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French Art Deco Oak Sideboard or Buffet 1940s
French Art Deco Oak Sideboard or Buffet 1940s

French Art Deco Oak Sideboard or Buffet 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt, Gaston Poisson

Located in London, London

This stunning sideboard is a remarkable example of 1930s French oak craftsmanship, reflecting both Brutalist and Art Deco influences. Its solid oak construction features a rich, warm...

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Early 20th Century French Brutalist French Antique Buffet

Materials

Oak

French Louis XV Style Solid Cherry Buffet, 19th Century
French Louis XV Style Solid Cherry Buffet, 19th Century

French Louis XV Style Solid Cherry Buffet, 19th Century

Located in TOURCOING, FR

A charming French provincial buffet in the Louis XV style, crafted in the 19th century from solid cherrywood with a warm, honeyed patina.

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1880s French French Antique Buffet

Materials

Cherry

18th Century French Louis XVI Whitewashed Buffet ~ Cabinet
18th Century French Louis XVI Whitewashed Buffet ~ Cabinet

18th Century French Louis XVI Whitewashed Buffet ~ Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

18th century French Louis XVI white washed Buffet ~ Cabinet provides an excellent example of the level of high quality that was attainable by the more humble, rural furniture crafter...

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1790s French Louis XVI French Antique Buffet

Materials

Brass

Carved & Painted French Wood Buffet w/ Original Marble Top
Carved & Painted French Wood Buffet w/ Original Marble Top

Carved & Painted French Wood Buffet w/ Original Marble Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French carved and painted wood buffet console, with original marble top, from the 19th century.

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19th Century French French Antique Buffet

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Provincial Carved Walnut Sideboard Buffet
French 19th Century Provincial Carved Walnut Sideboard Buffet

French 19th Century Provincial Carved Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Antique Louis XV period Provincial walnut console table, 19th century, bought in the South of France. The top with a serpentine shaped front molded front and side edges, a serpentine...

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1860s French Louis XV French Antique Buffet

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Henri II Neoclassical Walnut Buffet
19th Century French Henri II Neoclassical Walnut Buffet

19th Century French Henri II Neoclassical Walnut Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French Henri II neoclassical walnut buffet will make a handsome addition to any room!

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival French Antique Buffet

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century French Empire Period Walnut Grand Buffet
Early 19th Century French Empire Period Walnut Grand Buffet

Early 19th Century French Empire Period Walnut Grand Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

Early 19th Century French Empire Period Walnut Grand Buffet commands attention with grand scale, noble architecture, and the quiet strength of hand selected French walnut.

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Early 19th Century French Empire French Antique Buffet

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Renaissance Henry II Walnut Buffet
19th Century French Renaissance Henry II Walnut Buffet

19th Century French Renaissance Henry II Walnut Buffet

Located in Forney, TX

A most impressive antique, circa 1880, French carved walnut marble-top top buffet- sideboard server with nicely aged patina.

Category

Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival French Antique Buffet

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique French Louis XV Display Buffet with Travertine
Antique French Louis XV Display Buffet with Travertine

Antique French Louis XV Display Buffet with Travertine

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique French Louis XV Display Buffet with Travertine was designed in what we call a relaxed formal affair, with a step-back center section flanked by an open display niche topped w...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV French Antique Buffet

Materials

Travertine, Brass

French Provincial Louis XV Style Blue-Painted Two-Door Buffet
French Provincial Louis XV Style Blue-Painted Two-Door Buffet

French Provincial Louis XV Style Blue-Painted Two-Door Buffet

Located in Troy, MI

A charming French Provincial buffet in the Louis XV taste, featuring arched and molded double doors, a reeded frieze, shapely scalloped apron, and characteristic cabriole front legs.

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial French Antique Buffet

Materials

Iron

1900s French Louis Philippe Oak Buffet With Marble Top
1900s French Louis Philippe Oak Buffet With Marble Top

1900s French Louis Philippe Oak Buffet With Marble Top

Located in High Point, NC

This 1900s French Louis Philippe buffet showcases the understated refinement of the period through its balanced proportions and timeless craftsmanship.

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Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe French Antique Buffet

Materials

Marble

Antique French Renaissance Raised Buffet in Carved Oak
Antique French Renaissance Raised Buffet in Carved Oak

Antique French Renaissance Raised Buffet in Carved Oak

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique French Renaissance Raised Buffet in Carved Oak makes a powerful statement with its impressive scale, deep relief carving, and rich architectural presence.

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Early 20th Century Belgian Renaissance Revival French Antique Buffet

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Buffet in Fruitwood & Yew
18th Century French Louis XV Buffet in Fruitwood & Yew

18th Century French Louis XV Buffet in Fruitwood & Yew

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th Century French Louis XV Buffet in Fruitwood & Yew

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18th Century French French Antique Buffet

Materials

Fruitwood, Yew

18th Century French Provincial Bleached Walnut Buffet à Deux Portes
18th Century French Provincial Bleached Walnut Buffet à Deux Portes

18th Century French Provincial Bleached Walnut Buffet à Deux Portes

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exceptional 18th century French Provincial buffet crafted from solid walnut, retaining a beautifully time-softened surface with a naturally bleached patina developed through age and ...

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18th Century French French Provincial French Antique Buffet

Materials

Walnut

Antique Country French Louis XIV Walnut Marble Top Buffet
Antique Country French Louis XIV Walnut Marble Top Buffet

Antique Country French Louis XIV Walnut Marble Top Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Country French Louis XIV Walnut Marble Top Buffet represents the sophisticated side of the genre, executed in sumptuous indigenous French walnut for an unmistakable presence.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV French Antique Buffet

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Antique Buffet by André Mailfert, Mahogany & Marble, 1900
French Antique Buffet by André Mailfert, Mahogany & Marble, 1900

French Antique Buffet by André Mailfert, Mahogany & Marble, 1900

By André Mailfert

Located in Austin, TX

Buffet from France made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany.

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque French Antique Buffet

Materials

Marble, Brass

Small Scale Late 19th Century French Oak Buffet or Cabinet
Small Scale Late 19th Century French Oak Buffet or Cabinet

Small Scale Late 19th Century French Oak Buffet or Cabinet

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Found in the region of Le Perche in Normandy, France, this small scale late nineteenth century buffet or cabinet is constructed of solid oak.

Category

Late 19th Century French French Antique Buffet

Materials

Oak

French Art Deco Numbered Gaston Poisson Buffet
French Art Deco Numbered Gaston Poisson Buffet

French Art Deco Numbered Gaston Poisson Buffet

By Gaston Poisson

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Stunning French Art Deco numbered (2455) buffet by designer Gaston Poisson.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco French Antique Buffet

19th Century French Neo-Basque Wooden Buffet in Original Patina
19th Century French Neo-Basque Wooden Buffet in Original Patina

19th Century French Neo-Basque Wooden Buffet in Original Patina

Located in High Point, NC

This 19th Century French Neo-Basque wooden buffet features bold geometric carvings and a warm, timeworn patina that highlights its regional character.

Category

19th Century French French Antique Buffet

Materials

Wood

Antique French Louis Philippe Walnut Buffet d'Appui, Circa 1840
Antique French Louis Philippe Walnut Buffet d'Appui, Circa 1840

Antique French Louis Philippe Walnut Buffet d'Appui, Circa 1840

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Late 19th century French Louis Phillipe period walnut buffet d' appui featuring two doors and an upper drawer.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe French Antique Buffet

Materials

Walnut

Mid 19th Century French Provincial Painted Buffet with Antique Charm
Mid 19th Century French Provincial Painted Buffet with Antique Charm

Mid 19th Century French Provincial Painted Buffet with Antique Charm

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Mid 19th Century French Provencal Painted Buffet Original condition, great patina on the paint.

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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial French Antique Buffet

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Empire Flame Mahogany Marble Top Sideboard / Buffet
French 19th Century Empire Flame Mahogany Marble Top Sideboard / Buffet

French 19th Century Empire Flame Mahogany Marble Top Sideboard / Buffet

Located in Carmine, TX

Spectacular French antique Empire sideboard made of flam mahogany, The wood has been finished with a lustrous French polish outside and inside. the buffet has threes drawers over Fou...

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Mid-19th Century French Empire French Antique Buffet

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI Buffet, Carrara Marble, Bronze Details
Antique French Louis XVI Buffet, Carrara Marble, Bronze Details

Antique French Louis XVI Buffet, Carrara Marble, Bronze Details

Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire

Antique French, Louis XVI style buffet topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs.

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19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Buffet

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

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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19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Buffet

Materials

Steel

French 19th Century Louis XV Country Solid Walnut Sideboard / Buffet
French 19th Century Louis XV Country Solid Walnut Sideboard / Buffet

French 19th Century Louis XV Country Solid Walnut Sideboard / Buffet

Located in Carmine, TX

This elegant 19th century Louis XV two-door buffet showcases the graceful curves and refined craftsmanship characteristic of French design.

Category

Early 19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Buffet

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Oak Buffet, Solid Wood, Elegant Antique Storage
19th Century French Oak Buffet, Solid Wood, Elegant Antique Storage

19th Century French Oak Buffet, Solid Wood, Elegant Antique Storage

Located in High Point, NC

This 19th century French oak buffet exemplifies the understated elegance and craftsmanship of provincial furniture from the period.

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19th Century French French Antique Buffet

Materials

Oak

Renaissance Buffet Representing The 4 Seasons Circa 1580 - France
Renaissance Buffet Representing The 4 Seasons Circa 1580 - France

Renaissance Buffet Representing The 4 Seasons Circa 1580 - France

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Superb and rare Renaissance period walnut buffet from the end of the 16th century representing the four seasons opening with four doors and two drawers on the front, The doors offer...

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16th Century French Renaissance French Antique Buffet

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Cherrywood Lyonnaise Enfilade Buffet
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Cherrywood Lyonnaise Enfilade Buffet

19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Cherrywood Lyonnaise Enfilade Buffet

Located in Birmingham, AL

A refined example of French provincial elegance, this Louis Philippe period cherrywood enfilade buffet was handcrafted in Lyon, circa 1830s.

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19th Century French Louis Philippe French Antique Buffet

Materials

Cherry

Exquisite 18th century Lyonnaise Carved Walnut Buffet, Country French
Exquisite 18th century Lyonnaise Carved Walnut Buffet, Country French

Exquisite 18th century Lyonnaise Carved Walnut Buffet, Country French

Located in New Orleans, LA

Country French 18th century Lyonnaise carved walnut two door cabinet with original escutcheons, and hinges, adorned with heavy open work carving coming down from center to the apron,...

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18th Century French French Antique Buffet

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Empire Style Neoclassical Burl Walnut Buffet
French 19th Century Empire Style Neoclassical Burl Walnut Buffet

French 19th Century Empire Style Neoclassical Burl Walnut Buffet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A very attractive French 19th century Empire st. Neo-classical burl walnut three door and three drawer buffet.

Category

19th Century French Empire French Antique Buffet

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French Elm Buffet with Flower & Urn Carving
19th Century French Elm Buffet with Flower & Urn Carving

19th Century French Elm Buffet with Flower & Urn Carving

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th Century French elm buffet with flower & urn carving, shaped apron, & cabriole feet.

Category

Early 19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Buffet

Materials

Elm

French 19th Century Charles X St. Moucheté Mahogany Buffet
French 19th Century Charles X St. Moucheté Mahogany Buffet

French 19th Century Charles X St. Moucheté Mahogany Buffet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant French 19th century Charles X st. moucheté mahogany buffet.

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19th Century French Charles X French Antique Buffet

Materials

Marble

A French Provincial Oak Two-Door Server Buffet, C. 1880.
A French Provincial Oak Two-Door Server Buffet, C. 1880.

A French Provincial Oak Two-Door Server Buffet, C. 1880.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Featuring a shaped top above carved paneled doors and an elegantly scalloped apron, this piece rests on short stile form legs. The oak has a warm grain and rustic character, typical ...

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Late 19th Century French French Antique Buffet

Materials

Oak

1900s French Wooden Buffet, Rustic Design, Early 20th Century, Storage
1900s French Wooden Buffet, Rustic Design, Early 20th Century, Storage

1900s French Wooden Buffet, Rustic Design, Early 20th Century, Storage

Located in High Point, NC

This 1900s French wooden buffet reflects a rustic charm and authenticity with its simple yet functional design.

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Early 20th Century French French Antique Buffet

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Display Buffet
19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Display Buffet

19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Display Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Display Buffet is a remarkable example of the cabinetmaker's art!

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1890s French Louis XVI French Antique Buffet

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Wood Buffet
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Wood Buffet

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Wood Buffet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A splendid and most decorative French 19th century Louis XVI St. patinated wood buffet.

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19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Buffet

Materials

Wood

1900s French Oak Buffet, Paneled Door, Rustic Storage Cabinet, Antique
1900s French Oak Buffet, Paneled Door, Rustic Storage Cabinet, Antique

1900s French Oak Buffet, Paneled Door, Rustic Storage Cabinet, Antique

Located in High Point, NC

This 1900s French oak buffet with a paneled door is a classic example of understated provincial craftsmanship, offering both authenticity and practical storage.

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Early 20th Century French French Antique Buffet

Materials

Oak

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Wood Buffet
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Wood Buffet

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Wood Buffet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated wood buffet.

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19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Buffet

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Large Hunt Buffet
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Large Hunt Buffet

19th Century French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Large Hunt Buffet

Located in North Hollywood, CA

A striking 19th-century French Renaissance Revival hunt buffet, masterfully crafted in solid oak and richly adorned with intricate relief carvings.

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19th Century French Revival French Antique Buffet

Materials

Oak

18th Century Country French Louis XIII Buffet in Stripped Oak
18th Century Country French Louis XIII Buffet in Stripped Oak

18th Century Country French Louis XIII Buffet in Stripped Oak

Located in Dallas, TX

18th Century Country French Louis XIII Buffet in Stripped Oak captures the warmth, strength, and provincial charm of French craftsmanship at its finest.

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Late 18th Century French Louis XIII French Antique Buffet

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Crouch Mahogany Buffet
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Crouch Mahogany Buffet

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Crouch Mahogany Buffet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and most impressive French 19th century Louis XVI st. flamed mahogany, ormolu and Brèche Violette marble buffet.

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19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Buffet

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Mahogany and Ormolu Buffets
Pair of French 19th Century Mahogany and Ormolu Buffets

Pair of French 19th Century Mahogany and Ormolu Buffets

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and rare pair of Italian 18th century Louis XVI period mahogany, ormolu, brass and marble pair of buffets. Each buffet is raised by square tapered legs with wrap around or...

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19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Buffet

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Empire Buffet in Walnut & Grey Marble, Provence
19th Century French Empire Buffet in Walnut & Grey Marble, Provence

19th Century French Empire Buffet in Walnut & Grey Marble, Provence

Located in Astoria, NY

Sourced in Provence, France, this early 19th century French Empire buffet is crafted from solid walnut and retains its original grey marble top with natural white veining.

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Early 19th Century French Empire French Antique Buffet

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Harvest Buffet in Pitch Pine from Brittany, circa 1860
French Harvest Buffet in Pitch Pine from Brittany, circa 1860

French Harvest Buffet in Pitch Pine from Brittany, circa 1860

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

French harvest buffet in pitch pine from the region of Brittany, circa 1860 with intricately carved panels depicting duck, fruit and foliage.

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19th Century French French Provincial French Antique Buffet

Materials

Pine

19th Century French Marble-Top Buffet with Gilt Floral Detailing
19th Century French Marble-Top Buffet with Gilt Floral Detailing

19th Century French Marble-Top Buffet with Gilt Floral Detailing

Located in High Point, NC

This 19th Century French marble-top buffet with gilt floral detailing exemplifies refined craftsmanship and timeless elegance.

Category

19th Century French French Antique Buffet

Materials

Marble

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.

Category

19th Century French French Provincial French Antique Buffet

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

Fine Quality Figured Walnut French Provincial Sideboard Buffet Circa 1920
Fine Quality Figured Walnut French Provincial Sideboard Buffet Circa 1920

Fine Quality Figured Walnut French Provincial Sideboard Buffet Circa 1920

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This fine quality French Provincial sideboard buffet, crafted circa 1920, exemplifies the timeless charm and craftsmanship of early 20th-century provincial furniture.

Category

1920s French French Provincial French Antique Buffet

Materials

Walnut

French 18th Century Pine Louis XV Buffet a Deux Corps
French 18th Century Pine Louis XV Buffet a Deux Corps

French 18th Century Pine Louis XV Buffet a Deux Corps

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Sinuous lines of the swelled apron transition into carved escargot feet, another graceful signature of the Louis XV taste. This buffet has been cleaned, tightened, and polished with ...

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18th Century French Louis XV French Antique Buffet

Materials

Metal

French Henri II Style Oak Corner Buffet with Carved Panels
French Henri II Style Oak Corner Buffet with Carved Panels

French Henri II Style Oak Corner Buffet with Carved Panels

Located in Darmstadt, DE

This French corner buffet in the Henri II style, crafted around 1880, is made of solid oak and represents an uncommon variation of the traditional buffet form.

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Mid-19th Century French Other French Antique Buffet

Materials

Oak, Spruce

19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Marble Top Buffet
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Marble Top Buffet

19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Marble Top Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French Louis XVI walnut marble top buffet is a definitively French expression of the neoclassic revival of the styles birthed during the ancient Greek and Roman times th...

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1890s French Louis XVI French Antique Buffet

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Mahogany and Marble Buffet
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Mahogany and Marble Buffet

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Mahogany and Marble Buffet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking and high quality French 19th century neo-classical st. flamed mahogany, ormolu, patinated bronze, ebony and Brèche Basque marble buffet.

Category

19th Century French Neoclassical French Antique Buffet

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Art Nouveau Louis Majorelle Mahogany Buffet / Server Cabinet
Antique French Art Nouveau Louis Majorelle Mahogany Buffet / Server Cabinet

Antique French Art Nouveau Louis Majorelle Mahogany Buffet / Server Cabinet

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Tarry Town, NY

This early 20th to late 19th century French Art Nouveau buffet is a masterwork by Louis Majorelle, one of the most celebrated designers of the period.

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau French Antique Buffet

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Moucheté Mahogany Buffet
French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Moucheté Mahogany Buffet

French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Moucheté Mahogany Buffet

By Maison Krieger

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period Moucheté Mahogany, ormolu and Vert Campan marble buffet attributed to Maison Krieger.

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Buffet

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

18th century Louis XV Oak Buffet, France ca. 1760
18th century Louis XV Oak Buffet, France ca. 1760

18th century Louis XV Oak Buffet, France ca. 1760

Located in Atlanta, GA

An 18th century French Louis XV Oak Buffet with two carved cabinet doors and cabriole feet.

Category

Mid-18th Century French Louis XV French Antique Buffet

Materials

Oak

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French Antique Buffet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic French antique buffet available at 1stDibs. A French antique buffet — often made from wood, metal and oak — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a French antique buffet, we have 787 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French antique buffet, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A French antique buffet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XVI, Louis XV and Empire styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one French antique buffet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Delinieres & Co., Frédéric Schmit and Maison Jansen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a French Antique Buffet?

The average selling price for a French antique buffet at 1stDibs is $5,215, while they’re typically $420 on the low end and $34,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Buffets for You

For get-togethers or large celebratory meals in your already sumptuous dining area, a charming and durable vintage, new or antique buffet, with its decorative and practical features, can truly elevate the experience.

Although often used as a synonym for “sideboard,” a buffet technically possesses a tiered or shelved superstructure for displaying decorative kitchenware. The term derives from buffet à deux corps, a piece that is seen mostly in French Provincial furniture. And while the terms “case pieces” and “case goods” may cause even the most decor-obsessed to stumble, these furnishings — which include buffets, credenzas, cupboards and other must-have items — have been a vital part of the home for centuries.

Buffets are the ideal place to keep serveware and larger serving pieces that you’d rather have tucked away when not in use. They’re typically long and low and can be the perfect option for serving food as well as storing your porcelain and making your space tidy and organized. Feel free to dress up your buffet between meals with decorative objects or stacks of art books.

A buffet can be positioned in your living room, entryway or hall if space allows. But if you intend to permanently pair your case piece with your dining room table, when shopping for your vintage buffet you’ll definitely want to think about your dining room’s space restrictions. Allow for at least two feet of space between your buffet and your table so that guests can easily move to and fro as needed, and a buffet that is convenient for serving food should be as high as a kitchen counter if possible.

If you’re looking for inspiration for your home bar or dining area, find Art Deco buffets, mid-century modern buffets, Hollywood Regency buffets and other varieties on 1stDibs today.

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