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Antique French Ebonized and Amboyna Credenza/sideboard

19th century
Sold 17 May 2025 · London City Antiques
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Antique French ebonized and amboyna credenza/sideboard boasting a wonderful large beautifully crafted sevres style plaque with ormolu mounts to the centre door. The shaped frieze inlaid with amboyna is delightful. Both bow doors are glazed and it stands on a plinth base with ormolu mounts and original turned feet

An exceptionally elegant superior piece of outstanding quality, design and craftsmanship. Even though not marked, it is undoubtedly a showcase piece crafted by a leading cabinet maker of the period.

Dimensions:

Height 111 cm (43.7 in)

Width 165 cm (65 in)

Depth 43 cm (16.9 in)

Dated 1850

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Antique French Credenza Sideboard to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
111cm (43.70")
Width
165cm (64.96")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1122576
Dealers Internal Reference
1869
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Antique French ebonized and amboyna credenza/sideboard boasting a wonderful large beautifully crafted sevres style plaque with ormolu mounts to the centre door. The shaped frieze inlaid with amboyna is delightful.
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Both bow doors are glazed and it stands on a plinth base with ormolu mounts and original turned feet.
London City Antiques
fig 1. An antique French ebonised and amboyna credenza featuring curved glass side cabinets, gilt ormolu mounts, and a central painted porcelain plaque.
fig 1. Antique French Ebonized and Amboyna Credenza/sideboard

An exceptionally elegant superior piece of outstanding quality, design and craftsmanship. Even though not marked, it is undoubtedly a showcase piece crafted by a leading cabinet maker of the period.

Dimensions:

Height 111 cm (43.7 in)

Width 165 cm (65 in)

Depth 43 cm (16.9 in)

Dated 1850

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Antique French Credenza Sideboard to the 1850s.

Height
111cm (43.70")
Width
165cm (64.96")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1122576
Dealers Internal Ref
1869
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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An antique French ebonised and amboyna credenza featuring curved glass side cabinets, gilt ormolu mounts, and a central painted porcelain plaque.
Antique French Ebonized and Amboyna Credenza/Sideboard
Ref: SA1122576
An antique French ebonised and amboyna credenza featuring curved glass side cabinets, gilt ormolu mounts, and a central painted porcelain plaque.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSideboards & Credenzas
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNapoleon III
  • MaterialEbonised wood, Amboyna veneer, Ormolu, Glass, Porcelain
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsCurved glass side doors, Central porcelain plaque, Ormolu mounts, Brass stringing
  • SizeH 111 cm (44 in) x W 165 cm (65 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

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French ebonised credenzas gained prominence during the Napoleon III period in the mid-to-late 19th century, drawing inspiration from earlier Renaissance and Louis XIV revival designs.

These pieces typically feature a carcase of secondary woods finished with an ebonised coating, accented by exotic veneers like amboyna, brass stringing, gilt bronze ormolu mounts, and hand-painted ceramic plaques.

Authenticity is indicated by traditional hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-applied ebonising, genuine fire-gilt bronze mounts rather than modern brass, and period-appropriate hand-painted porcelain or Sevres-style plaques.

To integrate a high-contrast ebonised piece into a contemporary space, balance its ornate details by pairing it with minimalist surroundings, neutral walls, and restrained modern accessories.

Maintain the finish by keeping the piece out of direct sunlight to prevent veneer fading, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying a microcrystalline wax to protect the ebonised surface.
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