What is a louis xv boulle table?

A nineteenth-century French table decorated with brass and tortoiseshell marquetry in the curving rococo style of the mid-eighteenth century. These pieces use dark ebonised wood frames adorned with gilt-bronze mounts and cabriole legs.

How do I care for tortoiseshell?

Keep tortoiseshell surfaces away from direct sunlight and excessive heat to prevent warping or cracking of the delicate material. Dust gently with a dry, soft cloth and avoid chemical polishes that can degrade the adhesive beneath the brass.

Are these tables original eighteenth-century pieces?

Almost all tables of this type date from the nineteenth century, specifically the Victorian and Napoleon III periods. Craftsmen revived Louis XV designs during this era, producing high-quality interpretation pieces rather than original royal commissions.

What is the difference between games and centre tables?

Centre tables are designed to stand freely in a room as decorative display surfaces with fixed tops. Games and card tables feature folding or rotating tops that open to reveal baize-lined playing surfaces for nineteenth-century parlour entertainment.

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A louis xv boulle table brings nineteenth-century French splendour into a room through elaborate tortoiseshell, brass marquetry and polished ormolu mounts.