Abraham and David Roentgen were a German father and son team of carpenters. They lived in the 18th century and were famous throughout Europe for their inspired and complex creations, combining hidden compartments, automatic drawers, advanced mechanisms - all wrapped up in spectacular wooden design.
I'd like to introduce you to 5 incredible creations that will showcase their unbelievable work and are still astounding people 200 years later.
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120 Years of the Most Popular Wedding Dresses...
If we look at the last 120-150 years of wedding dress styles, what would we see?
View the World Through the Eye of a Moving Bullet
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The Best of South Asian Architecture - 15 Magnificent Gems
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19 Pictures That Prove Your Eyes and Brain Are Lying to You
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15 of the Weirdest and Most Wonderful Images Ever Seen
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15 Photographs Showcasing Architecture Like Never Before
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Welcome to Elk Rock Residence, a Retro Luxury Tree House
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These Vintage Photos Left an Indelible Mark on History
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Don’t Confuse These Glorious Pictures of Nature for Paintings
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These historic homes are the most important in the United States. See pictures of a historic home in each US state, and find out more about them.
18 Photos You Won't Be Able to Take Your Eyes Off
A collection of eighteen absolutely stunning photographs that you will definitely not be able to take your eyes off.
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20 of the Most Perfectly-Timed Pictures Ever Taken
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This Artist Wanted to See What's in Your Fridge...
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See the 1890s Through the Lens of a Hidden Camera
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Behold the Majestically Built Castles of Old France!
The beautiful castles of old France take me back to a different time...
These Can't Be Real! 14 Stunning Celebrity Drawings
Artist Matheus Macedo creates incredibly realistic portraits of celebrities. Take a look at his best works.
Japan's Nature Comes Alive in Gorgeous Photo Collection
The immense beauty of Japan's nature is presented through a huge collection of sublime photographs.
What Did the Earliest Photographs Look Like?
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17 Breathtaking Animal Photos Straight Out Of a Fairy Tale
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Showy Art Deco Architecture Reimagined in Modern Buildings
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You’ll Never Forget These Unbelievable Microscopic Photos
Take a look at the amazing winners of the Nikon Small World Photomicrography Contest 2022.
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21st Century Architecture is Really Stunning to Behold...
While modern architecture can be divisive, there's no denying it makes you sit up and take notice. Here are 14 stunning examples of 21st Century architecture.
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In certain instances, it's uncanny how much people remain looking like their younger selves well into adulthood. Take a look at this composite portraiture.