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19th Century French Black Forest Carved Oak Display Buffet with Hunt Motifs
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Oak Display Buffet with Hunt Motifs

19th Century French Black Forest Carved Oak Display Buffet with Hunt Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

The buffet is embellished with exquisite, hand-carved hunt motifs, which include dogs, deer, birds, fish, flowers and foliage.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Buffets

Materials

Oak

French Carved Cherry Marble Top Louis XV-Style Sideboard Buffet
French Carved Cherry Marble Top Louis XV-Style Sideboard Buffet

French Carved Cherry Marble Top Louis XV-Style Sideboard Buffet

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A lovely-quality French Louis XV-style marble top buffet in cherry with serpentine-profile front and sides.

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Buffets

c.1875 Antique French Carved and Painted Marble Top Buffet
c.1875 Antique French Carved and Painted Marble Top Buffet

c.1875 Antique French Carved and Painted Marble Top Buffet

Located in Highwood, IL

One of the best! This antique French 3 over 3 painted buffet is absolutely incredible! The paint is awesome, the stone is stunning and the carvings are astounding. RARE, RARE, RARE!!...

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Antique 19th Century French Buffets

Materials

Marble

Vintage French Carved Walnut 114" Serpentine Buffet w/Marble Top
Vintage French Carved Walnut 114" Serpentine Buffet w/Marble Top

Vintage French Carved Walnut 114" Serpentine Buffet w/Marble Top

Located in Highwood, IL

Few and far between, this is an incredible 114" wide carved and serpentined masterpiece retaining it's absolutely showstopping original marble top. Utilized many places, this buffet ...

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Vintage 1930s French Buffets

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Louis XV Hand-Carved Oak Buffet with Secret Drawer
19th Century French Louis XV Hand-Carved Oak Buffet with Secret Drawer

19th Century French Louis XV Hand-Carved Oak Buffet with Secret Drawer

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This late 19th century Louis XV style hand-carved oak buffet from Normandy, France, features hand pegged panelled sides and doors and cable fluted rounded corners.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Iron

French Carved & Painted Wood Buffet Console, Turn 19th/20th C.
French Carved & Painted Wood Buffet Console, Turn 19th/20th C.

French Carved & Painted Wood Buffet Console, Turn 19th/20th C.

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French carved and painted wood buffet console cabinet from the turn of the 19th and 20th century.

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Early 20th Century French Buffets

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Two-Door Buffet from Provence
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Two-Door Buffet from Provence

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Two-Door Buffet from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in southern France circa 1760, this Provençal cabinet stands on four escargot feet over a scalloped and pierced apron decorated with hand carved lyre and laurel leaf motifs.

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Walnut

A substantial French or Belgian carved oak sideboard or buffet, 18th C.
A substantial French or Belgian carved oak sideboard or buffet, 18th C.

A substantial French or Belgian carved oak sideboard or buffet, 18th C.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The case constructed with canted corners, three drawers over three paneled doors, resting on moulded base with short feet. This piece has wonderful carved embellishments on all drawe...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Buffets

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Four-Door Serpentine Buffet Enfilade
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Four-Door Serpentine Buffet Enfilade

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Four-Door Serpentine Buffet Enfilade

Located in Dallas, TX

Add extra surface space and storage to a living room with this elegant, antique carved fruitwood sideboard. Hand carved in Lyon France, circa 1760, the bombe enfilade stands on six e...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Walnut

19th C. Antique French Rococo Heavily Hand-Carved Walnut Buffet
19th C. Antique French Rococo Heavily Hand-Carved Walnut Buffet

19th C. Antique French Rococo Heavily Hand-Carved Walnut Buffet

Located in Highwood, IL

Very special original antique French walnut Rococo buffet with some of the most intricate, highly detailed carvings we have seen in quite sometime. Breathtaking, this 2 over 2 buffet...

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Antique 19th Century French Buffets

Materials

Walnut

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Three-Door Buffet from Lyon
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Three-Door Buffet from Lyon

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Three-Door Buffet from Lyon

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful and functional, this elegant antique enfilade from Southern France is not to be missed. Crafted in Lyon circa 1780, the buffet stands on curved feet over a scalloped apron....

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Antique 16th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Painted Three-Door Buffet with Drawers
19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Painted Three-Door Buffet with Drawers

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Painted Three-Door Buffet with Drawers

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1870, the antique grey painted sideboard stands on eight turned and tapered legs over a straight and carved plinth apron.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Buffets

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century French Hand Carved Chestnut Vaisselier Cupboard Buffet
Early 19th Century French Hand Carved Chestnut Vaisselier Cupboard Buffet

Early 19th Century French Hand Carved Chestnut Vaisselier Cupboard Buffet

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Originally a marriage piece given to a daughter by her father, this early nineteenth century French hand carved chestnut vaisselier or buffet deux corps bears the hand carved year 18...

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Antique 1810s French Buffets

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Black Forest Marble Top Carved Oak Hunt Buffet Cabinet
19th Century French Black Forest Marble Top Carved Oak Hunt Buffet Cabinet

19th Century French Black Forest Marble Top Carved Oak Hunt Buffet Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a ranch or hunting lodge with this important elegant antique four-door sideboard. Crafted in France, circa 1870, the highly detailed buffet with curved sides stands on bun f...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Black Forest Buffets

Materials

Marble

19th Century, French Louis XV Carved Walnut Two-Door Buffet from Provence
19th Century, French Louis XV Carved Walnut Two-Door Buffet from Provence

19th Century, French Louis XV Carved Walnut Two-Door Buffet from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant, antique fruit wood sideboard was carved in Southern France, circa 1880. The Classic cabinet exemplifies the Louis XV style with a heavy presence, dramatic lines and int...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Walnut

1880s French Bleached Oak Buffet
1880s French Bleached Oak Buffet

1880s French Bleached Oak Buffet

Located in High Point, NC

Experience the refined elegance of 1880s with the French Bleached Oak Buffet, a timeless piece that embodies the masterful craftsmanship of its era. The buffet is adorned with charmi...

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Wood

Antique French Hand-Carved Solid Cherry Tall Buffet or Enfilade
Antique French Hand-Carved Solid Cherry Tall Buffet or Enfilade

Antique French Hand-Carved Solid Cherry Tall Buffet or Enfilade

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This elbow height buffet is the perfect scale for use as a bar or serving piece. Hand-carved and hand pegged in solid cherrywood, this piece was created in Normandy circa 1900. Its s...

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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Cherry

Late 19th Century Hand-Carved French Walnut Buffet or Sideboard from Provence
Late 19th Century Hand-Carved French Walnut Buffet or Sideboard from Provence

Late 19th Century Hand-Carved French Walnut Buffet or Sideboard from Provence

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This late 19th century French walnut buffet boasts beautiful hand carvings of garden attributes that include a shovel, scythe, and garden hat, a salute to Provence, the region of its...

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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Iron

French Carved Cherrywood Louis XV Style Buffet with Marble Top
French Carved Cherrywood Louis XV Style Buffet with Marble Top

French Carved Cherrywood Louis XV Style Buffet with Marble Top

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

This elegant French buffet in the Louis XV style is crafted from richly grained cherrywood and topped with a contoured and beveled marble.

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Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Marble

Late 18th Century French Directoire Period Hand Carved Cherrywood Buffet
Late 18th Century French Directoire Period Hand Carved Cherrywood Buffet

Late 18th Century French Directoire Period Hand Carved Cherrywood Buffet

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This late eighteenth century French Directoire period cherrywood buffet features its original iron escutcheons with playing card suits of hearts, clubs, diamonds and spades represent...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Buffets

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century French Louis XIV Carved Walnut Two-Door "Buffet de Chasse"
Mid-Century French Louis XIV Carved Walnut Two-Door "Buffet de Chasse"

Mid-Century French Louis XIV Carved Walnut Two-Door "Buffet de Chasse"

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate an entry or a living room with this elegant buffet. Crafted in France circa 1970, and built of walnut, the cabinet stands on a thick plinth base.

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Buffets

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Wooden Buffet
19th Century French Wooden Buffet

19th Century French Wooden Buffet

Located in High Point, NC

This 19th Century French Wooden Buffet is a piece of storied elegance, with a warmth and character that can only be imparted by time. Exquisitely crafted from sturdy wood, it feature...

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Antique 19th Century French Buffets

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Three-Door Enfilade Buffet
Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Three-Door Enfilade Buffet

Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Three-Door Enfilade Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

Carved in southern France circa 1920, this elegant antique enfilade stands on bun feet over a thick plinth apron.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Buffets

Materials

Oak, Walnut

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Three-Door Buffet from Burgundy
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Three-Door Buffet from Burgundy

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Three-Door Buffet from Burgundy

Located in Dallas, TX

The buffet has three drawers across the front, dressed with iron pulls, and features three doors with arched decor and recessed panels, all separated with carved decorative spline mo...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Walnut

French Mid 18th Century Louis XV Carved Walnut Buffet, Provence
French Mid 18th Century Louis XV Carved Walnut Buffet, Provence

French Mid 18th Century Louis XV Carved Walnut Buffet, Provence

Located in Atlanta, GA

A mid 18th century French Louis XV walnut buffet from Provence region featuring foliage carving, 2 paneled doors with elaborate pierced steel escutcheons and shaped apron below with ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Antique Belgian Carved Oak Buffet
Antique Belgian Carved Oak Buffet

Antique Belgian Carved Oak Buffet

Located in High Point, NC

This antique oak buffet was made in Belgium in the 1880s, and features three drawers, two doors with a central fixed panel. Underlined by a gently undulating curve, simple carvings o...

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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Stripped Oak Hand-Carved Buffet
19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Stripped Oak Hand-Carved Buffet

19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Stripped Oak Hand-Carved Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

Sculpted from dense, old-growth quarter-sawn oak, this 19th century French Louis XIV marble-top stripped oak buffet features a definitive Baroque styling with a step-back centre sect...

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Antique 1890s French Louis XIV Buffets

Materials

Marble

Early 19th Century Country French Carved Walnut Buffet Deux Corps
Early 19th Century Country French Carved Walnut Buffet Deux Corps

Early 19th Century Country French Carved Walnut Buffet Deux Corps

Located in Dallas, TX

Elegant walnut "buffet Charolais" from southwest France, circa 1840. Featuring two doors on top (perfect for flat screen TV!), and a pair of double doors flanked by three drawers at ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Buffets

19th Century French Louis XIV Hand-Carved Walnut Marble Top Dessert Buffet
19th Century French Louis XIV Hand-Carved Walnut Marble Top Dessert Buffet

19th Century French Louis XIV Hand-Carved Walnut Marble Top Dessert Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

This handsome 19th century French Louis XIV walnut dessert buffet features timeless styling and unmatched functionality with a luxurious marble-top over drawers and shelves artistica...

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Antique 1870s French Louis XIV Buffets

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Louis XIV Hand-Carved Walnut Buffet with Lions' Heads
19th Century French Louis XIV Hand-Carved Walnut Buffet with Lions' Heads

19th Century French Louis XIV Hand-Carved Walnut Buffet with Lions' Heads

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted by master artisans from the finest wood to ever be harvested from the European continent, this impressive 19th century French Louis XIV walnut buffet features boldly sculpted...

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Antique 1890s French Louis XIV Buffets

Materials

Walnut

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Oak Buffet Deux Corps from Normandy
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Oak Buffet Deux Corps from Normandy

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Oak Buffet Deux Corps from Normandy

Located in Dallas, TX

Use this elegant cabinet as an entertainment center to hide TV and components. Crafted in Normandy circa 1780, the exceptional "buffet deux-corps" with wine decor is built in two sec...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Oak

19th Century Antique French Louis XIII Style Carved Oak Hunting Buffet de Chasse
19th Century Antique French Louis XIII Style Carved Oak Hunting Buffet de Chasse

19th Century Antique French Louis XIII Style Carved Oak Hunting Buffet de Chasse

Located in Birmingham, AL

This handsome French Renaissance buffet features carved gadrooning on the top edge above two carved drawers with carved grotesque masks of wild boar as handles over two doors with ba...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Buffets

Materials

Oak

20th Century Hand-Carved French Louis XV Style Oak Enfilade Buffet Sideboard
20th Century Hand-Carved French Louis XV Style Oak Enfilade Buffet Sideboard

20th Century Hand-Carved French Louis XV Style Oak Enfilade Buffet Sideboard

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This hand-carved oak Louis XV style enfilade with bombe front boasts four center drawers, creating ample storage for your dining space. The side doors feature symmetrical acanthus le...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Oak

Dark Brown Oak French Buffet
Dark Brown Oak French Buffet

Dark Brown Oak French Buffet

Located in Chireno, TX

Dark brown oak French buffet, two doors, one-drawer and single interior shelf. Dated to the mid-18th century and probably from Northern France. Includes working lock and key.

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Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Oak

French Cherry Louis XV Buffet
French Cherry Louis XV Buffet

French Cherry Louis XV Buffet

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

French cherry Louis XV buffet, Exceptional carving and very solid. C.1930.

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Vintage 1930s French Buffets

Materials

Cherry

18th-c. French Oak Buffet
18th-c. French Oak Buffet

18th-c. French Oak Buffet

Located in High Point, NC

18th-C. French oak buffet with a beveled edge around the top, following down to a case with three doors, which open to reveal shelving and two drawers.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Country Buffets

Materials

Oak

Louis XV French Provincial Buffet
Louis XV French Provincial Buffet

Louis XV French Provincial Buffet

Located in Montreal, QC

Exceptional Louis XV period painted buffet-enfilade of great proportions.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Buffets

French 19th Century Walnut Carved Provencal Louis XV Buffet or Sideboard
French 19th Century Walnut Carved Provencal Louis XV Buffet or Sideboard

French 19th Century Walnut Carved Provencal Louis XV Buffet or Sideboard

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A fine solid walnut 19th century Louis XV Provençal buffet from Lyon, France having beautiful hand carved flowering vines, lovely apron with wheat filled urn and large scrolled snail...

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Walnut

1800s French Bleached Oak Buffet
1800s French Bleached Oak Buffet

1800s French Bleached Oak Buffet

Located in High Point, NC

This antique French provincial buffet is a stunning piece of furniture that embodies both rustic charm and refined elegance. Made in France in the 19th century, this carefully restor...

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Wood

French Louis XV Period 18th Century Walnut Buffet with Hand Carved Floral Motifs
French Louis XV Period 18th Century Walnut Buffet with Hand Carved Floral Motifs

French Louis XV Period 18th Century Walnut Buffet with Hand Carved Floral Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XV period walnut buffet from the 18th century with three drawers over two doors, carved floral motifs, fluted accents, carved apron and cabriole legs.

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Iron

1860s French Bleached Oak Buffet
1860s French Bleached Oak Buffet

1860s French Bleached Oak Buffet

Located in High Point, NC

Transform your living area with the timeless charm of this 1860s French Bleached Oak Buffet. The piece exudes elegance, with a gracefully scalloped apron at the bottom adding a touch...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Wood

1860s French Bleached Oak Buffet
1860s French Bleached Oak Buffet

1860s French Bleached Oak Buffet

Located in High Point, NC

Transform your living area with the timeless charm of this 1860s French Bleached Oak Buffet. The piece exudes elegance, with a gracefully scalloped apron at the bottom adding a touch...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Wood

1860s French Bleached Oak Buffet
1860s French Bleached Oak Buffet

1860s French Bleached Oak Buffet

Located in High Point, NC

This 1860s French Bleached Oak Buffet presents a timeless charm, seamlessly combining practicality and elegance. Gracing the top are two drawers, providing convenient storage for ess...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Buffets

Materials

Wood

1860s French Bleached Oak Buffet
1860s French Bleached Oak Buffet

1860s French Bleached Oak Buffet

Located in High Point, NC

This 1860s French Bleached Oak Buffet presents a timeless charm, seamlessly combining practicality and elegance. Gracing the top are two drawers, providing convenient storage for ess...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Buffets

Materials

Wood

French Louis XV Style 1850s Walnut Buffet with Carved Décor, Drawers and Doors
French Louis XV Style 1850s Walnut Buffet with Carved Décor, Drawers and Doors

French Louis XV Style 1850s Walnut Buffet with Carved Décor, Drawers and Doors

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XV style walnut buffet from the Mid-19th Century with two drawers, two carved doors and Rococo style hardware.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Bronze

1920s Belgian Carved Oak Buffet
1920s Belgian Carved Oak Buffet

1920s Belgian Carved Oak Buffet

Located in High Point, NC

This buffet cabinet was made in Belgium circa 1820, and features two doors and two drawers. The neoclassical Silhouette, accentuated by angled moldings, is embellished with delicate ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Dessert Buffet
19th Century French Dessert Buffet

19th Century French Dessert Buffet

Located in High Point, NC

19th century oak dessert buffet from France. the top is banded and has a beveled and hand carved edge, following down to paneled and hand carved decorated aprons on the sides and two...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Buffets

Materials

Oak

Antique French Oak Carved Sideboard Buffet with Gray Painted Finish
Antique French Oak Carved Sideboard Buffet with Gray Painted Finish

Antique French Oak Carved Sideboard Buffet with Gray Painted Finish

Located in Round Top, TX

It is the extensive hand carved vine and lattice work details throughout this sideboard that sets it apart from others. This delightful oak cupboard has been given a (newer) soft gra...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Buffets

Materials

Wood, Oak

Hand-Carved French Oak Louis XV Style Buffet or Sideboard
Hand-Carved French Oak Louis XV Style Buffet or Sideboard

Hand-Carved French Oak Louis XV Style Buffet or Sideboard

Located in Fayetteville, AR

The delicately carved Louis XV motifs of this enfilade interact beautifully with the deep heart grain of its solid French oak body. With four cabinet doors and two drawers, this piec...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Oak

Rustic French Solid Oak Buffet
Rustic French Solid Oak Buffet

Rustic French Solid Oak Buffet

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A rustic French, solid oak, panelled buffet with carved linen-fold door details and wrought iron hardware.  

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20th Century French Country Buffets

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Carved Rosewood Hunt Buffet with Deer and Bird Motifs
19th Century French Carved Rosewood Hunt Buffet with Deer and Bird Motifs

19th Century French Carved Rosewood Hunt Buffet with Deer and Bird Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

This important, antique Black Forest sideboard was crafted in France, circa 1850. The unique, highly detailed cabinet made of three sections, features exquisite carvings throughout, ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Black Forest Buffets

Materials

Rosewood

Louis XV Period French Provincial Walnut Buffet with Well-Carved Details
Louis XV Period French Provincial Walnut Buffet with Well-Carved Details

Louis XV Period French Provincial Walnut Buffet with Well-Carved Details

Located in San Francisco, CA

A good French walnut or fruitwood buffet, the overhanging top with a molded edge resting above 2 long and one very narrow drawers, the lower case with a pair of paneled doors opening...

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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Iron

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French Carved Buffet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic French carved buffet available at 1stDibs. Each French carved buffet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and walnut. Find 769 options for an antique or vintage French carved buffet now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a French carved buffet — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A French carved buffet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XV, Louis XVI and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one French carved buffet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Auffray Furniture, E. Dienst & Fils and Gaston Poisson produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a French Carved Buffet?

The average selling price for a French carved buffet at 1stDibs is $5,454, while they’re typically $950 on the low end and $49,000 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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