Writing and dressing table by Jean-François Oeben

Writing and dressing table c. 1762 - 1768

jeanfrancoisoeben

natural stone pattern

wood texture

antique finish

pottery

3d printed part

wood background

showcase of material used

stoneware

ceramic

wooden texture

This writing and dressing table, crafted by Jean-François Oeben between 1762-1768, exemplifies the elegance of French Rococo furniture. The table's intricate marquetry, a decorative technique using inlaid materials, creates a beautiful visual tapestry on the surface. The graceful cabriole legs, adorned with gilt bronze feet, add a touch of whimsy to the piece's design. While Oeben's untimely death in 1763 sadly cut short his career, his masterful craftsmanship and innovative designs continue to inspire admiration and awe.

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rijksmuseum over 1 year ago

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After Oeben died, his widow continued his workshop: guild regulations allowed her to keep using her dead husband’s name stamp. The workshop was headed by Riesener, who married Oeben’s widow in 1767 and became a master cabinetmaker a year later; he then began to use his own stamp. The underside of this table bears both stamps, indicating that Riesener at least completed it.