Pembroke Table c. 1940

Florence Choate created this watercolor and graphite rendering of a Pembroke Table. While the medium is traditional, the subject reflects the growing interior design profession during Choate’s time. This table is carefully depicted with its mahogany-like wood, and is adorned with inlaid details. The artist pays close attention to the surface and form, capturing the interplay of light and shadow to convey its material presence. Pembroke tables, with their drop leaves and delicate construction, were emblems of refined taste and skilled craftsmanship. These tables would have been originally crafted using techniques like joinery, veneering, and inlay. Choate’s rendition captures this dedication to detail. Through her artistic rendering, Choate bridges the gap between design, craft, and fine art. Her work elevates the everyday object to a subject worthy of artistic study.