Table dite “à La Tronchin” Directoire period late 18th Century

Architect’s table called à la Tronchin ”named after the famous Swiss doctor from Geneva Théodore Tronchin (1709-1781). It was invented by the master cabinetmaker Louis Dufour in 1777 who created a table that is raised and lowered by a rack system thus making it possible to facilitate different working positions.

This mahogany one has a belt drawer with sliding shelf inside and two side zippers. The central plate is removable by a rack system embedded in the feet on the front and a removable rack system on the rear. The central plate of embossed red leather also allows a trigger system to be removable.

The sheath base ends with bronze shoes mounted on casters.

Directoire period (1795-1799)