Othon Kolping (1775-1853) Cylindrical Desk From Empire Ep Empire Mahogany National Furniture

Othon KOLPING (1775-1853) - Important cylinder desk, from the national furniture. In mahogany and flamed mahogany veneer, with four drawers including a large drawer with safe simulating two drawers, baluster base carved with stylized lotus leaves, fitted with bronze clogs. Inside three drawers and three lockers, table and pull-out shelves upholstered in gilded green leather with original small irons, white marble top. Drawer sockets in gilded bronze with matte and shiny mercury Empire period Furniture stamped 5 times Othon KOLPING (1775-1853), acquired directly from the national furniture store (also bears several inventory marks from the national furniture store). Superb quality Othon Kolping (1775-1853), Parisian cabinetmaker established around 1804 Place St Antoine specializing in mahogany and light wood furniture. Its name is synonymous with quality. He acquired a good reputation in the 1820s and is considered one of the best craftsmen of his time. Quoted in the Parisian Bazaar of 1821, Kolping is then considered as "a good manufacturer of cabinetwork. He invented several kinds of beds in the most pleasant shapes..." and he is also one of the inventors of the mirrored wardrobe. He took part in the Expositions des Produits de l'Industrie in 1823 and 1827. He provided furniture for the Imperial furniture store (1811) and that of the crown (1837). Furniture from his work is present in the collections of national furniture.