Louis XV Cabinets
LOUIS XV STYLE
The style of 18th-century French furniture was guided by the court. When Louis XV, who reigned from 1715–74, focused royal life on the smaller salons of Versailles rather than its grand chambers, it transformed the aesthetics away from the imposing and angular furniture that characterized the style of Louis XIV. A broader focus on comfort and more delicate forms define antique Louis XV furniture, with nature-inspired carvings, wood inlays, curved cabriole legs, asymmetrical shapes and rounded oval seat backs. The furnishings changed throughout the king’s life, as he ascended to the throne as a child and then grew to establish his own tastes.
Pieces like the bergère, an upholstered armchair with a wide cushion that fit the flowing dresses in fashion at the time, reflected this more informal court. Introduced at the start of Louis XV’s reign, bergère chairs in this style were deeper and broader than other chairs of the period.
Louis XV tapestries and carpets tended to be floral and colorful, and design elements were borrowed from Asia. Dutch-born cabinetmaker Bernard van Risenburgh brought lacquer techniques influenced by Japan and China into his luxuriously made furniture. Along with its fine details, the furniture of the era also featured new innovations including mechanical devices. Jean François Oeben, a royal cabinetmaker, created such intricate pieces as a mechanical table for Madame de Pompadour, Louis XV’s mistress. It involved a sliding top and a writing surface that extended from its marquetry panels.
During the later years of Louis XV’s reign, there was a shift from the ostentatious rocaille style, part of the exuberantly decorative Rococo movement in Europe for which designers such as Nicolas Pineau and Juste-Aurèle Meissonier are known. The style under Louis XVI would return to boxier forms, but with a neoclassical touch inspired by the ancient world.
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Style: Louis XV
Historic site, France, circa 1830.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Historic site, France, circa 1830. AFTER RENOVATION. UNIQUE
An antique display cabinet from France, dating from around 1830, is a true work of furniture art. Richly decorated with m...
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1830s French Antique Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th Century Louis XV Style Side Cabinet in the Manner of J-E Zwiener
Located in London, GB
A Fine Louis XVth Style Meuble a Hauteur D'Appui
In the Manner of J-E. Zwiener
Constructed in Bois Violette, with well executed floral inlays, and having extensive gilt bronze moun...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
French Louis XV Style Small Curio Display Cabinet Bowed Glass and Inlay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XV Style Small Curio Display Cabinet Bowed Glass and Inlay. Item features a curved bowed glass door and side panels, floral satinwood inlay, u...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Provencal panetière in carved and white lacquered walnut
Located in BARSAC, FR
Provencal panetière (bread box) in richly carved and white lacquered solid walnut, opening a door on the front.
This wall cabinet was used in Provence (south of France) to store h...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
18th Century French Provincial Oak Cupboard or Cabinet
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A French provincial Louis XV sideboard from the 18th century. Made of solid oak wood with waxed surface.
Two-door side-cassetted corpus with rounded edges and slightly overhanging...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Antique French Walnut Panetière
Located in Cambridge, US
France, ca. early 19th century. A lovely antique panetière or bread storage cabinet from Provence. Features hand carved walnut construction in the Louis XV style with finely turned s...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Pair of French Louis XV Corner Cabinets
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XV-style (19th Century) low corner cabinets with bronze trim and brown marble top with single inlaid front door. (PRICED AS Pair)
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Ormolu Mounted Cartonier - Attributed To Linke
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very fine French Cartonnier, late 19th Century, Attributed to Francois Linke. Bombe form, parquetry inlaid case with applied fine ormolu decoration. ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV Wardrobe In Fruit Wood, Mid 19th Century
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
Louis XV Bonnetière in Fruitwood – Mid-19th Century This elegant Louis XV-style bonnetière captivates with its gently curved lines, rich carved details, and the natural charm of its ...
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1850s French Antique Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Fruitwood
Louis XVI Deux Corps
Located in Houston, TX
Fruitwood Louis XVI Deux corps. Bottom piece dimensions: L 60.75, W 25.5, H 36", top piece dimensions: L 60.75", D 15", H 54.5".
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1790s French Antique Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair Louis XV Style Japanned Corner Cabinets / Encoignures, Christies Provenance
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Maison Jansen Louis XV Style green and gilt Japanned Encoignures
Finely Japanned raised figure corner cabinets certain to have been made for someone of note. The superb Fren...
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1910s French Vintage Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Impressive French Provincial Walnut Buffet-a-Deux-Corps/Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
In two pieces, the dramatic arching crest above a two-door cabinet resting on a base fitted with two short drawers over 2 doors.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
French, 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Vitrine by Haentges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French, 19th-20th century Louis XV style mahogany and gilt bronze-mounted Vitrine by Haentges Freres. The single door cabinet surmounted with or...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted Sevres Inset Cabinet Server
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 53 in W: 34 in D: 16 1/4 in
This exquisite 19th century French Louis XV style cabinet or server is a masterclass in luxury, elegance, and fine craftsmanship, showca...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Painted Bombe Marble-Top Chests or Commodes by John Widdicomb
Located in Manhasset, NY
John Widdicomb made in England pair of painted Bombe marble-top chests. Each chest with oak secondaries in the Louis XV Fashion having painted leaf, vine and scroll design on an off-...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Wood
French Walnut Inlaid Decorative Carved Ribbon and Floral Cask. Circa 1750
Located in Charleston, SC
French Walnut inlaid star blind door cask with carved molded edge cornice, centered floral shell medallion, flanking intertwined ribbon, floral, fruit, and tassel motifs, original ir...
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1750s French Antique Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Singed Linke Bronze Mounted Parquetry Commodes, Francois Linke, Paris FR
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of singed Linke bronze mounted and parquetry commodes in the Louis XV style.
Parisian made cabinets are signed "F. Linke" on the bronze mounts. S...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Louis XV Style Belle Époque Mahogany & Ormolu-Mounted Vitrine Attr. Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French Louis XV style Belle Époque mahogany and tulipwood ormolu-mounted vitrine cabinet with a Brêche violette marble top, attributed to François Linke (1855-1946). The ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
18th Century European Inlaid Cabinet on Chest
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Important richly inlaid chest of drawers with a display cabinet. Probably from the 2nd half of the 18th century. Attributed to the region around the border triangle of Germany, Belgi...
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18th Century European Antique Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Maple, Oak, Burl
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Meuble D'appui
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century Louis XV style mahogany, kingwood and stainwood ormolu-mounted marquetry two-door Meuble D'Appui attributed to either Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener or Zwien...
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Early 1900s European Antique Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Louis XV-Style Cabinet with Secretary
Located in Belmont, MA
Introducing a truly exceptional cabinet with a hidden writing desk. This exquisite piece of furniture showcases a captivating combination of rosewo...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Tulipwood, Mahogany, Ormolu and Marble Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. tulipwood, mahogany, ormolu and Brocatelle d’Espagne marble cabinet. The cabinet is raised by elegant lightl...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Louise Credenza Art Deco Cabinets in Mid. Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
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2010s American Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Late 19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Cabinet by Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in Dubai, AE
French cabinet in a curved shape with a cupboard base and nine drawers. It is adorned with tulipwood and kingwood inlay veneers, and ormolu mounts. A pill-out slide is covered with t...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
18th Century, Italian Louis XV Wood Center Table
Located in IT
18th century, Italian Louis XV wood center table
This elegant and refined center cabinet was made in Turin around the mid-18th century. Characteristic of the high Piedmontese cabinet making, for this piece of furniture, a veneer was chosen with the particular wood, applied on the piece of furniture with a sophisticated game of mirrors and patterns of the wood grain. The furniture has a shaped and wavy top, and the wooden essence creates a chromatic game called "a occhio di pernice" (partridge eye). On the front it consists of two drawers and a compartment protected by two doors. The opening system of the doors is sliding, very rare and difficult to achieve. The mouthpieces of the locks are in chiseled bronze and gold, as well as the tips of the four legs that are arched and graceful, typical of the Baroque.
This cabinet is perfect for any room and can also be exposed in the center of a room thanks to its finish on all four sides. It is also suitable alongside modern and antique furniture.
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Rare Pair of Louis XVI style side cabinets after Joseph Zwiener
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A superb and rare pair of Louis XV style kingwood ormolu-mounted side cabinets having the original breche marble tops, wonderful marquetry inlaid panels to the doors and sides. Scrol...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Kingwood
19th Century Louis XV Style Japanned Lacquer Side Cabinet by Beauderley
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th century French Louis XV style break fronted side cabinet. Having its original Brèche Violette marble top, glazed doors on either side, opening to reveal shel...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Walnut
Located in Surrey, BC
A two door armoire with decorative carved shell motif. The doors with chicken wirework details, opening to reveal a shelved interior. Acquired from a private collection. This is a co...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Very Fine Lacquer Chinoiserie side cabinet by Victor Raulin
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine Lacquer Chiniosiere Side Cabinet by Raulin, Paris, circa 1880
Gilt-bronze mounted tulipwood cabinet with a shaped rectangular marble top above a cupboard door inset with...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Kingwood
Louise Credenza Art Deco Cabinets in Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze by P Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
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2010s American Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
French Bombe Commode Louis XV
Located in Potters Bar, GB
On trend vintage Louis XV French commode of bombe form
Two large drawers with original ormolu fixtures
Features a marble top with moulded edge which is smooth and chip free
Circa 188...
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1880s Antique Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Wood
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Cartonnier, Signed Jacques DuBois
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational French 18th century Louis XV Period kingwood, ormolu and leather Cartonnier, signed Jacques DuBois. This most decorative and extremely elegant Cartonnier is raised by h...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
Louise Credenza Art Deco Cabinets in Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
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2010s American Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Cabinets in Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu for S Odegard
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
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2010s American Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Cabinets in Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu for S Odegard
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
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2010s American Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Charming Diminutive French Provincial Walnut Cabinet
Located in Buchanan, MI
Charming diminutive French Provincial walnut cabinet.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
A French Ormulo-Mounted Petite Commode By PAUL SORMANI
By Paul Sormani
Located in Sheffield, MA
A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED INLAID
KINGWOOD & MARBLE-TOP PETIT COMMODE,
BY PAUL SORMANI, LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
A rectangular marble top over two drawers with ormolu mounts ove...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Cabinets
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Transition Tall Boy or Shelf
Located in Berlin, DE
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Transition Tall Boy or Shelf
Rectangular slight bow front Tall Boy or shelf standing on four small cabriole feet. The lower part opening with two...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood Kingwood and Ormolu Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational French 19th century Louis XV style tulipwood, kingwood and ormolu cabinet, attributed to Zweiner. The cabinet is raised by handsome scrolled legs with with rich acanthu...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood and Rouge Royal marble cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and wonderfully decorative pair of French late 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood and Rouge Royal marble cabinets. Each his and hers cabinet with its original hardware is ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Marble
French Display Case Vitrine in the antique Louis XV Style beech veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Plywood black polished veneer on solid softwood. High-rise, one-door, cambered and three-sided glazed body on high slanted, angled feet. Profiled cornice with marble top. Inside two ...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Beech
Italian 18th Century Louis XV Period Patinated Wood Deux-Corps Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and extremely decorative Italian 18th century Louis XV period patinated wood and polychrome deux-corps cabinet. The four door cabinet is raised by elegant cabriole legs below a fine scalloped apron. The two lower doors are each decorated with lovely recessed designs of beautiful red...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Wood
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Tulipwood Parquetry Encoineur
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most decorative French 18th century Louis XV period Tulipwood and marble encoignure corner cabinet. The corner cabinet is raised by finely tapered feet with pierced or...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Marble
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Kingwood And Ormolu Bibus
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Louis XV st. kingwood and ormolu Bibus. The Bibus shelf is raised by elegant lightly curved legs with fine pierced ormolu sabots. Above the scalloped s...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th Century Transitional Style Kingwood, Ormolu, and Marble Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood, Tulipwood, ormolu, and Rouge Griotte marble cabinet. The three door cabinet à hauteur d'appui is raised by tapered lightly curve...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Pair 19th Century Kingwood Pier Cabinets
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of 19th century French kingwood, ormolu-mounted pier cabinets, each with the original marble tops and 'Sevres' porcelain plaques to the doors.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
Louise Credenza Art Deco Cabinets in Smooth Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
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2010s American Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Cabinets in Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
Category
2010s American Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Cabinets in Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
Category
2010s American Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Cabinets in Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
Category
2010s American Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Cabinets in Fine Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
Category
2010s American Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Cabinets in Fine Hammered Antique Bronze by P Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
Category
2010s American Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Cabinets in Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
Category
2010s American Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louis Xv cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XV cabinets 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 cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV cabinets made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original cabinets, popular names associated with this style include François Linke, Romweber Furniture Co., Paul Sormani, and Gervais Durand. 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 cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $500 and tops out at $577,210 while the average work can sell for $6,757.