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Desk

Abraham Roentgen · c. 1758 - c. 1760 · gild; ivory; tortoise shell; bronze (metal); ebony (wood); maple (wood); copper (metal); satinwood (wood); walnut (hardwood); wood (plant material); rosewood (wood); cherry (wood); silver (metal); mot

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

This desk has numerous hidden compartments and drawers and even includes a folding kneeling bench. It was made for Johann Philipp von Walderdorff, Archbishop and Elector of Trier, and is embellished at the top with his portrait and coat of arms. This desk is the greatest showpiece ever made by Abraham Roentgen – the most famous German cabinetmaker of his time.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description

Subjects

desk bureau table Johann Philipp von Walderdorff throne-room

Credit lineBureau. c. 1758 - c. 1760. Abraham Roentgen. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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