Writing table

attributed to Jacques Dubois, c. 1745

A table of this format –with a single row of drawers and a leather writing surface –was the preferred writing desk for a gentleman in 18th-century Paris. Its curving form and fanciful mounts are typical of the Rococo style.

  • Artwork typefurniture, table, desk, writing table
  • Object numberBK-16660
  • Dimensionswidth 196 cm x depth 99.8 cm, height 79.9 cm x width 196 cm x depth 99.8 cm
  • Physical characteristicseikenhout, belijmd met rozenhout, verguld brons, leer