Circa 1880 French Carved Oak Demi Lune Buffet de Chasse

About the Item

From France, circa 1880, this exceptional buffet features curved ends, giving the cabinet an overall demilune shape. Carved by hand by an immensely talented woodworker, the motifs on the two center doors depict a fowl trophy (left door) and a fish trophy (right door), making this a buffet de chasse (hunting buffet). Both of the trophies, which are bas-relief, are surrounded by an arabesque of foliage, lozenges, and rinceaux, that is in turn encompassed by a rectangular molding adorned with a repeating latticework of lozenges. This same border also embellishes the two curved side doors, encircling a large bouquet of fruit and flowers carved in relief. The two center doors open to reveal a large compartment with a single shelf, while both of the side doors front separate compartments with a wedge-shaped shelf. Above each door is a belt drawer with small pendant pulls set within a sprawling foliate margent with floral terminals. Each drawer is flanked by two raised rectangular panels festooned with detailed leaf clusters. Directly beneath two of the leaf bouquets on the front façade are two protruding pilasters that separate the side doors from the main compartment doors. These supports have been carved with a fluted volute topped by a large leaf above a margent of assorted fruits. Beneath the pilasters is a protruding apron that is flush with the floor, carved with angular foliate niches and concentric roundels. More rounded version of the infilled niches grace the quarter-round molding that enhances the top, with a pull-out bread board that tops the front two drawers. The craftsmanship of our demi lune buffet de chasse is fantastic, allowing it to be a focal point of any area it is placed.

Dimensions:

Height: 37.75 in (95.89 cm)Width: 81 in (205.74 cm)Depth: 22.25 in (56.52 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Metal,Oak,Wood,Hand-Carved

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

Late 19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

Circa 1880

Condition:

Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Very good antique condition, with minor nicks and rubs. Light age separations. Two keys for three functional locks, although the catch on the far right door needs to be realigned to lock.

Seller Location:

Dallas, TX

Reference Number:

Seller: 923-11stDibs: LU906338178222