Wine cooler 1775 - 1795

This 18th-century "Wine Cooler" by Joseph Gegenbach, known as Canabas, is a striking example of Rococo style furniture. The piece, crafted from rich, dark wood, showcases the era's appreciation for elaborate ornamentation. The fluted columns and elegant, curved legs exemplify the movement's fascination with asymmetry and natural forms. The single drawer adds functionality to this aesthetically pleasing object, which was likely used to cool wine or other beverages. The "Wine Cooler" is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.