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Writing desk

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Martin Carlin, who emigrated from Germany to Paris, was one of the pre-eminent furniture makers of the second half of the 18th century. These small writing desks were supplied by the dealer Poirier, for whom Martin Carlin seems to have worked almost exclusively. Through Poirier, his furniture was sold to Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette, Madame du Barry and many members of the court. The main drawers of these desks contain fittings for ink and sand, with main compartments fitted with hinged writing surfaces.

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