GALERIE 44 Buffets

This magnificent oak sideboard originates from France and dates back to the elegant era of the 1950s. Its exquisite craftsmanship is unveiled through intricate carved panels on both sides and doors, truly showcasing the skill and artistry of French furniture makers. Remarkably, the sideboard has been meticulously preserved over the years, attesting to the enduring quality of its materials and construction. With an elegant chalet style, this sideboard invites warmth and comfort to any space. The earthy tones and natural textures evoke a sense of coziness, making it an exceptional addition to any rustic or country-style home decor. The story behind this sideboard is as enchanting as its design. It was discovered in a small, untouched house in the South Alps region of France, adorned with typical Alps decor and tapestry, alongside a notable collection of copper baking molds...

Evoking the structural elegance of French post-war functionalism A restrained yet monumental presence, this French sideboard from the 1950s embodies the aesthetic language of post-w...

Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1950s In the sculptural tradition of Basque vernacular modernism A study in sacred geometry and rural monumentality, this 1950s French sideboard draws f...

This sculptural sideboard holds a quiet monumentality—its façade a study in balance, depth, and geometric relief. Two symmetrical doors are adorned with deeply carved concentric medallions, each centered within a bevel-edged square that projects from the surface like a wooden echo. Between them, five central drawers offer rhythmic contrast with their horizontal fluting, lending a linear tension to the rounded volumes flanking them. In the style of Charles Dudouyt, this piece reflects the postwar fascination with medieval forms reinterpreted through modernist clarity. The carved motif—a recessed bull’s-eye framed in architectural moldings—recalls the rustic abstraction seen in French design of the 1940s and ’50s, where massing, form, and shadow did the work of ornament. Carved from solid oak, the cabinet is grounded by splayed bracket legs that introduce a subtle kinetic lift. Their flared stance balances the robust body above, suggesting movement held in suspension. The drawer pulls are brass discs, minimal in gesture yet warm in tone, allowing the sculptural surfaces to speak. Inside, the cabinet offers generous storage behind paneled doors, while the drawers glide with dovetail construction and timeworn ease. A visible fissure on one of the door medallions...

This exceptional 1950s French oak sideboard is a masterful blend of provincial heritage and midcentury modernism, embodying the transition from tradition to a bolder, more architectu...

"Perfection is achieved not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away." — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry This exceptional solid oak sideboard, discove...

One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...

Fine French mid-century rosewood and sycamore sideboard with original four painted doors and brass details.  

Charming solid walnut storage unit of 1970s Italy, a captivating blend of unconventional and playful aesthetics. This well-crafted credenza not only adds a touch of whimsy to your de...

COD-2559 Flli.Proserpio Elegant storage unit with 4 sliding doors in ribbed wood. Fratelli Proserpio manufacturing ca. 1960.

One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the f...

One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...