Writing table 1755 - 1775

This writing table, crafted by Roger Vandercruse, called Lacroix, between 1755 and 1775, embodies the elegance of 18th-century French furniture. Its delicate, cabriole legs and intricate marquetry top with a geometric pattern of inlaid wood are characteristic of the Rococo style. The table's modest size suggests it was intended for a private setting, perhaps a lady's boudoir, and its delicate ornamentation speaks to the refined tastes of the era. The piece is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.