How a father and son revolutionized furniture with mechanical secrets
In short: Discover the ingenious world of the Roentgens, a master duo who transformed traditional French and English furniture through complex mechanical devices and hidden compartments.
Wolfram Koeppe, serving as the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Marina Kellen French Curator, examines the pioneering craftsmanship of David and Abraham Roentgen. The pair integrated intricate mechanical devices into their work, fundamentally changing the landscape of classic furniture styles.
This talk relates to 'Extravagant Inventions: The Princely Furniture of the Roentgens', an exhibition hosted by The Met between 30 October 2012 and 27 January 2013.
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