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René Gabriel Sideboard Credenza, France, 1940
René Gabriel Sideboard Credenza, France, 1940

René Gabriel Sideboard Credenza, France, 1940

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

exceptional piece showcases Gabriel's signature style and attention to detail while his presenting the French

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

French 1960s Elm Sideboard
French 1960s Elm Sideboard

French 1960s Elm Sideboard

By Charlotte Perriand, Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Presenting a noteworthy four-door sideboard, exuding an Alpine Chalet style, crafted from solid elm and discovered in the Maritime Alps. This unique cabinet, originating from the 196...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Sideboard Oak, France, 1950s
Brutalist Sideboard Oak, France, 1950s

Brutalist Sideboard Oak, France, 1950s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

architectural moldings—recalls the rustic abstraction seen in French design of the 1940s and ’50s, where massing

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Oak Sideboard 1940s France
Brutalist Oak Sideboard 1940s France

Brutalist Oak Sideboard 1940s France

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

1940s France. Designed in the style reminiscent of Dudouyt's iconic creations, this art deco brutalist

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

French Art Deco Oak Sideboard, 1940s
French Art Deco Oak Sideboard, 1940s

French Art Deco Oak Sideboard, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

This French Art Deco sideboard from the 1940s is a striking example of sculptural woodworking and

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Louis Paolozzi, Oak Sideboard, France, 1950
Louis Paolozzi, Oak Sideboard, France, 1950

Louis Paolozzi, Oak Sideboard, France, 1950

By Louis Paolozzi

Located in Catonvielle, FR

Oak sideboard by Louis Paolozzi, edited by René Godfrid, France 1950. On trapezoidal uprights are

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Alpine Chalet Chic Sideboard in Oak, France
Alpine Chalet Chic Sideboard in Oak, France

Alpine Chalet Chic Sideboard in Oak, France

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Step into the world of authentic French design with this exquisite cabinet, a delightful sideboard

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Midcentury French Sideboard in Solid Oak, 1950s
Midcentury French Sideboard in Solid Oak, 1950s

Midcentury French Sideboard in Solid Oak, 1950s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

With its striking geometric façade and raw materiality, this 1950s French Brutalist sideboard is a

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

René Gabriel - Spirit - Sideboard - Chevron-Parqueted Oak - 1950 - France
René Gabriel - Spirit - Sideboard - Chevron-Parqueted Oak - 1950 - France

René Gabriel - Spirit - Sideboard - Chevron-Parqueted Oak - 1950 - France

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Reconstruction era of the 1950s, this buffet reflects the broader ethos of mid-century French design: a return to

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

Guillerme & Chambron - Sideboard - Oak & Ceramic Tiles - 1960 - France
Guillerme & Chambron - Sideboard - Oak & Ceramic Tiles - 1960 - France

Guillerme & Chambron - Sideboard - Oak & Ceramic Tiles - 1960 - France

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

This characteristic cabinet, buffet in solid oak is designed by the French designer duo Jacques

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Bleached Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Bleached Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

Bleached Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

A striking French Art Deco Brutalist sideboard from the 1940s, crafted in solid oak and inspired by

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Marble

Patinated Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Patinated Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

Patinated Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

By Gaston Poisson, Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s, after Charles Dudouyt. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Chapo Insp Sideboard in Solid Elm, France, 1970s
Chapo Insp Sideboard in Solid Elm, France, 1970s

Chapo Insp Sideboard in Solid Elm, France, 1970s

By Maison Regain, Pierre Chapo

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

This impressive sideboard is attributed at Maison Regain, France in the late 1970s. The sideboard

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Elm

Vintage French Bamboo bar or display cabinet 1960s.
Vintage French Bamboo bar or display cabinet 1960s.

Vintage French Bamboo bar or display cabinet 1960s.

Located in Oirlo, LI

Vintage French Bamboo bar or display cabinet 1960s.What a good find! This beautiful vintage display

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Bamboo, Glass

Gaston Poisson - Inspired - Cabinet - Oak - 1950 - France - Brutalist
Gaston Poisson - Inspired - Cabinet - Oak - 1950 - France - Brutalist

Gaston Poisson - Inspired - Cabinet - Oak - 1950 - France - Brutalist

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Geometric Oak Cabinet in the Spirit of Gaston Poisson, France, 1930s–40s Architect’s rigor in

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

French 1940s Art Deco Brutalist Credenza with Hand-Carved Foliage
French 1940s Art Deco Brutalist Credenza with Hand-Carved Foliage

French 1940s Art Deco Brutalist Credenza with Hand-Carved Foliage

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

A composition of stoic grandeur, this French credenza from the 1940s articulates a language of

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

French 1950s Natural Oak Sideboard with Intricate Carved Panels
French 1950s Natural Oak Sideboard with Intricate Carved Panels

French 1950s Natural Oak Sideboard with Intricate Carved Panels

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

home in the South Alps of France, carries the soul of its surroundings. Untouched since the 1950s, the

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Pierre Chapo, Cabinet, Model R18A Solid Elm, France, circa 1960
Pierre Chapo, Cabinet, Model R18A Solid Elm, France, circa 1960

Pierre Chapo, Cabinet, Model R18A Solid Elm, France, circa 1960

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Genève, GE

Pierre Chapo, Cabinet, Model 'R18A', Solid Elm, France, circa 1960 This model is a first edition

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Elm

Bleached Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard with Geometric Details, France, 1940s
Bleached Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard with Geometric Details, France, 1940s

Bleached Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard with Geometric Details, France, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

A composition of resolute presence, this monumental French credenza articulates a language of

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

French Mid-Century Leather /Parchment Sideboard /Cabinet after Jean Michel Frank
French Mid-Century Leather /Parchment Sideboard /Cabinet after Jean Michel Frank

French Mid-Century Leather /Parchment Sideboard /Cabinet after Jean Michel Frank

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in New York, NY

A Rare French Art Deco style cabinet / Buffet in the style of Jean-Michel Frank. The piece was

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Leather, Parchment Paper

French 1940s Bleached Oak Credenza in the Manner of Charles Dudouyt
French 1940s Bleached Oak Credenza in the Manner of Charles Dudouyt

French 1940s Bleached Oak Credenza in the Manner of Charles Dudouyt

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

A composition of resolute symmetry and quiet monumentality, this 1940s French credenza in solid oak

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

French 1940s Bleached Oak Brutalist Sideboard with Carved Deer Motif
French 1940s Bleached Oak Brutalist Sideboard with Carved Deer Motif

French 1940s Bleached Oak Brutalist Sideboard with Carved Deer Motif

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

A composition of stoic monumentality, this French sideboard, circa 1940, articulates a language of

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

French handcrafted blue gray 3-door sideboard, by designer Eric Gizard Paris
French handcrafted blue gray 3-door sideboard, by designer Eric Gizard Paris

French handcrafted blue gray 3-door sideboard, by designer Eric Gizard Paris

By Éric Gizard

Located in Landivy, FR

This 3-door sideboard is 100% made in France in oak, veneer oak and with lacquered doors in MDF

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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Buffets

Materials

Wood, Ash

Baker Furniture French Louis XVI Mahogany China Cabinet
Baker Furniture French Louis XVI Mahogany China Cabinet

Baker Furniture French Louis XVI Mahogany China Cabinet

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Baker Furniture French Louis XVI Mahogany China Cabinet This china cabinet measures: 57 wide x 15

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Early 2000s American Louis XVI Buffets

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

Mid-Century Modern Metal Ceramic Standing Ashtray Michel Buffet Attributed
Mid-Century Modern Metal Ceramic Standing Ashtray Michel Buffet Attributed

Mid-Century Modern Metal Ceramic Standing Ashtray Michel Buffet Attributed

By Michel Buffet

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-Century Modern vintage metal ceramic standing ashtray, which was designed by Michel Buffet

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Metal

French School Still Life in the Manner of Bernard Buffet
French School Still Life in the Manner of Bernard Buffet

French School Still Life in the Manner of Bernard Buffet

By Bernard Buffet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

French school still life in the manner of Bernard Buffet, unsigned. Measures: Oil on canvas 16" x

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

High cabinet with bird design from the 60's in the spirit of Suzanne Guiguichon
High cabinet with bird design from the 60's in the spirit of Suzanne Guiguichon

High cabinet with bird design from the 60's in the spirit of Suzanne Guiguichon

By Suzanne Guiguichon

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

French sideboard from the 60s in the style of Suzanne Guiguichon's work. Solid wood and veneered

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Wood

Meuble bibliothèque secrétaire de rangement vintage style scandinave moderniste
Meuble bibliothèque secrétaire de rangement vintage style scandinave moderniste

Meuble bibliothèque secrétaire de rangement vintage style scandinave moderniste

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Meuble bibliothèque de rangement carré vintage style scandinave moderniste des années 50 60, en teck, pieds en métal noir, intérieur en bois clair et mélaminé blanc. Beaucoup de ran...

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Vintage 1960s French Scandinavian Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

Palmer sideboard by Jean-Michel Wilmotte
Palmer sideboard by Jean-Michel Wilmotte

Palmer sideboard by Jean-Michel Wilmotte

By Jean-Michel Wilmotte

Located in PARIS, FR

Jean-Michel Wilmotte (b. 1948) Palmer Sideboard, ca. 1988 Edition Academy, Paris, France Exotic

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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Buffets

Materials

Aluminum

comptoirs drapiers meuble de metier
comptoirs drapiers meuble de metier

comptoirs drapiers meuble de metier

Located in BAUD, FR

comptoirs drapiers meuble de metier entièrement en bois annee d'origine 1930 ensemble comprenant deux comptoirs de drapiers de couleur bleu belle patine pour l'ensemble des meubles c...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Wood

Enfilade scandinave en teck 1960
Enfilade scandinave en teck 1960

Enfilade scandinave en teck 1960

Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR

Enfilade scandinave en teck 1960 Complete enfilade en teck des années 60 travail scandinave composé de 5 tiroirs, un bar, et 3 portes ouvrant sur des étagères. hauteur 80 cm longue...

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Vintage 1960s French Scandinavian Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

Kitchen Doors by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs 1800 ski resort Pinewood, 1960s
Kitchen Doors by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs 1800 ski resort Pinewood, 1960s

Kitchen Doors by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs 1800 ski resort Pinewood, 1960s

By Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé

Located in Brussels, Brussels

come from a kitchen of Les Arcs 1800, Résidence La Nova. Manufactured in France in the 1960s or 1970s

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Pine

Roche Bobois Sideboard by Alain Richard, Rio Rosewood, 1960s Design
Roche Bobois Sideboard by Alain Richard, Rio Rosewood, 1960s Design

Roche Bobois Sideboard by Alain Richard, Rio Rosewood, 1960s Design

By Roche Bobois, Alain Richard

Located in London, England

both elegant and modern. Manufactured in France in 1960, in the heart of the Roche Bobois workshops

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Meuble de rangement vintage en rotin et bois clair des années 60
Meuble de rangement vintage en rotin et bois clair des années 60

Meuble de rangement vintage en rotin et bois clair des années 60

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Meuble de rangement vintage des années 60, en rotin et bois de hêtre clair. Beaucoup de rangements : niches ouvertes, 1 grande niche fermée en bas, nombreuses portes avec étagères in...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Rattan

Guillerme & Chambron Cabinets in Stained Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Cabinets in Stained Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Cabinets in Stained Oak

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, cupboards, stained oak, glass, France, 1960s This

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Glass, Oak

Meuble de rangement vintage en pin des années 60 70
Meuble de rangement vintage en pin des années 60 70

Meuble de rangement vintage en pin des années 60 70

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Meuble de rangement vintage des années 60 70, en pin, 2 portes avec 1 étagère intérieure, bon état général avec des signes et marques du temps qui passe sur la façade, plateau poncé ...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Pine

New  Black and  Blue Table Lamp   in Wood Marquetry by Aymeric Lefort
New  Black and  Blue Table Lamp   in Wood Marquetry by Aymeric Lefort

New Black and Blue Table Lamp in Wood Marquetry by Aymeric Lefort

By Aymeric Lefort

Located in SENLIS, OISE

"Labyrinth" sideboard opening two doors, in marquetry of charm and sycamore, tinted with gradations of blue, ebony of Gabon and bronze filets, discovering a zebrano interior with she...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Buffets

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Meuble de rangement Charlotte Perriand Les Arcs vintage en pin des années 60 70
Meuble de rangement Charlotte Perriand Les Arcs vintage en pin des années 60 70

Meuble de rangement Charlotte Perriand Les Arcs vintage en pin des années 60 70

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Meuble de rangement vintage type armoire vaisselier des années 60 70, en pin, de Charlotte Perriand pour Les Arcs, 4 tiroirs coulissants et 4 portes avec 2 étagères intérieures, bon ...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Pine

Meuble de rangement Charlotte Perriand Les Arcs vintage en pin des années 60 70
Meuble de rangement Charlotte Perriand Les Arcs vintage en pin des années 60 70

Meuble de rangement Charlotte Perriand Les Arcs vintage en pin des années 60 70

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Meuble de rangement vintage des années 60 70, en pin, de Charlotte Perriand pour Les Arcs, un tiroir coulissant et une porte avec 2 étagères intérieures, très bon état général. Ref 2...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Pine

New  Black and  Blue Table Lamp   in Wood Marquetry by Aymeric Lefort
New  Black and  Blue Table Lamp   in Wood Marquetry by Aymeric Lefort

New Black and Blue Table Lamp in Wood Marquetry by Aymeric Lefort

By Aymeric Lefort

Located in SENLIS, OISE

"Labyrinth" sideboard opening two doors, in marquetry of charm and sycamore, tinted with gradations of blue, ebony of Gabon and bronze filets, discovering a zebrano interior with she...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Buffets

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Centaure Sideboard in bronze by Patrick Laroche
Centaure Sideboard in bronze by Patrick Laroche

Centaure Sideboard in bronze by Patrick Laroche

By Laroche

Located in Paris, FR

Renowned for his sculptural artistry, Patrick Laroche (Meilleur Ouvrier de France) has embarked on

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Buffets

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Michel Buffet - White Sconce B205
Michel Buffet - White Sconce B205

Michel Buffet - White Sconce B205

By Michel Buffet

Located in Stratford, CT

This lamp consists of 2 staggered layers of metal sheets. The light from the light bulb in between the 2 sheets is reflected against a solid steel sheet diffusing the light in the ro...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Bernard Buffet Coffee Table Art Collector Book, 1966
Bernard Buffet Coffee Table Art Collector Book, 1966

Bernard Buffet Coffee Table Art Collector Book, 1966

By Bernard Buffet

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

, Maurice. Bernard Buffet (French: 10 July 1928 – 4 October 1999) was a French painter of Expressionism and

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Softbound Program 1958 Film Francais by Bernard Buffet
Softbound Program 1958 Film Francais by Bernard Buffet

Softbound Program 1958 Film Francais by Bernard Buffet

By Bernard Buffet

Located in San Diego, CA

A very rare "Film Francais" softbound program featuring original artwork from Bernard Buffet, circa

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Paper

MCM Lithograph of Cathedral Notre Dame by Bernard Buffet
MCM Lithograph of Cathedral Notre Dame by Bernard Buffet

MCM Lithograph of Cathedral Notre Dame by Bernard Buffet

By Bernard Buffet

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful framed original MCM lithograph of cathedral Notre Dame in Paris, France by Bernard Buffet

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Bernard Buffet, the Rascasse 1950, Mixed Technique on Paper Mounted
Bernard Buffet, the Rascasse 1950, Mixed Technique on Paper Mounted

Bernard Buffet, the Rascasse 1950, Mixed Technique on Paper Mounted

By Bernard Buffet

Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur

x 65 cm), signed upper right "Bernard Buffet 1950", France. from Galerei Drouant David, Paris

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Vintage 1950s French Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Michel Buffet - Black Standing Floor Lamp B211 - IN STOCK!
Michel Buffet - Black Standing Floor Lamp B211 - IN STOCK!

Michel Buffet - Black Standing Floor Lamp B211 - IN STOCK!

By Michel Buffet

Located in Stratford, CT

Buffet lamp. Light shines on the conical disc above from the shade below and is reflected out

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Bernard Buffet Lithograph on Paper "Limited Edition" 299/300
Bernard Buffet Lithograph on Paper "Limited Edition" 299/300

Bernard Buffet Lithograph on Paper "Limited Edition" 299/300

By Bernard Buffet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful limited edition lithograph on paper by Bernard Buffet done in the 1950's. The piece is

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Bernard Buffet, the Owl 'La Chouette' Framed Tapestry Wall Art 1974
Bernard Buffet, the Owl 'La Chouette' Framed Tapestry Wall Art 1974

Bernard Buffet, the Owl 'La Chouette' Framed Tapestry Wall Art 1974

By Bernard Buffet

Located in North Miami, FL

Made in 1974 by the renowned weavers, DMC (founded in 1746) in collaboration with Bernard Buffet

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Wood

After Bernard Buffet 1971 Blue Hydrangeas Wool Tapestry Framed Wall Art
After Bernard Buffet 1971 Blue Hydrangeas Wool Tapestry Framed Wall Art

After Bernard Buffet 1971 Blue Hydrangeas Wool Tapestry Framed Wall Art

By Bernard Buffet

Located in North Miami, FL

aluminum frame SIGNED Bernard Buffet 1971 to top. NOTE: THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND WILL SHIP FROM OUR

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Aluminum

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French Modern Buffet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic French modern buffet available at 1stDibs. A French modern buffet — often made from wood, metal and oak — can elevate any home. There are 538 variations of the antique or vintage French modern buffet you’re looking for, while we also have 63 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the French modern buffet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A French modern buffet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made French modern buffet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Michel Buffet, Bernard Buffet and Aymeric Lefort are consistently popular.

How Much is a French Modern Buffet?

A French modern buffet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,576, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $368,000.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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.