Harvey Seaweeds FXD Faux Shagreen trays with wood

Faux Shagreen trays with wood trim

the Dexter has a top that appears to float and a finished look that adds just the right amount of polish to a space

all pulled together by a comfortable linen drop-in cushion seat

Thin metal rods wrap a central mirror and terminate with a slight flare

This piece stands with dignity and artistic detail atop a fittingly regal white marble base

Harvey Seaweeds FXD Faux Shagreen trays with woodThe graphic simplicity of these drawings seems more akin to elements of contemporary design than to an 1884 scientific study. This may be why the work of Irish botanist William Henry Harvey is one of the foundational inspirations of Natural Curiosities, and the edition of Psychologica Britannica, from which these images were sourced, remains a beloved volume in our collection.