18th Century French Provencal Louis XV Buffet à Deux Corps


































18th Century French Provencal 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
A 19th century English marble-topped washstand or sideboard by P. E. Gane. Made of solid and veneer of walnut with highly figured book matched burled walnut door panels. Classical cast brass drop ring door pulls. Turned legs with original castors. Original St. Anne dark grey marble top with backsplash. Marble is not attached. The walnut backsplash can be removed.
Expert craftsmanship with nice proportions. Plaque on inside of right door marked P. E. Gane House Furnishings Newport. This cabinet was likely designed to hold a large pitcher, or water jug, and a deep wash basin. A versatile size, it may be used as a sideboard, console or sofa table. Perfect to make a vanity with the sink on the top.
Circa 1909-1920
Dimensions: 48"W x 22"D x 30.5"H Inside dimensions 20" wide by 16" high and 17" deep each side.
P.E. Gane Ltd was a prominent British cabinet maker, furniture manufacturer, and retailer active from 1909 to 1954 and known for pioneering the Arts & Crafts movement, Art Nouveau, and later International Modernism, in Britain. In 1880 Philip Endres Gane partnered with Trapnell & Son, a renowned firm of premier cabinet makers and designers based in Bristol, England, with an exceptional reputation for luxury home furnishings. They famously imported timber from overseas, allowing them to use premium cuts for their intricate veneering. The company officially rebranded to P.E. Gane in 1909 when Philip Enders Gane became sole proprietor. The company initially crafted traditional, historicist furniture from Jacobean to Neo-Classical, before shifting toward Arts & Crafts and Art Nouveau styles.
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Item id: 83501
A 19th century English Victorian burled of walnut, serpentine front, white marble top sideboard. Original shaped white Carrara marble top with ogee profile edge. Pine as a secondary wood. Four doors with mirrored front, glass knobs, working locks and two keys. Beautifully patterned wood grain. Interior provides ample storage. Finish retains a nice luster. Minor veneer loss. Repair on left door. Circa 1840-1860. Dimensions: 72"W x 20.25"D x 34.5"H Please note due to the shape of the marble, it may require extra care for shipping. Contact us for a competitive shipping quotation. Please refer to photos for more details. Pictures are part of the description.
#83496
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
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
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 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 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 18th Century French Louis XV Provincial buffet, or sideboard, originating from the Burgundy region. Handcrafted from thick planks of richly figured solid walnut, featuring panel moldings on the doors and a beautifully scalloped bottom apron. Supported in front by short cabriole carved snail feet. Large iron hinges and decorative iron escutcheons with working lock and key. Nice proportions and large scale, providing ample storage. Minor restoration on feet, but otherwise normal wear for a 200+ year old antique. Circa 1760-1780
Dimensions: 65.5"W x 24.5"D x 38"H
Interior: 20"D
#83511