Joseph Gegenbach

(1712 - 1797)

Biography

Joseph Gegenbach

Joseph Gengenbach, called Canabas (1715–1797), was a German-born Parisian ébéniste received as maître in 1766. After working for Jean-François Oeben and Pierre Migeon, he specialised in elegant, practical mahogany furniture in the goût anglais. His light tables, desks, screens and wine coolers favour clean construction, ingenious use and restrained Louis XVI refinement over heavy ornament.