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
  • Dimensionswidth 66.0 cm x depth 42.5 cm, height 77.0 cm x width 68.5 cm x depth 45.5 cm
  • Physical characteristicseikenhout, belijmd met mahoniehout, verguld brons