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4x5 transparency scanned on Hasselblad Flextight X1 by Ed Pollard-2020
Writing Table with Cartonnier
4x5 transparency scanned on Hasselblad Flextight X1 by Ed Pollard-2020
4x5 transparency scanned on Hasselblad Flextight X1 by Ed Pollard-2020

Writing Table with Cartonnier

Manufacturer Louis Majorelle (French, 1859-1926)
Dateca. 1900
MediumElm and mixed woods
DimensionsOverall: 43 3/4 x 26 1/2 x 36 in. (111.1 x 67.3 x 91.4 cm)
ClassificationsDecorative arts
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.2268
Terms
  • Art Nouveau
  • Nancy, France
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DescriptionShaped table with central slide for writing over a long drawer. Separate cartonnier with two small drawers and racks for paper and envelopes. Two open shelves. Inlay of very stylized flowers in light wood. Four slightly curved plant form legs. The front split and curve out to support edge of table.

Label TextLouis Majorelle French, 1859–1926 Writing Table, ca. 1900 Elm and mixed woods Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 71.2268a–b
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
Louis Majorelle
ca. 1900
4x5 transparency scanned on Hasselblad Flextight X1 by Ed Pollard-2020
Louis Majorelle
ca. 1900
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Louis Majorelle
ca. 1900
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
Louis Majorelle
ca. 1895
Image scanned and color-corrected by Pat Cagney.
Louis Majorelle
ca. 1900
New photography by Pat Cagney captured with a digital camera.
William Seay
ca. 1790
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
Louis Comfort Tiffany
ca. 1900
4x5 transparency scanned on Hasselblad Flextight X1 by Ed Pollard-2020
Louis Majorelle
ca. 1900
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
Louis Majorelle
ca. 1900
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
1750-1799
Photograph by Ed Pollard, Hasselblad H4D50 - 2022.
Louis Majorelle
ca. 1900