Louis XVI Bouillotte French Table

Louis XVI Bouillotte French TableSide table from France in the Louis XVI style. This bouillotte table, originally crafted for use when playing the French bouillotte card game, has a circular top of peach colored Brche marble circled by an open brass canopy. It is supported by four long, fluted and tapered legs whose feet are capped with brass. The piece is made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany. It has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish of museum

Side table from France in the Louis XVI style. This bouillotte table, originally crafted for use when playing the French “bouillotte” card game, has a circular top of peach colored “Brêche“ marble circled by an open brass canopy. It is supported by four long, fluted and tapered legs whose feet are capped with brass. The piece is made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany. It has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish of museum quality. The table is in very nice antique condition with only minor surface wear consistent with age and use. The photos accurately depict the condition.

Louis XVI Style refers to the style defined by the period in France under the reign of King Louis XVI (1760-1789) — the last French monarch before the Revolution. Inspired by the discoveries of Pompeii and Herculaneum, this era saw a revival of Greek and Roman styles. There was a sharp movement away from the Rococo style, as curved lines and heavy ornamentation became unfashionable, giving way to clean, straight lines. Restrained, geometrical forms were preferred and stylized references to classical Greek architecture were recaptured. Furniture and interiors were refined, sophisticated, calm and symmetrical.