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Antique Country French Walnut Buffet a Deux Corps
Antique Country French Walnut Buffet a Deux Corps

Antique Country French Walnut Buffet a Deux Corps

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The tall two- part cabinet with carved cornice over the top with double grille doors with fine iron mount, two shelves inside. The lower cabinet with double doors opening to one shel...

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Elegant 18th C. French Rococo Buffet à Deux-Corps
Elegant 18th C. French Rococo Buffet à Deux-Corps

Elegant 18th C. French Rococo Buffet à Deux-Corps

Located in Atlanta, GA

This antique oak wood cabinet features a nicely arched and molded center top pediment and is designed throughout in nice molding with raised panels, and presented on a flat base. Th...

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Antique 18th Century French Rococo Buffets

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Solid Oak Buffet à Deux Corps
French 19th Century Solid Oak Buffet à Deux Corps

French 19th Century Solid Oak Buffet à Deux Corps

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A French solid oak buffet à deux corps from the 19th century, Louis XV in style, with baroque carvings to add depth to the paneled doors, and serpentine apron that together give this...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Steel

French 19th Century Carved Oak Buffet a deux Corps
French 19th Century Carved Oak Buffet a deux Corps

French 19th Century Carved Oak Buffet a deux Corps

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A handsome and sizable solid oak buffet a deux corps (in two sections) with Provincial charm from 19th century France.

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

Regence Painted Buffet à Deux Corps, Early 18th Century
Regence Painted Buffet à Deux Corps, Early 18th Century

Regence Painted Buffet à Deux Corps, Early 18th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

This early 18th century painted Buffet a Deux Corps is truly immaculate. The piece is a true period piece, made in the Regence era when Louis XV was too young of age to rule so the c...

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Antique Early 18th Century French Regency Buffets

Materials

Fruitwood

French Early 19th Century Solid Oak Buffet a Deux Corps
French Early 19th Century Solid Oak Buffet a Deux Corps

French Early 19th Century Solid Oak Buffet a Deux Corps

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An impressive and substantial solid oak buffet a’ deux corps with Provincial charm from early 19th century France.

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Metal

French Buffet-Credence Cabinet Deux Corps Renaissance 16th Century France
French Buffet-Credence Cabinet Deux Corps Renaissance 16th Century France

French Buffet-Credence Cabinet Deux Corps Renaissance 16th Century France

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Important Renaissance sideboard-credence. This piece of furniture, originally a very large chest from the 16th century chest from the 16th century has three panels carved with mascar...

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Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Buffets

Materials

Wood

French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Buffet à Deux Corps, 19th Century
French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Buffet à Deux Corps, 19th Century

French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Buffet à Deux Corps, 19th Century

Located in NICE, FR

An imposing and richly detailed French Renaissance Revival buffet à deux corps, crafted in the 19th century from solid oak.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Buffets

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Renaissance-Style Buffet a Deux Corps in Walnut
19th Century French Renaissance-Style Buffet a Deux Corps in Walnut

19th Century French Renaissance-Style Buffet a Deux Corps in Walnut

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A Belle Époque French buffet a deux corps in a medium, brown-colored walnut.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Buffets

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Louis XV Buffet a Deux Corps or Sideboard
18th Century French Louis XV Buffet a Deux Corps or Sideboard

18th Century French Louis XV Buffet a Deux Corps or Sideboard

Located in Winter Park, FL

An 18th century French Louis XV buffet à deux corps made from thick planks of solid walnut.

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Walnut

18th C. French Carved-Wood Buffet à Deux-Corps, 7.5 Ft. Tall
18th C. French Carved-Wood Buffet à Deux-Corps, 7.5 Ft. Tall

18th C. French Carved-Wood Buffet à Deux-Corps, 7.5 Ft. Tall

Located in Atlanta, GA

This piece is presented upon four squared legs. This French buffet à deux-corps cabinet (which literally translates to “buffet with two bodies”) breaks down into two pieces, allowing...

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Antique 18th Century French Buffets

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Louis XIV Oak Buffet à Deux-Corps from Normandy
18th Century French Louis XIV Oak Buffet à Deux-Corps from Normandy

18th Century French Louis XIV Oak Buffet à Deux-Corps from Normandy

Located in Dallas, TX

Display your fine Quimper or porcelain collection in this museum-quality antique buffet à deux-corps, crafted in Normandy, France circa 1760.

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XIV Buffets

Materials

Wire

Antique French 19th Century Provincial Fruitwood Buffet a' Deux Corps Dated 1851
Antique French 19th Century Provincial Fruitwood Buffet a' Deux Corps Dated 1851

Antique French 19th Century Provincial Fruitwood Buffet a' Deux Corps Dated 1851

Located in Portland, OR

Fine antique 19th century French Provincial fruitwood buffet a' deux corps, dated 1851. This fine antique buffet was last purchased in 2005 for $20,000, please see the last image fo...

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Antique 1850s French French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Fruitwood

French Renaissance Style Buffet a Deux Corps in Carved Walnut, circa 1880
French Renaissance Style Buffet a Deux Corps in Carved Walnut, circa 1880

French Renaissance Style Buffet a Deux Corps in Carved Walnut, circa 1880

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A lovely Belle Époque buffet in walnut in the style of Henri II of France with carvings of putti on the upper door panels, one holding a sickle and a bundle of wheat, and the other r...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Louis XV Deux Corps/ Buffet/Cupboard in Oak from the 18th Century, Picardie
Louis XV Deux Corps/ Buffet/Cupboard in Oak from the 18th Century, Picardie

Louis XV Deux Corps/ Buffet/Cupboard in Oak from the 18th Century, Picardie

Located in Brussels, Brussels

A fine Louis XV Deux corps or buffet in oak from the 18th century from Picardy-France A fine buffet composed of 4 doors and three drawers on the front.

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Oak

Exquisite French 19 Century Louis XVI Mahogany Grand Buffet a Deux Corps, Stampe
Exquisite French 19 Century Louis XVI Mahogany Grand Buffet a Deux Corps, Stampe

Exquisite French 19 Century Louis XVI Mahogany Grand Buffet a Deux Corps, Stampe

Located in New Orleans, LA

Exquisite French 19th century Louis XVI mahogany grand buffet a` deux corps, with marble top and bronze d’ore` mounts.

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Antique 19th Century French Buffets

Materials

Marble, Gold Plate, Bronze

18th C. French Bleached Buffet à Deux-Corps w/Wire-Front Geometric Panel Doors
18th C. French Bleached Buffet à Deux-Corps w/Wire-Front Geometric Panel Doors

18th C. French Bleached Buffet à Deux-Corps w/Wire-Front Geometric Panel Doors

Located in Atlanta, GA

The custom bleached finish has a complimentary faint cream accent trim. This French buffet à deux-corps cabinet (which literally translates to “buffet with two bodies”) breaks down i...

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Antique 18th Century French Buffets

Materials

Wood

Antique 18th Century Louis XV French Buffet a Deux Corps in Solid Walnut c. 1780
Antique 18th Century Louis XV French Buffet a Deux Corps in Solid Walnut c. 1780

Antique 18th Century Louis XV French Buffet a Deux Corps in Solid Walnut c. 1780

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

An 18th century buffet a deux corps in walnut with a cabinet resting above another cabinet and terminating on short carved cabriole legs with carved apron.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century Louis XVI Carved Walnut "Deux Corps" Cabinet
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Carved Walnut "Deux Corps" Cabinet

Late 19th Century Louis XVI Carved Walnut "Deux Corps" Cabinet

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A late 19th century Louis XVI style solid walnut cabinet. Richly embellished with refined carving. At the center an arched glass door, the inside is lined with velvet fabric, origina...

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Buffets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Late 19th Century Louis XV Style French Hand Carved Vitrine a Deux Corps
Late 19th Century Louis XV Style French Hand Carved Vitrine a Deux Corps

Late 19th Century Louis XV Style French Hand Carved Vitrine a Deux Corps

Located in Sofia, BG

A late 19th century Louis XV style French vitrine a deux corps made of solid walnut with raised panels and beautiful carved details.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Buffet A Deux Corps
Buffet A Deux Corps

Buffet A Deux Corps

Located in Washington, DC

Louis XVI painted greyish/green buffet a deux corps

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cupboards

Materials

Wood, Paint

Painted White Pine Buffet a Deux Corps
Painted White Pine Buffet a Deux Corps

Painted White Pine Buffet a Deux Corps

Located in Washington, DC

A painted white pine buffet a Deux corps. Restored to original color. In two pieces, top and bottom.

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Vitrines

Materials

Wood

Stained Pine Wedding Buffet a`Deux Corps
Stained Pine Wedding Buffet a`Deux Corps

Stained Pine Wedding Buffet a`Deux Corps

Located in Woodbury, CT

Stained pine wedding buffet a`deux corps with floral carving. Recessed panel sides, shaped panel doors and a modified cabriole foot complete the look of this piece.

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Cupboards

Materials

Pine

French Solid Oak Corner Buffet a deux Corps
French Solid Oak Corner Buffet a deux Corps

French Solid Oak Corner Buffet a deux Corps

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This substantial corner "buffet a deux corps" was made in 19th century France from solid oak.

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Brass

Early 19th C. French Buffet à Deux-Corps
Early 19th C. French Buffet à Deux-Corps

Early 19th C. French Buffet à Deux-Corps

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XV style carved and painted wood buffet à deux-corps display and storage cabinet from the early 19th century.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Cherry Buffet a Deux Corps
18th Century French Cherry Buffet a Deux Corps

18th Century French Cherry Buffet a Deux Corps

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is an early French Louis XV provincial cherrywood buffet a deluxe corps with an arched cornice over a carved conforming frieze above two glazed doors situated on a bottom sectio...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Cherry

19th C. French Buffet à Deux Corps in Walnut
19th C. French Buffet à Deux Corps in Walnut

19th C. French Buffet à Deux Corps in Walnut

Located in Houston, US

19th C. French buffet à deux corps in walnut. The design includes a "chapeau gendarme" (policeman's hat or similar to Napoleon) shaped cornice and molded serpentine paneled doors.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Louis XV style stripped oak Liège sideboard
Louis XV style stripped oak Liège sideboard

Louis XV style stripped oak Liège sideboard

Located in TOURCOING, FR

19th Century Louis XV-Style Stripped Oak Buffet from Liège, Belgium Circa 1880 Dimensions: Height: 116 cm (45.7 in) × Width: 183 cm (72 in) × Depth: 54 cm (21.3 in) A beautifully c...

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Antique 1880s Belgian Cupboards

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Henry II Renaissance Carved Walnut Buffet Sideboard Cabinet
19th Century French Henry II Renaissance Carved Walnut Buffet Sideboard Cabinet

19th Century French Henry II Renaissance Carved Walnut Buffet Sideboard Cabinet

Located in Van Nuys, CA

19th century French Henry II Renaissance style "buffet a deux corps" (two-body buffet) hand carved cabinet.

Category

Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Buffets

Materials

Brass

French 18th Century Carved Oak Buffet à Deux Corps
French 18th Century Carved Oak Buffet à Deux Corps

French 18th Century Carved Oak Buffet à Deux Corps

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A stunning French oak buffet à deux corps (cabinet in two sections) from the 18th century, designed with features and style that suit many decorating tastes and storage needs for the...

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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

18th Century Country French Painted Buffet a Deux Corps
18th Century Country French Painted Buffet a Deux Corps

18th Century Country French Painted Buffet a Deux Corps

Located in Dallas, TX

18th Century Country French Painted Buffet a Deux Corps is a wonderfully preserved historically significant piece that is destined to enthrall your family for several more generation...

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Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Antique French Renaissance Revival Walnut Buffet Cabinet Cupboard Hutch 96"
Antique French Renaissance Revival Walnut Buffet Cabinet Cupboard Hutch 96"

Antique French Renaissance Revival Walnut Buffet Cabinet Cupboard Hutch 96"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique French Renaissance / Henry II style walnut buffet a deux corps / vaisselier / cupboard / cabinet / hutch featuring Neoclassical carved figural / floral / acanthus theme.

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Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Buffets

Materials

Walnut

French Brittany Dressoir Buffet Chesnut Cabinet with Blazons, Late 19th Century
French Brittany Dressoir Buffet Chesnut Cabinet with Blazons, Late 19th Century

French Brittany Dressoir Buffet Chesnut Cabinet with Blazons, Late 19th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

Good antique condition. This buffet is the low part of a deux-corps buffet. You can see on the top the traces of the old fastenings on the upper part.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Chestnut

French 18th Century Louis XV Buffet à Deux Corps
French 18th Century Louis XV Buffet à Deux Corps

French 18th Century Louis XV Buffet à Deux Corps

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A towering Louis XV period, circa 1750, carved oak "presentation" buffet in wonderful antique condition for the modern collector looking for a truly unique piece. The front doors sho...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Metal

19th Century Walnut Buffet Louis Philippe Deux-Corps, France
19th Century Walnut Buffet Louis Philippe Deux-Corps, France

19th Century Walnut Buffet Louis Philippe Deux-Corps, France

Located in Labrit, Landes

Antique Louis Philippe buffet cabinet, made circa 1850-1860 This type of buffet was used as the centrepiece of a room. It was used to store tableware in the lower part of the cabine...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Flemish Buffet a Deux Corps in Carved Oak, circa 1850
Flemish Buffet a Deux Corps in Carved Oak, circa 1850

Flemish Buffet a Deux Corps in Carved Oak, circa 1850

Located in Miami, FL

Exceptionally well-carved Flemish buffet a deux corps in oak in the Renaissance Revival style of Henri II.

Category

Antique 1850s French Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century French Provincial Walnut Buffet à deux corps
Early 19th Century French Provincial Walnut Buffet à deux corps

Early 19th Century French Provincial Walnut Buffet à deux corps

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

A large French provincial buffet à deux corps from the early 19th century. Louis XV style.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak, Walnut

Fine and Massive Antique Country French Buffet A Deux Corps
Fine and Massive Antique Country French Buffet A Deux Corps

Fine and Massive Antique Country French Buffet A Deux Corps

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A particularly fine Antique French Provincial Armoire with delicate traditional decorative motifs. With a carved cornice and classic shaped and recessed doors on both cases. Canted c...

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Impressive French 19th Century Walnut Buffet a' Deux Corps Cabinet Sideboard
Impressive French 19th Century Walnut Buffet a' Deux Corps Cabinet Sideboard

Impressive French 19th Century Walnut Buffet a' Deux Corps Cabinet Sideboard

Located in Hopewell, NJ

An impressive and substantial solid walnut buffet a' deux corps with Provincial charm from early 19th century France.

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

French Dudouyt Deux Corps Buffet Oak & Copper Cabinet, Mid 19th Century
French Dudouyt Deux Corps Buffet Oak & Copper Cabinet, Mid 19th Century

French Dudouyt Deux Corps Buffet Oak & Copper Cabinet, Mid 19th Century

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Labrit, Landes

A two-section sideboard by Charles Dudouyt, made of oak with brass hardware. This exceptional sideboard is typical of Charles Dudouyt, whose style was known for being both rustic a...

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Copper

19th Century Louis XV Style Hand-Painted Buffet à Deux Corps, France
19th Century Louis XV Style Hand-Painted Buffet à Deux Corps, France

19th Century Louis XV Style Hand-Painted Buffet à Deux Corps, France

Located in Atlanta, GA

Exquisite 19th-century Louis XVI-style Buffet à Deux Corps is a true statement piece. Crafted with classic French sophistication, the two-piece cabinet features a beautifully hand-pa...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

18th C. French Beautifully Designed Buffet à Deux-Corps, 8.5 ft Tall
18th C. French Beautifully Designed Buffet à Deux-Corps, 8.5 ft Tall

18th C. French Beautifully Designed Buffet à Deux-Corps, 8.5 ft Tall

Located in Atlanta, GA

Primary color is a pale creamy blue with a robins egg blue color trim. This French buffet à deux-corps cabinet (which literally translates to “buffet with two bodies”) breaks down in...

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Antique 18th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Southwestern French 1760s Louis XV Buffet à Deux-Corps with Chicken Wire Doors
Southwestern French 1760s Louis XV Buffet à Deux-Corps with Chicken Wire Doors

Southwestern French 1760s Louis XV Buffet à Deux-Corps with Chicken Wire Doors

Located in Atlanta, GA

A southwestern French Louis XV period painted buffet à deux-corps from the mid-18th century with chicken wire and pantalonnière.

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Wire

Rare Late 1500s Oak Buffet cabinet à Deux Corps Renaissance Figured Saint panels
Rare Late 1500s Oak Buffet cabinet à Deux Corps Renaissance Figured Saint panels

Rare Late 1500s Oak Buffet cabinet à Deux Corps Renaissance Figured Saint panels

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Important two-part buffet cabinet in oak, dating from the late 16th century, notable for the quality of its construction and its richly carved high-relief decoration, characteristic ...

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Antique 16th Century Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Dutch 1793s Carved Oak Buffet À Deux-Corps with Glass Doors and Pewter Clock
Dutch 1793s Carved Oak Buffet À Deux-Corps with Glass Doors and Pewter Clock

Dutch 1793s Carved Oak Buffet À Deux-Corps with Glass Doors and Pewter Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Dutch oak buffet à deux-corps from the late 18th century, with glass doors, canted sides, carved panels and central clock.

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

18th Century Buffet à Deux Corps in Pine with Brass Chicken Wire on Panels
18th Century Buffet à Deux Corps in Pine with Brass Chicken Wire on Panels

18th Century Buffet à Deux Corps in Pine with Brass Chicken Wire on Panels

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A lovely French Louis XV "buffet à deux corps" or cupboard in French pitch pine with chapeau de gendarme top, brass chicken wire on upper door panels, original key plates and carved ...

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Antique Late 18th Century European Louis XV Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Painted Antique Renaissance Style French Bibliotheque Deux Corps
Painted Antique Renaissance Style French Bibliotheque Deux Corps

Painted Antique Renaissance Style French Bibliotheque Deux Corps

Located in Dallas, TX

This fabulous parcel paint bibliotheque or buffet a deux corps from Southwest France was created in the 19th Century, largely with 17th Century elements.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique Louis XV Provincial Style Pine Bufffet Deux Corps
Antique Louis XV Provincial Style Pine Bufffet Deux Corps

Antique Louis XV Provincial Style Pine Bufffet Deux Corps

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Antique Louis XV style pine buffet au deux corps, 19th century. The upper section with a double serpentine shaped removable pediment above two glass doors with brass escutcheons, the...

Category

Antique 19th Century Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Large 19th Century French Buffet Cabinet or Cupboard
Large 19th Century French Buffet Cabinet or Cupboard

Large 19th Century French Buffet Cabinet or Cupboard

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

A large 19th century French cabinet or buffet à deux corps made of solid oak wood. The oak body stands on 6 feet and is panelled on the sides, consisting of a lower and upper cabin...

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Louis XVI Style Half Moon Buffet Sideboard, Dry Bar, Detailed Wood Grain, c.1900
Louis XVI Style Half Moon Buffet Sideboard, Dry Bar, Detailed Wood Grain, c.1900

Louis XVI Style Half Moon Buffet Sideboard, Dry Bar, Detailed Wood Grain, c.1900

By François Linke

Located in Madrid, ES

Early 20th century (circa 1900) Louis XVI style demilune / half moon "buffet à deux corps" or "buffet in two parts," closely following a design by François Linke.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Cupboards

Materials

Bronze, Brass

18th Century French Louis XV Buffet Two-Part High Cupboard Sideboard Provencal
18th Century French Louis XV Buffet Two-Part High Cupboard Sideboard Provencal

18th Century French Louis XV Buffet Two-Part High Cupboard Sideboard Provencal

Located in Milano, MI

Large Louis XV chestnut buffet a deux corps with one drawers, beautifully "chapeaux de gendarme" shaped panels on its four doors, three flutes embellish the center column, original p...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Cupboards

Materials

Oak, Walnut

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Buffet Deux Corps For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of buffet deux corps available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique buffet deux corps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and oak. There are all kinds of buffet deux corps available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Buffet deux corps made by Louis XV designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — are very popular at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small buffet deux corps measuring 22 inches across.

How Much are Buffet Deux Corps?

Prices for buffet deux corps start at $1,195 and top out at $59,000 with the average selling for $8,050.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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