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French Artist · 1689–1775

A prolific craftsman, Gilles Joubert was the leading supplier of furniture to the French royal household of Louis XV for over twenty-five years, delivering over four thousand pieces ranging from simple bidets to richly ornamented desks and tables. He began supplying furniture to the royal *Garde-Meuble* in 1748, but it was not until he was seventy-four years old that he was given the title of *ébé

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Date: 1769
Medium: Oak veneered with kingwood, tulipwood, holly, bloodwood, and ebony; gilt-bronze mounts; sarrancolin marble top
Culture: French
Department: Decorative Arts
Institution: Getty Museum

This chest of drawers is one of a pair that was made for the Versailles bedroom of Madame Louise (1737–1787), a daughter of King of France Louis XV (reigned 1715–1774). The *Journal* of the royal household's furnishings records the commode’s delivery on August 28th, 1769. It also includes the name of its maker, its dimensions, a detailed description, and its inventory number, 2556.2, which is inscribed on the back. The commode’s maker, Gilles Joubert, had a long career. He was eighty years old when he delivered this piece. Joubert's furniture frequently features the decorative motif seen here, a diamond pattern in the wood with gilt-bronze rosettes at crossing points. The thick gilding, large size, detailed bronze elements, and heavy marble top all contribute to an overall impression of luxury suitable for a royal owner.

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