Commode

attributed to Matthijs Horrix (1735-1809), The Hague, c. 1775-1780, oak, veneered with tulipwood and other woods, gilt bronze, later marble top

German-born Matthijs Horrix was the leading cabinet-maker in The Hague and the preferred purveyor of furniture to the stadtholder’s court. He specialized in furniture with marquetry decoration in the French style, and even named his shop in The Hague In de commode van Parijs (In the commode of Paris).

  • Artwork typefurniture, case furniture, commode
  • Object numberBK-1969-141
  • Dimensionsheight 90.0 cm x width 121.0 cm x depth 50.5 cm