Martin Carlin's Mechanical Table

From april 30 to august 18 2002

Decorative art

A vogue for furniture featuring secret components and complex mechanical devices swept France during the 18th century. This mechanical writing table with Sèvres porcelain plaques, attributed to Martin Carlin (c.1730-1785) is on display partially open with photographs which reveal its mechanisms.

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Martin Carlin, Mechanical Table with Sèvres Porcelain Plaques, c. 1781 Oak veneered with sycamore maple, inséré de plaques en porcelaine de Sèvres porcelain, and mounted with gilt bronze H. closed 30 3/8 in. ; H. fully extended 45 3/4 in. ; W. 14 1/8 in. ; D. 10 3/4 in. © The Frick Collection