Charles-Guillaume Diehl founded his cabinet making and decoration firm at 19 Rue Michel-Le-Comte in 1885. His workshops produced elegant little pieces of furniture in rosewood and thuja and novelties with bronze and porcelain embellishments. It was his luxury boxes, however, (liqueur cellarettes, cigar cabinets, games boxes, cashmere cases, jewelry cases) which assured Diehl’s renown. Already rewarded with a bronze medal at the Universal Exhibition of 1855 in Paris, he exhibited a jardinière with china columns and a liqueur cabinet at the Industrial Arts Exhibition in 1861. In collaboration with the designer Jean Brandely (active from 1867 until 1873), Diehl renovated his decorative repertory and created astonishing pieces of furniture in the Grecian style, which had a dazzling success at the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1867, where his cabinets also won a silver medal. Certain motifs were so typical of Diehl’s work that they received extensive commentary by the art critic J. Mesnard in his book “Les Merveilles de l’Exposition Universal de 1867”. He writes of a table of which “the pendant bearing hooks and the fan-shaped radiating motif which ornaments the entablature are engraved with love” and a jewelry case where “The head in fine Grecian style makes up the essential part of the fine gilt bronze ornamentation”. For this Universal Exhibition, Diehl also formed a partnership with two famous sculptors: Emile Guillemin (1841–1907), who carved the relief for a mahogany sideboard with galvanic gilt bronzes and Emmanuel Frémiet (1824–1910), who executed the low relief for a cedar medal cabinet with marquetry and silver-plated bronzes. Diehl was again rewarded with a medal of honor at the Union Central Exhibition of 1869 and a progress medal at the Universal Exhibition in Vienna in 1873. Showered with praise by the critics, Diehl is considered one of the most innovative artists of the 19th century. His final appearance was at the 1878 Universal Exhibition in Paris, where he presented outside the competition, his most recent creations, including a work table in marquetry, which with its naturalistic grasshopper motif anticipated Art Nouveau.
A fine 19th c French ebonized marble top cabinet, gilt bronze mounts by Diehl
By Charles-Guillaume Diehl
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century French black cabinet with fine gilt bronze mounts and an original Carrera marble top. Signed Diehl
Wood
Very Fine 19th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Secretaire Abattant by Diehl.
By Charles-Guillaume Diehl
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century Louis XVI marquetry inlay secretaire A Abattant by Charles Diehl. Kingwood, satinwood and tulipwood inlay with fine gilt bronze ...
Bronze
Antique Napoleon III Period Oak and Silvered Bronze Tobacco Cabinet by Diehl
By Charles-Guillaume Diehl
Located in London, GB
Crafted by the acclaimed cabinetmaker, Charles-Guillaume Diehl (1811-1885), this tobacco (humidor) cabinet is a truly exquisite piece of antique oak furniture...
Bronze
$36,681Sale Price|40% Off
19th Century, Louis XV Revival Ormolu-Mounted Bonheur Du Jour by Diehl
By Charles-Guillaume Diehl
Located in London, by appointment only
Highly important and palatial Napoleon III Louis XV Revival Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour by Charles Guillaume Diehl, Designed by Jean Brandely, The Marquetry by E. Varlot, Paris. The rarity & importance of this magnificent piece cannot be overstated, it is without question one of the finest examples you will see. Originally commissioned for European nobility as a statement of love and marital grandeur. Incorporating the finest & rarest veneers and timbers of the time, including Harewood, Thuya, Purpleheart, palm wood and tulipwood. The beautifully shaped ormolu gallery on the top, gracefully curving outwards inset with fretted heart shapes highlight the incredible attention to detail that flow throughout this majestic piece. The upper section set either side with ormolu mounted fluted pilasters, aside two doors both individually set with masculine & feminine central marquetry panels of the most supreme quality, as you would expect from the master E. Varlot. The colors incorporated in the inlay are outstanding to behold, simply perfection. Opening to reveal the double top & bottom lock, engraved with Diehl's mark and address. Internally veneered in Rosewood of the richest color with one shelf. With two drawers below the doors, both veneered on the inside with Sycamore, one fitted for inkwells. The ormolu edged writing flap again centrally set with both a male & female figure now seated, holding hands with the lady holding a Mandoline, a true sign of happiness & love. The writing flap opening to reveal the original richly tooled velvet leather surface. The stand with one central frieze drawer, again lined inside with rosewood and with a top and bottom lock. On ormolu-mounted fluted legs. This grand Museum Quality masterpiece is in excellent condition for its age. Charles Guillaume Diehl (1811-1885) was of Germanic origins, he is considered among the most important & influential of cabinetmakers of the 19th century. He was born in Steinbach, Germany later moving to France, establishing his atelier in Paris in 1840, at the 3, Rue de Thorigny and then at the 170, Rue Saint...
Ormolu
$20,378
H 39.38 in W 47.64 in D 25.99 in
19th Century French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
19th century French Louis XV style ormolu mounted writing desk French, Late 19th Century Height 100cm, width 121cm, depth 66cm Crafted in the late 19th century, this writing desk i...
Ormolu
19th Century Country French Louis XVI Painted Secretaire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Country French Louis XVI Painted Secretaire is a marvelous example of rural artisans in the provinces emulating the styles in current favor of the court. In the instanc...
Brass
$125,000
H 30.5 in W 79.5 in D 38 in
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood Bureau-Plat Desk
By H. Conquet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and large French 19th century Louis XV style ormolu mounted (gilt bronze) kingwood and walnut bureau plat by H. Conquet after a model by Charles Cressent. The shaped rect...
Bronze
$4,711Sale Price|30% Off
H 57.09 in W 36.23 in D 14.97 in
French Louis XVI Secretaire Abattant / Secretary desk, circa 1800
Located in Lucenec, SK
The secrétaire à abbatant or fall front desk is nearly identical to the desk 5th President James Monroe brought back from France in 1797. These desks are ...
Brass
French 19th Century Empire Secrétaire à Abattant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stately 19th century mahogany secretaire a abattant from France, circa 1810. This desk has an exceptional charcoal St. Anne marble top resting above a single drawer disguised into the apron. Just below the top drawer, the front of the desk folds forward to reveal a work area inset with vibrant red leather detailed with gold tooling. The leather is in great antique condition making this a comfortable place to work. When open, you can see the theatre is equipped with five drawers and a large, arched top cubby flanked with column forms. With the desk down the maximum depth is 32”; the writing surface is 28-½” above the floor. The desk front...
Marble, Brass
$3,600
H 62.25 in W 34 in D 15 in
French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Secrétaire à Abattant, Circa 1890-1900
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 19th century French Louis XVI style secrétaire à abattant, or drop front secretary desk, crafted with intricate inlaid veneers of mahogany and various exotic woods. Four dovet...
Marble, Bronze
$5,500
H 50 in W 26 in D 14 in
Fine Antique French Louis XV Marquetry Rosewood Ormolu Secretaire Abattant 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine quality antique French Louis XV rosewood, marquetry, ormolu and marble topped secretaire abattant, circa 1880. The serpentine shaped secretary is modeled as a semainier (...
Marble, Ormolu
French 19th Century Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This wonderful walnut secre´taire a` abattant was constructed in the style of Louis XVI during the 19th century. Topped with a great piece of black and white marble. A single, slim d...
Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass
$6,045
H 59.85 in W 33.47 in D 17.33 in
19th Century French Rococo Revival Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant
Located in London, GB
Dating from around 1850, this is a wonderful antique French Rococo Revival Secretaire a Abattant featuring ormolu mounted mahogany, gonzalo alves and marquetry. A Secretaire a abatt...
Marble, Ormolu
$52,500
H 52 in W 57 in D 17 in
19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Coromandel Lacquer Cabinet by Maison Forest
By Maison Forest
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Style Coramandel Lacquer Cabinet By Maison Forest By Maison Forest A fine marble top above a single bronze mounted drawe...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$20,000
H 53 in W 41 in D 16 in
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Inlaid Marquetry Cabinet by Durand
By Gervais Durand
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine late 19th century gilt bronze mounted Transitional style Marquetry cabinet By Durand The marble top above two long inlaid floral doors which o...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Cabinet by J.B.A. Lanneau
Located in Long Island City, NY
A wonderful late 19th century Napoleon III gilt bronze mounted carved ebonized cabinet. By J.B.A. Lanneau. Top drawer surmounted by a black portor marble-top, large single door with floral bronze designs, centered by a carved shield. Gilt bronze lion paw feet. Stamped Lanneau to the carcass. The firm was founded by Lanneau Pere circa 1855-1880 at 9, rue Saint-Ambroise. They exhibited at the Paris Exposition Universelle in 1867 and Vienna World Exposition...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Sold
H 39.38 in W 53.15 in D 20.48 in
By Diehl Black French Cabinet and writing desk Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III
By Charles-Guillaume Diehl, André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Diehl 2 Door Cabinet In Boulle Marquetry With Medallions, Napoleon III Period, Very beautiful and rare support piece of furniture forming a writing desk, two doors, with a high draw...
Marble, Brass, Bronze
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H 43.31 in W 35.44 in D 17.72 in
Diehl Black French Cabinet. Boulle Marquetry Gilt Bronze Brass Napoleon III
By Charles-Guillaume Diehl, André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Napoleon III period sideboard in Louis XIV style, signed Diehl with two detached columns decorated with asparagus and ingot molds, rich ornamentation of gilded bronzes with...
Marble, Brass, Bronze
French Marquetry Brown Gilt Bronze Corner Cabinet by Diehl
By André-Charles Boulle, Charles-Guillaume Diehl
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and Gorgeous Corner Cabinet 2 Doors Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III Napoleon 3 Stamped Diehl, rounded corner cupboard with two doors in fruitwood marquetry with flower and bouque...
Marble, Brass, Bronze
French Brown and Gilt Bronze Cabinet by Diehl
By André-Charles Boulle, Charles-Guillaume Diehl
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning Large 2 door Marquetry Sideboard signed Diehl in Napoleon 3 and Boulle Style marquetry. DESCRIPTION: very beautiful two-door sideboard in gorgeous different woods frieze and...
Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze
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H 43.31 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Pair of Corner Cabinets signed DIEHL, Napoleon III, France, 19th Cent
By André-Charles Boulle, Charles-Guillaume Diehl
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and gorgeous Pair of corner cupboards by Diehl. Stamped Diehl 1 and Diehl 2 under the marble. It is a perfect counterpart Brass and m...
Marble, Bronze, Brass
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H 100.4 in W 55.12 in D 26.38 in
Diehl Signed Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III Style Armoire Wardrobe, France, 1870
By Charles-Guillaume Diehl, André-Charles Boulle, Fonderie Rudier 1
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning living room Armoire or bedroom wardrobe signed by the famous cabinetmaker Charles Guillaume DIEHL in Napoleon III Boulle style . Very rich ornementations in Bronze, huge imp...
Brass, Bronze
Stunning Napoleon III Diehl Ebony Cabinet, France, 1855
By Charles-Guillaume Diehl, André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Rare cabinet in Boulle style marquetry, stamped by Diehl stunning poly curved with concave curves, inlaid brass on all sides. Marquetry called "fishnet" entanglement of geometric pat...
Brass, Bronze
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H 51.19 in W 23.63 in D 15.36 in
A Napoleon III period silvered metal mounted oak humidor cabinet by Diehl
By Charles-Guillaume Diehl
Located in London, GB
Charles-Guillaume Diehl, German/French, 1811-1885 The upper section with a door mounted with Apollo driving his chariot amongst clouds with a ribbon-tied laurel wreath at each angle...
Oak