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Boulle Buffets

Napoleon III French Boulle Style Buffet or Cabinet
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Austin, TX
Bring a touch of elegance to your home with this superb 19th-century French Boulle buffet or
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Buffets

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

Buffet Marqueterie « Boulle », époque Napoléon III – Milieu XIXe
Located in HÉRIC, FR
Élégant meuble d’entre-deux d’époque Napoléon III, à la magnifique marqueterie « Boulle », du nom
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Buffets

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Carrara Marble

Buffet Boulle en Poirier Noirci, époque Napoléon III – Milieu XIXe
Located in HÉRIC, FR
Ce somptueux buffet d’époque Napoléon III, réalisé en poirier noirci au milieu du XIXe siècle
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Buffets

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Carrara Marble

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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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Buffets

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Bronze

Napoleon III Cabinet Buffet Boulle Style, France, 1860
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Chorzów, PL
of the French ebéniste, A. Ch. Boulle. This piece of furniture is single-door cabinet with one shelf
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Cabinets

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Tortoise Shell

Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Buffet/Server By François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Style Buffet/Server By François Linke
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Buffets

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Rare 17th Century Oak Enfilade with Tortoiseshell and Ebony Inlays
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful and rare three door enfilade buffet comes from northern Europe, most likely the
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Antique 17th Century European Louis XIII Buffets

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Tortoise Shell, Wood, Ebony, Oak

Robert Mathieu 242P wall lamp France 1957
By Robert Mathieu
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
the famous 'Ecole Boulle' before working as a watchmaker. In 1949, he opened his first lighting store
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Robert Mathieu 242P wall lamp France 1957
Robert Mathieu 242P wall lamp France 1957
H 9.85 in W 58.27 in D 15.75 in
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany Credenza
Located in Forney, TX
walnut, tambour marble-top sideboard (credenza server bar cabinet buffet chest) Retaining extensive
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Credenzas

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

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French Napoleon III, Style Boulle Cabinet circa 1890 with Marquetry, Inlay
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By André-Charles Boulle
Located in charmes, FR
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By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
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Located in Paris, FR
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Located in Philadelphia, PA
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By Robert Mathieu
Located in Paris, FR
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By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Austin, TX
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19th Century Buffet in the Boulle Type
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Boulle Buffets For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of boulle buffets is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of brass, metal and bone, all boulle buffets available were constructed with great care. Boulle buffets have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Auguste Delafontaine and Befort Jeune each produced beautiful boulle buffets that are worth considering.

How Much are Boulle Buffets?

Boulle buffets can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $10,760, while the lowest priced sells for $4,100 and the highest can go for as much as $88,610.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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