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Mahogany writing table
David Roentgen, c. 1780 - c. 1785
After 1780 marquetry went out of fashion in Paris. Unembellished panels of wood with an attractive grain were increasingly used as veneer; mahogany was a particular favourite. This development was followed throughout Europe, and also by Roentgen, who sold his furniture in Paris, among other places.
- Artwork typefurniture, table
- Object numberBK-1965-40
- Dimensionsheight 77 cm x width 68.5 cm x depth 45.5 cm, width 66 cm x depth 42.5 cm
- Physical characteristicseikenhout, belijmd met mahoniehout, verguld brons