Who created "Writing table"?

Writing table was created by Christophe Wolff in ca. 1760–70.

When was "Writing table" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1760–70.

Is "Writing table" in the public domain?

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

Writing table

Q: What medium is "Writing table"?

Writing table is Oak veneered with tulipwood, mahogany, and rosewood, with marquetry of partly shaded satinwood, partly stained, shaded, and engraved maple and barberry, and ebonized wood; gilt-bronze mounts..

Christophe Wolff

ca. 1760–70

Medium

Oak veneered with tulipwood, mahogany, and rosewood, with marquetry of partly shaded satinwood, partly stained, shaded, and engraved maple and barberry, and ebonized wood; gilt-bronze mounts.

Dimensions

H. 71.1 cm, W. 80.7 cm, D. 47 cm

Classification

Woodwork-Furniture

Culture

French, Paris

Department

Robert Lehman Collection

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Robert Lehman Collection, 1975

Accession Number

1975.1.2031

Art Historical Context

This elegant writing table, crafted by Parisian ébéniste Christophe Wolff around 1760–70, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of late Louis XV and early Louis XVI furniture from France. During this transitional period in Parisian workshops, makers like Wolff blended the playful curves of Rococo with emerging Neoclassical restraint, creating pieces for the aristocracy's private studies. As a bureau plat, it served as a functional yet luxurious desk for correspondence and scholarly pursuits, reflecting the Enlightenment-era emphasis on intellectual refinement. The table's construction showcas...

Writing table

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