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17th Century Time Clock Cartel Louis XIV André Boulle Marquetry
By Gilles Martinot
Located in Marseille, FR
Pendulum cartel Louis XIV Boulle marquetry seventeenth and bronze Ormolu with its matching pedestal
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17th Century French Louis XIV Boulle Furniture Antique

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Marine turtle

Antique Boulle Style Inlaid Brass Ormolu Mount Ebonized Writing Table Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Boulle Style Inlaid Antique Brass Ormolu Mount Ebonized Single Drawer Writing Desk Table
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Late 19th Century Baroque Revival Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Boulle-Inlay Table Clock Under Glass Dome
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An absolutely stunning antique French boulle-work table clock on a domed Stand, circa 1840s. In the
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Mid-19th Century French Boulle Furniture Antique

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Wood

Writing table, Baroque, Boulle, France, 19th century, Venetian country villa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
stile Boulle e risalenti alla seconda metà del XIX secolo. Realizzato in legno ebanizzato, il gruppo si
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19th Century European Baroque Boulle Furniture Antique

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Brass, Bronze

Napoleon III Table in the Manner of Boulle tortoiseshell and Brass
Located in Kastrup, DK
Very beautiful Napoleon III table made in Boulle marquetry inlay with brass, red tortoiseshell and
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Bronze

Boulle-styled panelled desk Napoleon IIV, late 1800s in bronze
Located in Milano, IT
Behold the exquisite beauty of an antique Boulle-style desk from the late 1800s, a true masterpiece
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1880s French Napoleon III Boulle Furniture Antique

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Bronze, Brass

Antique 18th Century Boulle Bracket Clock by Brezagez and Marchand
By Marchand
Located in London, GB
Antique 18th century Boulle bracket clock by Brezagez and Marchand French, circa 1740 Measures
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18th Century French Louis XV Boulle Furniture Antique

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Brass, Enamel, Ormolu

Fine Quality Antique Victorian French Freestanding Inlaid Boulle Desk Set
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality antique Victorian French freestanding inlaid boulle desk set having a quality ornate
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1850s French Victorian Boulle Furniture Antique

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Brass

19th Century French Boulle Mantle Clock In The Louis XIV Style
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine 19th century Louis XIV style ormolu and brass Boulle style mantel clock, in the manner of
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19th Century French Louis XIV Boulle Furniture Antique

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Brass, Ormolu

Marqueterie Boulle coin cabinet signed "SUSSE Frères" Napoleon III era
By Susse Freres
Located in Pistoia, IT
Eccezionale monetiere a intarsio Boulle recante la firma "Susse Frères", Parigi, epoca Napoleone
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1870s French Napoleon III Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Bronze

Louis XIV Style Ormolu Eighteen-Light Chandelier
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Louis XIV style ormolu eighteen-light chandelier, after the model by Andre-Charles Boulle, 19th
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19th Century Boulle Furniture Antique

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Bronze

19th-Century Baroque Revival Inlaid Dresser in the Boulle Type
Located in Opole, PL
dresser, inspired by the 17th-century Baroque furniture in the Boulle style. The whole piece is covered in
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19th Century French Baroque Revival Boulle Furniture Antique

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Brass

Antique 19th Century Vincenti Cie French Boulle Style Mantle Clock
Located in Victoria, BC
A lovely antique 19th Century French Boulle Style Mantle Clock. Recently serviced and working well
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1860s French Boulle Furniture Antique

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Bronze

Antique 19th century quality French boulle bracket clock with original bracket
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique 19th century quality French boulle bracket clock with original bracket, Fantastic quality
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Early 19th Century French Boulle Furniture Antique

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Brass, Ormolu

Outstanding quality antique 19th century French Boulle bracket clock and stand
Located in Ipswich, GB
Outstanding quality antique 19th century French Boulle bracket clock and accompanying pedestal
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19th Century French Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Brass

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
A Sumptuous Boulle Commode in the Napoleon III Style This elegant commode is a fine example of
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19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Furniture Antique

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Marble, Bronze

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
This exquisite 19th-century chest of drawers is a remarkable example of the Napoleon III Boulle
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19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Furniture Antique

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Bronze

19th Century Lacquered Small Cabinet
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
inlaid with mother-of-pearl. Beautiful gilded bronze ornamentation in the style of André Charles Boulle
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Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Furniture Antique

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Granite, Brass

Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Secrétaire À Abattant
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
Boulle who worked as furniture maker to Louis XIV in the 1670s. Boulle's importance was such that his
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19th Century French Louis XVI Boulle Furniture Antique

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Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Ormolu Eight-Light Gilt Bronze Chandelier
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Boulle, French, 19th century. The urn-form baluster stem surmounted with putto terms, the spreading
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19th Century Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Glass

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
This magnificent Boulle-style cabinet originates from the Napoleon III period of the 19th century
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19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Furniture Antique

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Marble, Bronze

A Pair of Louis XIV Style Gilt-Bronze Twin-Light Wall-Appliques
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
of Boulle's oeuvre.
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19th Century French Louis XIV Boulle Furniture Antique

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Bronze

English Regency Boulle Work Inlaid Still Life Pictures, Pair, circa 1815
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A wonderful and rare pair of circa 1815 English regency "boulle work" or "buhl work" still life
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Early 19th Century English Regency Boulle Furniture Antique

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Silver Plate, Brass, Copper, Pewter

French Napoleon III Credenza Gilt Bronze Mounted Ebonized Cabinet Sideboard
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
19th century French Napoleon III Boulle inlaid ebonized marble-top side cabinet. Large single door
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1870s European Napoleon III Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Wood

French Mid-19th Century Boulle Jewelry Box with Mirror and Perfume Bottle.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined French Boulle jewelry box from the mid-19th century, exquisitely decorated with intricate
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Mid-19th Century French Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Brass

Important boulle marquetry centre table in the Regency style, signed CAILLAUX
Located in Southall, GB
A stunning rare and important signed table attributed to Caillaux, (Eugène Paul Caillaux, active in the mid–19th century), Paris, ca. 1850/60. The craftsmanship is of exceptional qu...
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Mid-19th Century French Regency Boulle Furniture Antique

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Bronze

French Pendulum Clock / Mantel Clock, Boulle Style Paris, circa 1870
Located in Berlin, DE
French pendulum clock / mantel clock, Boulle style Paris, circa 1870. Paris, circa 1880 The
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19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Furniture Antique

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Bronze

An Exceptional George Iv Period Boulle Games Table Attributed to Thomas Parker
By Thomas Parker
Located in Benington, Herts
An Exceptional Boulle and Ormolu Mounted Games Table in the French Louis XVI style attributed to
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1820s English Louis XVI Boulle Furniture Antique

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Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Sconces
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
a model by André Charles Boulle. Each five arm sconce is centered by an exceptional and richly
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19th Century French Louis XV Boulle Furniture Antique

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Ormolu

19th Century French Boulle / Napoleon III Liqueur Cave Box
Located in Vilnius, LT
Antique French liqueur cave box with inlaid brass and and tortoise shell marquetry decor, a lift top door and swing side doors, polished surface, bronze legs. Inside there is a wood...
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Mid-19th Century French Boulle Furniture Antique

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Crystal, Bronze, Brass

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ebony and Ormolu Boulle vitrine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and most impressive French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ebony and Ormolu Boulle vitrine
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19th Century French Louis XVI Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Ormolu

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
This stunning 19th-century Boulle-style cabinet is a remarkable example of fine craftsmanship and
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19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Furniture Antique

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Bronze

Boulle Style Cabinet , Credenza 19th century, from a Venetian Countryside Villa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Exquisite Boulle-style cabinet from the second half of the 19th century, crafted with remarkable
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Late 19th Century French Baroque Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Brass

Cartel clock Marqueterie Boulle Regency era 18th century Fiacre à Paris
Located in Pistoia, IT
Raro piccolo orologio da alcova interamente decorato da marqueterie Boulle e fregi in bronzo dorato
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Early 18th Century French Louis XV Boulle Furniture Antique

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Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Napoleon III Boulle Pedestal Vitrines
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An outstanding pair of French 19th century Napoleon III Boulle ebonized fruitwood, ormolu, and
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19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Furniture Antique

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Ormolu

Rare and Palatial Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Marquetry Cabinet
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Rare and Palatial Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Style Marquetry and Parquetry Cabinet A heavy marble top above a bronze frieze with three paneled doors decorated...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Boulle Furniture Antique

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Orologio antico Luigi XV da console in lacca effetto tartaruga e bronzo dorato
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Cantù, IT
Orologio antico Luigi XV da console in lacca effetto tartaruga e bronzo dorato - Private Collection Domenico rugiano
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15th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Bronze

Important 19th Century French Boulle Style Side Table with Marquetry and Gilt Br
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant and richly detailed French Boulle-style side table, dating to the 19th century, featuring
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Early 1800s Boulle Furniture Antique

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Bronze

Two Antique French Gilt Bronze Four-Light Girandoles
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
girandoles, created by the French master craftsman, Andre-Charles-Boulle (1642-1732). Boulle based the
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Late 19th Century French Regency Boulle Furniture Antique

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Ormolu, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Period Boulle Cave a Liqueur
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Boulle cave a liqueur. The cave a liqueur is raised by elegant ebonized Fruitwood ball feet below the
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Mantel Desk Clock Ormolu Mounts, Boulle Style
Located in Miami, FL
A superb quality antique French mantel clock, circa 1875. This Boulle style clock is made with red
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19th Century French Louis XV Boulle Furniture Antique

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Brass, Bronze

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
French antique Boulle cabinet. Boulle one of France’s leading cabinetmakers, whose fashion of
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19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Bronze

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ebony and Ormolu Boulle side/center table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ebony and Ormolu Boulle side
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19th Century French Louis XVI Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Gilt-Bronze Mounted ‘Boulle’ Cartel Clock and Barometer Set, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An exceptional gilt bronze mounted cut-brass and tortoiseshell-Inlaid ‘Boulle’ Cartel Clock and
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Late 19th Century French Boulle Furniture Antique

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Brass, Bronze

Louis XV French Gilt Bronze-Mounted Tortoiseshell Boulle Commode/Drawer
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Amazing French Gilt Bronze-Mounted Tortoise Shell Boulle Drawer Table. Drawers on both sides, one
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17th Century Louis XV Boulle Furniture Antique

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Tortoise Shell, Wood

18th Century French Boulle Gilt Bronze Wall Console Clock, Signed "Gribelin"
Located in Berlin, DE
Early 18th century French Boulle gilt bronze wall console cartel clock, signed "Gribelin
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Early 18th Century French Louis XV Boulle Furniture Antique

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Brass, Bronze, Other

Wedding Chest with Bronze Inlay on a Custom Stand-France, c. 1860
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
rosewood chest has gilt bronze stringing and Boulle style inlay of mother-of-pearl and bronze. The military
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19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Bronze

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
This image showcases a magnificent Boulle commode from the Napoleon III period, dating to the mid
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19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Bronze

French Napoleon III, Style Boulle Cabinet circa 1890 with Marquetry, Inlay
Located in Houston, TX
Boulle marquetry inlay is very well done with excellent construction. The cabinet opens with two
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Bentwood

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
, and luxurious materials, characteristic of this era. Design Highlights: Boulle Marquetry: The chest is
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19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Unusual 18th Century French Boulle Brass Inlaid Snuff Box w/ Candleholder
Located in Atlanta, GA
This diminutive yet opulent 18th or 19th-century French snuff box exemplifies the Boulle-style
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18th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Brass

A unique set of Boulle chests of drawers, France, circa 1860.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A unique set of Boulle chests of drawers, France, circa 1860. Very good condition. dimensions
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1860s French Napoleon III Boulle Furniture Antique

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Marble, Brass

Large 18th Century French Louis XV Gilt Bronze Boulle inlaid Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
Very large (40 inch tall) ormolu bronze mantel clock from the Louis XV period with Boulle style
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18th Century French Louis XV Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
Boulle marquetry technique. Boulle Marquetry The Boulle marquetry technique involves the meticulous
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19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Bronze

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
This extraordinary French commode, crafted in the Boulle style during the 19th century Napoleon III
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19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
of André-Charles Boulle, the renowned 17th-century cabinetmaker. The commode features a combination
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19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
of André-Charles Boulle, the renowned 17th-century cabinetmaker. The commode features a combination
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19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Bronze

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Boulle Furniture Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic boulle furniture antique available at 1stDibs. A boulle furniture antique — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect boulle furniture antique — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A boulle furniture antique is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XV, Louis XVI and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one boulle furniture antique that is appealing in its simplicity, but André-Charles Boulle, Baccarat and Befort Jeune produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Boulle Furniture Antique?

Prices for a boulle furniture antique start at $298 and top out at $599,654 with the average selling for $7,210.
Questions About Boulle Furniture Antique
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    To identify your antique furniture, look for an engraving, tag, label or other marking that indicates who produced it. You may find it on the bottom or back of your furniture or inside a drawer or cabinet. Once you have located the marking, you can snap a photo of it and use a reverse image search to try and identify the maker. Or, you can type a description of the mark into a search engine. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to get assistance with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    Many antique furniture brands are popular. While trends in collecting do vary over time, some makers consistently remain highly sought after. Among them are J. J.W. Meeks, John Henry Belter, R. J. Horner and Co., Stickley Furniture, George Hepplewhite, Josef Dannhauser, Thomas Chippendale and Thomas Sheridan. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    To know if your furniture is antique, look for labels and markings that indicate the maker. From there, you can use trusted online resources to determine when they were active and examine images to try to estimate the age of your piece. Furniture produced 100 years ago or more is antique. You can also have your furniture assessed by an appraiser or antiques dealer to learn about its age. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Whether antique furniture is making a comeback is a matter of opinion. Many people would argue that antique furniture never faded from fashion, as there have always been individuals who love the idea of owning pieces that have history. Some of the most popular styles for antique furniture include Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Renaissance Revival, Elizabethan, Gothic Revival, Victorian and Chippendale. Find a large collection of antique furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.

    When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.

    Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best finish for antique furniture is a matter of liking. But film finish is recommended by experts as it leaves a thick coat of film on the wood surface which protects wood from water and scratches. Shellac or varnish and water base are commonly used film finishes. Find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage furniture on 1stDibs
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    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell how old your antique furniture is, research the maker using trusted online resources. You may find that the furniture maker was active for only a short period, giving you the ability to roughly estimate its age. For manufacturers and designers with a long history of production, consider the style of your furniture and look for images of similar pieces published online. Because it may be difficult to date furniture on your own, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To tell what your antique furniture is worth, look at sales histories on trusted online platforms and read valuation guides posted on trusted online resources. The maker, type, style, age and condition of your furniture will impact its value. Researching furniture produced by the same maker is a good starting point. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also aid you in the valuation process. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    How old furniture that is called antique can be is typically at least 100 years. People usually call furniture between 20 and 99 years old vintage. Contemporary is the word for furniture manufactured within the last 20 years. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell antique furniture from reproduction, first check for a maker's mark. By researching the maker associated with the marking using trusted online resources, you can determine when they were active. If the company was in business 100 years ago or more, your piece may be an antique, but if the company's history began more recently, your piece is likely a reproduction. If you can't locate a marking, study the details of the furniture up close. Genuine antiques will often show tool marks and slight variations in carved details because they were typically handcrafted. Most contemporary furniture is machine-made, so you won't usually see these types of characteristics. When in doubt, have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your furniture. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell who made your antique furniture, seek out a maker's marking. Locations of these marks vary, but they are generally in an inconspicuous location. For example, a dresser may have the mark inside a drawer or on the back, while a hallmark on a table is often on a leg or under the tabletop. Once you locate a mark, you can use trusted online resources to identify the maker and learn more about them. If you can't find a marking on your piece, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the identification process. Explore a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    To be considered antique, furniture must usually be at least 100 years old. Contemporary is the name for furniture produced within the last 20 years. Vintage furniture is at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    To tell the difference between antique and reproduction furniture, first look at hidden areas, such as the backs or insides of the drawers. On reproduction furniture, you may find plywood or engineered wood in these areas, while antique furniture will usually have solid hardwood on drawer interiors and backs. Also, slight irregularities and marks indicating that the furniture was built with hand tools rather than machines usually suggest that the piece is antique. Because it can be difficult to differentiate reproductions from genuine antiques without expertise and training, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer about the age of your piece. Find a diverse assortment of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019

    The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.