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19th c. Table with Leaf

19th c. Table with Leaf

Artist:
Unknown
Central Library
Furniture
This 19th-century dining table would have been used in elite settings, likely for large gatherings and dinner parties. Already a sprawling 84 inches i...
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19th century Side Table

19th c. Side Table

Artist:
Hickory Chair Company
Central Library
Furniture
Hickory Chair Company released a James River Plantation Collection line inspired by the 18th-century antiques found in homes along the Virginia James...
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Three Tiered Console

Three-tiered Console

Artist:
Unknown
Annex
Furniture
We do not know precisely when Maitland-Smith manufactured this 19c. elegant three-tiered mahogany console on brass castors. Each tier bears an umber...
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Power & Light Clock

Power and Light Building Replica Clock

Artist:
Power and Light Building Engineering Staff
Central Library
Furniture
This unique clock is thought to have been built in the 1950s by the Power & Light Building’s engineering staff in appreciation of the iconic Kansas Ci...
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Lectum

Lectum

Artist:
Unknown
Central Library
Furniture
This lectum was designed to empower the speaker before the audience. Rectangular in shape, the top of the piece provides ample space for the speaker t...
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19 c. Pedestal Table

19th century Pedestal Table

Artist:
Unknown
Central Library
Furniture
This 19th century pedestal table is a beautiful combination of dark stained wood and glass and is accompanied by four chairs. The pedestal refers to t...
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Colonial Manufacturing Grandfather Clock

Colonial Manufacturing Grandfather Clock

Artist:
Colonial Manufacturing Company
Central Library
Furniture
Looming at seven and a half feet tall, this solid mahogany grandfather clock balances the simple and ornate into a concise sophisticated design. The c...
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Scholar's Chair

Scholar's Chair

Artist:
Unknown
Central Library
Furniture
This is a 19th century antique Chinese horseshoe-style chair made likely from elmwood. The chair was fabricated using pegs and specially carved joiner...
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Scholar's Chair

Scholar's Chair

Artist:
Unknown
Central Library
Furniture
This is a 19th century antique Chinese horseshoe-style chair made likely from elmwood. The chair was fabricated using pegs and specially carved joiner...
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19th century Half-Moon Table

19th Century Half-Moon Table

Artist:
Unknown
Central Library
Furniture
This side table's smooth upper surface caps a wealth of intricacy below. Starting with the band that foots the tabletop, shields, vases plush with fol...
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