Louis XVI Credenzas
LOUIS XVI STYLE
Reflecting the final era of royal opulence before the upheaval of the French Revolution, antique Louis XVI furniture features more angular shapes than the Rococo curves of the Louis XV style, harkening back to the imposing grandeur of Louis XIV.
Dating between 1750 and 1800, an era that overlapped with the last king of France whose reign was cut short by the guillotine, Louis XVI furniture, known as the goût grec, is emblematic of the neoclassical revision that French furniture underwent during the second half of the 18th century.
Authentic Louis XVI furniture characteristics include clean lines and carved details such as scrolls and acanthus flourishes that were inspired by ancient Greece and Rome. This was informed by a burgeoning interest in antiquity in the 18th century, owing to new archaeological excavations at sites including Pompeii and Herculaneum. It largely eclipsed the more East Asian–influenced ornamentation of Louis XV for something more geometric and symmetrical.
The Louis XVI style was defined by what was being created for the palatial rooms at Versailles and Fontainebleau, particularly for the queen, with cabinetmaker Jean-Henri Riesener being a favorite of Marie-Antoinette’s for his luxurious pieces accented with gilded bronze and marquetry. Furniture maker Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené was also a major designer of the period, with his pieces for the royal residences adorned with giltwood and neoclassical touches like tapered columns for chair legs and laurel leaf carvings. Cabinetmaker Adam Weisweiler occasionally incorporated into his furniture porcelain panels produced by Sèvres, a popular manufacturer of European ceramics that served the crown with serveware, vases and other decorative objects.
Find a collection of antique Louis XVI seating, tables, cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Louis XVI
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany Credenza
Located in Forney, TX
An extraordinary, very fine quality, circa 1920s French gilt bronze ormolu mounted mahogany, burled walnut, tambour marble-top sideboard (credenza serve...
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Credenzas
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Maitland Smith French Regency Louis XVI Satinwood and Inlaid Rosewood Buffet
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Regency Louis XVI style sideboard, buffet server, or bar cabinet
By Maitland Smith
Philippines, Circa 1980s
Gorgeous satinwood, with rosewood inlay, and orig...
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1980s Philippine Vintage Louis XVI Credenzas
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb French Regency Louis XVI Burl Wood and Brass Sideboard Credenza
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical or French Regency Louis XVI style sideboard buffet, credenza, or bar cabinet
By John Widdicomb
USA, Circa Late 20th Century
Exotic burl wood, with brass tr...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Kindel Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Cherry Wood Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century French Regency Louis XVI style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Kindel Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware. Cab...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XVI Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Heritage French Regency Louis XVI Black Lacquered Dresser, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style long dresser or credenza
By Heritage
USA, 1960s
Black lacquered walnut, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 76"W x 20"D x 32...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XVI Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture French Regency Carved Cherry Wood Sideboard Credenza
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Regency Louis XVI style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Gorgeous carved solid cherry wood, with original brass hardwa...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XVI Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Napoleon III Wedgewood Plaque Bronze Mounts Black Lacquer French Credenza Server
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Napoleon III Wedgewood Plaque Bronze Mounts Black Lacquer French Credenza Server
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20th Century French Louis XVI Credenzas
Materials
Bronze
Thomasville French Regency Louis XVI Green Lacquered Dresser or Credenza
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style dresser or credenza
By Thomasville
USA, Circa 1960s
Green lacquered carved walnut, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 68"W x 21"D x...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XVI Credenzas
Materials
Brass
A pair Late Louis XVI Walnut Wood Italian Credenzas
Located in Catania, Sicilia
These High Hand-carved Walnut Wood Italian Credenzas arecexquisite examples of craftsmanship from that era. In the Late Louis XVI style, in Italian called Maria Antonietta...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Maison Jansen Louis XVI Style Sideboard, Cabinet, Credenza, Bronze, Marble Top
Located in Manhasset, NY
A French Louis XVI Style Sideboard in Maison Jansen Fashion. This stunning bronze mounted credenza, sideboard sports a fine Breche marble top and bronze trim throughout. The case hav...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Credenzas
Materials
Marble, Bronze
20th Century Inlaid Wood Italian Louis XVI Style Half Moon Sideboard, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Elegant Italian half moon sideboard from the mid-20th century. Richly inlaid Louis XVI-style cabinet in mahogany, walnut, maple, fruitwood with fau...
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1950s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Style Kingwood and Marquetry Commode with Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
Kingwood and marquetry commode, in Louis XVI transitional style, of serpentine bombe form, fitted three drawers above a shaped apron and tall angular splayed legs, inlaid with panels...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Credenzas
Materials
Kingwood
Louis XVI Style Kingwood and Marquetry Commode
Located in Miami, FL
Kingwood and marquetry commode, in Louis XVI transitional style, of serpentine bombe form, fitted three drawers above a shaped apron and tall angular splayed legs, inlaid with panels...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Credenzas
Materials
Kingwood
French Louis XVI-Style Mahogany Cabinet with Fine Bronze Dore Mounts
Located in Houston, TX
The exceptional cabinet work and the excellent bronze mounts
Make this piece special. It is made of mahogany and the
Workmanship is especially fine. It has a dark green marble top
...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Credenzas
Materials
Mahogany
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Veneered in Rosewood with Gray Marble Top
Located in Prato, IT
Tuscany, Louis XVI, end of the 18th century
Rosewood veneer with fruit wood fillets
Good conditions
Coeval marble
Dimensions: W103 x D56 x H85 cm.
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Credenzas
Materials
Carrara Marble, Siena Marble
19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Painted Counter, Bar
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI marble top painted counter ~ bar is a marvel of craftsmanship and style! The subtle bowfront contours create a visually appealing presence, while the bold molding and astonishing hand-carved bas relief captivate the imagination! The entire facade is dominated by an oval carving of musical instruments surrounded by olive branches and intertwined with ribbon and tassels. Beaded bordering and rosettes combine with the molded detail to create a framework for the artistry. The side panels open for access from the front. The top is covered with luxuriously veined rouge marble contoured and beveled to follow the contours of the case below. Completely open in the back with a floor and single shelf, it is ready to customize for your particular needs, being ideal as a bar, coffee bar, or special display console!
An exceptional choice as a bathroom vanity cabinet...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Credenzas
Materials
Marble
French Louis XVI Style Maison Jansen Lacquered Commode
Located in Houston, TX
French Louis XVI style Maison Jansen lacquered commode.
This stunning vintage French Louis XVI style Maison Jansen three drawer commode, credenz...
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1970s French Vintage Louis XVI Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Style Marble Top Demi Lune shape Commode with Ormolu Accents
Located in Toronto, CA
A beautifully proportioned French Louis XVI Style Marble top Demi Lune shape Commode with Ormolu Accents and three curved front drawers. The Kingw...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Credenzas
Materials
Marble
19th Century, French Wood Vitrine with Gilt Bronze
Located in IT
19th century, French wood showcase with gilt bronze
This valuable showcase or vitrine was made in Paris in the second half of the 19th century, when there were great blacksmiths and...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Credenzas
Materials
Bronze
Louis XVI Style, Marble Top Console, Bronze Gallery, Mirror Back
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Louis XVI style, marble top console, bronze gallery, mirror back
Long single top drawer and bottom shelf mounted on four legs with bronze sabot caps. White marble top with circular ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Credenzas
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Inlaid Serpentine Marble Top Credenza
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Inlaid Serpentine Marble Top Credenza
This gorgeous ornate French Louis XVI Style inlaid credenza has intricate inlay work and metal decorations. Beh...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Credenzas
Materials
Marble
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Side Cabinets with Floral Marquetry
Located in Madrid, ES
A matched pair of 19th century French Louis XVI style double door side cabinets with intricate multi-wood floral motif marquetry and gilt-bronze details. The central oval image area ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Credenzas
Materials
Marble, Bronze
18th Century French Louis XVI Marble-Top and Walnut Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Exceptional Period 18th Century French Louis XVI 2- door walnut buffet/cabinet/credenza/chest/enfilade with 2" thick original marble top, two interior drawers, original bronze hardwa...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Credenzas
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Marble Top Buffet ~ Credenza
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Marble Top Buffet ~ Credenza is a splendid example of neoclassical architecture inspired by the ancient Greek and Roman masters, combined with th...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Credenzas
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Side Cabinet or Credenza
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century French Boulle serpentine fronted credenza, having shaped glazed doors to either end with shelves within. The central door with classical scrolling fo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Credenzas
Materials
Brass
German Provincial Louis XVI Style Sideboard made of Oak
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A German provincial credenza or sideboard in oak. Made in the Louis XVI style at a later date, probably in the 1st half of the 20th century.
Three-door oak body with 4 fluted pilast...
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Early 20th Century German Louis XVI Credenzas
Materials
Oak
Commode French 19th Century of Louis XVI Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
Alexander Roux Serpentine Inlaid Side Cabinet’ uses mainly light wood materials such as kingwood or satinwood, and floral motifs to bring a feeling of closeness, friendliness towards...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers in Rosewood with Siena Yellow Marble
Located in Prato, IT
Tuscany, Louis XVI, end of the 18th century
Rosewood veneer with fruit wood fillets
Good conditions
Marble with Carrara base veneered with Giallo di Siena from a later period
Dim...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Credenzas
Materials
Carrara Marble, Siena Marble
Venetian Louis XVI sideboard from the late 1700s with three doors lacquered in tempera
Located in Cesena, FC
Venetian Louis XVI sideboard (late 1700s') with three doors lacquered in tempera.
The sideboard is distinguished by its clean lines typical of the period and the refined tone of the...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique French Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Console or Desserte
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A high quality French ormolu-mounted mahogany, Amaranth and Marquetry marble top console Desserte - in the manner of Jean-Henri Riesener.
The D-shaped green Cippolino marble-top abo...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Credenzas
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Louis Xvi credenzas for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI credenzas for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage credenzas created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, marble and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI credenzas made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Netherlands pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original credenzas, popular names associated with this style include Heritage Furniture, Hippolyte-Edme Pretot, Maison Jansen, and Thomasville. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for credenzas differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,820 and tops out at $49,597 while the average work can sell for $5,750.