19th Century French Renaissance Henry II Walnut Buffet

A magnificent antique French Renaissance Revival hunt sideboard, signed, circa 1854. Exquisitely hand-crafted in France in the mid-19th century, fine...

French Perfection!! A most impressive Renaissance Revival Henry II style well carved solid walnut sideboard server from the second half of the 19th century, finished in later chic distressed dusty blue painted finish with light airy hues of chalky gray. Born in France, circa 1870, this piece is wonderfully hand carved and crafted with wonderful attention to detail. It features a rectangular wooden top over an ornate frieze with foliate carvings and decorative ornamentation, large dovetailed drawer in the center, flanked by a pair of smaller drawers, all affixed with original patinated brass pulls, rising over the open shelf base with classical arched fluted columns, paneled back, above stepped molded skirt, resting on bun feet. It's a most impressive piece with the commanding presence 16th century Henri II furniture is known for, including handsome masculine lines and strong architectural form, combined with a relaxed shabby chic farmhouse refinement, beautifully aged warmth, and unfussy elegant sophistication. Dimensions: (approx) 36" high, 44" wide, 23" deep Versatile. Having the ideal smaller size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a dining room sideboard or breakfast...

A rare Continental Italian Renaissance Revival oak and leather sideboard with warm, rich patina. Born in the early 19th century, exquisitely hand-crafted and exceptionally execut...

A stunning large antique Tuscan two-door cabinet (buffet - credenza) with Renaissance style polychromed decoration. circa 1850 Hand-crafted in the Provincial Tuscany region of central Italy in the mid-19th century, old solid wood construction, most likely pine, in the original paint finish, Neoclassical taste, having a rectangular top over conforming two door cupboard, opening to spacious interior fitted with one shelf, rising on tapering squared legs with ring-and-spike feet. The doors and sides feature inset panels with beautiful medieval Florence hand painted whimsical flags capped by grotesque scrolling foliate embellishments. Dimensions: (approx) 48.25" High, 63.75" Wide, 27.5" Deep As warm and attractive as it is versatile, having the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a dining room sideboard, family room media stand or credenza, oversized hall console, farmhouse kitchen cupboard...

A scarce period late 16th / early 17th century with later elements Elizabethan carved oak three-tier court cupboard - sideboard server. English / Northern European; circa 1600 Hand-crafted of solid oak single board planks, heavy profusely carved bulbous turned columns, scalloped and pierced decorative elements and elaborate carvings. Provenance / Acquisition: Acquired from reputable auction house Bright Star Antiques, Sulfur Springs, Texas. Very similar notable examples can be found: Christie's; auction 14963, The Collector: English and European Furniture, Works of Art & Ceramics & Silver catalog, October 2017, lot 576, Property of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Elizabethan three-tier oak court cupboard, circa 1600 with modifications Philadelphia Museum of Art; Gallery 363, European Art 1500-1850, third floor, English court cupboard...

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