 19th century, sideboards primarily served as a storage and display piece in the dining room for decorative tableware, glassware, and other dining accessories. This sideboard was possibly made by a Savannah cabinetmaker, with attributions to Telfair family ownership. It is stylistically comparable to other bodies of furniture made in the area with its simpler approach to ornament, treatment of surfaces, and use of inlay.
