In 1750, the family moved to Neuwied, a small town near Koblenz, due to religious reasons. Here, they managed to attract numerous royal customers from across Europe. David played an increasingly important role in the company from 1760 onwards and eventually took it over in 1772. Both father and son were pioneers in the fields of marquetry (inlay work) and innovative design. Writing tables of all types, produced in the Roentgen workshop, were particularly popular in this period. The pieces that they created were crammed with technical gadgetry such as secret compartments and hidden drawers.
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