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Louis Philippe Walnut Server

Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut 4-Tier Server
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut 4-Tier Server with Bobbin Turned Detail
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Shelves

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Walnut

Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut 4-Tier Server
Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut 4-Tier Server

Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut 4-Tier Server

H 52.5 in W 63 in D 15.25 in
19th Century Louis Philippe Server
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful 19th century French server! The burled walnut presents an amazing natural
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Antique 1880s French Sideboards

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Louis Philippe Server
19th Century Louis Philippe Server

19th Century Louis Philippe Server

H 40.5 in W 53.5 in D 20 in
French Louis Philippe Period Walnut Enfilade, Sideboard, Buffet with Four Doors
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French Louis Philippe period enfilade or sideboard from the mid-nineteenth century is
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

French Louis Philippe Period Walnut Enfilade, Sideboard, Buffet with Four Doors
French Louis Philippe Period Walnut Enfilade, Sideboard, Buffet with Four Doors

French Louis Philippe Period Walnut Enfilade, Sideboard, Buffet with Four Doors

H 37 in W 76 in D 23 in
Sue et Mare Cabinet in Rosewood with Gilt Bronze
By Sue et Mare
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the Louis Philippe period. It celebrated the use of theatrical forms with generous gilding and an eye
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Sue et Mare Cabinet in Rosewood with Gilt Bronze
Sue et Mare Cabinet in Rosewood with Gilt Bronze

Sue et Mare Cabinet in Rosewood with Gilt Bronze

H 35.5 in W 81 in D 24 in

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This is a fabulous Vintage Regency Revival breakfront sideboard by the master cabinet maker William Tillman, Circa 1980 in date. It is made of stunning flame mahogany crossbanded ...
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Vintage Flame Mahogany Sideboard by William Tillman Late 20th Century
Vintage Flame Mahogany Sideboard by William Tillman Late 20th Century

Vintage Flame Mahogany Sideboard by William Tillman Late 20th Century

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Pair of Large Ormolu Mounted Pedestals After François Linke
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A pair of ormolu mounted marquetry pedestals. After a model by Francois Linke. Each with a marble top above bombé sides inlaid with loose floral bouquets, the angles mounted with li...
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20th Century European Louis XV Pedestals and Columns

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Ormolu

Pair of Large Ormolu Mounted Pedestals After François Linke
Pair of Large Ormolu Mounted Pedestals After François Linke

Pair of Large Ormolu Mounted Pedestals After François Linke

H 49 in W 19 in D 19 in
Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
Located in London, GB
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Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
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Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors

H 59.45 in W 46.07 in D 4.73 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Table
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis Philippe walnut table. Handsome antique 19th century French Louis Philippe walnut table or guéridon with single-drawer, bottom shelf and bronze handle. Thi...
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Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Tables

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Walnut

19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Table
19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Table

19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Table

H 26.25 in W 16.25 in D 16.25 in
19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Cream White Canapé
Located in Houston, TX
A Classic and stately 19th century Louis XVI giltwood canapé, newly upholstered in a creamy white ecru mohair silk velvet. Measures: 71.5" L.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes

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Mohair, Silk, Giltwood, Wood

19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Cream White Canapé
19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Cream White Canapé

19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Cream White Canapé

H 39 in W 71 in D 30 in
19th Century Mahogany Turned Standing Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century English standing shelf made from mahogany. It has lovely hand turned finials and shelf supports in a bobbin pattern, and is resting on lovely hand turned bun feet.
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Shelves

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Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Turned Standing Shelf
19th Century Mahogany Turned Standing Shelf

19th Century Mahogany Turned Standing Shelf

H 42.25 in W 39.25 in D 8.38 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burl Walnut Commode or Chest, Marble
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This quintessential Louis Philippe period commode or chest of drawers displays the exemplary craftsmanship of the early nineteenth century with a facade of book matched burl walnut a...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burl Walnut Commode or Chest, Marble
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burl Walnut Commode or Chest, Marble

19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burl Walnut Commode or Chest, Marble

H 38.5 in W 50.5 in D 23 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk, Writing Table, Leather Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This Late 19th Century French Louis XVI style mahogany desk features a gold tooled red leather top surrounded by a bronze trim border. The corners are detailed with bronze striated p...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk, Writing Table, Leather Top
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk, Writing Table, Leather Top

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk, Writing Table, Leather Top

H 30.25 in W 39.25 in D 23.5 in
French Solid Walnut Louis Philippe Buffet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A charming solid walnut buffet hand-crafted in France at the beginning of the reign of Louis Philippe duc d’Orléans, circa 1830. A gorgeously patinated plank top with a molded edge s...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Buffets

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Walnut

French Solid Walnut Louis Philippe Buffet
French Solid Walnut Louis Philippe Buffet

French Solid Walnut Louis Philippe Buffet

H 47.38 in W 51.5 in D 24.13 in
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut and Marble Hunt Buffet
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Found in Aix-en-Provence in southern France, this late eighteenth century Louis XVI period walnut hunt buffet features its original beveled marble top. Originally used in a hunting l...
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Buffets

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Marble

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut and Marble Hunt Buffet
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut and Marble Hunt Buffet

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut and Marble Hunt Buffet

H 37 in W 67 in D 26 in
Cristalleries De Baccarat, a Large Pair of French Cut-Crystal Tsarine Torcheres
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
Cristalleries De Baccarat, A Large Pair of French Cut-Crystal Twenty-Four Light Tsarine Torcheres, Standing Floor Chandeliers. "A Magnificent Pair of Chandeliers" Each central ...
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20th Century French Floor Lamps

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Crystal

Cristalleries De Baccarat, a Large Pair of French Cut-Crystal Tsarine Torcheres
Cristalleries De Baccarat, a Large Pair of French Cut-Crystal Tsarine Torcheres

Cristalleries De Baccarat, a Large Pair of French Cut-Crystal Tsarine Torcheres

H 86 in W 33 in D 33 in
Croissant Sofa by Raphael Raffel for Honore Paris in Mohair Velvet, 1970s
By Maison Honoré, Raphael Raffel
Located in Paris, IDF
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Mohair, Velvet

Croissant Sofa by Raphael Raffel for Honore Paris in Mohair Velvet, 1970s
Croissant Sofa by Raphael Raffel for Honore Paris in Mohair Velvet, 1970s

Croissant Sofa by Raphael Raffel for Honore Paris in Mohair Velvet, 1970s

H 25.6 in W 114.18 in D 66.93 in
French Louis Philippe 19th Century Bookmatched Walnut Four-Drawer Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis-Philippe walnut four-drawer commode from the 19th century with bookmatched décor and white marble top. Experience the elegance and craftsmanship of the 19th century wi...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

French Louis Philippe 19th Century Bookmatched Walnut Four-Drawer Commode
French Louis Philippe 19th Century Bookmatched Walnut Four-Drawer Commode

French Louis Philippe 19th Century Bookmatched Walnut Four-Drawer Commode

H 39 in W 43.5 in D 20.5 in
French Louis Philippe Enfilade in Fruitwood with 3 Drawers & 3 Cabinet Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Louis Philippe Enfilade in Fruitwood with 3 Drawers & 3 Cabinet Doors Below, 19th Century
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Buffets

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Fruitwood

French Louis Philippe Enfilade in Fruitwood with 3 Drawers & 3 Cabinet Doors
French Louis Philippe Enfilade in Fruitwood with 3 Drawers & 3 Cabinet Doors

French Louis Philippe Enfilade in Fruitwood with 3 Drawers & 3 Cabinet Doors

H 43.75 in W 75 in D 19.25 in
French Directoire 19th Century Walnut Enfilade with Cross Banded Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Credenzas

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Brass

French Directoire 19th Century Walnut Enfilade with Cross Banded Diamond Motifs
French Directoire 19th Century Walnut Enfilade with Cross Banded Diamond Motifs

French Directoire 19th Century Walnut Enfilade with Cross Banded Diamond Motifs

H 38 in W 68 in D 16.75 in
Antique Parisian Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Bed by Au Gros Chêne
By Au Gros Chene
Located in London, GB
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

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Ormolu

Antique Parisian Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Bed by Au Gros Chêne
Antique Parisian Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Bed by Au Gros Chêne

Antique Parisian Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Bed by Au Gros Chêne

H 50.01 in W 65.75 in D 83.47 in

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Louis Philippe Walnut Server with Potboard Base
Located in Port Chester, NY
A charming potboard server in mellow walnut with elegant turned legs and a useful shelf at the base
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Sideboards

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Walnut

Louis Philippe Walnut Server with Potboard Base
Louis Philippe Walnut Server with Potboard Base

Louis Philippe Walnut Server with Potboard Base

H 35.5 in W 41 in D 16 in
French Walnut Louis Philippe Server, Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular dark grey and white marble top, with two drawers over two doors, columnar decorations at front with rounded feet, second quarter of the 19th century.
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Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Buffets

French Walnut Louis Philippe Server, Marble Top
French Walnut Louis Philippe Server, Marble Top

French Walnut Louis Philippe Server, Marble Top

H 37 in W 45.25 in D 23 in
19th Century Solid Walnut Louis Philippe Buffet, Server, Sideboard, Chest
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This handsome late nineteenth century French Louis Philippe buffet is made of solid walnut. Its
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Buffets

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Walnut

19th Century Solid Walnut Louis Philippe Buffet, Server, Sideboard, Chest
19th Century Solid Walnut Louis Philippe Buffet, Server, Sideboard, Chest

19th Century Solid Walnut Louis Philippe Buffet, Server, Sideboard, Chest

H 41.5 in W 52.5 in D 20 in
19th Century Walnut Louis Philippe Buffet
Located in Birmingham, AL
Antique French solid walnut Louis Philippe buffet with bookmatched front, having a top with
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Antique 1880s French Louis Philippe Buffets

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Walnut

19th Century Walnut Louis Philippe Buffet
19th Century Walnut Louis Philippe Buffet

19th Century Walnut Louis Philippe Buffet

H 39.5 in W 54.25 in D 14.75 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Style Walnut Enfilade Buffet
Located in Birmingham, AL
19th century French Louis Philippe style enfilade handcrafted by skilled craftsmen near Gordes of
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Antique 1880s French Louis Philippe Buffets

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Walnut

19th Century French Louis Philippe Style Walnut Enfilade Buffet
19th Century French Louis Philippe Style Walnut Enfilade Buffet

19th Century French Louis Philippe Style Walnut Enfilade Buffet

H 39 in W 78.5 in L 39 in
19th Century Book Matched Walnut Louis Philippe Enfilade Sideboard
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French Louis Philippe style enfilade or sideboard from the late 19th century is constructed of
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Sideboards

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Walnut

19th Century Book Matched Walnut Louis Philippe Enfilade Sideboard
19th Century Book Matched Walnut Louis Philippe Enfilade Sideboard

19th Century Book Matched Walnut Louis Philippe Enfilade Sideboard

H 41 in W 81 in D 21 in
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Enfilade, Buffet, Sideboard
Located in Fayetteville, AR
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Sideboards

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Walnut

Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Enfilade, Buffet, Sideboard
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Enfilade, Buffet, Sideboard

Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Enfilade, Buffet, Sideboard

H 39.5 in W 66.5 in D 23 in
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burled Walnut Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A period French Louis Philippe (1830-1848) walnut chest of drawers commode. Hand-crafted in
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Marble

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burled Walnut Commode
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burled Walnut Commode

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burled Walnut Commode

H 46.5 in W 37.75 in D 19.75 in
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Walnut Enfilade, Buffet, Sideboard
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French Louis Philippe period enfilade or sideboard from the mid-nineteenth century is
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Sideboards

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Walnut

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Walnut Enfilade, Buffet, Sideboard
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Walnut Enfilade, Buffet, Sideboard

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Walnut Enfilade, Buffet, Sideboard

H 38.5 in W 67 in D 20.75 in
French Louis Philippe Style Walnut Enfilade, Buffet, or Sideboard Circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French Louis Philippe style enfilade or sideboard from the turn of the twentieth century is
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis Philippe Sideboards

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Walnut

French Louis Philippe Style Walnut Enfilade, Buffet, or Sideboard Circa 1900
French Louis Philippe Style Walnut Enfilade, Buffet, or Sideboard Circa 1900

French Louis Philippe Style Walnut Enfilade, Buffet, or Sideboard Circa 1900

H 39 in W 74 in D 23.75 in
Handsome French Louis Philippe Two over Two Buffet
Located in Birmingham, AL
Antique French Louis Philippe buffet with solid walnut bookmatched front. Handcrafted in Brittany
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Antique 1890s French Louis Philippe Buffets

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Walnut

Handsome French Louis Philippe Two over Two Buffet
Handsome French Louis Philippe Two over Two Buffet

Handsome French Louis Philippe Two over Two Buffet

H 41.5 in W 49 in D 21 in
Charming French Server
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Charming French server.
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Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Tables

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Walnut

Charming French Server
Charming French Server

Charming French Server

H 40 in W 42.25 in L 40 in
Antique French Louis Philippe Period Chest Of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A classic French Louis Philippe Period (1830-1848) chest of drawers. Hand-crafted in France in the
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Mahogany, Walnut

Antique French Louis Philippe Period Chest Of Drawers Commode
Antique French Louis Philippe Period Chest Of Drawers Commode

Antique French Louis Philippe Period Chest Of Drawers Commode

H 36.5 in W 43 in D 20 in
Antique French Walnut Enfilade
Located in Port Chester, NY
A Louis Philippe long buffet with an additional decorative touch--this sideboard has very pretty
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Buffets

Antique French Walnut Enfilade
Antique French Walnut Enfilade

Antique French Walnut Enfilade

H 38 in W 66 in D 24 in
Narrow Walnut Enfilade
Located in Port Chester, NY
Louis Philippe style. Custom-made for Briggs House from French antique walnut.
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2010s Great Britain (UK) Buffets

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Walnut

Narrow Walnut Enfilade
Narrow Walnut Enfilade

Narrow Walnut Enfilade

H 37 in W 74.5 in D 14.5 in
French Louis Philippe Walnut Buffet d'Appui, Server or Sideboard, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
tall height of 41 inches at which one can lean an elbow, this Louis Philippe style buffet from the turn
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis Philippe Buffets

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Walnut

French Louis Philippe Walnut Buffet d'Appui, Server or Sideboard, circa 1900
French Louis Philippe Walnut Buffet d'Appui, Server or Sideboard, circa 1900

French Louis Philippe Walnut Buffet d'Appui, Server or Sideboard, circa 1900

H 41 in W 57 in D 21.5 in
Antique Louis Philippe Walnut Enfilade
Located in Port Chester, NY
Very handsome console, buffet or server, with three cupboard doors and drawers above. The walnut
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Buffets

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Walnut

Antique Louis Philippe Walnut Enfilade
Antique Louis Philippe Walnut Enfilade

Antique Louis Philippe Walnut Enfilade

H 39.75 in W 75.5 in D 24.5 in
Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Sideboard, Buffet, or Enfilade
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French Louis Philippe style enfilade or sideboard from the early 20th century is constructed
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Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Sideboards

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Walnut

Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Sideboard, Buffet, or Enfilade
Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Sideboard, Buffet, or Enfilade

Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Sideboard, Buffet, or Enfilade

H 40 in W 69 in D 19 in
Antique French Louis Philippe Walnut Enfilade
Located in Port Chester, NY
Very handsome console buffet or server, with three cupboard doors and drawers above. The walnut has
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Buffets

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Walnut

Antique French Louis Philippe Walnut Enfilade
Antique French Louis Philippe Walnut Enfilade

Antique French Louis Philippe Walnut Enfilade

H 37.25 in W 77.5 in D 19.5 in
Louis Philippe Walnut Buffet with Silver Plate Handles
Located in Port Chester, NY
A Louis Philippe buffet with an additional decorative touch--this sideboard has very pretty
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Buffets

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Walnut

Louis Philippe Walnut Buffet with Silver Plate Handles
Louis Philippe Walnut Buffet with Silver Plate Handles

Louis Philippe Walnut Buffet with Silver Plate Handles

H 42.5 in W 52 in D 21.5 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Style Normandy Enfilade Buffet d'Appui
Located in Birmingham, AL
A 19th century French Louis Philippe style enfilade buffet d'appui or gentleman's buffet
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Antique 1880s French Louis Philippe Buffets

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Chestnut, Walnut

19th Century French Louis Philippe Style Normandy Enfilade Buffet d'Appui
19th Century French Louis Philippe Style Normandy Enfilade Buffet d'Appui

19th Century French Louis Philippe Style Normandy Enfilade Buffet d'Appui

H 41.5 in W 70 in D 18.5 in
French Louis Philippe Period Chest with Ormolu Mounted Columns and Marble Top
Located in Wells, ME
French Louis Philippe period walnut chest of four graduated drawers with ormolu-mounted columns and
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Belgian Black Marble

French Louis Philippe Period Chest with Ormolu Mounted Columns and Marble Top
French Louis Philippe Period Chest with Ormolu Mounted Columns and Marble Top

French Louis Philippe Period Chest with Ormolu Mounted Columns and Marble Top

H 36 in W 51 in D 26 in
Narrow Walnut Enfilade
Located in Port Chester, NY
Louis Philippe style. Custom-made for Briggs House from French antique walnut.
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2010s French Buffets

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Walnut

Narrow Walnut Enfilade
Narrow Walnut Enfilade

Narrow Walnut Enfilade

H 36.5 in W 66.5 in D 16 in
19th Century French Bleached Burr Walnut Commode with Marble Top
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
Very decorative French 19th century bleached burr walnut Louis Philippe commode with its original
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Walnut

19th Century French Bleached Burr Walnut Commode with Marble Top
19th Century French Bleached Burr Walnut Commode with Marble Top

19th Century French Bleached Burr Walnut Commode with Marble Top

H 37.41 in W 49.22 in D 22.05 in
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Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.