Cupboard for coin and medal collection

Artist/Maker

DatesMade: Made 1770 - 1784

Material / Technique

Dimensionsh x w x d: Mått 107,5 x 127 x 70,5 cm

Inventory numberIndep 94

AcqusitionDeposit 1915 Statens historiska museer/Kungl. Myntkabinettet

Other titlesTitle (sv): Skrivbord med rulljalusi Title (en): Cupboard for coin and medal collection Label (en): Desk with roller blind

DescriptionDescription: This desk was used by Gustav III in his apartment at the Royal Opera. Georg Haupt is the most famous Swedish 18th century cabinetmaker. After his apprenticeship with carpenter Fredrik August Eckstein, he travelled to Amsterdam, Paris and London as a journeyman. In 1769, he was appointed court cabinetmaker by King Adolph Frederick. His relatively small workshop produced extremely high-quality furniture.

Collection

Geographical origin

MaterialSatinträ (Sidenträ), Amaranth (Wood)

Object category