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French Empire Pier Table, White House Collection

This carved and gilded beechwood pier table is of the French Empire style and was manufactured by Pierre-Antoine Bellange of Paris. This table is the only piece of the 53-piece Bellange suite purchased by President James Monroe that has always remained in the White House.
Artist
Pierre-Antoine Bellange
Date of Work
ca. 1817
Type
Furnishings
Credit
Bruce White for the White House Historical Association/White House Collection