Louis XV circular marquetry and bronze dore table de salon 1773 - 1779

This Louis XV circular marquetry and bronze dore table de salon, created by Martin Carlin between 1773 and 1779, is a fine example of French Rococo design. The table features intricate marquetry work on the top and lower shelf, with ornate bronze doré embellishments throughout. The table's elegant form and delicate details were typical of the Rococo style, which emphasized asymmetry, curvilinear forms, and a playful use of ornamentation. The table's small size and delicate design made it ideal for use in a salon or other intimate space, where it would have been used to display decorative objects or to serve refreshments. The table is now on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, where it continues to be admired for its craftsmanship and artistry.