Open finished game table in Boulle style, ebonized wood and brass, France, late 19th century. Folding top with green felt insert with Moroccan border, concealing compartment in the band, wavy legs ending with gilt bronze shoes. Mahogany interior. Entirely decorated with chiseled and gilded bronzes.
Product Condition: Product that due to age and wear requires restoration and resumption of polishing.
Dimensions (cm): Height: 74,5 Width: 87 Depth: 44
Maximum size (cm): Depth: 88
Additional Information
Style: In the style of Boulle
Ripresa stilistica del 900, delle forme proprie dell'ebanista André-Charles Boulle (1642-1732)
Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900
19th Century / 1801 - 1900
Main essence: Mahogany
It is one of the most precious and sought-after woods in cabinet making. It was discovered in Central America around 1600 and began to be imported to England in the 1700s. Much appreciated for its hardness and indestructibility, it became widespread following the blocking of walnut exports from France in 1720 and the consequent elimination of English import duties on mahogany from the colonies in America and India. The most valuable version comes from Cuba, but it became very expensive. At the end of the 18th century it began to be used also in France in Louis XVI, Directory and Empire furniture, its diffusion declined starting from when Napoleon, in 1810, forbade its import. It was generally used in the manufacture of elegant furniture, due to its characteristics and beautiful grain.