The most expensive rococo table

Developed in France in the 18th century, the Rococo style preferred style over functionality, which is a philosophy I quite admire. Let me now introduce you to the Tufft pier table, the most expensive Rococo table in the world. Originally built for a general store owner, Thomas Tufft hand-carved this ornate desk in the last bits of the 18th century.

Back in January of 1990, the Tufft pier table sold at auction for an astounding $4.6 million, making this piece of art not only the most expensive Rococo table in the world, but the most expensive table period.

Via:   blavish