Frequently asked questions

Any piece may be reserved by email or by telephone. Following a verbal reservation, the gallery sends you an order form (together with the terms and conditions of sale), to be returned signed within 7 days, accompanied by a deposit of at least 30% of the price. The reservation withdraws the piece from sale during this period; if the deposit is not received, it is returned to sale.

Payment is made by cheque or by bank transfer. All prices are quoted in euros, inclusive of all taxes. Payment in instalments is possible, up to a maximum of 3 instalments, subject to acceptance by the gallery.

Every purchase is paid for in full before delivery. If delivery is deferred and the piece is kept in storage, full payment is due no later than 2 months after the reservation. The deposit paid on reservation is deducted from the final price.

A reservation or purchase is a firm commitment by the buyer, and withdrawal outside the statutory period entails forfeiture of the deposit. On receipt, you have 7 days to report in writing any defect or non-conformity: the gallery will then repair, replace or refund the piece. Full details are set out in our terms and conditions of sale.

Yes, as a courtesy the gallery can store your piece free of charge. Beyond 2 months, storage may be charged at €5 per day, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Our two carriers, specialists in antiques and works of art, travel throughout France every month to deliver our furniture, carefully packed and covered by all the necessary insurance. We deliver at a flat rate anywhere in France, within 7 to 25 days of payment depending on their rounds (consolidated rates). Express delivery (within 5 days at most) is possible on prior request.

Yes: we deliver at a flat rate to Switzerland, Belgium, Germany and Italy. Small objects (boxes, caskets, liqueur cellarettes) are shipped worldwide by registered, insured and secure Colissimo. For any other destination or special request, please consult us beforehand. See the Shipping page.

Inspect the goods as soon as they are received. If any damage is found, note it on the consignment note, have it confirmed by the carrier and notify the gallery without delay. Transport insurance costs are included in the delivery charge.

The gallery specialises in period Napoleon III Boulle furniture: each piece is rigorously selected and precisely described (period, maker’s stamp where present, dimensions, restorations). This description constitutes the contractual characterisation of the piece sold. Our articles also help you spot a copy.

Our cabinetmaking workshops work every week on the restoration of our furniture. Our cabinetmakers, trained at the École Boulle and through the French compagnonnage, restore according to the rules of the art, combining traditional techniques with modern know-how, together with the finest French houses (bronze worker, leather worker, marble workshop). Discover the workshop and some examples of restorations.

Yes. Pieces undergoing restoration may be reserved before the work is completed. Any completion date given is strictly indicative: it depends on the workshop’s schedule and on our suppliers (bronze worker, leather worker, founder, marble workshop…).

Our premises are located in Saintes (Charente-Maritime) and Boulogne-sur-Mer (Pas-de-Calais). Visits are by appointment, and collection of a piece in person must be expressly agreed sufficiently in advance. Contact us to arrange an appointment.

Yes, we buy all Boulle-style marquetry furniture and objects from the Napoleon III period at the best price, whatever their condition. Contact us by telephone or by email with photographs: we reply very quickly.

Yes, we can search for a Napoleon III piece on your behalf. We also have furniture under restoration that is not yet listed on the site: describe the piece you are looking for, if possible with a photograph of a similar model.