A German ormolu-mounted and brass-inlaid acajou moucheté Writing-Table
David Roentgen (1743 Herrnhaag – 1807 Wiesbaden)
Neuwied, ca. 1785
Mahagoni and mahagoni moucheté, gilded bronze
77 × 78 × 50,5 cm
The exquisite “Table à écrire” in classicistic style is an example of David Roentgen's incomparable craftsmanship. The production of his luxury furniture remains unrivaled in quality and sophistication to this day and still inspires the world.