Toilettafel 1784 - 1785

"Toilettafel" (1784-1785) by de Saint-Morien is a detailed design for a French dressing table, also known as a toilette. The drawing shows the front view of the elaborate piece of furniture with a mirror and multiple drawers, as well as the layout of its interior compartments. The design, held in the Rijksmuseum, highlights the popular Rococo style with its ornamentation and attention to intricate details. The piece showcases the elaborate, almost theatrical, approach to design popularized by the French court.