Jean-Henri Riesener

Furniture by one of the greatest cabinet-makers of the eighteenth century

    ? JEAN-HENRI RIESENER (1734-1806)

    Cabinet

    Mahogany, marble, gilt bronze | 94.5 x 97.2 x 43.2 cm (whole object) | RCIN 21211

    Certain aspects of this cabinet, such as the construction of the drawer linings, the quality of the gilt-bronze mounts and appearance of the stamps, are characteristic of Riesener’s output. However, the design and construction of the base and back of the piece are not typical of Riesener’s furniture, indicating that it may have been altered, perhaps from a larger piece of furniture, such as a jewel cabinet.

    Rectangular cabinet veneered in mahogany with white marble top and gilt bronze mounts. The concave frieze above two doors with gilt bronze mounts of garlands of flowers, the door panels edged with gilt bronze foliage mounts. The angles with cant
    Cabinet
    Rectangular cabinet veneered in mahogany with white marble top and gilt bronze mounts. The concave frieze above two doors with gilt bronze mounts of garlands of flowers, the door panels edged with gilt bronze foliage mounts. The angles with cant
    Cabinet
    Rectangular cabinet veneered in mahogany with white marble top and gilt bronze mounts. The concave frieze above two doors with gilt bronze mounts of garlands of flowers, the door panels edged with gilt bronze foliage mounts. The angles with cant
    Cabinet

    • Creator(s)

      ? Jean-Henri Riesener (1734-1806) (cabinet maker)

    • 94.5 x 97.2 x 43.2 cm (whole object)

    • Subject(s)
      • Science, Medicine and Technology
        • Agriculture and related techniques
          • Horticulture
            • Nuts
      • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
        • Botany
          • General botany
            • Leaves
      Object type(s)
        • furnishings
          • furniture
            • case furniture
              • cabinets
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