Mid-18th Century Credenzas

having a serpentine shaped top with a molded edge above a conforming case housing four doors, the doors between paneled pilasters, the case raised on a plinth-form base above bracket...

This is an exquisite and rare carved, engraved red lacquered wooden étagère and porcelain holder, with gilded details. Shaped with architectural prospects, with shelves and degrading steps. From the upper balustrade rises the cymatium shaped as volutes and entirely perforated and gilded. It is possible to count 17 pedestals or spaces suitable to set porcelain pieces. A gorgeous piece that we can say one-of-a-kind, that showcases a fine craftsmanship through meticulously carved architectural elements, and with the rare and rich red color of the lacquer. Coming out from the Tullio Silva Collection, Venezia, Italy. One of the distinctive characteristics of Venetian Baroque and Rococo furniture is the skilful use of lacquers. Lacquer is a natural resin that was very rare in the past, imported from the East and used to create smooth and colored surfaces on furniture, ready to be finely decorated with refined floral designs or exotic animals. Venetian artisans became masters in lacquer processing which required time and patience because it was made with many steps. The Venetian style deeply influenced furniture design throughout Europe, but none reached the Venetian level in terms of beauty. The skillful use of lacquer and carvings defined Venice's unique style during the Rococo period, its Golden Age. Referring bibliography: G.Morazzoni, Il mobile Veneziano del Settecento, Milano 1958, vol. I, tavv. CCXIII-CCXIV S.Levy, Lacche Veneziane settecentesche, Milano 1967, vol. II, tavv. 412-413 C. Santini, Mille mobili veneti, Modena 2002, pag. 284, fig. 495 Tullio Silva, son of Enrico Silva that was a well known antique dealer in Venice, opened his own antique furniture Gallery...

Credenza hand-made in Italy in the mid 1700s using walnut and decorated with walnut and cherry inlay. The credenza shows the typical Italian cantered corners, which make it a perfect...

Walnut credenza handcrafted in Italy in the mid 1700s and bleached recently. Don't let its delicate overall appearance fool you because, as my lower back can attest, this baby is heavy. This is a beautiful credenza that follow the typical italian style with slanted sides, which create small triangular storage spaces on either sides of the two main front doors and drawer. Overall the credenza is very straight in lines. The drawers have flat overlay fronts, and the doors show chamfered panels with a raised carving and are framed by flat molding. The carving and molding help giving the piece some depth and decoration. The bleaching process also provided the credenza with additional warmth, depth and decoration, by bringing out the beautiful grain and underlying colors of the wood. The top of the credenza is composed of boards with ogee edge nailed to the main case. On the inside the credenza is very spacious, providing plenty of storage space. Overall this is a beautiful piece that has lived a long life, and has received some help in "hanging in there" over the years. This is a piece that will fit well with both modern and...

Buffet (Credenza) hand-made in northern Lazio in the mid 1700s using walnut. The buffet shows a two over two layout, nevertheless, it has a single drawer on top of a two-door cabine...

A 18th Century, antique Italian pair of credenzas in a white patina, made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The slightly half-rounded sideboards have an arched top...

Stipo / Credenza hand-made in Italy in the mid 1700s using walnut and pegged construction. The credenza is very simple and belongs to the Italian pieces considered of “Arte povera”, ...

This French Louis XV secretary desk dates back to around 1760 and comes from Paris. This exquisite piece stands out for its beautiful kingwood ...

A magnificent 18th-century Italian credenza, masterfully handcrafted from rich hardwood with a deep, warm patina. This stately piece exemplifies classical Italian furniture design, f...

Sloping Bolognese sideboard from the mid-1700s, of ample dimensions. With patina. Antique Bolognese (Italy) sloping sideboard Antique sloping sideboard, of ample dimensions. Slopi...

A Ferrara-made Baroque credenza supported by en cabriole feet, it has a moved front in which there are pairs of doors and drawers in the fascia: a large-sized central one and two sma...

Rustic sideboard with original tempera lacquer in light blue, with yellow ochre frame. Of Umbrian-Marches provenance, it shows two large doors and opening shelf. Entirely original ...

this important and rare credenza, constructed entirely of walnut, straddles the periods of Louis XIV and Louis XV and is both scantonata and serpentine in shape, the top with a molde...

Code: FR45 Antique Tuscany heavy and massive sideboard in solid walnut. In two parts: the top with two doors and two internal shelves with spiral wal...

This is a beautiful, well-built and large period buffet that has style, and elegance. This gorgeous piece was built in the mid 1700s using all pegged construction and solid oak. The buffet features 3 drawers over three doors, all decorated with beautiful carving and raised panels throughout. The drawers show beautiful hand-made dovetailed joints and the back itself is a work of art. The buffet is still sitting on its original carved feet and shows a scalloped and carved apron, and is finished with simple, original hardware. This piece was hand-selected because of its beautiful proportions, carvings and overall color. The bleaching process shows much of the natural grain of the wood but it also highlights the human-made carvings, creating a beautiful combination of natural and human designs...