A marvelous boulle cabinet with detailed floral marquetry and mounted gilt metal accents, in the lavish style of Napoleon III! This extravagant storage solution opens to reveal two shelves, and a thin drawer can be found above the cabinet door. Look closely at each corner of the cabinet and discover the handcrafted elaborate botanical imagery, intricate scrollwork, and delightful mask motifs. Complete with a lovely green marble top, the design and artistry of this piece is truly mesmerizing!
Boulle cabinets take their name from 17th century French furniture maker André-Charles Boulle, who was known for his exceptional skill in marquetry. The marquetry technique involves using materials such as varied woods, tortoiseshell, brass, and more to create complex decorative designs on furniture.
H: 42" / W: 40" / D: 16.5"
The drawer has some minor chipping along the top rim. One side has some visible cracks in the lacquer.
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10875-113
