Victorian Burr Walnut Credenza 19th Century

Name: Exhibition Quality Credenza.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA761720
Price: 11000 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectCredenzas
Period19th century
StyleVictorian Louis XVI Revival
MaterialBurr Walnut, Ormolu, Porcelain, Glass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Ormolu mounts, Sevres style porcelain plaques, Curved glass doors
SizeH 117 cm (46 in) x W 203 cm (80 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

This Victorian Louis XVI Revival credenza dates from 1850 and is formed of a warm brown burr walnut veneer with ormolu mounts, Sevres style porcelain plaques, and curved glass doors. The piece measures 117 cm high, 203 cm wide, and 43 cm deep. It comprises a central cabinet flanked by serpentine side display cabinets with curved glass doors, all set above turned feet and beneath an inlaid frieze. The side cabinets and interior storage area are lined with red velvet, and the central doors display oval hand-painted porcelain plaques set within gilt-metal mounts and intricate marquetry inlay. Gilt-metal hardware decorates the doors, and inlaid columns with ormolu mounts adorn each corner. In a contemporary home, this credenza provides surface display space and interior storage in a living room, dining room, or hallway. The glazed end display cabinets house decorative items against the red velvet backing, while the central cabinet conceals stored objects behind solid wood doors. The combination of glass, wood, and metal finishes allows the item to function both as a display case and as a traditional sideboard cabinet.

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A Victorian credenza is an ornate sideboard or storage cabinet, typically featuring a central enclosed cupboard flanked by curved glazed display sections or open shelves. Often influenced by French Louis XVI design, these pieces feature rich veneers, gilt metal mounts, and decorative marquetry.

Craftsmen utilised figured timber veneers such as burr walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, often accented with boxwood or ebony marquetry inlay. Decorative highlights typically included gilded bronze or brass mounts (ormolu) and painted porcelain plaques in the Sevres style.

Authentic 19th-century credenzas display hand-cut dovetail joints, original glass panes with subtle surface irregularities, cast metal mounts secured with period screws, and natural timber age patina. Fine marquetry work and hand-carved accents are key indicators of period craftsmanship.

An antique credenza serves as a focal piece in a formal dining room, hallway, or living area. Balance its detailed ornamentation by pairing it with modern artwork above, minimalist lighting, and contemporary ceramics on top.

Keep the cabinet away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber movement and veneer lifting. Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year, ensuring metal mounts remain unpolished to retain their original patina.

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