Who created "Writing and eating table"?

Writing and eating table was created by Martin Carlin|Sèvres Manufactory|François Bouilliat in ca. 1780.

When was "Writing and eating table" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1780.

What medium is "Writing and eating table"?

Writing and eating table is Oak veneered with tulipwood, gilt bronze, soft-paste porcelain, marble.

Is "Writing and eating table" in the public domain?

Yes, Writing and eating table is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Writing and eating table

Martin Carlin|Sèvres Manufactory|François Bouilliat

ca. 1780

Medium

Oak veneered with tulipwood, gilt bronze, soft-paste porcelain, marble

Dimensions

Overall: 29 1/4 × 13 1/2 × 10 1/4 in. (74.3 × 34.3 × 26 cm)

Classification

Woodwork-Furniture

Culture

French, Paris and Sèvres

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Samuel H. Kress Foundation, 1958

Accession Number

58.75.56

Art Historical Context

This exquisite *Writing and Eating Table*, crafted around 1780 by the renowned Parisian cabinetmaker Martin Carlin in collaboration with the Sè Manufactory and bronze caster François Bouilliat, exemplifies the pinnacle of French luxury furniture during the late Louis XVI period. Compact at 29¼ × 13½ × 10¼ inches, its multifunctional design—serving both as a writing desk and dining surface—reflects the refined tastes of aristocratic interiors, likely a boudoir accessory for elegant ladies. The table's construction showcases masterful *ébénisterie* techniques: an oak core veneered in richly fig...

Writing and eating table

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