c. 1800 Country French Buffet à Deux Corps

About the Item

Circa 1800 country French buffet à deux corps. Fruitwood. Probably from Normandy. Rococo to Neoclassical transitional style. Extensively carved - grapes & flowers, C & S scrolls & asymetrical carved medial uprights continue the Rococo tradition while the rest reflects the more contemporary neoclassicism of the time. Note the hunt motif panels on the doors with hunting horn, pouch, rifle & bird. Bottom section with replaced shelves. Original locks restored with new keys. Small shrinkage gap to one upper door panel. 54" w., 21.5" d., 87.25" h. Whitehall Antiques is a family business that has been a major source for the selective buyer for over 90 years. We are one the finest antiques shop in the South and Mid-Atlantic, proclaimed the “Best Antiques Shop in the Mid-Atlantic” by Mid-Atlantic Antiques Magazine. With over 7,500 square feet of show room space in an impressive Italianate Villa setting, Whitehall is a must visit spot for antiques collectors, dealers and decorators alike! We specialize in period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate decorative accessories. You will also find pieces of American origin, from Continental Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with an unprecedented selection for your home or collection!

Dimensions:

Height: 87.25 in (221.62 cm)Width: 54 in (137.16 cm)Depth: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)

Style:

Country (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Fruitwood

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

Early 19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

c. 1800

Condition:

Replacements made: Bottom section with replaced shelves. Wear consistent with age and use. Original locks restored with new keys. Small shrinkage gap to one upper door panel.

Seller Location:

Chapel Hill, NC

Reference Number:

Seller: WOF-25611stDibs: LU6458236461752

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