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19th Century Louis Quatorze Napoleon III Boulle Meuble D'appui Commode
19th Century Louis Quatorze Napoleon III Boulle Meuble D'appui Commode

19th Century Louis Quatorze Napoleon III Boulle Meuble D'appui Commode

Located in Berlin, DE

with brass inlays Boulle technique. High-right corpus. In the articulated front, there are two wide

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

A 19 C French Louis XIV Style "Meuble D'Appui" after a Model by Mathieu Belfort
A 19 C French Louis XIV Style "Meuble D'Appui" after a Model by Mathieu Belfort

A 19 C French Louis XIV Style "Meuble D'Appui" after a Model by Mathieu Belfort

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A french Louis XVI style grey marble topped Meuble d'Appui after a model by Mathieu Belfort.The

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cupboards

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Brass, Ormolu

A Pair of Napoleon III Ebonized Wood Boulle and Bronze Mounted Meuble's D'Appui
A Pair of Napoleon III Ebonized Wood Boulle and Bronze Mounted Meuble's D'Appui

A Pair of Napoleon III Ebonized Wood Boulle and Bronze Mounted Meuble's D'Appui

By Befort Jeune

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An exquisite pair of French Napoleon III gilt-bronze mounted ebonised wood and boulle brass

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Charming Faux bamboo wooden 1880s Mirror, lots of patina
Charming Faux bamboo wooden 1880s Mirror, lots of patina

Charming Faux bamboo wooden 1880s Mirror, lots of patina

$3,603Sale Price|20% Off

H 47.25 in W 2.76 in D 37.01 in

Charming Faux bamboo wooden 1880s Mirror, lots of patina

Located in Forest, BE

les meubles du célèbre André-Charles Boulle ou ceux de Jean-Henri Riesener. Situé à l'Est de Paris

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Antique Late 19th Century English Beaux Arts Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Hardwood

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French Boulle and Ebonized Meuble d'Appui
French Boulle and Ebonized Meuble d'Appui

French Boulle and Ebonized Meuble d'Appui

Located in Montreal, QC

This fine side cabinet is unusually small but crafted to the highest standard. The serpentine outline, cut-brass, ornamental mounts, and choice of timber are all of outstanding quali...

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Antique 1850s French Louis XV Credenzas

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Salon Boulle Commode Cabinet
19th Century Napoleon III Salon Boulle Commode Cabinet

19th Century Napoleon III Salon Boulle Commode Cabinet

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H 41.74 in W 53.15 in D 17.13 in

19th Century Napoleon III Salon Boulle Commode Cabinet

Located in Berlin, DE

Boulle Meuble d'Appui / cabinet in the style Louis Quatorze Napoleon III Paris around 1850-1880

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

French Napoleon III Period Boulle Console
French Napoleon III Period Boulle Console

French Napoleon III Period Boulle Console

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H 43.4 in W 32.2 in D 15 in

French Napoleon III Period Boulle Console

Located in Austin, TX

of Meuble Boulle craftsmanship, showcasing the epitome of French artistry and style. Elevate your

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

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Brass, Bronze

Napoleon III Period Ebonized Cabinet
Napoleon III Period Ebonized Cabinet

Napoleon III Period Ebonized Cabinet

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H 43 in W 31.5 in D 15.25 in

Napoleon III Period Ebonized Cabinet

Located in New Orleans, LA

19th century French Napoleon III period noirci and brass marquetry "meuble d'appui" in the Boulle

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Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Marble

Antique French Cabinet Napoleon III Marquetry Boulle, 19th Century
Antique French Cabinet Napoleon III Marquetry Boulle, 19th Century

Antique French Cabinet Napoleon III Marquetry Boulle, 19th Century

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H 45.28 in W 49.22 in D 17.33 in L 45.28 in

Antique French Cabinet Napoleon III Marquetry Boulle, 19th Century

Located in Grenoble, FR

Beautiful cabinet (meuble d'appui) Napoleon III Boulle, marquetry inlay with nets, coils, ivory and

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

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By François Linke

Located in Tarzana, CA

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$24,627

H 81.5 in W 31.5 in D 14.57 in

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By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, Sussex

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By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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$16,295

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By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, Sussex

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Credenzas

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H 42.92 in W 27.17 in D 13.39 in

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By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, Sussex

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Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marquetry & Gilt-Bronze Mounted Commode
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By Jean-Henri Riesener

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Located in Houston, TX

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Russian Malachite and Silver Table by Imperial Silversmiths the Grachev Brothers

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By Grachev Brothers

Located in London, GB

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Meuble Boulle For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic meuble boulle available at 1stDibs. Each meuble boulle for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and bronze. Find 45 options for an antique or vintage meuble boulle now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a meuble boulle — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A meuble boulle is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, louis xv and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one meuble boulle that is appealing in its simplicity, but François Linke, Christophe Lecomte and Befort Jeune produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Meuble Boulle?

Prices for a meuble boulle start at $1,440 and top out at $175,000 with the average selling for $55,000.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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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