Bedside table (table de nuit) 1745 - 1761

This French Rococo style bedside table, or "table de nuit," was crafted by Bernard II van Risenburgh between 1745 and 1761. The piece features an elegant, serpentine form, with a marble top and intricate marquetry inlay. The ornate brass mounts and delicate cabriole legs add to the refined aesthetic of this small but striking piece, which is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York. This exquisite example of Rococo design embodies the period's emphasis on refined elegance and intricate details.