Who created "Work and Writing Table (table en chiffonnière)"?

Work and Writing Table (table en chiffonnière) was created by Bernard Vanrisamburgh II in c. 1750/1760.

When was "Work and Writing Table (table en chiffonnière)" created?

This artwork was created c. 1750/1760.

Is "Work and Writing Table (table en chiffonnière)" in the public domain?

Yes, Work and Writing Table (table en chiffonnière) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Work and Writing Table (table en chiffonnière)

Q: What medium is "Work and Writing Table (table en chiffonnière)"?

Work and Writing Table (table en chiffonnière) is veneered partly on oak and partly on pine with tulipwood, purplewood, crosscut kingwood, and casuarina; gilded bronze mounts.

Bernard Vanrisamburgh II

c. 1750/1760

Medium

veneered partly on oak and partly on pine with tulipwood, purplewood, crosscut kingwood, and casuarina; gilded bronze mounts

Dimensions

overall: 66.8 x 42 x 32 cm (26 5/16 x 16 9/16 x 12 5/8 in.)

Classification

Decorative Art

Department

CSD

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Widener Collection

Accession Number

1942.9.420

Art Historical Context

Step into the opulent world of 18th-century French interiors with this exquisite *Work and Writing Table (table en chiffonnière)* by Bernard Vanrisamburgh II, a master Parisian cabinetmaker (ébéniste) active around 1750–1760. Crafted during the lavish Louis XV era, when Rococo style reigned supreme, this compact piece (just 66.8 x 42 x 32 cm) embodies the period's love for elegance, asymmetry, and playful curves. Vanrisamburgh II, whose stamped works graced royal and aristocratic homes, specialized in such multifunctional furniture—perfect for a lady's boudoir, blending a writing surface with ...

Work and Writing Table (table en chiffonnière)

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