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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

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

Pair of French 19th Century Napoleon III Boulle Pedestal Vitrines
Pair of French 19th Century Napoleon III Boulle Pedestal Vitrines

Pair of French 19th Century Napoleon III Boulle Pedestal Vitrines

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An outstanding pair of French 19th century Napoleon III Boulle ebonized fruitwood, ormolu, and

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Vitrines

Materials

Ormolu

French Napoleon III Boulle Tea Caddy
French Napoleon III Boulle Tea Caddy

French Napoleon III Boulle Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

this Antique French Boulle Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of square shape with slight bombe form featuring

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Tea Caddies

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Napoleon III Boulle Cabinet ca 1880
French Napoleon III Boulle Cabinet ca 1880

French Napoleon III Boulle Cabinet ca 1880

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

Napoleon III sideboard made with Boulle technique on blackened pear wood, topped with the original

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Antique 19th Century Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze

Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Side Cabinet, c.1860
Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Side Cabinet, c.1860

Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Side Cabinet, c.1860

Located in Savannah, GA

A Napoleon III ormolu-mounted ebonised, red tortoiseshell boulle marquetry side cabinet, circa 1860

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Antique 1860s Unknown Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Napoleon III / Boulle Box
19th Century French Napoleon III / Boulle Box

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

French Brown 7 Drawers Gilt Brass Cabinet Napoleon III Boulle 19th
French Brown 7 Drawers Gilt Brass Cabinet Napoleon III Boulle 19th

French Brown 7 Drawers Gilt Brass Cabinet Napoleon III Boulle 19th

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

white Carrara marble. DIMENSIONS: H 130cm x W 75cm x Depth 35 cm. PERIOD: Napoleon III circa 1865 .

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze

19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Tea Caddy
19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Tea Caddy

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. The inlay is in Boulle

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Antique 1860s Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

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

Antique French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Brass Tortoiseshell Keepsake Box 13
Antique French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Brass Tortoiseshell Keepsake Box 13

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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

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

Located in Germantown, MD

Charles Boulle’s work perfectly; with classical designs in brass inlay to the top, front , sides back and

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

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Ebonized Side Cabinets
Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Ebonized Side Cabinets

Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Ebonized Side Cabinets

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Elevate your living space with this Pair of Antique Napoleon III Ebonized Demilune Shaped Side

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

French Napoleon III Credenza Gilt Bronze Mounted Ebonized Cabinet Sideboard
French Napoleon III Credenza Gilt Bronze Mounted Ebonized Cabinet Sideboard

French Napoleon III Credenza Gilt Bronze Mounted Ebonized Cabinet Sideboard

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brooklyn, NY

19th century French Napoleon III Boulle inlaid ebonized marble-top side cabinet. Large single door

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Antique 1870s European Napoleon III Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Fine Pair of Napolian iii Boulle Side Cabinets, circa 1860
Fine Pair of Napolian iii Boulle Side Cabinets, circa 1860

Fine Pair of Napolian iii Boulle Side Cabinets, circa 1860

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality pair of Napoleon III boulle ebonised, cut-brass inlaid and gilded ormolu-mounted two

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Boulle Corner Cabinet
Boulle Corner Cabinet

Boulle Corner Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

Napoleon III Boulle corner cabinet with curved front panels featuring inlaid marquetry and brass

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Antique 19th Century European Corner Cupboards

Materials

Brass

19thc French Napoleon III Inlaid A.C Boulle style Top Portion "Bonheur Du Jour"
19thc French Napoleon III Inlaid A.C Boulle style Top Portion "Bonheur Du Jour"

19thc French Napoleon III Inlaid A.C Boulle style Top Portion "Bonheur Du Jour"

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Opa Locka, FL

This beautiful piece of furniture is the Top Portion Only of a 19thc French Napoleon III Boulle

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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

French Boulle Ebonized Pedestal, 19th Century
French Boulle Ebonized Pedestal, 19th Century

French Boulle Ebonized Pedestal, 19th Century

Located in Cypress, CA

Lovely French Napoleon III Boulle ebonized pedestal, 19th century. The pedestal is inset with a

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Marble, Brass

BOULLE CABINET - French, 19th century, Napoleon III
BOULLE CABINET - French, 19th century, Napoleon III

BOULLE CABINET - French, 19th century, Napoleon III

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Porto, PT

BOULLE CABINET - French, 19th century, Napoleon III, in the Boulle style. Marquetry in ebonized

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Napoleon III Ebonised Tortoiseshell Boulle & Marble Pier Cabinet
Antique French Napoleon III Ebonised Tortoiseshell Boulle & Marble Pier Cabinet

Antique French Napoleon III Ebonised Tortoiseshell Boulle & Marble Pier Cabinet

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in King's Lynn, GB

Here we have a French Napoleon III period (1852-1870) Ebonised & Boulle marble topped pier cabinet

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Ormolu French Cartel Clock on its Stand, Mantle Clock, Napoleon III Era
Antique Ormolu French Cartel Clock on its Stand, Mantle Clock, Napoleon III Era

Antique Ormolu French Cartel Clock on its Stand, Mantle Clock, Napoleon III Era

By Ecole Boulle, Napoléon III

Located in Bochum, NRW

Antique Ormolu French Cartel Clock on its stand, Napoleon III Era. This is a good-sized French

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

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

Fine Napoleon III Period Ormolu Mounted Boulle Vitrine
Fine Napoleon III Period Ormolu Mounted Boulle Vitrine

Fine Napoleon III Period Ormolu Mounted Boulle Vitrine

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in London, GB

In the Louis XIV style, the tortoiseshell and brass inlaid ebonized wood body, with three wooden shelves, the front with glazed doors, surmounted with a white marble top.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Vitrines

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

19th C. Napoleon III Tortoiseshell Boulle Marquetry Commode, Gilt Bronze Details
19th C. Napoleon III Tortoiseshell Boulle Marquetry Commode, Gilt Bronze Details

19th C. Napoleon III Tortoiseshell Boulle Marquetry Commode, Gilt Bronze Details

By André-Charles Boulle, Nicolas Sageot

Located in Madrid, ES

An opulent 19th century French Napoleon III (nephew of Bonaparte I) style commode, with Boulle

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

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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

Napoleon III Cabinet, Chest of Drawers in Boulle Style, France, 1850
Napoleon III Cabinet, Chest of Drawers in Boulle Style, France, 1850

Napoleon III Cabinet, Chest of Drawers in Boulle Style, France, 1850

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Chorzów, PL

We present a unique, antique Boulle style chest of drawers from the mid-19th century in France

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Brass

French Boulle Boxes Opposing Pair Napoleon III
French Boulle Boxes Opposing Pair Napoleon III

French Boulle Boxes Opposing Pair Napoleon III

Located in Northampton, GB

to the mid 19th century Napoleon III period circa 1850. Literature Mark Goodger 25th Anniversary

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

A NAPOLEON III EMPIRE Chess of Drawers CABINET in BOULLE Style France 1860
A NAPOLEON III EMPIRE Chess of Drawers CABINET in BOULLE Style France 1860

A NAPOLEON III EMPIRE Chess of Drawers CABINET in BOULLE Style France 1860

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in PARIS, FR

-Charles Boulle. This piece stands up with its strong Napoleon III, Empire, Directory feel, which fits any

Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Sideboards

Materials

Bronze

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

Befort Jeune stamped Boulle Marquetry Style French Cabinet Gilt Napoleon III
Befort Jeune stamped Boulle Marquetry Style French Cabinet Gilt Napoleon III

Befort Jeune stamped Boulle Marquetry Style French Cabinet Gilt Napoleon III

By André-Charles Boulle, Befort Jeune

Located in Paris, FR

Boulle Marquetry cabinet Stamped Befort Jeune in Napoleon III Period" Beautiful piece of furniture

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze, Pewter

Napoleon III Eight-Light Chandelier After the Model by Boulle
Napoleon III Eight-Light Chandelier After the Model by Boulle

Napoleon III Eight-Light Chandelier After the Model by Boulle

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A fine Napoleon III ormolu eight-light chandelier, after the Model by André-Charles Boulle. This

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

BOULLE CABINET 19th Century French Napoleon III
BOULLE CABINET 19th Century French Napoleon III

BOULLE CABINET 19th Century French Napoleon III

Located in Madrid, ES

BOULLE CABINET 19th Century French Napoleon III, Marquetry in ebonized wood, tortoiseshell and

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Large Boulle Credenza Sideboard Napoleon III Inlay
Large Boulle Credenza Sideboard Napoleon III Inlay

Large Boulle Credenza Sideboard Napoleon III Inlay

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a gorgeous large French credenza in the Boulle manner We date this piece to circa

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Antique 1860s Napoleon III Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Mounted Boulle Style Cabinet & Mirror
Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Mounted Boulle Style Cabinet & Mirror

Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Mounted Boulle Style Cabinet & Mirror

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Long Island City, NY

A mid-late 19th century monumental Napoleon III gilt bronze mounted ebony, red tortoiseshell and

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French Walnut Burr Campaign Writing Slope Brass Inlay 19th C
French Walnut Burr Campaign Writing Slope Brass Inlay 19th C

French Walnut Burr Campaign Writing Slope Brass Inlay 19th C

By Napoléon III

Located in Cheltenham, GB

An exceptionally fine quality example of an early 19th century burr wood campaign writing slope, in beautifully grained burl, with polished brass inlaid, of French origin. Opening to...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Large Antique French Boulle Napoleon III Marquetry Box
Large Antique French Boulle Napoleon III Marquetry Box

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

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

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

Antique Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Boulle Marble Top Cabinet
Antique Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Boulle Marble Top Cabinet

Antique Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Boulle Marble Top Cabinet

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Boulle Marble Top Cabinet

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III Ormolu Boulle Mirror
Napoleon III Ormolu Boulle Mirror

Napoleon III Ormolu Boulle Mirror

Located in Tarrytown, NY

In the Louis XIV style, circa 1860. Rectangular beveled mirror with Boulle frame. In 1999 the

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Antique 1860s Louis XIV Wall Mirrors

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Clock
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Clock

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking high quality French 19th century Napoleon III period ormolu, tortoiseshell, and brass

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Boulle marquetry tea box, Napoléon III period, late 19th century signed Vervelle
Boulle marquetry tea box, Napoléon III period, late 19th century signed Vervelle

Boulle marquetry tea box, Napoléon III period, late 19th century signed Vervelle

By Maison Vervelle Audot Successeur

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

veneer inside. Mid 19th century circa 1840 - 1850, typical early Napoleon III period production. A PG

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

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

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

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze & Boulle Barometer & Thermometer Gervais Durand
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze & Boulle Barometer & Thermometer Gervais Durand

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze & Boulle Barometer & Thermometer Gervais Durand

By Gervais Durand

Located in Miami, FL

Exquisite Pair of fine Antique Gilt Bronze Mounted Tortoiseshell Inlaid Ebonized Boulle Marquetry

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze, Brass

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

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 Napoléon III Black Lacquer Box with Boulle-Style Cartouche
French Napoléon III Black Lacquer Box with Boulle-Style Cartouche

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

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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

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

Antique Boulle Cabinet Vitrine Napoleon III 1860
Antique Boulle Cabinet Vitrine Napoleon III 1860

Antique Boulle Cabinet Vitrine Napoleon III 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a gorgeous French cabinet or vitrine with Boulle style inlay work Circa 1860 the

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Antique 1860s Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

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

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

Pair of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Cabinet Vitrines
Pair of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Cabinet Vitrines

Pair of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Cabinet Vitrines

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking and most impressive pair of French 19th century Napoleon III period Ebony, Tortoiseshell

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Vitrines

Materials

Marble, Brass, Ormolu

19th Century French Antiques Boulle Cabinet
19th Century French Antiques Boulle Cabinet

19th Century French Antiques Boulle Cabinet

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A sensational hight quality french 19th century Napoleon third peroid ,ebony and bronze cabinet a

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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Cabinet À Hauteur D’Appui
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Cabinet À Hauteur D’Appui

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Cabinet À Hauteur D’Appui

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational and extremely high quality French 19th Century Napoleon III Period ebony, brass and

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

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Napoleon Iii Boulle For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal napoleon iii boulle for your home. Each napoleon iii boulle for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. There are many kinds of the napoleon iii boulle you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A napoleon iii boulle is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XV and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. André-Charles Boulle, Baccarat and Befort Jeune each produced at least one beautiful napoleon iii boulle that is worth considering.

How Much is a Napoleon Iii Boulle?

The average selling price for a napoleon iii boulle at 1stDibs is $8,908, while they’re typically $900 on the low end and $225,000 for the highest priced.

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.)

Find a collection of antique Napoleon III decorative objects, tables, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.