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Napoleon Iii Boulle Table

French Napoleon III Period Boulle Inlaid fliptop Games Table
French Napoleon III Period Boulle Inlaid fliptop Games Table

French Napoleon III Period Boulle Inlaid fliptop Games Table

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Forney, TX

A fine French Napoleon III Second Empire Period (1852-1870) fliptop card game table. Make a

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Game Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Rare Napoleon III Boulle Desk  1860 France André-Charles Boulle
Rare Napoleon III Boulle Desk  1860 France André-Charles Boulle

Rare Napoleon III Boulle Desk 1860 France André-Charles Boulle

$6,178Sale Price|30% Off

H 31.5 in W 61.03 in D 34.65 in

Rare Napoleon III Boulle Desk 1860 France André-Charles Boulle

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Rare Napoleon III Boulle desk of very high quality, 1860 France

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Fine Antique French Napoleon III Period Boulle Marquetry Ebonized Vanity Table
Fine Antique French Napoleon III Period Boulle Marquetry Ebonized Vanity Table

Fine Antique French Napoleon III Period Boulle Marquetry Ebonized Vanity Table

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Forney, TX

A rare French Napoleon III Second Empire Period (1852-1870) Boulle marquetry table. France

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

19th Century French Napoleon III Round Tripod Boulle Jardinière with Cover
19th Century French Napoleon III Round Tripod Boulle Jardinière with Cover

19th Century French Napoleon III Round Tripod Boulle Jardinière with Cover

By Ecole Boulle

Located in Bochum, NRW

Round jardinière with cover. Made of ebonized wood and brass moldings, Boulle marquetry décor of

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Gueridon

Materials

Wood

Impressive Napoleon III salon table with Boulle inlays around 1870
Impressive Napoleon III salon table with Boulle inlays around 1870

Impressive Napoleon III salon table with Boulle inlays around 1870

$6,537Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.14 in W 51.97 in D 33.08 in

Impressive Napoleon III salon table with Boulle inlays around 1870

Located in Berlin, DE

Impressive Napoleon III salon table with Boulle inlays around 1870 Ebonized frame with brass

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Center Tables

Materials

Brass

French Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Center Table
French Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Center Table

French Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Center Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A magnificent French mid 19th century Napoleon III period Boulle center table. The table is raised

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Center Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass, Ormolu

Napoleon III Table in the Manner of Boulle tortoiseshell and Brass
Napoleon III Table in the Manner of Boulle tortoiseshell and Brass

Napoleon III Table in the Manner of Boulle tortoiseshell and Brass

$7,414Sale Price|40% Off

H 30.71 in W 52.37 in D 33.08 in

Napoleon III Table in the Manner of Boulle tortoiseshell and Brass

Located in Kastrup, DK

Very beautiful Napoleon III table made in Boulle marquetry inlay with brass, red tortoiseshell and

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Center Tables

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III Style French Inlaid Brass Bronze Boulle Turtle Top Center Table
Napoleon III Style French Inlaid Brass Bronze Boulle Turtle Top Center Table

Napoleon III Style French Inlaid Brass Bronze Boulle Turtle Top Center Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Napoleon III Style French Inlaid Brass Bronze Boulle Turtle Top Center Table. Item features

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Late 20th Century Unknown Napoleon III Center Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Fireplace Boulle Clock Pendule
19th Century Napoleon III Fireplace Boulle Clock Pendule

19th Century Napoleon III Fireplace Boulle Clock Pendule

$8,050Sale Price|20% Off

H 38.19 in W 16.93 in D 7.88 in

19th Century Napoleon III Fireplace Boulle Clock Pendule

Located in Berlin, DE

Monumental boulle clock Napoleon III, circa 1850-70 fireplace clock salon clock pendule fireplace

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Boulle Style Console and Game Table
19th Century Napoleon III Boulle Style Console and Game Table

19th Century Napoleon III Boulle Style Console and Game Table

$10,150Sale Price|30% Off

H 31 in W 36 in D 17.5 in

19th Century Napoleon III Boulle Style Console and Game Table

Located in Germantown, MD

This 19th century serpentine front fold top console and games table captures the essence of André

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Napoleon III Desk in Boulle Marquetry
Napoleon III Desk in Boulle Marquetry

Napoleon III Desk in Boulle Marquetry

$7,414

H 30.32 in W 59.06 in D 34.26 in

Napoleon III Desk in Boulle Marquetry

Located in Brussels, BE

Napoleon III desk in boulle marquetry.

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Antique 19th Century Belgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Boulle Bureau Plat Desk Inlay Writing Table Napoleon III
Boulle Bureau Plat Desk Inlay Writing Table Napoleon III

Boulle Bureau Plat Desk Inlay Writing Table Napoleon III

Located in Potters Bar, GB

and black panels in the manner of Napoleon III furniture Bought from a dealer on Marche Biron at the

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Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Giltwood

A Napoleon III Boulle Inlay “Bonheur du Jour” Lady’s Desk
A Napoleon III Boulle Inlay “Bonheur du Jour” Lady’s Desk

A Napoleon III Boulle Inlay “Bonheur du Jour” Lady’s Desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

dated from the mid-to-late 19th century during the Napoleon III period. Renowned cabinetmaker to King

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Antique Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Tahan Paris Signed French Napoleon III Period Convertible Wine Cooler Tray Table
Tahan Paris Signed French Napoleon III Period Convertible Wine Cooler Tray Table

Tahan Paris Signed French Napoleon III Period Convertible Wine Cooler Tray Table

By André-Charles Boulle, Jean-Pierre Tahan, Tahan Paris

Located in Forney, TX

) Crafted by Jean-Pierre-Alexandre Tahan, the esteemed cabinetmaker to Napoléon III, this wine table is a

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Tray Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Palace Set Boulle,  Napoleon III , 19th Century
Palace Set Boulle,  Napoleon III , 19th Century

Palace Set Boulle, Napoleon III , 19th Century

$24,715

H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in

Palace Set Boulle, Napoleon III , 19th Century

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

Palace set boulle We present the salon set Boulle, a living room set consisting of a table, 2

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Antique 1850s Austrian French Provincial Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

Antique Boulle style table, France, mid-19th century.
Antique Boulle style table, France, mid-19th century.

Antique Boulle style table, France, mid-19th century.

$9,591

H 29.14 in W 41.74 in D 28.35 in

Antique Boulle style table, France, mid-19th century.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Antique Boulle style table from around 1860. Furniture in very good condition, after professional

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Tables

Materials

Brass

Boulle-styled panelled desk Napoleon IIV, late 1800s in bronze
Boulle-styled panelled desk Napoleon IIV, late 1800s in bronze

Boulle-styled panelled desk Napoleon IIV, late 1800s in bronze

$6,119Sale Price|20% Off

H 30.32 in W 59.45 in D 36.62 in

Boulle-styled panelled desk Napoleon IIV, late 1800s in bronze

Located in Milano, IT

that once graced the era of Napoleon III. This desk is not just a piece of furniture; it is a work of

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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Napoleon III Brass Marquetry Boulle Inlay Ebonized Wood Planter Table, C. 1885
Napoleon III Brass Marquetry Boulle Inlay Ebonized Wood Planter Table, C. 1885

Napoleon III Brass Marquetry Boulle Inlay Ebonized Wood Planter Table, C. 1885

Located in Germantown, MD

A late 19th century Napoleon III Brass Marquetry Boulle Inlay and Ebonized Wood Planter Table

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Late 20th Century French Napoleon III Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal, Brass

Tortoiseshell, Brass, ebonized Fruitwood and Ormolu Boulle center table
Tortoiseshell, Brass, ebonized Fruitwood and Ormolu Boulle center table

Tortoiseshell, Brass, ebonized Fruitwood and Ormolu Boulle center table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most impressive and high quality French 19th century Napoleon III Period Tortoiseshell, Brass

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Center Tables

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Antique French Boulle Centre Table Bureau Plat C.1860
Antique French Boulle Centre Table Bureau Plat C.1860

Antique French Boulle Centre Table Bureau Plat C.1860

$5,040Sale Price|20% Off

H 31 in W 61 in D 37 in

Antique French Boulle Centre Table Bureau Plat C.1860

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique French Boulle Centre Table Bureau Plat C.1860

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Red Tortoiseshell and Boulle Table or Mantle Clock
Red Tortoiseshell and Boulle Table or Mantle Clock

Red Tortoiseshell and Boulle Table or Mantle Clock

$6,546

H 16.93 in W 11.42 in D 7.09 in

Red Tortoiseshell and Boulle Table or Mantle Clock

Located in Folkestone, GB

An exceptionally fine quality French 19th century tortoiseshell and Boulle bracket clock with gilt

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Pendulum Clock / Mantel Clock, Boulle Style Paris, circa 1870
French Pendulum Clock / Mantel Clock, Boulle Style Paris, circa 1870

French Pendulum Clock / Mantel Clock, Boulle Style Paris, circa 1870

Located in Berlin, DE

French pendulum clock / mantel clock, Boulle style Paris, circa 1870. Paris, circa 1880 The

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

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Table in Marquetry Boulle 19th Century Napoléon III Period
Table in Marquetry Boulle 19th Century Napoléon III Period

Table in Marquetry Boulle 19th Century Napoléon III Period

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 59.06 in D 34.65 in

Table in Marquetry Boulle 19th Century Napoléon III Period

Located in Manduel, FR

Exceptional table Napoleon III in Boulle marquetry Period Napoléon III Perfect condition

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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Gueridon

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Boulle Work Writing Table

Napoleon III Boulle Work Writing Table

Unavailable

H 30 in W 40.5 in D 25 in

Napoleon III Boulle Work Writing Table

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Elegant Napoleon III Boulle Work Writing Table (petit bureau plat) with red-stained tortoise shell

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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

French Napoleon III Louis XV Style Boulle Occasional Table
French Napoleon III Louis XV Style Boulle Occasional Table

French Napoleon III Louis XV Style Boulle Occasional Table

By Paul Somani

Located in Macclesfield, GB

An extremely good quality French Napoleon III freestanding serpentine shaped fold over games or

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Game Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

20th Century Napoleon III Boulle Console Table, Real Natural Turtle
20th Century Napoleon III Boulle Console Table, Real Natural Turtle

20th Century Napoleon III Boulle Console Table, Real Natural Turtle

Located in Lentate sul Seveso (Mb), IT

20th century Napoleon III Boulle console table, real natural turtle, 24-karat gold chiseled bronze

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20th Century Italian Napoleon III Console Tables

Materials

Sea turtle

Napoleon III Blackened Wood Side Table with Intricate Marquetry Design 19th
Napoleon III Blackened Wood Side Table with Intricate Marquetry Design 19th

Napoleon III Blackened Wood Side Table with Intricate Marquetry Design 19th

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR

The Napoleon III marquetry side table is a true masterpiece of the Victorian era. It flawlessly

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Console Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Napoleon III Period Fine Quality Cut Brass and Hardstone Boulle Table circa 1870
Napoleon III Period Fine Quality Cut Brass and Hardstone Boulle Table circa 1870

Napoleon III Period Fine Quality Cut Brass and Hardstone Boulle Table circa 1870

Located in Fremantle, W.Australia

Exceptional, fine quality cut brass and hardstone table in ‘contre partie’ boulle work from the

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Antique Late 19th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Exceptional Napoleon III Louis XV Style Boulle Writing Desk
Exceptional Napoleon III Louis XV Style Boulle Writing Desk

Exceptional Napoleon III Louis XV Style Boulle Writing Desk

Located in Macclesfield, GB

An outstanding exhibition quality freestanding Napoleon III Louis XV style serpentine shaped boulle

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Bronze-Mounted Boulle Work Game Table (table a jeu)

Napoleon III Bronze-Mounted Boulle Work Game Table (table a jeu)

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Regale Napoleon III Bronze-Mounted Boulle Work Game Table (table a jeu) veneered with red-stained

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Antique 19th Century French Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Wood

French Louis Napoleon III Style Boulle Desk with Tortoiseshell and Brass Inlay
French Louis Napoleon III Style Boulle Desk with Tortoiseshell and Brass Inlay

French Louis Napoleon III Style Boulle Desk with Tortoiseshell and Brass Inlay

Located in Lentate sul Seveso (Mb), IT

Napoleon III desk with bronze applications and gold leaf gilding. Inlay in engraved brass and

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20th Century Italian Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Big Table with 12 Chairs in Boulle Marquetry, 20th Century
Big Table with 12 Chairs in Boulle Marquetry, 20th Century

Big Table with 12 Chairs in Boulle Marquetry, 20th Century

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 183.08 in D 64.97 in

Big Table with 12 Chairs in Boulle Marquetry, 20th Century

Located in Manduel, FR

Boulle marquetry table, 4.65 meters. Deluxe manufacturing. Single model in size !!! and the

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1990s French Napoleon III Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Red Boulle Occasional Table
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Red Boulle Occasional Table

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Red Boulle Occasional Table

Located in Macclesfield, GB

A fantastic quality French freestanding serpentine shaped fold over games or occasional table in

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Game Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Huge, Rare Napoleon III Boulle Table Clock France, 19th Century
Huge, Rare Napoleon III Boulle Table Clock France, 19th Century

Huge, Rare Napoleon III Boulle Table Clock France, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle, Henri Picard

Located in Paris, FR

Rare, monumental size Napoleon III cartel table clock in Boule Marquetry. This stunning piece is

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Centre Table
19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Centre Table

19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Centre Table

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Nashville, TN

Good condition Ebonized Napoleon III Bedel & Cie Parisian made Boulle style centre table. One

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Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Center Tables

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Napoleon III Table in Boulle Style Marquetry, 19th Century
Napoleon III Table in Boulle Style Marquetry, 19th Century

Napoleon III Table in Boulle Style Marquetry, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Elegant small table vanity in Boulle marquetry Napoleon III made up of four brass leaves set in

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Napoleon III Violin Desk Table in Boulle Marquetry, 19th Century
Napoleon III Violin Desk Table in Boulle Marquetry, 19th Century

Napoleon III Violin Desk Table in Boulle Marquetry, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Elegant Violin table in Boulle marquetry Napoleon III with brass nets. Beautiful ornamentation of

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Napoleon III Violin Desk Table in Boulle Style Marquetry, 19th Century
Napoleon III Violin Desk Table in Boulle Style Marquetry, 19th Century

Napoleon III Violin Desk Table in Boulle Style Marquetry, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Elegant Violin desk table in Boulle marquetry Napoleon III with brass ball marquetry on ebony

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Stunning Napoleon III Large Table in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century
Stunning Napoleon III Large Table in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century

Stunning Napoleon III Large Table in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Stunning Napoleon III Violin shape, large table in Boulle marquetry style in gilt brass and

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Napoleon III French Table Boulle Marquetry Brass Gilt Bronze 19th Century
Napoleon III French Table Boulle Marquetry Brass Gilt Bronze 19th Century

Napoleon III French Table Boulle Marquetry Brass Gilt Bronze 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful Violin Table In Boulle Marquetry style and Brass Napoleon III Period Very beautiful

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Napoleon III Writing Desk Dining Table in Boulle Marquetry, France 19th Century
Napoleon III Writing Desk Dining Table in Boulle Marquetry, France 19th Century

Napoleon III Writing Desk Dining Table in Boulle Marquetry, France 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful Napoleon III Violin table can be used as a writing desk or a dining table, made in Boulle

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French Napoleon III Boulle Center Table in Tortoise Shell and Brass Inlay
French Napoleon III Boulle Center Table in Tortoise Shell and Brass Inlay

French Napoleon III Boulle Center Table in Tortoise Shell and Brass Inlay

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

An exceptionally fine Napoleon III Boulle center table with inlays of tortoise and brass on

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Center Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry a La Reine Table, 19th Century, France
Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry a La Reine Table, 19th Century, France

Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry a La Reine Table, 19th Century, France

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Charming three top three levels table in Boulle Marquetry a la Reine style, beautiful curved feet

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Side Tables

Materials

Pewter, Brass, Bronze

Black Desk Table, Boulle Style Napoleon III, France, 19th Century
Black Desk Table, Boulle Style Napoleon III, France, 19th Century

Black Desk Table, Boulle Style Napoleon III, France, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Flat desk in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III Rare and Beautiful Louis XVI style desk from the

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III Game Table in Boulle Queen's Marquetry, France, 19th Century
Napoleon III Game Table in Boulle Queen's Marquetry, France, 19th Century

Napoleon III Game Table in Boulle Queen's Marquetry, France, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Gorgeous foldable Napoleon III game table in beautiful Boulle Queen's Marquetry, Louis XVI style

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Game Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Diehl Napoleon III Desk Table in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century
Diehl Napoleon III Desk Table in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century

Diehl Napoleon III Desk Table in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle, Charles-Guillaume Diehl

Located in Paris, FR

Stunning marquetry table stamped by the famous Charles Guillaume Diehl in Napoleon III in geometric

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Black Desk Writing Table, Boulle Style Napoleon III, France, 19th Century
Black Desk Writing Table, Boulle Style Napoleon III, France, 19th Century

Black Desk Writing Table, Boulle Style Napoleon III, France, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Stunning Napoleon III Boulle style large desk with 2 sliding side shelves and very rich

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Black Desk Writing Table, Boulle Style Napoleon III, France, 19th Century
Black Desk Writing Table, Boulle Style Napoleon III, France, 19th Century

Black Desk Writing Table, Boulle Style Napoleon III, France, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Stunning Napoleon III Boulle style large blackned desk table with 2 openning sliding side shelves

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III Desk Writing Table in Queen's Boulle Marquetry, 19th Century
Napoleon III Desk Writing Table in Queen's Boulle Marquetry, 19th Century

Napoleon III Desk Writing Table in Queen's Boulle Marquetry, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Napoleon III beautiful desk writing table in boulle marquetry in Queen style. Desk writing table

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Diehl Black French Table Napoleon III Boulle Brass Gilt Bronze 19th Century
Diehl Black French Table Napoleon III Boulle Brass Gilt Bronze 19th Century

Diehl Black French Table Napoleon III Boulle Brass Gilt Bronze 19th Century

By Charles-Guillaume Diehl, André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Stunning Table by Diehl in Boulle Fiddle with rich Fishnet Marquetry style, Napoleon III Period

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Napoleon III Large Desk Table in Boulle Louis XV Style, France, 1865
Napoleon III Large Desk Table in Boulle Louis XV Style, France, 1865

Napoleon III Large Desk Table in Boulle Louis XV Style, France, 1865

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Elegant large Louis XV style, Napoleon III period desk with curved legs, blackened wood veneer with

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Napoleon III Writing Desk Dining Table in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century
Napoleon III Writing Desk Dining Table in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century

Napoleon III Writing Desk Dining Table in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Stunning Napoleon III Violin table can be used as a writing desk or a dining table, made in Boulle

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Console Table
19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Console Table

19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Console Table

Located in Kastrup, DK

19th century French Napoleon III console table. Ebonized pear-tree wood with Boulle style red

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Brass Tortoiseshell Travel Writing Desk, France
Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Brass Tortoiseshell Travel Writing Desk, France

Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Brass Tortoiseshell Travel Writing Desk, France

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Extremely elegant big size elegant travel writing desk in Boulle style decorated with brass and

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Cartel Violin Shape Table Clock in Boulle Marquetry, France, 1870
Napoleon III Cartel Violin Shape Table Clock in Boulle Marquetry, France, 1870

Napoleon III Cartel Violin Shape Table Clock in Boulle Marquetry, France, 1870

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful Violin shape table clock cartel covered with Boulle style Marquetry in the facade and

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Brass, Bronze

Black Desk Table with Open Sides, Boulle Style Napoleon III, France, 19th Cent
Black Desk Table with Open Sides, Boulle Style Napoleon III, France, 19th Cent

Black Desk Table with Open Sides, Boulle Style Napoleon III, France, 19th Cent

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful black table desk with 2 side open parts to make it bigger, from the Napoleon III period

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Napoleon III Oval Side Table with Boulle Marquetry
Napoleon III Oval Side Table with Boulle Marquetry

Napoleon III Oval Side Table with Boulle Marquetry

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H 29.5 in W 31.25 in D 26.25 in

Napoleon III Oval Side Table with Boulle Marquetry

Located in New York, NY

Very fine quality Napoleon III oval side table with boulle marquetry and gilt bronze mounts.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Napoleon III Cabinet in Tortoiseshell and Brass Boulle Marquetry, 19th Century
Napoleon III Cabinet in Tortoiseshell and Brass Boulle Marquetry, 19th Century

Napoleon III Cabinet in Tortoiseshell and Brass Boulle Marquetry, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Gorgeous Napoleon III cabinet in Boulle marquetry with brass and tortoiseshell. The marquetry has

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze

Boulle Napoleon III Mantel Table Clock from 1855
Boulle Napoleon III Mantel Table Clock from 1855

Boulle Napoleon III Mantel Table Clock from 1855

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H 12.21 in W 6.3 in D 3.94 in

Boulle Napoleon III Mantel Table Clock from 1855

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Chorzów, PL

19th century French Boulle table clock having wonderful with classical brass inlay to the

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

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

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Center Tables

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique Rare French Napoleon III A La Reine Boulle Brass Serpentine Center Table
Antique Rare French Napoleon III A La Reine Boulle Brass Serpentine Center Table

Antique Rare French Napoleon III A La Reine Boulle Brass Serpentine Center Table

Located in King's Lynn, GB

Here we have an Antique Rare French Napoleon III (1852-70) Ebonised & A La Reine Boulle Brass

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Center Tables

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

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French Gilt Bronze Brown Desk Table, Napoleon III Boulle Louis XVI 19th Century

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19th Century Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Table

19th Century Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Table

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19th Century Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Table

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Napoléon III Game Table in Boulle Marquetry, France 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Very Chic French Napoléon III Game Table in Boulle Marquetry, Louis XVI style, in ebonized

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Antique Napoleon III Boulle Desk, 19th Century

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Table Boulle Marquetry Brass Gilt Bronze 19th Century France

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Double Sided Desk Writing Table, Napoleon III, France, 19th Century
Double Sided Desk Writing Table, Napoleon III, France, 19th Century

Double Sided Desk Writing Table, Napoleon III, France, 19th Century

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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ANTIQUE FRENCH NAPOLEON III 1850 EBONiSED BOULLE CARD TABLE FOR RESTORATION

ANTIQUE FRENCH NAPOLEON III 1850 EBONiSED BOULLE CARD TABLE FOR RESTORATION

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, unrestored, Napoleon III Boulle card games table with ebonised frame and green baize playing surface Please

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Napoleon III Writing Travel Table Desk Secretary Boulle Style, France, 1870
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Napoleon III Writing Travel Table Desk Secretary Boulle Style, France, 1870

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Charming 19th Century Napoleon 3 Marquetry Table, France
Charming 19th Century Napoleon 3 Marquetry Table, France

Charming 19th Century Napoleon 3 Marquetry Table, France

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Charming 19th century French, Napoleon 3 style side table with three floors, decorated in Boulle

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Boulle Pendule with Console, Napoleon III, France 19th Century
Boulle Pendule with Console, Napoleon III, France 19th Century

Boulle Pendule with Console, Napoleon III, France 19th Century

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Stunning and Rare Napoleon III Desk Secretary, France circa 1866
Stunning and Rare Napoleon III Desk Secretary, France circa 1866

Stunning and Rare Napoleon III Desk Secretary, France circa 1866

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Napoleon III 19th Century French Desk Secretary Boule Marquetry, France
Napoleon III 19th Century French Desk Secretary Boule Marquetry, France

Napoleon III 19th Century French Desk Secretary Boule Marquetry, France

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Stunning 19th century boule marquetry a la Reine secretary desk, France, circa 1870.  

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Antique Napoleon III Boulle Style Writing Box

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Antique Napoleon III Boulle Style Writing Box

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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Late 19th Century Napoleon III Boulle Style Wood and Brass French Desk
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Rare Wedgwood Porcelain Napoleon III Desk Secretary Cabinet Belle de Jour
Rare Wedgwood Porcelain Napoleon III Desk Secretary Cabinet Belle de Jour

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Antique 19th Century French Boulle Centre Table, circa 1860

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Antique 19th century French boulle centre table. The serpentine shaped top features all-over

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Center Tables

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Find many varieties of an authentic napoleon iii boulle table available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every napoleon iii boulle table was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a napoleon iii boulle table — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A napoleon iii boulle table, designed in the Louis XV style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made napoleon iii boulle table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by André-Charles Boulle, Charles-Guillaume Diehl and Enoch Wedgwood are consistently popular.

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A Close Look at Napoleon-iii Furniture

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.)

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