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Collections > Furniture > Table Cabinet

Table Cabinet

This table cabinet is in the form of a commode, or chest of drawers. The quality of the marquestry, both technically and aesthetically, is not outstanding, but this cabinet is a good example of how contemporary fashion was enjoyed by all levels of society.
The craftsman has produced a novelty piece, a miniature version of a popular 18th century form of furniture, and applied fashionable floral marquetry as decoration.
Size: 25 x 33.2 x 21 cm.

Place: Germany

Object Type: cabinet

Century: 18th century

Material: Wood

Museum Accession Number: X.979