Napoleon III Support Cabinet In Boulle Marquetry And Gilded Bronzes

Important Napoleon III period support furniture, richly decorated in the taste of the famous Boulle house.
This remarkable piece of furniture features sumptuous "Boulle" marquetry decorated with arabesques, foliate scrolls and volutes, developed on an elegant blackened background enhanced by red tortoiseshell tones and inlays with gold highlights.

The front features a large oval central medallion with finely executed symmetrical decoration, framed by richly ornamented moving reserves. The rounded jambs receive large, finely chased gilt bronze falls featuring mascarons, foliage and scrolls, testifying to fine decorative workmanship.

The cabinet opens through a front door and rests on an elegantly designed curved base. It is topped by a molded light marble top that perfectly matches its shape.
The ensemble is a refined illustration of the sumptuous taste of the Second Empire and the revival of the decorative arts inspired by the creations of André-Charles Boulle in the 19th century.

Very fine craftsmanship for this piece of furniture that is as decorative as it is prestigious, ideal as an occasional piece, an in-between piece or a collector's item.