French Boulle Boxes Opposing Pair Napoleon III
Located in Northampton, GB
Various figures and motifs can be seen on the exterior with butterflies, dragons, monkeys playing violin and classical scenes including a central jester to the lid. The French Boull...
Brass
$2,500
H 5.5 in W 13 in D 10 in
Antique French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Brass Tortoiseshell Keepsake Box 13
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century Napoleon III era French Marquetry Boulle box. Red and black tortoiseshell with foliate brass inlay.
Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III / Boulle Box
Located in Vilnius, LT
Antique French Napoleon III box with inlaid bronze decor, polished black color surface and red velour textile inside. Includes key. After the renovation - very good condition.
Bronze
Large Antique French Boulle Napoleon III Marquetry Box
By Audige
Located in Vilnius, LT
Antique 19th century French Boulle/Napoleon III marquetry box. The wooden box is decorated with inlaid brass and tortoiseshell and red silk textile inside.
Brass
$1,100
H 3.35 in W 10.44 in D 6.5 in
French Napoléon III Black Lacquer Box with Boulle-Style Cartouche
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite French Napoléon III black lacquer box is a fine 19th-century desk accessory distinguished by its elegant proportions and Boulle-style decorative cartouche.
Brass
French Napoleon III Boulle Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Single Tea Caddy Compartment From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to bring to market this Antique French Boulle Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of square shape with slight bombe...
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Tea Caddy
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique Napoleon III tea box, crafted of black ebonised wood.
Brass
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.25 in W 3.375 in D 2.25 in
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, renowned for its intricate gilt and inlaid brass decoration against a tortoiseshell ba...
Brass
19th Century French Boulle Tea Caddy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very fine. Early 19th century Napoleon tea caddy. Brass inlay. Crystal vessel (not original).
Crystal, Brass
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...
Crystal, Bronze, Brass
18th Century French Boulle Vanity Box with Four Perfume Bottles
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Napoleon III boulle and red tortoiseshell and inlaid brass with four original gilt glass bottle and working lock and key.
Brass
19th Century Boulle Work Lap Desk
Located in Alexandria, VA
Fine Napoleon III “Boulle” marquetry lap desk with extensive brass and tortoiseshell inlay, the lids opening to a three-tiered letter holder and a fitted interior with wells and a sl...
Brass
Napoléon III Period, Rose Enamel, Boulle Style, Jewelry Box
By Jean-Pierre Tahan
Located in Charleston, SC
A fine and rare French Napoléon III period, rose enamel, Boulle style, jewelry box that is signed, “Tahan rue de la Paix”, by its maker, Jean-Pierre-Alexandre Tahan.
Boulle Napoleon III Decorative Box
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Chorzów, PL
French antique Boulle tortoise shell inlay box for jewelry, gloves or other precious details. Very good condition, with little key.
Tortoise Shell
Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Writing Box, France, 1860
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Napoleon III Ecritoire writing box in Boulle style marquetry in bone with brass central cartridge.
Brass
Napoleon III Boulle Writing Cabinet Box, France, 1870
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Napoleon III Ecritoire writing cabinet in doucine, ebony veneer and Boulle style marquetry with brass filets and brass and mother of pearl inlay in the Queen's style decoration in fa...
Brass, Bronze
Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Sewing Box, France, 1875
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful sewing box, in Boulle Marquetry style in fruitwood and Brass.
Brass
Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Jewelry Box, France 1865
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Boulle Marquetry jewelry box in queen style decoration Napoleon III Beautiful jewelry box, ebony veneer and Boulle style marquetry on the lid with brass flower inlays of mother of p...
Brass
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H 5 in W 14.25 in D 9.5 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Rosewood Decorative Boulle Jewelry Box
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Dallas, TX
Created in France circa 1880 in the manner of André-Charles Boulle, the rectangular box is decorated with elegant arabesques of gilded brass inlay work in each corner including flora...
Brass
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H 3.15 in W 10.63 in D 4.34 in
Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Jewelry Decorative Gloves Box, France
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Napoleon III style period beautiful Glove decorative box in ebony veneer and Boulle marquetry with brass threads and brass mesh marquetry on the lid.
Brass
Large Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Box, France, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Large Napoleon III box, in Boulle style marquetry with brass inlay.
Brass, Bronze
Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Jewelry Box in Five Noble Materials
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Superb jewelry box, in Boule marquetry style with five different inlaid: brass, mother-of-pearl, horn,bones. Beautiful ornaments. Totally restored in a excellent condition.
Brass
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H 6.3 in W 12.21 in D 9.85 in
Black French Napoleon III Boulle Bronze Decorative Beauty Vanity Toiletry Box
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Charming and rare Boulle Marquetry style Beauty Toiletry Box Signed Sormani in Napoleon III Period.
Brass, Bronze
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H 3.94 in W 10.63 in D 3.94 in
Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Jewelry Decorative Gloves Box, France
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous Napoleon III jewelry decorative box that used to be a gloves box, in Boulle style marquetry beautifully decorated in ebony, brass, pewter, bone and mother-of-pearl, France, ...
Pewter, Brass
Napoleon III Jewelry Boulle Marquetry Box, France 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Precious and unique Napoléon III rectangular jewelry box, blackened wood veneer with Boulle style inlay, inlays with noble materials - precious woods, mother of pearl, brass, & blue ...
Brass
Napoleon III Jewelry Boulle Marquetry Box, France, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning and large Napoleon III jewelry or decorative box, in Boulle style marquetry with brass inlay in a cartridge in brass and mother of pearl encrypted with the initials "MB", wi...
Brass, Bronze
Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Jewelry Box, France 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Napoleon III Jewelry box in blackened wood veneer and Boulle style marquetry with inlays of brass threads and multiple cartridges with brass, bone, mother of pearl, Horn an...
Brass
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H 2.37 in W 9.06 in D 11.82 in
Rare Napoléon III Game Box in Boulle Style Marquetry, France, 1880s
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Rare Napoléon III game box circa 1880 made in Boulle Marquetry style with its game chips.
Brass
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H 2.37 in W 9.06 in D 11.82 in
Rare Napoléon III Game Box in Boulle Style Marquetry, France, 1880s
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Rare Napoléon III game box circa 1880 made in Boulle Marquetry style with its game chips.
Brass
Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Jewel Box, France, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Very chic jewel or decoration box in Boulle style decorated with brass and horn marquetry with splendid gilt bronze ornamentations in its original gilt golden state. An original pale...
Brass, Bronze
Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Jewelry Gloves Box, France, 1875
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful jewelry or decorative box, used as a glove box by that time. Made in Boulle Marquetry style in blackened wood with brass marquetry, copper, mother of pearl and tortoise she...
Bronze, Brass, Copper
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H 6.7 in W 16.54 in D 11.82 in
Black French Napoleon III Boulle Gilt Bronze Decorative Watercolor Box 19th Cent
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Amazing and really Rare Large Watercolour Box In Boulle Marquetry style, Napoleon III Period.
Brass, Bronze
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H 1.97 in W 5.52 in D 3.15 in
Rare Pill or Stamp Box in Boulle Marquetry, Napoleon III France, 1870
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Rare stamp box or pill box in boulle marquetry style. Napoleon III style unique small box for stamos pills, ebony veneered and Boulle style marquetry with brass, pewter, mother-of-p...
Brass, Pewter
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H 7.09 in W 13.78 in D 11.03 in
Large Black French Napoleon III Boulle Gilt Bronze Decorative Box 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning large decorative Napoleon III period, composed of Boulle style marquetry of doubled and tripled brass threads, as well as an important numbered cartouche on the cover.
Brass, Bronze
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H 4.34 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
Rare Perfume Box Boulle Marquetry and Crystal Bottles, Napoleon III France 1865
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Rare perfume set in Boulle marquetry with five noble materials in Napoleon III style. With its four original crystal perfume bottles. Boulle style marquetry with inlays of brass, blu...
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
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H 2.76 in W 10.63 in D 4.34 in
Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Bronze Tortoiseshell Jewel Gloves Box, France
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous jewel or decorative box, used as a glove box by that time. Made in Boulle Marquetry style using five splendid noble veneered materials as brass and tortoiseshell in differen...
Bronze, Brass
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H 9.85 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Very Large Black French Napoleon III Boulle Brass Decorative Box 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Very beautiful and really super large box in brass Boulle marquetry style with triple fillets, with the count's crown and the coat of arms of the counts of Brittany, France on the c...
Brass, Bronze
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H 9.45 in W 21.26 in D 14.57 in
Napoleon III Boulle Style Marquetry Box Brass, Copper, Mother-of-Pearl, France
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Large Size Napoleon III Charles style box in Boule style Marquetry with fine and delicate brass, copper and burgau mother-of-Pearl ornaments. Monogrammed Medallion in the outside ...
Brass, Copper
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H 5.91 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Style Big Jewelry Box, France, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Big size elegant jewelry box in Boulle style brass, dark horn, mother-of-pearl and pewter ornaments, Napoleon III style, France, circa 1875, in an excellent general condition, totall...
Bronze, Brass, Pewter
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H 7.88 in W 11.03 in L 7.88 in
Decorative Sewing Jewel Box in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III, France 1870
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Jewel decorative box or sewing box, in Boulle style Marquetry in Ebony, Copper, Brass, Mother of Pearl and precious reddish Amaranthus wood.
Brass, Bronze
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H 7.88 in W 11.03 in D 7.88 in
Decorative Sewing Jewel Box in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III, France 1870
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Jewel decorative box or sewing box, in Boulle style Marquetry in Ebony, Copper, Brass, Mother of Pearl and precious reddish Amaranthus wood.
Brass, Bronze
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H 3.94 in W 10.24 in D 4.34 in
Beautiful Decorative Box in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III, France, circa 1870
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful decorative box, used for gloves. It opens by its top and facade, in Boulle style marquetry in copper, brass, horn and mother of pearl.
Brass, Bronze, Copper
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H 3.55 in W 10.63 in D 3.94 in
Set of Two Napoleon III Jewelry and Pill Boxes in Boulle Style, France
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Napoleon III set of two decorative boxes, France 19th Century.
Brass, Pewter
Cigar Box Gilded Bronze Tahan Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry
By Tahan Paris
Located in Marseille, FR
Gilt bronze cigar box stamped A. Tahan à Paris, circa Napoleon III decorated with Boulle marquetry.
Brass, Bronze
Gloves Box Gilded Bronze Tahan Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry
By Tahan Paris
Located in Marseille, FR
Gilt bronze gloves box stamped A. Tahan à Paris, circa Napoleon III decorated with Boulle marquetry.
Brass, Bronze
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H 9.06 in W 11.42 in D 8.27 in
Unique Napoleon III Cigar Box Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry, France 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning and unique Napoleon III cigar cellar in ebony in Boulle marquetry style in brass and fabulous woods. Rich cartridge inlaid on the hood and the facade. Interior with 4 cigar ...
Brass
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H 7.88 in W 11.42 in L 7.88 in
Rare Cigar Box Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry, Napoleon III Style, France 1864
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Rare cigar box cabinet in beautiful Boulle Marquetry 'à la Reine' composed of mother-of-pearl cross tracery and brass clover.
Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Style Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine and delicate brass inlay in this one of a kind Boulle style box made in France, circa 1880. Wonderful box for special letters, jewelry, gloves, or whatever is important to you....
Brass
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H 4.73 in W 11.82 in D 8.67 in
French Napoleon III "Boulle" Marquetry, Blackened Pear Decorative Box
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice French Napoleon III "Boulle" marquetry, blackened pear decorative box.
Sold
H 4.73 in W 11.82 in D 8.67 in
French Napoleon III "Boulle" Marquetry, Blackened Pear Decorative Box
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice French Napoleon III "Boulle" marquetry, blackened pear decorative box.
Ivory, Wood
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H 3.15 in W 10.24 in D 3.94 in
French Napoleon III "Boulle" Marquetry, Nacre and Gilded Brass Gloves Box
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice French Napoleon III "Boulle" marquetry, tortoise shell, nacre and gilded brass decorative gloves box.
Tortoise Shell
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H 3.15 in W 10.24 in D 3.94 in
French Napoleon III "Boulle" Marquetry, Nacre and Gilded Brass Gloves Box
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice French Napoleon III "Boulle" marquetry, tortoiseshell, nacre and gilded brass decorative gloves box.
Brass
Napoleon III Maison Giroux Jewelry Decorative Boulle Marquetry Box
By Maison Giroux
Located in Paris, FR
Maison Giroux, Napoléon III Oval jewelery box, blackened wood veneer with Boulle style inlay, inlays of 5 materials - precious woods, mother of pearl, brass,tortoise shell & blue horn.
Brass
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H 5.52 in W 9.85 in D 5.12 in
Boulle marquetry tea box, Napoléon III period, late 19th century signed Vervelle
By Maison Vervelle Audot Successeur
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Beautiful Boulle marquetry and blackened wood tea box / tea caddy, brass pattern inlaid, mahogany veneer inside.
Brass
Ebony and Brass Boulle Marquetry Casket by Maison Vervelle
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in New Orleans, LA
This opulent Napoleon III-era casket is decorated in the style of celebrated ébéniste André-Charles Boulle.
Brass
A Shapely French Napoleon III Bombe-Form Boulle-Work Letter Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
A shapely French Napoleon III bombe-form boulle-work letter box with brass, pewter and ivory inlay; the gently domed rectangular top above a shaped body raised on spheroid feet; the ...
Glove Box in Marquetrie De Boulle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glove box in Marquetrie de Boulle, interior in blue satin, Napoleon III period, 19th century.
Wood
Antique French Boulle Box
Located in Vilnius, LT
Antique 19th century French boulle marquetry box. The wooden box is decorated with inlaid brass and tortoiseshell. After renovation. Excellent condition.
Brass
Napoleon III Boulle Cave à Liqueurs
Located in Montreal, QC
Tortoiseshell and bronze marquetry serpentine front on ebonized wood cellaret, opens top and sides to reveal a gilt bronze rack holding four decanters and ten(of original 16) footed...
Bronze
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H 3.5 in W 11.5 in D 4.25 in
19th Century Boulle Glove Box with Ebonized Wood and Brass Inlays, French
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Boulle glove box with ebonized wood and brass inlays, French, ca. 1860.
Ebony
Napoleon III Bronze Liquor Cellar Tray, France, 1865
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Mahogany liquor cellar tray and Boulle bronze Napoleon III style liquor cabinet tray for round glassware. Mahogany tray and gilt bronze support motifs with fawn feet. France, circ...
Bronze
Support Height Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful gilt bronze and blue enamel box Beautiful rectangular gilt bronze jewelry box decorated with blue enameled copper plates with flowers, the inside of the box is padded; Lou...
Bronze
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H 7.49 in W 10.63 in D 7.49 in
Cigar Box Cave Napoleon III in Boulle Brass Marquetry, France, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant Napoleon III style cigar box cave, in boulle brass marquetry and brass and mahogany cartridge.
Brass, Bronze
Inkwell in Boulle Marquetry
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Inkwell in Boulle Marquetry with its bottle, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Measures: H: 9 cm, W: 33 cm, D: 25 cm.
Wood
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.
Brass, Bronze
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H 10.24 in W 13.39 in D 10.63 in
19th Century Complete Brass and Crystal Cave a Liqueur in Boulle Style, France
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant complete cave à liqueur, in Boulle style marquetry with brass filets and beautiful an important brass ornamentation in its faced et on the top cover. Mahogany veneered, insi...
Crystal, Brass
Antique Napoleon III Boulle Style Writing Box
Located in Astoria, NY
Dealer: S138XX
Metal
Empire Style Crystal Box with Classical Gilt Ormulo Mounts
Located in London, GB
A French late 19th century Empire style crystal box with classical gilt bronze mounts.
Ormolu
$1,057
H 22.45 in W 29.53 in D 2.76 in
Late 19th Century Oil Painting of Two Dogs King Charles Spaniel
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique painting with a scene of two dogs. Oil on wood panel. The painting is framed in a classic gold-coloured wooden frame. The painting is unsigned, maker unknown. Est...
Wood, Paint
Antique Bronze Ormolu and Leather Jewelry Casket
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 3 3/4in W: 9 3/4in D: 5in This Antique Turn of the Century Bronze Ormolu and Leather Jewelry Casket is truly remarkable and is made of the highest quality! If you t...
Bronze, Ormolu
$7,893Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.75 in W 11 in D 3.88 in
Fine Antique French Malachite and Bronze Jewelry Box, c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A truly fabulous late nineteenth century jewelry box made from a fine example of malachite, the first image is the most true colour in person. The Malachite during this era was ag...
Malachite, Bronze
$2,585 / set
H 5.67 in Dm 0.63 in
Cartier 18ct Gold Nib Black Godron Ribbed Fountain Pen With Cartier Box
By Montblanc, Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cartier 18ct Gold Nib Louis Black Godron Ribbed Fountain Pen With Cartier Box, Finished With An Onyx Cabochon Manufactured by Montblanc The pen is made from a black composite Pen n...
Gold, Gold Plate
1926 Rene Lalique Vase Danaides Smoked Topaz Glass with White Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Danaïdes" made in smoked topaz glass with white patina by Rene Lalique in 1926. Molded signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Beautiful et very rare color. height : 18,5 cm...
Glass, Art Glass
$9,850
H 20 in W 16 in D 12 in
A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box, Attributed to Jansen. At first glance, the box's visual allure is simply breathtaking. Adorned with ...
Wood
$381,075
H 52.37 in W 35.83 in D 24.41 in
Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Louis XVI Style Casket on Stand
Located in London, GB
Gilt bronze and Sèvres style porcelain Louis XVI style casket on stand This magnificent Louis XVI style ormolu casket is supported by a mirror-topped table stand, which sits on fo...
Ormolu
$69,500
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
San Lorenzo, Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 340 Pcs in Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
San Lorenzo was introduced by Tiffany & Co. in the year 1916. Named for Florence's Church of San Lorenzo, its shield and paneling are typical of Renaissance Revival design. This nobl...
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Art Glass Perfume Bottle with a Pierced Sterling Overlay
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Louisville, KY
You walk into your bedroom, it's 1895. As you approach your well appointed vanity, you see it and smile. How could anyone miss this stunning piece of art in glass and sterling, captu...
Sterling Silver
$500,000
H 39.5 in W 58 in D 82 in
Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored
By Steinway & Sons
Located in Dayton, OH
Fully Restored 1901 Steinway & Sons Model B Louis XV Baroque Rococo Grand Piano – Serial Number 99151, Full 88 key keyboard. The most exquisitely detailed example of a turn of the c...
Fruitwood, Rosewood
Fine Italian Porcelain Dinner Service, Verbano Laveno, 20th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
FINE ITALIAN PORCELAIN DINNER SERVICE, VERBANO LAVENO, 20TH CENTURY The Verbano Laveno dinner service, originating from the 20th century, boasts exquisite craftsmanship and timeless...
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century French Set of Four Copper Pans
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian French set of four copper pans of circular form having a tempered copper base, iron handles with copper rivets and hanging holes. They are heavier than the average...
Copper
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
$340,246
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Guggenheim Museum, Pauly et Cie
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
Walnut
Large Classical Italian Bronze Bird Fountain Statue
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning large Italian bronze water fountain Classical look complemented by the gorgeous verdis gris patina Love the birds depicted drinking from the rim of the main bowl Classica...
Bronze
Under Napoleon III’s rule, Paris underwent a great rebuilding overseen by Baron Georges-Eugène Haussmann, which created grand avenues and lavish landmarks like the Paris Opera. Antique Napoleon III–style furniture was flamboyant and eclectic. It was also known as Second Empire style since it followed and referenced the Empire style of his uncle Napoleon I.
Developing from 1852–70, Napoleon III furniture was plush and ornate, matching the fashion for masked balls and socializing in salons. It borrowed freely from earlier French styles including Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI as well as aesthetics from around the world, from antiquity to Asian art. As writer Gustave Claudin remarked in 1867, the country’s architects worked in “a style which one would be tempted to call neo-Greco-Gothico-Pompadour-Pompeian.”
Napoleon III chairs were completely covered with velvet and lined with tassels; pouf footstools invited people to put up their feet. Sofas were upholstered with tapestries, and beds were adorned with gilt bronze and theatrical canopies. The addition of conservatories to homes led to new indoor-outdoor furniture, while the spirit of hygiene promoted by Baron Haussmann inspired bright, floral motifs.
Although the most ostentatious designs were for the elite, as seen in the Napoleon III apartments preserved in the Louvre, where red velvet, gilding and chandeliers create a cacophony of luxury, these trends influenced homes across classes as manufacturing made design increasingly accessible. Papier-mâché furniture allowed for elaborate shapes that would have been difficult to carve in wood. The malleable material was painted with chinoiserie patterns and decorative designs. It was mass-produced by factories such as Jennens and Bettridge with varnishing and mother-of-pearl inlays creating an effect reminiscent of Asian lacquer. (Surfaces that had been “japanned” — a specialty of Jennens and Bettridge — were intended to resemble lacquer work that was created in East Asia.)
Find a collection of antique Napoleon III decorative objects, tables, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.
Antique, vintage and new decorative boxes will safely store items while adding a splash of color or texture to a corner in any room. They have had a range of purposes over the years — from trinkets to serving as useful receptacles, such as snuff boxes, jewelry boxes and more. Boxes have also been designed in a range of forms and styles.
Box making is a craft dating back thousands of years. Early boxes as decorative objects were regularly designed and decorated both inside and out, ranging from minimal looks to more flashy styles. Decorative boxes have been constructed from different materials, with wood and metal being the most common. Wood is widely available and versatile, with woodworkers able to carve complex designs or showcase its natural grain.
Some antique jewelry boxes were made with tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, ivory and even porcupine quills, such as those created by the Anishinabe in Canada and the United States. In Sri Lanka, well-crafted boxes were inlaid with porcupine quills and ivory discs between ebony bands. Chinese sewing boxes and tea boxes made of black lacquer were popular in Europe during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. These often featured gold-painted designs or landscape scenes. Silk, paper and velvet frequently enhanced these boxes’ interiors.
Any style of decorative box can be a nice tabletop or desktop decor, whether to hold candy or tea in the living room or paper, pencils and other business supplies in the office. They can also act as jewelry boxes. Sewing boxes can be a lovely touch to any space while storing magazines or other trinkets.
You can find metal, wood and silver antique boxes on 1stDibs. The collection includes mid-century modern, Victorian and Art Deco styles that can add elegance to any home.