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19th Century French Boulle Bureau Plat
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An exceptional 19th century French boulle bureau plat of outstanding quality. Having engraved brass
Category
Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather
Vintage French Boulle Clock
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage early 1900s French oversize Boulle clock is beautifully designed with a decorative
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Bronze
$16,000
French Boulle Napoleon III Secretary Desk
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Chorzów, PL
Unique Louis XV style secretary desk cabinet in Boulle style.
Brass marquetry on a background of
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Secretaires
Materials
Tortoise Shell
20th Century Wood and Gold Bronze French Boulle Style Writing Desk, 1970
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French writing desk from 20th century. Napoleon III Boulle style furniture in ebonized wood and
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Late 20th Century French Desks
Materials
Bronze
French Art Deco Boulle Work Paperweight
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular handle and shaped rectangular stepped base.
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Vintage 1920s French Paperweights
Materials
Other
Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique French ebonised cut brass Boulle work encrier, circa 1840 in date and made
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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk, 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
, circa first half of the 19th century probably French or English regency period.
The entire main area
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Inkwells
Materials
Brass
French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
. Circa first half of the 19th century probably French or English Regency period.
The entire main area
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Inkwells
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Oversized Boulle Ink Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century stunning French oversized Boulle ink stand with a single drawer. The ink stand is
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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
English Boulle and Brass Tortoushell Inkwell, Circa 1900
Located in Van Nuys, CA
attributed to the golden age of french design by incorporating the process of boulle marquetry, first
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20th Century French Louis XIV Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Antique French Brass Inlaid Mahogany Writing Slope Box 19Ct
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Dublin, Ireland
during the third quarter of the 19th century, of French origin.
The entire top area decorated with
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand c.1840
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique French coromandel wood and cut brass Boulle work ink stand, circa 1840 in
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Antique 1840s French Inkwells
19th C. French Boulle Style Writing Box With Inkwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. French Boulle Style Writing Box with Inkwell. It is Tortoise Shell Veneered with Brass
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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Victorian Boulle Marquetry Inkstand
Located in New Orleans, LA
made popular by French ébéniste André-Charles Boulle. Fitted with two cut glass bottles with matching
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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
19th Century French Red Boulle Cut Brass Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous antique French shell red Boulle cut brass ormolu mantel clock, circa 1880 in
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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
19th Century French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique French ebonised cut brass Boulle work encrier, circa 1840 in date and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Stunning 19th Century French Boulle Clock Consul Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
A fine French boulle clock on a boulle consul table, the top having an ormolu figure, with ormolu
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Rare Wedgwood Porcelain Napoleon III Desk Secretary Cabinet Belle de Jour
By Enoch Wedgwood, André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Rare "Bonheur du Jour" desk writing table in boule marquetry in brass with geometric ornamentations
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
French 19th Century Boulle ‘Bonheur du Jour’, circa 1870
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A lovely and rare French ebonized and boulle writing desk or ‘bonheur du jour’, the lower desk
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Antique Late 19th Century French Desks
Materials
Brass
French Napoleon III Gilded Brass "Boulle" Marquetry and Tortoise Shell Inkwell
Located in LEGNY, FR
French Napoleon III gilded brass "Boulle" marquetry and tortoise shell inkwell.
Base with fauna
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Materials
Tortoise Shell
French Napoleon III Gilded Brass "Boulle" Marquetry and Tortoise Shell Inkwell
Located in LEGNY, FR
French Napoleon III gilded brass "Boulle" marquetry and tortoiseshell inkwell.
Base with fauna
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Boulle Pendule with Console, Napoleon III, France 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large Napoleon III pendula with wall console in boulle style with crowning trombone angel
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Louis XV Boulle Marquetry Secretary Desk France, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Louis XV style secretary in faux weekly (fake 7 drawers style) made in Boulle Marquetry with a
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze
Antique Napoleon III Boulle Style Writing Box
Located in Astoria, NY
Dealer: S138XX
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
20th Century French Boulle Louis XV Style Table Clock Pendule
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and fine quality French Louis XV style boulle circa 1920s red tortoiseshell and brass inlaid
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Vintage 1920s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
20th Century French Boulle Louis XV Style Table Clock Pendule
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and fine quality French Louis XV style boulle, circa 1920s red tortoiseshell and brass inlaid
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Vintage 1920s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Napoleon III Writing Desk Boulle Style Marquetry Box, France, 1870
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Weiting desk box. In Doucine Boulle Queen Marquetry Napoleon III style.
Very nice ekine writing
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Secretaires
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Boulle Red Tortoiseshell Bonheur Du Jour circa 1870
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique French Red Tortoiseshell and cut brass inlaid ebonised Boulle, Bureau de
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Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Ormolu-Mounted Boulle Clock
By Japy Frères
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous Louis XV style clock by Japy Freres 8 day movement in a ormolu-mounted boulle
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass, Bronze
French Boulle Clock On Stand Louis XVI Gilt Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a majestic clock on stand in the Boulle manner
I hope the photos do this work of
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Vintage 1980s Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Giltwood
Napoleon III Ebonized and Boulle Style Brass Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour Writing Desk
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This superior desk features a gallery top above two domed paneled doors and two small drawers. The
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks
Materials
Brass
Antique Napoleon III Boulle and Tortoise Shell Ebonized Sewing Stand, circa 1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Napoleon III Boulle & Tortoise shell sewing stand offers ebonized case with top having
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks
Materials
Bronze
Napoleon III Writing Desk Dining Table in Boulle Marquetry, France 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Napoleon III Violin table can be used as a writing desk or a dining table, made in Boulle
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Napoleon 111 Boulle Cut Brass and Scarlet Inkstand
Located in Montreal, QC
This inkstand exemplifies the excellence of French decorative accessories of the period. The design
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Brass
19th Century Unique, Rare French Desk Napoleon III, Boule Style Marquetry
Located in Paris, FR
Unique, rare French bureau à gradins desk, Boulle style marquetry with brass on the drawers.
Many
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf
Napoleon III Writing Travel Table Desk Secretary Boulle Style, France, 1870
By Susse Freres, André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous Napoleon III secretary writing travel case in Boulle marquetry folder with a violin shape
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Napoleon III Violin Desk Table in Boulle Marquetry, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant Violin table in Boulle marquetry Napoleon III with brass nets. Beautiful ornamentation of
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Napoleon III Violin Desk Table in Boulle Style Marquetry, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant Violin desk table in Boulle marquetry Napoleon III with brass ball marquetry on ebony
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Diehl Napoleon III Desk Table in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century
By Charles-Guillaume Diehl, André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Boulle brass marquetry, with very rich ornamentation of gilt bronzes. Falls, molds, hooves, large top on
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
By Diehl Black French Cabinet and writing desk Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III
By Charles-Guillaume Diehl, André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Diehl 2 Door Cabinet In Boulle Marquetry With Medallions, Napoleon III Period, Very beautiful and
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Superb Etched Mirror Brass Inlaid Marble Top Boulle Style Dresser Secretary Desk
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a stunning and extremely elaborate dresser with a built-in secretary desk and a beautiful
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Dressers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze
Napoleon III Travelling Writing Desk, France 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
19th century Napoleon III travel writing Desk Boulle Marquetry style with brass and red horn. The
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Bottles
Materials
Brass
Rare Napoleon III Marquetry Secretary Desk Cabinet, France, 1860
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Just beautiful Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry style secretary cabinet desk in brass ball style and
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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Secretaires
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Napoleon III Secretary Desk in Bronze and Boule Marquetry, France, 1870
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Precious Napoleon III style secretary desk in boule marquetry and gilt bronze ornamentations
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Secretaires
Materials
Bronze
Napoleon III French Black Bronze Brass Boulle Marquetry Small Desk Cabinet
Located in Paris, FR
Charming and beautiful small originally made as a sewing working cabinet in Boulle marquetry
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Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Fine Quality Boulle Inlaid French Louis XV Style Secretary Desk circa 1950
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
2 piece. Gilt accents. Figural. Bottom has one dovetailed drawer. Bottom piece measures 31 1/8" h x 33 1/4" w x 22 3/4" d. Top piece has two doors containing shelves and two dovetail...
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
Rare Andre Boulle Style Louis XV Brass Inlaid Secretary Desk circa 1950
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Figural. Gilt accents. Marble top. 4 drawers. Pull down top containing shelves and drawers. 53 1/2" h x 32 5/8" w x 15 3/8" d.
Condition
Splits in wood. Finish loss. Minor oxidatio...
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Bombe Boulle Inkwell with Bronze and Brass Mounts
By Ecole Boulle
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate and organize your desktop with this antique ebony Boulle inkwell. Crafted in France circa
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique French Boulle Napoleon III Writing Desk / Table / Box
Located in Vilnius, LT
Antique 19th century French Boulle Napoleon III marquetry with inlaid brass writing desk/table box
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French Boulle Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Boulle clock. Gilt bronze embellishments on the tortoise shell body.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$4,200
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Desk.
Located in Warsaw, PL
This cabinet is after very good quality renovation.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Desks
Materials
Bronze
Elegant 19th Century Boulle French Antique Centre Table or Writing Desk
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and fine quality Napoleon III French kidney shaped centre table and desk with overall Boulle
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Antique 1880s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Boulle Bureau Plat
Located in Tarrytown, NY
19th century French boulle bureau plat with bronze mounts.
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
19th Century French Boulle Set Desk Cabinet and Chairs Andre Charles Boulle
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Original Pieces 19th century French Boulle set desk cabinet and chairs Andre Charles Boulle Louis
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Antique 1860s French Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Napoleon III Boulle Inkstand
Located in Essex, MA
inspiration for the decoration from designs by the master cabinet maker Andre Charles Boulle from the court of
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Antique French Napoleon III / Boulle Secretaire by Alphonse Giroux et Cie. Paris
By Alphonse Giroux et Cie
Located in Vilnius, LT
19th century French antique secretaire in black polished wood and verneer by Alphonse Giroux et Cie
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
20th Century French Boulle Louis XV Style Table Clock Pendule
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and fine quality French Louis XV style boulle circa 1950s red tortoiseshell and brass inlaid
Category
Vintage 1950s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
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French Boulle Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the French boulle desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each French boulle desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French boulle desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right French boulle desk, those designed in Louis XV, Louis XVI and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. André-Charles Boulle, Befort Jeune and Charles-Guillaume Diehl each produced at least one beautiful French boulle desk that is worth considering.
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Prices for a French boulle desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $508 and can go as high as $222,482, while the average can fetch as much as $7,665.
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- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.
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