A Louis XVI-Directoire style game table with its original wood veneer inlaid with various wood species (rosewood, pearwood, ash). The upper section features two drawers and two drop-front doors veneered with geometric marquetry known as "straw marquetry," each separated by gilt bronze mounts with candelabra motifs and opening with circular handles surmounted by finials. The tabletop is covered in brown leather. This remarkable bouillotte table retains its modular top, which displays a chessboard grid on one side and a tea party scene on the other, depicting a woman petting her dog, a maid serving her tea, and a man engrossed in his reading, all within a setting characteristic of the Louis XVI style. Every detail is enhanced by the skillful use of different wood cuts (burl, end grain, quarter-sawn, etc.) and stained sycamore. The table rests on four tapered legs ending in gilt bronze sabots.
Stamped "Me NM".
Circa: 1880
Dim: L: 71cm, D: 71cm, H: 75cm.
Dim: W: 28in, D: 28in, H: 29.5in.
Condition report: In good overall condition. Some wear to the leather consistent with age. At the waistband, two slight dents in the wood are visible despite the restoration.
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It takes its name from the game "la bouillotte," a form of poker from the late 18th century. These small tables are lightweight, round, and have drawers in the apron; sometimes a stopper was added to allow for playing different games (cards, chess, etc.). Today, it is rare to find game tables with their stopper.
- Reference :
- 3269
- Width :
- 71 (cm)
- Height :
- 75 (cm)
- Depth :
- 71 (cm)
- Era ::
- 19th century
- Style ::
- Louis XVI
- Materials :)
- Wood marquetry, leather
- Identify Exists:
- False
