Small oval writing table (one of a pair) 1770 - 1780

This "Small oval writing table" is a prime example of the Rococo style, crafted by Roger Vandercruse, called Lacroix, between 1770 and 1780. The table's elegant oval form, intricate marquetry, and delicate brass accents are characteristic of this period's taste for refined ornamentation. The table, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features a single drawer and a lower shelf, showcasing the craftsmanship of 18th-century French cabinetmaking.