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18th-century French furniture

Pieces by the finest makers including many made for the royal family

Detail of writing table made for Marie-Antoinette by Jean-Henri Riesener, 1780-85
Chair by Georges Jacob made for the comte d'Artois
Chest of drawers by Charles Cressent with elaborate gilt-bronze mounts depicting oak branches and children reclining, c. 1730
Rectangular fall-front desk made by Martin Carlin with gilt-bronze mounts and ten Sèvres plaques with turquoise borders and baskets of flowers, c. 1775
Desk by Benneman made for Louis XVI
Roll-top desk decorated with marquetry images reflecting the interests of Caron de Beaumarchais and elaborate gilt-bronze mounts, 1777-1781