Gilles Joubert JME (1689-1775) - Games table (2) - Side table, occasional table, fold-over table, games table - Cherry wood

Gilles Joubert was a renowned royal cabinetmaker in 18th-century France, notably serving as a master craftsman for the French monarchy. His work embodies the transition between Rococo and early Neoclassical styles, featuring exquisite woodwork and elegant detailing. Cherry wood, a favored material for fine furniture, is prized for its rich reddish hue and fine grain, which develop a warm patina over time. This games table, alongside a side or occasional table variant, reflects the multifunctional furniture design popular in the 1700s where conviviality and leisure were balanced with refined craftsmanship. Folding and games tables were often the centerpieces in salons and aristocratic homes, designed for both practical use and as status symbols. Owning such pieces today offers a tangible connection to European decorative arts heritage and masterful woodcraft traditions.