Table 1857 - 1860

This table, crafted by Léon Marcotte, invites us to consider the world of 19th-century opulence. Marcotte, born in France, established himself as a prominent figure in New York’s interior design scene. This table, with its dark wood and delicate ornamentation, speaks to the era's fascination with luxury. It was a time when decorative objects reflected one's status and taste. This piece echoes the styles favored by the wealthy during the Industrial Revolution, when the acquisition of material possessions was paramount. Think about the hands that might have placed objects upon its surface, what conversations may have unfolded around it. The table acts as a quiet reminder of a past where class dictated the very air one breathed, a past that continues to shape our present. It is a testament to how objects bear witness to the stories of human experience, power, and social change.