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Collections > Furniture > Encoignure

Encoignure

The door panel of this encoignure is set with geometrical marquetry. This type of marquetry was popularised in 18th century France by craftsmen such as the royal cabinet maker Jean Henri Riesener (1734-1806).
Geometrical designs include cube marquetry, composed of diamond shapes, and latticework. Here, small and large cubes have been placed diagonally across the carcase.
Size: Height: 90 cm; Width: 72 cm; Depth: 46 cm.

Place: France

Object Type: cupboard

Period: Louis XVI

Actual Date: c. 1780

Century: 18th century

Materials: Tulipwood, Purplewood, Marble

Museum Accession Number: FW.170