18th Century French Louis XV Buffet à Deux Corps


































18th Century French Louis XV Buffet à Deux Corps
A large 18th century French Louis XV buffet à deux corps made from thick planks of solid walnut. Excellent craftsmanship and grand in scale at 10 feet tall, the provenance of this buffet is a chateau in St. Remy de Provence. The top has a chapeau de gendarme crown above a beautifully hand carved ribbon and wedding basket and opens to three newer shelves made of pine. The bottom opens to one shelf and has an elaborately carved apron and large snail toes. Working locks with one key for both doors. All original. Waxed patina. This antique is a museum piece. Grand scale and excellent quality. Circa 1740-1760.
Overall: 121" H x 57" W x 26.5" D
Bottom: 40" H x 59" W x 26.6" D Interior: 23.5" D
Top: 74" H (81" H to top of crown) x 57" W (65.5" W including crown) x 17" D Interior: 51" W x 14" D
#70167A
An early 19th century Country French plate rack made of solid cherry and pine. Five shelves with hand-carved rails above a low buffet, or sideboard with three drawers for silverware and a lower shelf for pots. Nice rustic quality with simple hand-carved decoration and a notched rail to hold spoons. Good craftsmanship using mortise and tenon and pegged construction. The bottom was shortened at one point with new feet and bottom plank. Restoration on front left cornice. Circa 1800-1820.
Overall dimensions: 45"W x 16.5"D x 73.5"H
Shelves: 6"D and 9.5"-10" H
#83468
A large 18th century French Louis XV buffet à deux corps made from thick planks of solid walnut. Excellent craftsmanship and grand in scale at 10 feet tall, the provenance of this buffet is a chateau in St. Remy de Provence. The top has a chapeau de gendarme crown above a beautifully hand carved ribbon and wedding basket and opens to three newer shelves made of pine. The bottom opens to one shelf and has an elaborately carved apron and large snail toes. Working locks with one key for both doors. All original. Waxed patina. This antique is a museum piece. Grand scale and excellent quality. Circa 1740-1760.
Overall: 121" H x 57" W x 26.5" D
Bottom: 40" H x 59" W x 26.6" D Interior: 23.5" D
Top: 74" H (81" H to top of crown) x 57" W (65.5" W including crown) x 17" D Interior: 51" W x 14" D
#70167A
An 18th century Country French enfilade, or sideboard, from Picardie (Northern France) made of solid apple wood and oak. Beautiful hand-carved details with scalloped framed door panels and apron, floral vines and stylized flowers, patterned drawers and corner decoration. Two cabinet doors on the sides, each with working lock and key, brass hinges and iron escutcheons, open to two interior shelves. Two drawers and one false drawer at the bottom, possibly used as a hidden compartment, accessed by pulling out the center drawer, each with small brass knobs (not matching). Beautiful dark amber color with waxed patina. Nice proportions with tall height and shallow depth. Well-crafted using mortise and tenon and pegged construction and sitting on sturdy legs. Minor restoration: the front left corner support was replaced at a later date and is made of oak. Normal wear for a 250 year old antique. Circa 1840-1860
Dimensions: 60.25"W x 19.25"D x 38.5"H
Interior: 14.5"D
#83216
A 19th century French Japonisme style corner cabinet with sturdy burnt bamboo frame and solid rosewood panels. Above the cabinet is an open shelf supported by decorative bamboo fretwork and topped with a cast brass acorn finial in the corner. The cabinet has a small dovetailed drawer above a solid rosewood door and opens to one fixed shelf. Several small cast bronze Menuki samurai sword medallions are tacked to the face of the cabinet for decoration, a few are missing and some are broken. Both the drawer and the door have working locks with one key. Exceptional quality and craftsmanship. All original. Circa 1870-1890.
Overall dimensions: 63.5" H x 29"W x 17"D
Height to top of cabinet: 40.5"
Side depth: 20.5"
Space from top of cabinet to shelf: 11"
#79186
A 19th century French display cabinet from a chocolate shop. Made of solid mahogany with stunning, hand-turned spiraled wood barley twist pillars framing the open front. Designed with a full-length mirror back to reflect light and beautifully highlight chocolates or fine collectibles. Fitted with wood shelving supported by decorative brass scroll brackets. : Elevated above a solid, single-door base cabinet detailed with geometric paneling and matching turned block feet. Cabinet has working lock and key opens to one shelf. The mirror is old with nice silvered patina and is as found, but may not be original to the piece. The three shelves are of graduating depth and are expertly fitted to the molding of the mirror frame. Excellent craftsmanship. A versatile piece, the shelves may by removed for use as a hall mirror. Circa 1860-1880
Dimensions: 71.25"H x 25.25"W x 14"D
#74415
A 19th Century French Louis Philippe style pedestal cabinet made of solid cherry wood. This unusual cabinet was probably used in a church or museum to display a statue. It has a sturdy curved plinth top measuring 14.5" x 15" and a storage cabinet below with a small brass knob. Very good condition with nice proportions and waxed finish. Perfect for display of a sculpture or large vase or urn. Circa 1850-1870.
Dimensions: 28"w x 28"D x 38"H Net price of $2600 plus $91 bank fee. Delivery of $300 paid at time of delivery.
#83134
A suberb 18th century Italian Rennaissance style Baroque cassone, or marriage chest, made of solid walnut. Rich, intricate hand-carved architectural details with repeating arched motif and incised decorated panels. Front right panel opens to reveal three dovetailed drawers with inlaid marquetry detail and brass knobs. Working lock and key. Resting on sculptural lion paw feet. The top is made from two thick planks of walnut. Waxed patina. In good original condition. Perfect for use as a bench in an entryway or at the foot of a bed. An essential piece of furniture, a marriage or hope chest was a common bridal gift used to store clothing, precious fabrics and other valuables. Circa 1700-1730
Dimensions: 55"W x 20.75"D x 24.5"H
Dimensions including paw feet: 56"W x 22.25"D x 24.5"H
#83195
A 19th Century French Louis Philipe mahogany tall cabinet or stand, finely crafted of solid oak with beautiful veneer of flame mahogany and finished on all four sides. Hinged storage cabinet above and slim drawer at the top. Deep bottom drawer provides ample storage. Brass hardware with original working locks and one key. This was once a bedside cabinet and the bottom drawer pulls out to reveal a bidet with green fabric surface and handled lid, all removable, but retained for historic interest. In very good condition with finish retaining a nice luster. Minor veneer losses. Circa 1870-1890.
Dimensions: 27"W x 19.5"D x 38.5"H
The dimensions of the inside of the upper part (door) is 19"w. 11"h 16" deep
#83124
A fine 18th century Italian Rennaissance style Baroque cassone, or marriage chest, made of solid walnut. Bold details are hand carved in high relief and include a central panel with rosettes, scrolled acanthus leaf corners, dentil decoration along the top and bottom and lion paw feet. The top is made from a single thick plank of walnut. Iron hinges and lock but no key. Beautiful dark waxed patina. Interior is lined with old floral printed paper, added at a later date. In very good original condition. Perfect for use as a bench in an entryway or at the foot of a bed. An essential piece of furniture, a marriage or hope chest was a common bridal gift , used to store clothing, precious fabrics and other valuables. A similar chest is featured on page 175 of the March-April 2017 issue of Veranda magazine. Circa 1700-1720
Dimensions: 64"W x 17.5"D x 21.25"H
#83167
An early 19th Century French Louis Philippe enfilade, or sideboard made of solid walnut. Three paneled doors made from thick planks of walnut, each framing a large knot in the wood grain. Two dovetailed drawers for silverware. Original cast brass hardware, locks in working condition with one key. One interior shelf. Waxed Patina. Normal wear and restoration, bottom replaced. Circa 1800-1820.
Dimensions: 58"W x 22"D x 35.5"H
#81133