Maison Diehl Furniture

This wooden cabinet is designed in the Boulle style. This style was very popular around the time of Napoleon III. The characteristic of this style is the use of small pieces of wood in furniture, inlaid designs with many different materials: precious wood, precious stones, enamel, ivory, seashells, metal, marble etc. In addition, to express the royal style, the "Boulle" style also uses a large amount of gilded copper on the furniture, such as tiger claw decoration, mirror border decoration, leaf decoration, etc. The main elementsof this cabinet is ebony and turtle shell, with decorative details and gilded legs. This is a pretty prominent highlight in the overall black and gold color scheme. Moreover, the head of a woman is in the middle of the cabinet with waves in her hair and grape vines could be representing the Greek goddes of spring Spring. Surrounding the head are beautiful acanthus motifs incorporated in every layer and surface of the cabinet. Symmetricallly on the left and right side of the head are two identical faces, with one being the lock of the cabinet where key goes. The four corners of the cabinet have blooming carnations to create a feeling of spring coming. The details are collaged, decorated with golden bronze leaves in a classic French style. On the edges of the cabinet are sculptures of two women wrapped around with cloth and leaves. Through it, the author highlights the beauty of the woman's status in the past. On the side panels of the cabinet is placed a gilded face of a man with wings...

BOULLE CABINET 19th Century French Napoleon III, Marquetry in ebonized wood, tortoiseshell and brass. Gilded bronze applications "Caryatids", marble top. Box with a door, interior wi...

Immerse yourself in the grandeur of the French Napoleon III Period with our exquisite "Boulle" cabinet. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this stunning piece features a remarkable ebony veneer, adorned with intricate nacre, brass, and bronze ornamentations. The addition of detached columns on the sides adds to its grandeur and sophistication. The main facade boasts an impressively decorated door, offering access to a vast storage space within the cabinet. Completing its luxurious design, a beautiful marble top adds a touch of elegance and refinement. This cabinet is truly a masterpiece of Meuble Boulle...

Boulle marquetry inlay is very well done with excellent construction. The cabinet opens with two doors opening to one shelf inside. The decoration is comprised of tortoise and bras...

Cabinet French Napoleon III black marble and inlays André-Charles Boulle

Cabinet Black and Gold Napoleon III 1860 France marble Top André-Charles Boulle

Elevate your living space with this Pair of Antique Napoleon III Ebonized Demilune Shaped Side Cabinets, a remarkable display of opulence and craftsmanship. These cabinets are more t...

Napoleon III sideboard made with Boulle technique on blackened pear wood, topped with the original gray-veined Carrara marble. Decorated with gilded bronze and chiseled brass inlays...

A fine example of French craftsmanship from the Napoleon III era, this black lacquer and brass display cabinet, circa 1870, exudes elegance and sophistication. The vitrine features t...

A very fine quality French cabinet referred to as a Meuble d'Appui. The piece was made in Paris during the reign of Napoleon III circa 1870. The ebonized cabinet is inlaid with brass...

A sensational and extremely high quality French 19th Century Napoleon III Period ebony, brass and ormolu Cabinet à Hauteur d'Appui, attributed to Befort Jeune. The Boulle cabinet is ...

Napoleon III Gilt Metal Mounted Faux Tortoiseshell and Brass Inlay Boulle Pier Cabinet, late 19th century, the rectangular top above an inlaid frieze, below, a central arched glazed ...