Table en chiffonnière
Jean Pierre Dusautoy,
Master 1779
designated and stamped: «JME Dusautoy»
Measurements: 57cm x 41,5cm x 74cm
Oakbody with rosewood and kingwood marquetry, original fittings, bronze railing and lock, marble top Ariston
A "Table en chiffonière" is a small, easily transportable piece of furniture which became increasingly popular towards the end of the 18th Century. The term come from the
French word "chiffon" denoting a textile, because it was meant to serve as a sewing table for the Lady of the House. This table obviously represents a best-‐selling design.
That the little piece of furniture was used to work and can also be concluded from the divider shelf, which has a recess for the lower legs in order to make a near table-‐top position possible. There we also find a pullout board. The bronze railing as well as the lock are original.
Selection of Furniture
Commode Fireplace clock Giltwood mirror Table de Salon Commode Demi-Lune-Commode Table en chiffonnière Ladies-Voyeuse Banquette Louis XV Encrier Pair of Rococo-mirrors Table en chiffonnière Rococo-console Secrétaire à Abattant Pendule A Pair of Appliques Bureau Plat Commode Louis XV – Pierre Rousselle Coiffeuse en forme de cœur A Set of four Fauteuils Tabouret Table Bouillotte et son Bouchon – Louis XVI Secretary A Pair of Fauteuils A Pair of Bergères Bonheur-du-jour A Pair of Consoles