Desk
From the series One hundred masterpieces
Desk Abraham Roentgen (1711-1793), Neuwied, c. 1758-1760, oak, maple and walnut, veneered with various woods, tortoiseshell, silver, mother-of-pearl, copper, ivory, gilt bronze
A desk as a work of art. The famous German cabinetmaker Abraham Roentgen pulled out all the stops here. The inlay, the marquetry, was his specialty. Take a closer look.
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