19th Century Boulle Writing Desk, France, 1890s

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Boulle-style writing desk, france, late 19th century
an elegant french-style centerpiece writing desk, crafted in the napoleon iii style, with … Read more Boulle-style writing desk, france, late 19th century
an elegant french-style centerpiece writing desk, crafted in the napoleon iii style, with decoration inspired by the renowned technique and ornamental repertoire of andré-charles boulle.

this elegant boulle-style writing desk, france, late 19th century, features a rectangular top richly decorated with a refined polychrome inlay of floral and plant motifs, featuring shades of red, gold, and ivory, set within a geometric frame with ornamental inserts. The sub-top band is embellished with three matching decorative panels, while the ebonized wood frame creates an elegant contrast with the vibrant surface decoration.

the slender, flowing legs are embellished with decorated inserts and terminate in refined ornamental elements. The gilded bronze side applications, modeled with plant and rocaille motifs, are particularly striking, lending the piece a striking decorative character.

boulle-style writing desk, france, late 19th century
type
center desk/writing table.

style
napoleon iii, strongly influenced by boulle's style and 18th-century french furniture, reinterpreted in the 19th century.

period
second half of the 19th century, circa 1870–1890.
the chronological attribution is indicative and based on visible stylistic features.

materials
ebonized wood frame, top and panels decorated with polychrome inlays featuring floral and ornamental motifs, gilded bronze applications and finishes.

a striking piece, ideal as an elegant center desk, a coffee table, or a furnishing element for classic, eclectic, and prestigious settings.

dimensions: 185 x 90 x h 83 cm See less