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19th Century Boulle Louis Xvi Style Inlaid Centre Table
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
for sale €14,625     $15,875
£12,500
Patrick Moorhead Antiques

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19th Century Boulle Louis Xvi Style Inlaid Centre Table

19th century
Description

A very good quality French 19th century boulle inlaid centre table, having gilded ormolu mounts, a single frieze drawer and raised on a four splay out swept base.

Physical Dimensions
Height
73.7cm (29.02")
Width
139.7cm (55.00")
Depth
99.1cm (39.02")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Boulle Inlaid Centre Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA906973
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SKU00001346
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Description
A very good quality French 19th century boulle inlaid centre table, having gilded ormolu mounts, a single frieze drawer and raised on a four splay out swept base.
Height
73.7cm (29.02")
Width
139.7cm (55.00")
Depth
99.1cm (39.02")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Boulle Inlaid Centre Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA906973
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00001346
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018

Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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A 19th-century Louis XVI style Boulle centre table with red tortoiseshell and brass inlay, ormolu mounts, and a pedestal scroll-leg base.
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Archive I A 19th-century Louis XVI style Boulle centre table with red tortoiseshell and brass inlay, ormolu mounts, and a pedestal scroll-leg base.

19th Century Boulle Louis Xvi Style Inlaid Centre Table

Archive II A 19th-century Louis XVI style Boulle centre table with red tortoiseshell and brass inlay, ormolu mounts, and a pedestal scroll-leg base. View II
Archive III A 19th-century Louis XVI style Boulle centre table with red tortoiseshell and brass inlay, ormolu mounts, and a pedestal scroll-leg base. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century Louis XVI style Boulle centre table with red tortoiseshell and brass inlay, ormolu mounts, and a pedestal scroll-leg base. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century Louis XVI style Boulle centre table with red tortoiseshell and brass inlay, ormolu mounts, and a pedestal scroll-leg base. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century Louis XVI style Boulle centre table with red tortoiseshell and brass inlay, ormolu mounts, and a pedestal scroll-leg base. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century Louis XVI style Boulle centre table with red tortoiseshell and brass inlay, ormolu mounts, and a pedestal scroll-leg base. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century Louis XVI style Boulle centre table with red tortoiseshell and brass inlay, ormolu mounts, and a pedestal scroll-leg base. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century Louis XVI style Boulle centre table with red tortoiseshell and brass inlay, ormolu mounts, and a pedestal scroll-leg base. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century Louis XVI style Boulle centre table with red tortoiseshell and brass inlay, ormolu mounts, and a pedestal scroll-leg base. View X
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Telephone 077 1010 7505
Location
Spring Gardens
76 Church Street
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1RL
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/patrickmoorheadcouk
Verified Since Feb 2018
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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A 19th-century Louis XVI style Boulle centre table with red tortoiseshell and brass inlay, ormolu mounts, and a pedestal scroll-leg base.
19th Century Boulle Louis XVI style Inlaid Centre Table
Ref: SA906973
A 19th-century Louis XVI style Boulle centre table with red tortoiseshell and brass inlay, ormolu mounts, and a pedestal scroll-leg base.
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Boulle marquetry is a distinctive inlay technique pioneered by Andre-Charles Boulle in 17th-century France, involving cut patterns of brass and tortoiseshell set into wood veneers. The technique became highly popular again during the 19th-century Louis XVI revival period.

These tables are traditionally constructed using a timber core veneered in ebonised wood, decorated with cut sheet brass, tortoiseshell, and finished with gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts and feet.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-chased gilt-bronze mounts, complex brass filigree inlay flush with tortoiseshell, and signs of period craftsmanship such as timber shrinkage lines or natural metal oxidisation.

Place the table as a central focal point in an entry hall or formal living space, pairing it with neutral wall palettes and minimalist contemporary ceramics to highlight its intricate detailing.

Keep the piece in a climate-controlled environment with stable humidity to prevent brass lifting or tortoiseshell warping, and dust gently using a dry, soft microfibre cloth without harsh chemical cleaners.
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