Table 1735 - 1750

This 18th-century console table, crafted by Matthias Lock between 1735 and 1750, is a stunning example of Rococo design. It features a black-painted and gilded wood frame with a white marble top. The legs are intricately carved with swirling foliage and bell-shaped ornaments, and the front is adorned with a draped festoon of ribbons and leaves, culminating in a carved male mask. The intricate details and elegant curves are characteristic of the Rococo style, which emphasized asymmetry, movement, and natural forms. Now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this table showcases Lock's mastery of woodworking and his ability to create a visually captivating and ornate piece of furniture.