Writing table

Jean François Oeben, c. 1760

Oeben, originally from Germany, specialized in furniture with complicated mechanical parts. When the surface of this desk is pushed back, the inner compartment with a writing panel slides forward. Oeben was also renowned for his delicate floral marquetry.

  • Artwork typefurniture, table
  • Object numberBK-16662
  • Dimensionswidth 64.0 cm x depth 43.5 cm, height 73.5 cm
  • Physical characteristicseikenhout, gefineerd met rozenhout en andere houtsoorten, monturen van verguld brons