Table

Frank Lloyd Wright

1912–14 · White oak · The American Wing

Frank Lloyd Wright designed this table specifically for the Littles’ living room in Wayzata, using the same light-finish white oak employed in the room's trim, light fixtures, and shelving. The long tabletop appears almost to float above the four sturdy legs, and the central cabinet block seems to be hung from the top. Instead of attaching handles to the cabinet doors, Wright designed simple cut-out handholds. His design marries substantial forms to frame surprising slices of negative space. The overall effect is that of a table that is grounded yet light, and seamlessly integrated into its environment.

Artist

Frank Lloyd Wright

Date

1912–14

Medium

White oak

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Credit line

Purchase, Emily Crane Chadbourne Bequest, 1972