Original Antique French Boulle Dressing, End Table or Nightstand

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Original Antique French Boulle Dressing, End Table or Nightstand

About the Item

Exquisite craftsmanship is showcased in this fine example of a Boulle table with its flip-top making itself a great dressing table. Originally invented in the 1700’s Boulle’s work is so exceptional that it resides in the Louvre. This table shows off the marquetry and attention to detail with pride. Offering a plethora of options, this fine work of art would be awesome as a dressing table in a guest bedroom, a fine end table in the parlor—supporting a lamp and secretly hiding valuables inside, or even as a unique console table in a much too small or overcrowded foyer. Wherever you choose, this exquisite table is sure to fill the bill.

Boulle, André Charles (1642-1732) was a French furniture designer, who developed a style of furniture inlay that came to be known as Boulle or Buhl. As cabinetmaker to Louis XIV, he produced desks, cabinets, clocks, chests, and even parquet floors, working in an ornate Baroque style. He is especially noted for highly coloured inlays of exotic woods cut to shapes that form arabesques, landscapes, or flowing draperies.

The distinctive type of inlay that Boulle developed and that bears his name consists of tortoiseshell with inlay in brass, pewter, or copper. His influence continued into the 19th century. Original works by Boulle are highly sought after, collectible and command high prices. Boulle created many types of furniture including desks, commodes, cabinets, credenzas and chests. Good examples of Boulle furniture can be found at the Louvre in Paris and at the Wallace Collection in London.

Dimensions:
Height: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)Width: 26.5 in (67.31 cm)Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Ebony,Tortoise Shell
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
19th century
Condition:
In nice original condition. Some of the brass inlay in popping up on the top and a couple pieces of inlay are missing from the top. PLEASE PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO ALL DETAIL PHOTOS. Finish could use some work. In-house restoration is available. Please call or email us for details.
Seller Location:
Chicago, IL
Reference Number:
Seller: dd211stDibs: U11081682433302