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“Boulle” Wall-Side Pedestal Attributed to Befort Jeune, France, Circa 1870
“Boulle” Wall-Side Pedestal Attributed to Befort Jeune, France, Circa 1870

“Boulle” Wall-Side Pedestal Attributed to Befort Jeune, France, Circa 1870

By Befort Jeune

Located in PARIS, FR

, Mathieu Befort (1816- circa 1880) also named Befort The Young worked as a "Boulle" style furniture

Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XIV Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Pair of French Rock Crystal Obelisks with Boulle Style Bases, Late 19th Century
Pair of French Rock Crystal Obelisks with Boulle Style Bases, Late 19th Century

Pair of French Rock Crystal Obelisks with Boulle Style Bases, Late 19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

An elegant pair of rock crystal obelisk set on boulle style wooden bases, France, late 19th century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Obelisks

Materials

Rock Crystal, Brass

Pair of torchiere sconces in wrought iron by Gilbert Poillerat, France, 1940's
Pair of torchiere sconces in wrought iron by Gilbert Poillerat, France, 1940's

Pair of torchiere sconces in wrought iron by Gilbert Poillerat, France, 1940's

By Gilbert Poillerat

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

neoclassical, marked the French elegance of the 1940s. A student at the Ecole Boulle, he then worked for 8

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Monumental Paola Buffa Italian Mid-century Modern Credenza, Burl, Brass Details
Monumental Paola Buffa Italian Mid-century Modern Credenza, Burl, Brass Details

Monumental Paola Buffa Italian Mid-century Modern Credenza, Burl, Brass Details

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Miami, FL

grand cabinet has five cabinet doors inset with burl and bronze boulle inlay details. The work surface

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Bronze

Maxime Old Pair of Armchairs
Maxime Old Pair of Armchairs

Maxime Old Pair of Armchairs

By Maxime Old

Located in Philadelphia, PA

cabinetmakers. He received his formal training at Ecole Boulle in Paris and his work attracted the attention of

Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Ash

Albert Guenot for Pomone French Art Deco Macassar and Chrome Picture Photo Frame
Albert Guenot for Pomone French Art Deco Macassar and Chrome Picture Photo Frame

Albert Guenot for Pomone French Art Deco Macassar and Chrome Picture Photo Frame

By Albert-Lucien Guenot, Le Bon Marché 1, Pomone

Located in Atlanta, GA

, born in Arcueil-Cachan. Studied at the Ecole Boulle, Paris. He worked as designer in Maurice Dufrene

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Picture Frames

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Boulle Work Chests
Pair of Boulle Work Chests

Pair of Boulle Work Chests

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of chests made in Italy but in the French style- Boulle work motif.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Ebonised French Red Boulle Work Cabinet, circa 1860
Ebonised French Red Boulle Work Cabinet, circa 1860

Ebonised French Red Boulle Work Cabinet, circa 1860

Located in Salisbury, GB

Ebonised French red boulle work cabinet with ornate gilt masks fitted with an arched glazed door

Category

Antique 1860s French High Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Ornate French Boulle-Work Framed Mirror, circa 1900
Ornate French Boulle-Work Framed Mirror, circa 1900

Ornate French Boulle-Work Framed Mirror, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

A very fine and ornately designed French gilt bronze, pewter and tortoiseshell boulle-work framed

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Table Mirrors

Small 19th Century Antique Boulle Work Table
Small 19th Century Antique Boulle Work Table

Small 19th Century Antique Boulle Work Table

Located in Clitheroe, GB

Small 19th century antique boulle work table This superb quality mid 19th Century French Boulle

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French High Victorian Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Boulle Work and Brass Inlaid Ebonized Pier Cabinet
19th Century Boulle Work and Brass Inlaid Ebonized Pier Cabinet

19th Century Boulle Work and Brass Inlaid Ebonized Pier Cabinet

Located in Uppingham, Rutland

Fantastic quality 19th century black lacquered, boulle work and brass inlaid pier cabinet or

Category

Antique 1880s English Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19thC French Baroque Style Boulle Work Repeater Clock
19thC French Baroque Style Boulle Work Repeater Clock

19thC French Baroque Style Boulle Work Repeater Clock

Located in London, GB

French Baroque Style Boulle work Bracket repeater clock. The body and the rear in red tortoise

Category

Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Boulle Desk
19th Century French Boulle Desk

19th Century French Boulle Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century French Boulle work desk with cabriole leg and marble top. Black lacquer finish with

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Desks

Rare Napoleon III Blue Boulle Boîte à Bijoux, Circa 1850
Rare Napoleon III Blue Boulle Boîte à Bijoux, Circa 1850

Rare Napoleon III Blue Boulle Boîte à Bijoux, Circa 1850

Located in Louisville, KY

rectangular top with brass border and a central reserve, decorated overall with blue 'Boulle' work

Category

Antique 19th Century French Baroque Revival Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Boulle Cabinet
19th Century Boulle Cabinet

19th Century Boulle Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful boulle work cabinet with one large door and one drawer. Faux tortoise and cut brass work

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Cabinets

19th Century Fine French Bouille Work Games / Card Table, Stunning Quality
19th Century Fine French Bouille Work Games / Card Table, Stunning Quality

19th Century Fine French Bouille Work Games / Card Table, Stunning Quality

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Northwich, GB

A magnificent quality 19th century French Boulle work, ebonised swivel top games or card table

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Ebony

Stunning Quality Louis XV Style 19th Century Boulle Centre Table
Stunning Quality Louis XV Style 19th Century Boulle Centre Table

Stunning Quality Louis XV Style 19th Century Boulle Centre Table

Located in Darwen, GB

table is decorated to the front, sides and reverse with Fine boulle work and having a central mahogany

Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Center Tables

Fine Quality Boulle Victorian Period Credenza
Fine Quality Boulle Victorian Period Credenza

Fine Quality Boulle Victorian Period Credenza

Located in Darwen, GB

A fine quality boulle Victorian period credenza. The shaped ebonized top above a fine boulle work

Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Credenzas

Rare French Blue Horn Boulle Box Circa 1850
Rare French Blue Horn Boulle Box Circa 1850

Rare French Blue Horn Boulle Box Circa 1850

Located in Louisville, KY

rectangular top with ormolu border and a central reserve, decorated overall with blue 'Boulle' work

Category

Antique 19th Century French Baroque Boxes

Materials

Brass

Boulle Inkstand
Boulle Inkstand

Boulle Inkstand

Sold|$1,076

Boulle Inkstand

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

, Boulle mastered the art of this complex marquetry and lent his name to its common name: boulle work

Category

Early 20th Century British Inkwells

French Tantalus of Boulle Fitted with Baccarat Glass c.1860
French Tantalus of Boulle Fitted with Baccarat Glass c.1860

French Tantalus of Boulle Fitted with Baccarat Glass c.1860

Located in Redding, CA

You will find this example of boulle work in extraordinary condition It is admittedly a very

Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects

Boulle Tea Caddy
Boulle Tea Caddy

Boulle Tea Caddy

Sold|$3,358

Boulle Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

art of this complex marquetry and lent his name to its common name: boulle work. Boulle also

Category

Antique 19th Century British More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

Serpentine Boulle Glove Box
Serpentine Boulle Glove Box

Serpentine Boulle Glove Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

complex marquetry and lent his name to its common name: boulle work. Boulle also specialised in floral

Category

Antique 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

Antique French Boulle 12" Writer's Box Chest TAULIN Palais Royal
Antique French Boulle 12" Writer's Box Chest TAULIN Palais Royal

Antique French Boulle 12" Writer's Box Chest TAULIN Palais Royal

Located in South Coast, CA

masterful boulle work and unique shaping. A museum quality piece, great size and the brass & shell inlays

Category

French Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Shell, Tortoise Shell

Fine 19th Century Boulle and Ebonised Glazed Cabinet, circa 1850
Fine 19th Century Boulle and Ebonised Glazed Cabinet, circa 1850

Fine 19th Century Boulle and Ebonised Glazed Cabinet, circa 1850

Located in Heathfield, GB

A most elegant and fine quality boulle work double door glazed cabinet with original glass and

Category

Antique 19th Century Cabinets

Materials

Other

English Regency Period Standish
English Regency Period Standish

English Regency Period Standish

Located in Middleburg, VA

WONDERFUL ENGLISH REGENCY PERIOD STANDISH IN EBONIZED MAHOGANY INLAID WITH BRASS BOULLE WORK ON BUN

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Asprey Boulle Tortoiseshell Brass Clock and Desk Set, 19th Century
Asprey Boulle Tortoiseshell Brass Clock and Desk Set, 19th Century

Asprey Boulle Tortoiseshell Brass Clock and Desk Set, 19th Century

By Asprey International Limited

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique Boulle Pedestal Clock by Dubuc Paris
Antique Boulle Pedestal Clock by Dubuc Paris

Antique Boulle Pedestal Clock by Dubuc Paris

Located in Antrim, GB

half hour. The case with inlaid Boulle work, glazed sides and applied gilt scrolls and leaves

Category

Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Regency Rosewood Brass Inlaid Center Table. English, Circa 1815
Regency Rosewood Brass Inlaid Center Table. English, Circa 1815

Regency Rosewood Brass Inlaid Center Table. English, Circa 1815

Located in New York, NY

details. Inspired by the French Boulle work, the circular top inlaid with brass marquetry patterns of

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Center Tables

Regency Rosewood Breakfast Table
Regency Rosewood Breakfast Table

Regency Rosewood Breakfast Table

Located in New York, NY

. Inspired by the French Boulle work, the circular top inlaid with brass marquetry patterns of trailing

Category

English Center Tables

Red Tortoiseshell Boulle Stationery Box & Photo  Frame by Hallstaff & Hannaford
Red Tortoiseshell Boulle Stationery Box & Photo  Frame by Hallstaff & Hannaford

Red Tortoiseshell Boulle Stationery Box & Photo Frame by Hallstaff & Hannaford

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

: boulle work. Boulle also specialised in floral marquetry in both stained and naturally coloured woods

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III French Boulle Style Buffet or Cabinet
Napoleon III French Boulle Style Buffet or Cabinet

Napoleon III French Boulle Style Buffet or Cabinet

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Austin, TX

. _ A little insight into the Boulle Style, also known as Boulle marquetry or Buhl work, is a decorative

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Buffets

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Napoleon III Bureau Plat
Napoleon III Bureau Plat

Napoleon III Bureau Plat

Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

carved ormolu border surmounted above wide friezes, the front and back with three identical Boulle-work

Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

French 19th C. Boulle Tortoise Work Box
French 19th C. Boulle Tortoise Work Box

French 19th C. Boulle Tortoise Work Box

Located in Charleston, SC

French 19th C. Boulle Tortoise Work Box

Category

Antique 19th Century French Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique French TAHAN Boulle Serpentine Jewelry Chest, 12" Box
Antique French TAHAN Boulle Serpentine Jewelry Chest, 12" Box

Antique French TAHAN Boulle Serpentine Jewelry Chest, 12" Box

Located in South Coast, CA

in museums around the world. The only boulle work that might exceed this in quality and value would

Category

Antique 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes

Louis XIV Style Gilt  & Tortoiseshell Mirror. Late 19th C
Louis XIV Style Gilt  & Tortoiseshell Mirror. Late 19th C

Louis XIV Style Gilt & Tortoiseshell Mirror. Late 19th C

Located in New York, NY

Stately Louis XIV style tortoise shell and boulle work mirror enriched with gilt bronze details and

Category

Antique 19th Century English Decorative Art

Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Library Table. C1815
Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Library Table. C1815

Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Library Table. C1815

Located in New York, NY

of brass boulle work reflects the sumptuous Louis XIV style. Brought to it’s artistic perfection by

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

19th Century French Napoleon III in Boulle Marquetry Writing Table
19th Century French Napoleon III in Boulle Marquetry Writing Table

19th Century French Napoleon III in Boulle Marquetry Writing Table

By Napoléon III

Located in Waedenswil, CH

the front are finished in the well-known Boulle technique with finely worked inlays in engraved brass

Category

Antique 19th Century French Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Boulle Clock with Brass Inlay
19th Century French Boulle Clock with Brass Inlay

19th Century French Boulle Clock with Brass Inlay

By Jean-Baptiste Delettrez

Located in Dublin, IE

having intricate boulle and brass work. The wonderful dial is caste with Louis XIV profile, Delettrez

Category

Antique 1860s French Mantel Clocks

Pair of Mid-Century Patinated and Gilt Iron Wall Lights
Pair of Mid-Century Patinated and Gilt Iron Wall Lights

Pair of Mid-Century Patinated and Gilt Iron Wall Lights

Located in London, GB

Ecole Boulle in Paris he worked for Edgar Brandt in the rue Marat in Paris as a designer and creator of

Category

Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

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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.

How Much is a Boulle Work?

A boulle work can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,500, while the lowest priced sells for $875 and the highest can go for as much as $169,877.