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19th Century Regency Rosewood Brass Inlay Boulle Work Cheval Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
English Regency neoclassical rosewood cheval mirror elaborately decorated with brass inlay.
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Early 19th Century English Regency Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Brass

Cartel clock its console in Boulle Marquetry and Gilt Bronze, Louis XV Period
Located in Paris, FR
Cartel with its base in Boulle marquetry and gilt bronze. The gilded bronze in moving foliage and
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1750s French Louis XV Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Boulle Boîte À Bijouax, Signed Tahan
By Jean-Pierre Tahan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XIV st. Boulle Boîte à Bijoux
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19th Century French Louis XIV Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique Ebonised Boulle Ormolu Desk Cabinet Bonheur du Jour Kunst Mobel Denmark
Located in Portland, OR
sumptuous gilt bronze/ormolu mounts. Andre-Charles Boulle (1642-1732) was the pre-eminent furniture maker in
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Early 1900s Danish Napoleon III Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Ebonized Side Cabinets
Located in Tarry Town, NY
of grace and sophistication to their design. The exceptional Boulle inlaid brass marquetry is a
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Salon Boulle Chest of Drawers Chest of Drawers Napoleon III, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Salon Boulle chest of drawers Napoleon III Paris circa 1850-1880 Rectangular and curved body
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1870s French Napoleon III Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Brass

French Louis XIV Boulle Marquetry Tortoiseshell Gilt Bronze Inkwell Desk Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and magnificent fine quality antique French gilt bronze ormolu mounted André-Charles Boulle
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19th Century French Louis XIV Boulle Furniture Antique

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Bronze, Ormolu, Brass

Antique Chinoiserie Boulle-work black lacquer nest of 4 19th Century tables
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Chinoiserie Boulle-work black lacquer nest of 4 19th Century tables. Very
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19th Century Boulle Furniture Antique

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Wood

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Boulle and Ebonized Lowboy or Serving Table
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th century French Louis XVl style boulle and ebonized lowboy or serving table with hinged lid
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19th Century French Louis XVI Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Wood

A 19 C French Louis XIV Style "Meuble D Appui" after a Model by Mathieu Belfort
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A french Louis XVI style grey marble topped Meuble d'Appui after a model by Mathieu Belfort.The ebonized cabinet is inlaid with brass and has all-over lavish gilded bronze mounts a...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

19th C. Napoleon III French Boulle Bronze Mounted Vitrine Cabinet w/ Glass Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent 19th-century French Boulle vitrine of impressive scale and refined craftsmanship
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19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Boulle Style Pedestals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, giltwood and ormolu Boulle st. pedestals. Each pedestal is raised by fine giltwood feet below the
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19th Century French Louis XIV Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French early 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and ebonized Fruitwood Boulle box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fruitwood Boulle Marquetry cabinet/trunk. This impressive rectangular trunk is raised by four Ormolu boar's
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19th Century French Louis XVI Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Pair of Bronze Mounted Louis XVI French Boulle Marquetry Style Planters
Located in Toledo, OH
beautiful bronze mounts and boulle style marquetry with a brass gallery. The scalloped apron combines
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Bronze

Late 17th Century French Gilt Bronze Figure of Venus on Boulle Pedestal
Located in PARIS, FR
pedestal decorated with Boulle marquetry and gilt bronze ornaments. The goddess is depicted naked
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Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Ornate French Louis XIV Boulle Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very large and substantial cast and gilt bronze twelve-arm chandelier was made in France is circa 1900 in the Louis XIV style. The chandelier is ornately cast with a series of f...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Ornate French Louis XIV Boulle Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very large and substantial cast and gilt bronze eight-arm chandelier was made in France in approximately 1900 in the Louis XIV style. The ornate and very heavy casting is decora...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Cabinet Vitrines
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, brass, ormolu, and black Belgian marble Boulle cabinet vitrines. Each vitrine is raised by an elegant
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19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Furniture Antique

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Marble, Brass, Ormolu

Majestic French Bureau Plat Desk antique According to Andre C. Boulle bronzed
Located in Berlin, DE
Root veneer on solid beech and oak. Extremely finely chiselled bronze. Slightly protruding, profiled tabletop and gold-imprinted leather insert, flanked by a grotesque mask on each c...
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18th Century French Louis XV Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Wood

Large Pair of 19th Century Bronze Marly Horses on Boulle Stands 32"(81cm)
By Guillaume Coustou
Located in Brighton, Sussex
1677-1746. Mounted on ebonized, boulle inlaid pedestals. Batch 80 N/H
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19th Century French Classical Greek Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Bronze

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Tortoiseshell and Ormolu Boulle Cartel Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large and important French 18th century Louis XV period Tortoiseshell and ormolu Boulle cartel
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18th Century French Louis XV Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Ormolu

Large gilt bronze mounted ebonized wood and Boulle work antique vitrine cabinet
Located in London, GB
The stunning cabinet in the Napoleon III style and of the sam period, featuring inlaid Boulle work
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19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Furniture Antique

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Napoleon III Period Boulle Cabinet Vitrine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb French 19th century Louis XVI style Napoleon III Period Boulle cabinet vitrine. The ebony
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19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Furniture Antique

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Marble, Ormolu

A Pair of Napoleon III Ebonized Wood Boulle and Bronze Mounted Meuble s D Appui
By Befort Jeune
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An exquisite pair of French Napoleon III gilt-bronze mounted ebonised wood and boulle brass
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Furniture Antique

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Brass, Bronze

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony, Walnut and Brass Boulle Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, Walnut and brass Boulle cabinet vitrine. The two door vitrine is raised by a straight base with
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19th Century French Louis XIV Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Cabinet À Hauteur D’Appui
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
ormolu Cabinet à Hauteur d'Appui, attributed to Befort Jeune. The Boulle cabinet is raised by six
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19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Furniture Antique

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Brass, Ormolu

Antique French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19thC
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exquisite Example of an Early Rosewood Travelling Writing Slope of fairly large proportions of Continental origin, possibly French. Circa first half of the Nineteenth Century prob...
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19th Century English Regency Boulle Furniture Antique

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Brass

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony, Brass and Ormolu Boulle Vitrine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and large scale French 19th century Napoleon III period ebony, brass and ormolu Boulle
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19th Century French Boulle Furniture Antique

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Brass, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Napoleon III Period Boulle Bureau Plat
By Befort Jeune
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
and ormolu Boulle Bureau Plat stamped Befort Jeune. The desk is raised by beautiful cabriole legs with
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19th Century French Louis XV Boulle Furniture Antique

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Brass, Ormolu

French 19th c. Louis XIV St. Bronze, Ormolu, Boulle Statue Of King Louis XIV
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Boulle statue of King Louis XIV. This wonderful statue is modeled after the statue of Louis XIV in the
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19th Century French Louis XIV Boulle Furniture Antique

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Bronze, Ormolu

pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ebony and Giltwood Boulle vitrines
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ebony and Giltwood Boulle
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19th Century French Louis XVI Boulle Furniture Antique

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Ebony, Giltwood

Antique corner chest of drawers in the Boulle style, France, mid-19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique Boulle chest of drawers from around 1860. Dimensions: height 108 cm / width 78 cm
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1860s French Napoleon III Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Brass

Lacquered Meiji Period Carved Wood Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions on Boulle Stands
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Japanese lacquered wood figures depicting seated Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions in a deep red-brown lacquer with stylized mane and tail, having reverse painted glass eyes and sea...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Antique Boulle Clock Set Black Wood and Gild Bronze 19th century
By Japy Frères
Located in Sweden, SE
Amazing historicism clock ensemble in the style of Louis XV (late Baroque) with gorgeous architecture. This is a fine example of custom bronze work that is available on the antique m...
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Late 19th Century Baroque Boulle Furniture Antique

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Brass, Bronze

Antique Ormolu French Cartel Clock on its Stand, Mantle Clock, Napoleon III Era
By Ecole Boulle, Napoléon III
Located in Bochum, NRW
Antique Ormolu French Cartel Clock on its stand, Napoleon III Era. This is a good-sized French mantel clock dating from around 1880. It has a waisted case with applied brass decorati...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Brass

Tahan Paris Signed French Napoleon III Period Convertible Wine Cooler Tray Table
By Jean-Pierre Tahan, Tahan Paris, André-Charles Boulle
Located in Forney, TX
. Generally of small or medium dimensions, these pieces of furniture have invaded the royal bourgeois
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

19th Century Bureau Writing Table in Louis XV Style
Located in PARIS, FR
typical of French Napoléon III furniture. This bureau plat can be used as a writing desk, dressing table
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Wood

19th Century Figural Mantle Clock
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century figural mantle clock in the Rocaille manner, the boulle work case of waisted design
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19th Century European Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Brass

Max Kuehne style Hollywood Regency Mirror
By Max Kuehne
Located in Sharon, CT
A carved, and boulle under silver leaf finish frame with mirror in the Prendergast Kuehne tradition.
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Early 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Wood

19thC Campaign Style Rosewood with Brass Inlay Stationary Letter Box
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and large rosewood and teak fitted letter writing box with brass inlay. Numerous cubbies with lids for various items. Slotted back panel for paper. Brass handles and a worki...
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1850s Indian Anglo-Indian Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Brass

French Walnut Burr Campaign Writing Slope Brass Inlay 19th C
By Napoléon III
Located in Cheltenham, GB
An exceptionally fine quality example of an early 19th century burr wood campaign writing slope, in beautifully grained burl, with polished brass inlaid, of French origin. Opening to...
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Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Brass

Period Portico Clock in Tulipwood, Fine Inlay, Ormolu Mounts-France, 19th c.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Portico style French tulipwood clock with Boulle style fine inlays of mother-of-pearl and bronze
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19th Century French Neoclassical Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

A Large Pair of French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Rectangular Stools
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
period that the marquetry technique called "Boulle marquetry" is developed. The furniture is more and
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1880s French Louis XIV Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Beech

19th Century French Porcelain-Mounted Occasional Table in the Louis XV/XVI Style
By Edward Holmes Baldock
Located in London, GB
. Baldock excelled in a plethora of styles, including Boulle style furniture, marquetry inlaid furniture
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19th Century English Louis XV Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Ormolu

French Game Table Napoleon III Period - Louis XV Style - 19th Century - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
: ceremonial furniture richly decorated with veneers and inlays (especially with André-Charles Boulle), solid
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19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Boulle Pier Cabinets
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of French 19th century Boulle side cabinets, having ebonized tops and sides
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19th Century French Louis XVI Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Boulle Pier Cabinets
Pair of 19th Century Boulle Pier Cabinets
$8,735 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-19th Century Large Pietra Dura Cabinet Meuble D appui by Befort Jeune, Paris
By Befort Jeune
Located in Brussels, BE
“Dresse d’appui” furniture, bearing the mark of Mathieu Béfort (1816 - active circa 1880), known as
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Furniture Antique

Glassed Cabinet in Marquetry 19th Century Stamped, Lemarchand Lemoine, Paris
By Maison Lemarchand and Lemoine
Located in Manduel, FR
gave him the direction. April 1, 1823, he signed quotes restoration Boulle furniture collections
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Brass

Incredible Boulle -style Center table
By Ecole Boulle
Located in Mobile, AL
Ornate brass and tortoise inlaid center table, in the style of Andre’ Boulle. Spectacular ormalu
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19th Century French Boulle Furniture Antique

19th Century Boulle Longcase Clock with Provenance
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Vancouver, BC
An exceptional piece of 19thC Boulle work cabinetry and 18thC horlogy reportedly from the estate of
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Late 19th Century French Baroque Revival Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

1924 Boulle Card box
By J. C. Vickery, Ecole Boulle
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Card Box in the style of École Boulle by JC Vickery with tortoiseshell and brass inlay, engraved on
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Early 20th Century British Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Brass

1900 s Boulle Cigar box
By J. C. Vickery, Ecole Boulle
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Cigar Box in the style of École Boulle by JC Vickery with tortoiseshell and brass inlay, on the lid
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Early 20th Century British Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Brass

19th Century Napoleon III French Boulle Marquetry Desk
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Round Top, TX
Stunning Napoleon III French boulle marquetry desk.
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Furniture Antique

Impressive Furniture with Drawers in Boulle Marquetry, 19th Century Napoléon III
Located in Manduel, FR
Impressive cabinet in boulle marquetry Napoleon III period Perfect condition
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1840s French Napoleon III Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Brass

Furniture for Disk or Review in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon-III Period
Located in Manduel, FR
Furniture for disk or review in marquetry Boulle Napoleon-III period 19th century Beautiful
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1850s French Napoleon III Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Brass

Furniture in Boulle Marquetry Stamped "F. Roux" Napoleon III Period 19th Century
By Frédéric Roux, Henri Picard
Located in Manduel, FR
Impressive furniture in Boulle marquetry, Napoleon III period. Perfect condition. Cabinet having
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Furniture Antique

Materials

Brass

Superb Quality English 19th Century ‘Boulle’ Centre Table in the French Style
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Suffolk, GB
ornamentation of furniture and rooms by cabinetmakers such as Andre-Charles Boulle, many of his inlaid brass and
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1820s English Boulle Furniture Antique

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Wood

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

  • 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.