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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

to the fashion he perfected of inlaying brass and tortoiseshell, known as Boulle.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Center Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Stamped Boulle Cabinet by Nicolas Sageot
Stamped Boulle Cabinet by Nicolas Sageot

Stamped Boulle Cabinet by Nicolas Sageot

By Nicolas Sageot

Located in New Orleans, LA

history. The entire façade is adorned with a most luxurious tortoiseshell, brass boulle marquetry and

Category

Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu, Brass

Ormolu-Mounted Boulle Clock
Ormolu-Mounted Boulle Clock

Ormolu-Mounted Boulle Clock

By Japy Frères

Located in Soquel, CA

Gorgeous Louis XV style clock by Japy Freres 8 day movement in a ormolu-mounted boulle

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Napoleon III Boulle Pier Cabinet
Napoleon III Boulle Pier Cabinet

Napoleon III Boulle Pier Cabinet

Located in Astoria, NY

Napoleon III Gilt Metal Mounted Faux Tortoiseshell and Brass Inlay Boulle Pier Cabinet, late 19th

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Serpentine Boulle Corner Cabinet 1860
Antique Victorian Serpentine Boulle Corner Cabinet 1860

Antique Victorian Serpentine Boulle Corner Cabinet 1860

Located in London, GB

This is a stunning antique ebonised serpentine red tortoiseshell and cut brass Boulle corner

Category

Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

Antique French Victorian Boulle Jardiniere c.1880
Antique French Victorian Boulle Jardiniere c.1880

Antique French Victorian Boulle Jardiniere c.1880

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique French tortoiseshell and brass 'Boulle' marquetry ebonised jardinière

Category

Antique 19th Century French Tables

Antique Pair Victorian Ebonised Boulle Pier Cabinets
Antique Pair Victorian Ebonised Boulle Pier Cabinets

Antique Pair Victorian Ebonised Boulle Pier Cabinets

Located in London, GB

and green tortoiseshell cut brass boulle marquetry, pier cabinets, from the third quarter of the 19th

Category

Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

Stunning 19th Century French Boulle Clock Consul Table
Stunning 19th Century French Boulle Clock Consul Table

Stunning 19th Century French Boulle Clock Consul Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

finals, red tortoiseshell with boulle inlaid work, shaped sides to the clock, enamel and brass dial with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique George IV Boulle Marquetry Inkstand circa 1820
Antique George IV Boulle Marquetry Inkstand circa 1820

Antique George IV Boulle Marquetry Inkstand circa 1820

Located in London, GB

This is an absolutely stunning antique George IV red tortoiseshell and brass marquetry 'Boulle

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Inkwells

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

Antique French Boulle Centre Table or Bureau Plat
Antique French Boulle Centre Table or Bureau Plat

Antique French Boulle Centre Table or Bureau Plat

Located in London, GB

This is an absolutely stunning antique French red tortoiseshell and cut brass 'boulle' ebonized

Category

Antique 19th Century French Center Tables

French Napoleon III Ebonized Boulle Cabinet, circa 1870
French Napoleon III Ebonized Boulle Cabinet, circa 1870

French Napoleon III Ebonized Boulle Cabinet, circa 1870

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

given to the fashion he perfected of inlaying brass and tortoiseshell, known as Boulle (or, in 19th

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cupboards

Materials

Brass, Silver

Antique French Ebonised Boulle Card Table circa 1880
Antique French Ebonised Boulle Card Table circa 1880

Antique French Ebonised Boulle Card Table circa 1880

Located in London, GB

This is a rare and attractive antique French red tortoiseshell and cut brass 'Boulle', ebonised

Category

Antique 19th Century French Card Tables and Tea Tables

Antique French Boulle Centre Table / Bureau Plat ca. 1870
Antique French Boulle Centre Table / Bureau Plat ca. 1870

Antique French Boulle Centre Table / Bureau Plat ca. 1870

Located in London, GB

This is an absolutely stunning, antique, French tortoiseshell and cut brass 'boulle', ebonised

Category

Antique 19th Century French Center Tables

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Antique French Boulle Centre Table / Bureau Plat c.1870
Antique French Boulle Centre Table / Bureau Plat c.1870

Antique French Boulle Centre Table / Bureau Plat c.1870

Located in London, GB

This is an absolutely stunning, antique, French tortoiseshell and cut brass 'boulle', ebonised

Category

Antique 19th Century French Center Tables

19th Century French Boulle Louis XV Style Pair of Armchair
19th Century French Boulle Louis XV Style Pair of Armchair

19th Century French Boulle Louis XV Style Pair of Armchair

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Rare and fine quality antique French Louis XV style boulle, 1880s red tortoiseshell and brass

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Verre Églomisé Mirror
19th Century French Verre Églomisé Mirror

19th Century French Verre Églomisé Mirror

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in London, GB

the imitation of tortoiseshell and brass boulle designs of the 17th century. Verre églomisé is a

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Glass

French Napoleon III "Boulle" Marquetry, Nacre and Gilded Brass Gloves Box
French Napoleon III "Boulle" Marquetry, Nacre and Gilded Brass Gloves Box

French Napoleon III "Boulle" Marquetry, Nacre and Gilded Brass Gloves Box

Located in LEGNY, FR

Very nice French Napoleon III "Boulle" marquetry, tortoiseshell, nacre and gilded brass decorative

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique French Brass Inlaid Ebony Boulle Mahogany Jewellery Trinket Box Casket
Antique French Brass Inlaid Ebony Boulle Mahogany Jewellery Trinket Box Casket

Antique French Brass Inlaid Ebony Boulle Mahogany Jewellery Trinket Box Casket

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An exceptionally fine quality example of a Lady’s or Gentleman’s Polished Brass, Tortoiseshell and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Barometer and Thermometer by Henry Dasson

Barometer and Thermometer by Henry Dasson

By Henry Dasson

Located in London, GB

Constructed in première-partie Boulle marquetry of tortoiseshell and brass, with gilt metal accents

Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

High Quality Sideboard Napoleon III
High Quality Sideboard Napoleon III

High Quality Sideboard Napoleon III

By France"

Located in Madrid, ES

High quality sideboard opening with three blackened wood doors, Boulle style tortoiseshell and

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks

Materials

Bronze

French Green Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Jean-Baptiste Delettrez
French Green Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Jean-Baptiste Delettrez

French Green Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Jean-Baptiste Delettrez

By Jean-Baptiste Delettrez

Located in Norwich, GB

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock Waisted case with green ‘tortoiseshell’ inlaid with fine

Category

Antique 1870s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

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

19th Century Napoleon III Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock Pendule

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A fine quality French Régence style mantle clock in the style of André-Charles Boulle, with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Régence Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Louis XV Style Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock with Matching Shelf
Louis XV Style Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock with Matching Shelf

Louis XV Style Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock with Matching Shelf

Located in Madrid, ES

Opulent Louis XV style Boulle mantel clock, with matching shelf. Extravagantly decorated in red

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Antique French Tortoiseshell & Brass Inlaid Boulle Ormolu 8 Day Clock Paris 1880
Antique French Tortoiseshell & Brass Inlaid Boulle Ormolu 8 Day Clock Paris 1880

Antique French Tortoiseshell & Brass Inlaid Boulle Ormolu 8 Day Clock Paris 1880

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Portland, OR

, the inlay of tortoiseshell, brass and pewter into ebony. It has become known as Boulle work, and the

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Rare Set of Four Boulle Side Chairs, 19th Century
Rare Set of Four Boulle Side Chairs, 19th Century

Rare Set of Four Boulle Side Chairs, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A rare and unusual set of four 19th century French Boulle tortoiseshell and brass inlaid side

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Pair of Napoleon III Boulle Style Cut Brass Marquetry Cabinets
Pair of Napoleon III Boulle Style Cut Brass Marquetry Cabinets

Pair of Napoleon III Boulle Style Cut Brass Marquetry Cabinets

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Forney, TX

A pair of striking Napoleon III style ebonized cabinets, with Boulle style faux tortoiseshell cut

Category

Late 20th Century Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass

Boulle Casket, 19th Century
Boulle Casket, 19th Century

Boulle Casket, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality French tortoiseshell and brass inlaid Boulle casket, opening to reveal and velvet

Category

Antique 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Boulle Secretaire Bookcase Cabinet
Boulle Secretaire Bookcase Cabinet

Boulle Secretaire Bookcase Cabinet

Located in London, GB

he perfected of inlaying brass and tortoiseshell, known as Boulle (or, in 19th century Britain, Buhl

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Napoleon III Boulle Pier Cabinet, circa 1860
Antique Napoleon III Boulle Pier Cabinet, circa 1860

Antique Napoleon III Boulle Pier Cabinet, circa 1860

Located in London, GB

This is a stunning antique Napoleon III tortoiseshell and cut brass Boulle pier cabinet, circa 1860

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Vitrines

Neo-Baroque Commode in the Boulle Type from 19th Century
Neo-Baroque Commode in the Boulle Type from 19th Century

Neo-Baroque Commode in the Boulle Type from 19th Century

Located in Opole, PL

, and second in brass. Boulle often manufactured furniture in pairs. One with marquetry of tortoiseshell

Category

Antique 19th Century French Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Table Clock
Table Clock

Table Clock

Sold|$1,591

Table Clock

Located in Roma, IT

Small boulle pendulum clock. Tortoiseshell lacquer with brass inlaid. Gilt bronze decoration

Category

Early 20th Century European Baroque Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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

Boulle Cigarette Box
Boulle Cigarette Box

Boulle Cigarette Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Stunning brass and tortoiseshell boulle cigarette box. The exterior of this box features a

Category

Antique 19th Century British Boxes

Materials

Brass

Green Tortoiseshell and Brass Boulle Jewelry Box, 19th Century
Green Tortoiseshell and Brass Boulle Jewelry Box, 19th Century

Green Tortoiseshell and Brass Boulle Jewelry Box, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique Boulle jewelry Box, made of green stained tortoiseshell & engraved brass, both placed

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Boulle Tortoiseshell and Gilt Brass 19th Century Mantel Clock
Boulle Tortoiseshell and Gilt Brass 19th Century Mantel Clock

Boulle Tortoiseshell and Gilt Brass 19th Century Mantel Clock

Located in London, Nottinghill

A beautiful and rare gilt brass-mounted boulle mantel timepiece Second quarter of the 18th century

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Mantel Clocks

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

André-Charles Boulle who was made famous for veneering furniture with marquetry of tortoiseshell, brass

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

A Huge High Quality Boulle Mirror Napoleon III Bronze Dore & Tortoiseshell 1840
A Huge High Quality Boulle Mirror Napoleon III Bronze Dore & Tortoiseshell 1840

A Huge High Quality Boulle Mirror Napoleon III Bronze Dore & Tortoiseshell 1840

Located in London, GB

An attractive high quality 19th century boulle upright wall mirror, the frieze inset small oval

Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Boulle Perfume Box
Boulle Perfume Box

Boulle Perfume Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Perfume Box predominantly brass with inlaid tortoiseshell otherwise known as Boulle. The

Category

Antique 19th Century French Boxes

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock

By L.P. Japy & Cie

Located in Macclesfield, GB

A very good quality French Louis XV style boulle red tortoiseshell and engraved brass inlaid mantel

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century 'Boulle' Well Shaped Mirror
19th Century 'Boulle' Well Shaped Mirror

19th Century 'Boulle' Well Shaped Mirror

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

A good 19th Century 'Boulle' well shaped Mirror ,finely chiselled and cast brass and tortoiseshell

Category

Antique 19th Century British Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Handsome French Boulle Style Longcase Clock
Handsome French Boulle Style Longcase Clock

Handsome French Boulle Style Longcase Clock

Located in Worcester, Worcestershire

Style: Boulle style. Width: 60 cm / 23 1/2 in. Depth: 30 cm / 12 in. Height: 207 cm / 81 1/2 in

Category

20th Century Italian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

18th Century Boulle Cabinet On Stand
18th Century Boulle Cabinet On Stand

18th Century Boulle Cabinet On Stand

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

being given to the fashion he perfected of inlaying brass and tortoiseshell, known as Boulle (or, in

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Cabinets

Antique Late 19th Century Boulle Mantle Clock
Antique Late 19th Century Boulle Mantle Clock

Antique Late 19th Century Boulle Mantle Clock

Located in Worcester, Worcestershire

hole, bevelled door. Case Boulle tortoiseshell and brass case with ormolu mounts and feet. Ebonized to

Category

Antique 19th Century Mantel Clocks

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

inlaying brass and tortoiseshell became known as Boulle. This method of decoration was extremely popular

Category

Antique 1860s French Mantel Clocks

French Napoleon III Cabinet with Boulle Marquetry, circa 1870
French Napoleon III Cabinet with Boulle Marquetry, circa 1870

French Napoleon III Cabinet with Boulle Marquetry, circa 1870

Located in Grenoble, FR

French Napoleon III cabinet with boulle marquetry of tortoiseshell and brass, large ornamental

Category

Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock

By Oppenheim

Located in Macclesfield, GB

A very decorative French serpentine shaped boulle red tortoiseshell and engraved brass mantel clock

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

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

fantastic red tortoiseshell and boulle inlaid panel with an ebonized border and ormolu beaded edge. The

Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Center Tables

Bonheur Du Jour in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III, circa 1870
Bonheur Du Jour in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III, circa 1870

Bonheur Du Jour in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III, circa 1870

Located in Grenoble, FR

Boulle marquetry of tortoiseshell and brass. Important ornamentation with gilded bronze caryatids

Category

Antique 19th Century French Secretaires

Louis XV Violin-Shaped Table with Boulle Inlays, circa 1870
Louis XV Violin-Shaped Table with Boulle Inlays, circa 1870

Louis XV Violin-Shaped Table with Boulle Inlays, circa 1870

Located in Grenoble, FR

Stunning violin-shaped table with boulle marquetry of tortoiseshell and brass, Louis XV style

Category

Antique 19th Century French Center Tables

Louis XIV Mazarin Bureau
Louis XIV Mazarin Bureau

Louis XIV Mazarin Bureau

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Austin, TX

A late 19th or early 20th century Louis XIV style Mazarin bureau with ormolu-mounted tortoiseshell

Category

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

Materials

Brass

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Tortoiseshell Boulle For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tortoiseshell boulle for your home. Each tortoiseshell boulle for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bone, tortoise shell and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer tortoiseshell boulle, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right tortoiseshell boulle, those designed in Louis XV, Victorian and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. A well-made tortoiseshell boulle has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by A.D. Mougin, Aubert & Klaftenberger and Ecole Boulle are consistently popular.

How Much is a Tortoiseshell Boulle?

The average selling price for a tortoiseshell boulle at 1stDibs is $7,092, while they’re typically $1,200 on the low end and $166,862 for the highest priced.