18th Century Mechanical Desk
This 18th century desk was meticulously handmade without modern tools by legendary German cabinetmaker Abraham Roentgen and his son David. It’s more than 200 years old.
“One of the finest achievements of European furniture making, this cabinet is the most important product from Abraham (1711–1793) and David Roentgen’s (1743–1807) workshop. A writing cabinet crowned with a chiming clock, it features finely designed marquetry panels and elaborate mechanisms that allow for doors and drawers to be opened automatically at the touch of a button. Owned by King Frederick William II, the Berlin cabinet is uniquely remarkable for its ornate decoration, mechanical complexity, and sheer size.”
What did you think of this desk and its workmanship? Please tell us in the comment section below.
October 5, 2014 @ 12:22 pm
Wow! Amazing that it still works!! Wonder how long it took to build …
September 29, 2014 @ 1:35 am
What.a great and beautiful desk.
September 25, 2014 @ 1:20 am
Very unique! It took alot of smarts to make this! I love it!
September 24, 2014 @ 8:55 am
Nothing average about this beauty. I’d have to keep notes on where every thing was. In a separate room, of course.
September 24, 2014 @ 1:41 am
It is amazing what we can do without computers. no power towels, etc., just the will to succeed…..You only have to look at the majestic buildings right around the world which were built by people with passion without any developers involved.
September 23, 2014 @ 9:14 pm
WOW !! Beautiful desk for sure! Would be nice to actually see it and touch it.
September 23, 2014 @ 5:33 pm
I think it’s absolutely wonderful!
September 23, 2014 @ 12:34 pm
What an amazing piece of furniture. Super unique……Can’t even imagine how they remember all the compartments….
September 23, 2014 @ 12:24 pm
i would love to own this desk, so beautiful
September 23, 2014 @ 10:54 am
I does so much yet still so very small and compact.