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19th Century French Boulle Tea Caddy
19th Century French Boulle Tea Caddy

19th Century French Boulle Tea Caddy

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This fine French boulle work tea caddy is beautifully decorated on all sides, with removable

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

Fine Ormolu Mounted Boulle Commode
Fine Ormolu Mounted Boulle Commode

Fine Ormolu Mounted Boulle Commode

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in London, GB

With inlaid Boulle-work panels of ebony, brass and scarlet tortoiseshell, cast ormolu mounts and

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Late 19 Century Boulle French Centre Table and Desk
Late 19 Century Boulle French Centre Table and Desk

Late 19 Century Boulle French Centre Table and Desk

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A fine Napoleon III French kidney shaped centre table and desk with overall Boulle work to the oak

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Center Tables

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Boulle Vitrine Cabinet by Druce & Co
Boulle Vitrine Cabinet by Druce & Co

Boulle Vitrine Cabinet by Druce & Co

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Chorzów, PL

Unique inlaid Boulle work panels of inlaid brass and tortoiseshell, applied with four classical

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu, Brass

Boulle Napoleon III Vitrine Cabinet by Druce & Co
Boulle Napoleon III Vitrine Cabinet by Druce & Co

Boulle Napoleon III Vitrine Cabinet by Druce & Co

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Chorzów, PL

Unique inlaid Boulle work panels of inlaid brass and tortoiseshell, applied with four classical

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu, Brass

French Boulle, Brass and Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, 19th Century
French Boulle, Brass and Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, 19th Century

French Boulle, Brass and Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, 19th Century

Located in Bradenton, FL

Rare 19th Century French Boulle, Brass and Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. Elaborate boulle work, French

Category

Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Boulle Box
19th Century French Boulle Box

19th Century French Boulle Box

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This beautiful inlaid brass and shell Boulle-work lidded box is in very good condition. It retains

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Quality French Boulle Inkstand
Exceptional Quality French Boulle Inkstand

Exceptional Quality French Boulle Inkstand

Located in Benington, Herts

brass marquetry boulle work on this inkstand is of the finest quality we have seen, along with a grand

Category

Antique 1830s French More Desk Accessories

19th Century French Napoleon III Rosewood Decorative Boulle Jewelry Box
19th Century French Napoleon III Rosewood Decorative Boulle Jewelry Box

19th Century French Napoleon III Rosewood Decorative Boulle Jewelry Box

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Dallas, TX

! Key and lock included. Boulle work is a type of rich marquetry process or inlay perfected by the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century "Boulle" Marquetry Bracket Block
French 19th Century "Boulle" Marquetry Bracket Block

French 19th Century "Boulle" Marquetry Bracket Block

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in London, GB

Constructed in tortoiseshell and brass in premiere-partie Boulle work, the decoration drawing inspiration from

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French 19th Century Boulle-Inlaid Hexagonal Wall Clock
French 19th Century Boulle-Inlaid Hexagonal Wall Clock

French 19th Century Boulle-Inlaid Hexagonal Wall Clock

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This stunning French 19th century Boulle-work brass, tortoiseshell, and mother of pearl inlaid wall

Category

Antique 19th Century French Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Boulle Bureau Plat
19th Century French Boulle Bureau Plat

19th Century French Boulle Bureau Plat

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

century one. Some of the finest boulle work and gilded ormolu available has gone into this piece

Category

Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather

Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Boulle Inlay Writing Desk
Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Boulle Inlay Writing Desk

Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Boulle Inlay Writing Desk

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in London, GB

features some breathtakingly complex Boulle work all around its surface. The tabletop is particularly

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu, Pewter, Bronze

Russian Empire Brass Boulle Inlaid Mahogany and Satinwood Paw Footed Sofa
Russian Empire Brass Boulle Inlaid Mahogany and Satinwood Paw Footed Sofa

Russian Empire Brass Boulle Inlaid Mahogany and Satinwood Paw Footed Sofa

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

sofa is beautifully detailed and features incredible and undamaged Boulle-work brass inlay and a

Category

Antique 1840s Russian Empire Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand
Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand

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

Category

Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Vintage French Boulle Clock
Vintage French Boulle Clock

Vintage French Boulle Clock

Located in Bronx, NY

bronze & inlaid case. This inlaid Boulle work is a floral motif that subtlety highlights the elaborate

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Gillows Rosewood Library Table
Gillows Rosewood Library Table

Gillows Rosewood Library Table

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

, the rectangular top with an amboyna panel enclosed by a boulle work brass and ebony border, the frieze

Category

Antique 1820s English Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Oversized English Boulle Inkstand
Oversized English Boulle Inkstand

Oversized English Boulle Inkstand

Located in Northampton, GB

. The Boulle work finished in typical fashion with Tortoiseshell and Brass inlay. The Inkstand dates to

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

FRENCH TORTOISE AND BRONZE ORMOLU CLOCK
FRENCH TORTOISE AND BRONZE ORMOLU CLOCK

FRENCH TORTOISE AND BRONZE ORMOLU CLOCK

By Domoulinneue

Located in Los Angeles, CA

SMALL SIZED FRENCH CLOCK. BRASS INLAY ON RED TORTOISE WITH BRONZE ORMOLU DETAILS ON EDGE. BOULLE

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Napoleon III Ebonized and Ormolu-Mounted Boulle Style Cabinets
Pair of Napoleon III Ebonized and Ormolu-Mounted Boulle Style Cabinets

Pair of Napoleon III Ebonized and Ormolu-Mounted Boulle Style Cabinets

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

work. Boulle also specialized in floral marquetry in both stained and naturally colored wood. Many of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Pair of Louis XIV Style Cabinets on Stand
Pair of Louis XIV Style Cabinets on Stand

Pair of Louis XIV Style Cabinets on Stand

Located in New York, NY

three brass inlaid boulle work frieze drawers mounted with gilt bronze grotesque keyhole escutcheons

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XIV Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique French Boulle Writing Box
Antique French Boulle Writing Box

Antique French Boulle Writing Box

Located in Northampton, GB

sloped lid inlaid with fine scrolling boulle work. The top of the lid with a central plaque with a name

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Large Rococo, Ormolu-Mounted Boulle Clock, Goddess Pheme
Large Rococo, Ormolu-Mounted Boulle Clock, Goddess Pheme

Large Rococo, Ormolu-Mounted Boulle Clock, Goddess Pheme

By H & F of Paris

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

swinging within. The inside is also decorated with Boulle work to the inside of the rear door and a Trompe

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo More Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Exquisite Boulle Bracket Clock with Original Verge Escapement by Admyrauld Paris
Exquisite Boulle Bracket Clock with Original Verge Escapement by Admyrauld Paris

Exquisite Boulle Bracket Clock with Original Verge Escapement by Admyrauld Paris

By Louis Henri Admyrauld

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

trompe l’oeil effect. Beautiful and elaborate Boulle work also decorates the inside of the back door. The

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV More Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Regency Boulle Tortoiseshell Tea Chest
Antique Regency Boulle Tortoiseshell Tea Chest

Antique Regency Boulle Tortoiseshell Tea Chest

Located in Northampton, GB

. When George III died in 1820, the Prince Regent succeeded him as George IV. Boulle work is a type of

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Regency Brass-Inlaid Ebonized Breakfront Bookcase
Regency Brass-Inlaid Ebonized Breakfront Bookcase

Regency Brass-Inlaid Ebonized Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

boulle-work guilloche inlaid into solid ebony, two central pilasters with solid ebony paw feet and a

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Marble

Mid-19th Century French Boulle Baccarat Crystal Cave A Liqueur Set
Mid-19th Century French Boulle Baccarat Crystal Cave A Liqueur Set

Mid-19th Century French Boulle Baccarat Crystal Cave A Liqueur Set

Located in Forney, TX

Parisian work, dating to the third quarter of the 19th century, featuring rich Boulle worked case with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Original Antique French Boulle Dressing, End Table or Nightstand
Original Antique French Boulle Dressing, End Table or Nightstand

Original Antique French Boulle Dressing, End Table or Nightstand

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

making itself a great dressing table. Originally invented in the 1700’s Boulle’s work is so exceptional

Category

Antique 19th Century French Vanities

Materials

Brass

Antique French Boulle Mantel Clock On stand c.1870
Antique French Boulle Mantel Clock On stand c.1870

Antique French Boulle Mantel Clock On stand c.1870

Located in London, GB

find one with the Boulle work in such pristine condition. Complete with original sunburst pendulum

Category

Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Louis XV Boulle Style Bureau de Plat
Louis XV Boulle Style Bureau de Plat

Louis XV Boulle Style Bureau de Plat

Located in Dallas, TX

Boulle Work, and the École Boulle (founded in 1886), a college of fine arts and crafts and applied arts

Category

20th Century Italian Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock on Stand
19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock on Stand

19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock on Stand

Located in London, GB

its original Boulle plinth, and even rarer to find one with the Boulle work in such excellent

Category

Antique 1870s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu, Brass

Breakfront Open Bookcase Attributed to Gillows
Breakfront Open Bookcase Attributed to Gillows

Breakfront Open Bookcase Attributed to Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

gallery above a contre-partie boulle-work frieze and four fluted pilasters and three alcoves for five

Category

Antique 1810s English Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Napoleon III Liquor Cellar, French, Liqueur Box, Glass Decanters, 1830
Antique Napoleon III Liquor Cellar, French, Liqueur Box, Glass Decanters, 1830

Antique Napoleon III Liquor Cellar, French, Liqueur Box, Glass Decanters, 1830

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A brass lock escutcheon sits at the base of a profusely detailed inlaid shield design Boulle work

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Rosewood

English Regency Table in the Manner of Thomas Parker
English Regency Table in the Manner of Thomas Parker

English Regency Table in the Manner of Thomas Parker

Located in Greenwich, CT

manner. again having gilt bronze mounts. Thomas Parker, is famous for his Boulle work, which

Category

Antique 19th Century English Tables

Materials

Ormolu, Brass

Antique French Boulle Mantle Clock c.1870
Antique French Boulle Mantle Clock c.1870

Antique French Boulle Mantle Clock c.1870

Located in London, GB

order and the Boulle work is also in really excellent condition. Dimensions in cm: Height 41 x

Category

Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Antique French Ebonized Boulle Display Cabinet
Antique French Ebonized Boulle Display Cabinet

Antique French Ebonized Boulle Display Cabinet

Located in London, GB

and brass inlay. The red Boulle work was made by a master craftsman from an intricate marquetry of

Category

Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

19th Century Louis XIV Gilt Patinated Bronze Female Busts Fire Place Fender
19th Century Louis XIV Gilt Patinated Bronze Female Busts Fire Place Fender

19th Century Louis XIV Gilt Patinated Bronze Female Busts Fire Place Fender

Located in Berlin, DE

(18.5 inches) finial mounted chenets depicting harpies in the manner of André-Charles Boulle (1642-1732

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Bronze

Antique Victorian Ebonised Boulle Bookcase Cabinet 1860
Antique Victorian Ebonised Boulle Bookcase Cabinet 1860

Antique Victorian Ebonised Boulle Bookcase Cabinet 1860

Located in London, GB

five adjustable shelves, It is perfect to display your books and collectables. The red Boulle work

Category

Antique 19th Century French Bookcases

Cave a Liqueur in Brass Mother of Pearl Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III, France
Cave a Liqueur in Brass Mother of Pearl Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III, France

Cave a Liqueur in Brass Mother of Pearl Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III, France

By Baccarat, André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Cave a liqueur in Boulle Marquetry , gorgeous work of marquetry with leaves and entrelac ornements

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Dry Bars

Materials

Crystal, Brass

19th Century Complete Brass and Crystal Cave a Liqueur in Boulle Style, France
19th Century Complete Brass and Crystal Cave a Liqueur in Boulle Style, France

19th Century Complete Brass and Crystal Cave a Liqueur in Boulle Style, France

Located in Paris, FR

lent his name to its common name: Boulle work. Boulle also specialized in floral marquetry in both

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Brass

19th Century French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand
19th Century French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand

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

19th Century French Boulle & Cut Brass Inkstand
19th Century French Boulle & Cut Brass Inkstand

19th Century French Boulle & Cut Brass Inkstand

Located in London, GB

Boulle (or in 19th-century Britain, Buhl work). Boulle appears to have been originally a painter, since

Category

Antique 1860s French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand c.1840
Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand c.1840

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

Category

Antique 1840s French Inkwells

19th Century French Boulle Centre Table / Bureau Plat
19th Century French Boulle Centre Table / Bureau Plat

19th Century French Boulle Centre Table / Bureau Plat

Located in London, GB

Boulle (or in 19th-century Britain, Buhl work). Boulle appears to have been originally a painter, since

Category

Antique 1870s French Center Tables

Materials

Ormolu, Brass

Vintage Louis Revival Boulle Marble-Top Side Cabinet
Vintage Louis Revival Boulle Marble-Top Side Cabinet

Vintage Louis Revival Boulle Marble-Top Side Cabinet

Located in London, GB

name being given to a fashion of inlaying known as Boulle (or in 19th-century Britain, Buhl work

Category

Late 20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Marble

Antique French Boulle Mantel Clock on Stand circa 1860
Antique French Boulle Mantel Clock on Stand circa 1860

Antique French Boulle Mantel Clock on Stand circa 1860

Located in London, GB

its original matching s tand, and even rarer to find one with the Boulle work in such good condition

Category

Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Vintage Marble Topped Boulle Ebonised Pier Side Cabinet 20thC
Vintage Marble Topped Boulle Ebonised Pier Side Cabinet 20thC

Vintage Marble Topped Boulle Ebonised Pier Side Cabinet 20thC

Located in London, GB

-century Britain, Buhl work). Boulle appears to have been originally a painter, since the first payment

Category

Vintage 1980s Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French Red Boulle Cut Brass Mantel Clock
19th Century French Red Boulle Cut Brass Mantel Clock

19th Century French Red Boulle Cut Brass Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

of inlaying known as Boulle (or in 19th-century Britain, Buhl work). Boulle appears to have been

Category

Antique 1880s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Superb William iv Brass Inlaid Kingwood Writing Box by Edwards
Superb William iv Brass Inlaid Kingwood Writing Box by Edwards

Superb William iv Brass Inlaid Kingwood Writing Box by Edwards

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

, decorated with flame veneers within wide borders of brass boulle-work on an ebony ground and a central

Category

Antique 19th Century British William IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique French Rococo Red Lacquer and Gilt Clock
Antique French Rococo Red Lacquer and Gilt Clock

Antique French Rococo Red Lacquer and Gilt Clock

By A.D. Mougin

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

tortoiseshell Boulle work. It is mounted with beautifully modelled gilt metal with 'C' scrolls, trailing

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal

Rosewood And Brass Inlaid Writing Table Attributed To Gillows Oxford Street Work
Rosewood And Brass Inlaid Writing Table Attributed To Gillows Oxford Street Work

Rosewood And Brass Inlaid Writing Table Attributed To Gillows Oxford Street Work

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Benington, Herts

being Boulle work where the predominant decoration is in brass-thus dark on light-and premiere being the

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Boulle Mantle Clock French Antiques Inlay
Boulle Mantle Clock French Antiques Inlay

Boulle Mantle Clock French Antiques Inlay

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Love the Boulle inlay work with brass overlaid over ebony and tort Ormolu is well cast and original

Category

Antique 1860s Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Boulle Mantle Clock French Antique 1890
Boulle Mantle Clock French Antique 1890

Boulle Mantle Clock French Antique 1890

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Love the Boulle inlay work with brass overlaid over ebony and tort Ormolu is well cast and original

Category

Antique 1890s Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Boulle Mantle Clock Antique 1860
French Boulle Mantle Clock Antique 1860

French Boulle Mantle Clock Antique 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Restored and in working order Love the Boulle inlay work with brass overlaid over ebony and tort Ormolu is

Category

Antique 1860s Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique French Boulle Tortoiseshell Card Table
Antique French Boulle Tortoiseshell Card Table

Antique French Boulle Tortoiseshell Card Table

Located in London, GB

of inlaying known as Boulle (or in 19th-century Britain, Buhl work). Boulle appears to have been

Category

Antique 19th Century French Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Boulle Work For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the boulle work you’re looking for. A boulle work — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the boulle work you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A boulle work, designed in the Art Nouveau or Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

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