Small Chiffonnier In Marquetry Decorated With Flowers And Birds, French Louis XIV Period

Small Chiffonnier in marquetry decorated with flowers and birds, French Louis XIV period Circa 1700
A small piece of furniture, called “chiffonnier” or “meuble d'entre deux” in precious indigenous veneered wood, with superb, rich marquetry decoration on the fronts of the four drawers and on the top, depicting foliage, vases, birds, mascarons, and flowers on an ebony background. Elegantly decorated with chiseled and gilded bronzes, including Bacchus heads on the sides.
Partly beautiful French Louis XIV period, in the style of Pierre Gole, circa 1700.
Dimensions: Height 31.5 Inches. Length 18.1 Inches. Depht 17.71 Inches.
In a very good condition and use, beautifully varnished in our workshops. An old transformation of the piece of furniture to adapt it to a particular location is to be reported.
Biography:
Pierre Gole was a renowned cabinetmaker in the 17th century. Born in Bergen, he moved to Paris at an early age. Half-brother of André-Charles Boulle, Pierre Gole is considered to be the originator of marquetry. Pierre Gole was employed by Cardinal Mazarin, and from 1656 was described as the cabinetmaker to King Louis XIV.