Decorative arts
Writing Table
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- Date
- ca.1788-1796
- Accession number
- 16.12
- Maker
- Bernard Molitor(Opens in new tab) (French, 1755–1833)
- Dimensions
- 27 11/16 x 31 7/8 x 17 in. (70.3 x 81 x 43.2 cm.)
- Medium
- oak and mahogany carcase veneered with marquetry of satinwood, purplewood, holly, and stained sycamore, tulipwood edge banding, and boxwood and ebony stringing; drawer sides veneered with bois satiné; gilt and ungilt bronze mounts and lining; bronze-colored sliding mechanism; leather writing surface.
- Description
- The drawer of this table is fitted with a writing or reading panel.
- Credit
- The Huntington
- Department
