TABLE (TABLE EN CHIFFONIÈRE)
Creator(s): Unknown (Cabinet Maker)
On view in: French Drawing Room
About this object
The table is supported on four cabriole legs with a low shelf between them. The front has a marquetry scene extending over three drawers, representing a landscape with buildings and a river running under a bridge. The top has a marquetry panel with a still life of scattered objects including an inkwell, pens, drawing instruments, penknife, a sealed letter, crayon, playing cards, two books and a rose. The sides, back and shelf below are covered with trompe l'oeil three-dimensional pegged fretwork. The four corners bear long, gilt metal rococo mounts. The legs end with rococo sabots and casters.
- Object name:
- TABLE (TABLE EN CHIFFONIÈRE)
- Made from:
- Wood marquetry -- ormolu
- Made in:
- Paris, France
- Date made:
- c. 1770
- Size:
- 70.5 x 43.2 x 32.4 cm (27 3/4 x 17 x 12 3/4 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 31.45
- Class:
- FURNITURE
- Signature marks:
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973