Khan Academy: Masters of Marquetry in the 18th Century: Oeben, Roentgen, Abbiati

Marquetry designs were easily adapted to this new style by taking full advantage of the rich assortment of natural wood tones and the lively colors of dyed woods. One great marquetry master who dominated the middle of the 18th century in Paris was Jean-Franqois Oeben (1721-1763). However, cabinetmakers, or ebenistes, were not only prevalent in France. In other parts of Europe, including Germany and Italy, extravagant pieces emerged from the workshops of Abraham Roentgen and Francesco Abbiati.