Pierre Gole: The Artisan of Louis XIV’s Versailles Pierre Gole (ca 1620, Bergen, North Holland – 27 November 1684) stands as a pivotal figure in the history of French furniture design and marquetry artistry. Born in Bergen, Netherlands, he embarked on a journey that would ultimately lead him to establish himself as one of Paris’s most celebrated ébénistes—cabinet makers—during the opulent reign of Louis XIV. His legacy resides not mer…