Oval table

David Roentgen

ca. 1774–80 · Oak, walnut, pine, cherry, and maple, veneered with maple, hornbeam, holly (all partially stained), cherry, mahogany, tulipwood, and other woods; gilt bronze, iron, brass, steel; partially tooled and gilded leather · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

The small table, called in contemporary inventories table à la Caunitz, is fitted with a concealed front drawer enclosing a leather-covered writing slide and short drawers. When pulled out a mechanical device releases side compartments with small drawers. The legs are detachable for traveling.

Artist

David Roentgen

Date

ca. 1774–80

Medium

Oak, walnut, pine, cherry, and maple, veneered with maple, hornbeam, holly (all partially stained), cherry, mahogany, tulipwood, and other woods; gilt bronze, iron, brass, steel; partially tooled and gilded leather

Culture

German, Neuwied am Rhein

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of Samuel H. Kress Foundation, 1958