An extraordinary 19th-century library table that embodies the sophistication and craftsmanship of J & J.W. Meeks. This table is fashioned in attractive solid rosewood and executed in Meeks’ signature dramatic detail. The carving is simply stunning, adorning both the front and the back of each leg. The table is further enhanced by its beautiful and original white marble top. In New York City, there were two firms who reached substantial popularity during the American Rococo Revival for their superior furnishings of unquestionable quality. They were, of course, J. & J.W. Meeks and John Henry Belter, major competitors in New York and also the two largest firms in the city. Both used laminated woods with highly decorative ornamentation and both