19th Century French Directoire Walnut Buffet / Server

Walnut credenza handcrafted in Italy in the mid 1700s and bleached recently. Don't let its delicate overall appearance fool you because, as my lower back can attest, this baby is heavy. This is a beautiful credenza that follow the typical italian style with slanted sides, which create small triangular storage spaces on either sides of the two main front doors and drawer. Overall the credenza is very straight in lines. The drawers have flat overlay fronts, and the doors show chamfered panels with a raised carving and are framed by flat molding. The carving and molding help giving the piece some depth and decoration. The bleaching process also provided the credenza with additional warmth, depth and decoration, by bringing out the beautiful grain and underlying colors of the wood. The top of the credenza is composed of boards with ogee edge nailed to the main case. On the inside the credenza is very spacious, providing plenty of storage space. Overall this is a beautiful piece that has lived a long life, and has received some help in "hanging in there" over the years. This is a piece that will fit well with both modern and...

Credenza hand-crafted in Italy in the early 1800s using pine and pegged construction. The credenza shows a two over two composition with two drawers over two...

This is a beautiful, well-built and large period buffet that has style, and elegance. This gorgeous piece was built in the mid 1700s using all pegged construction and solid oak. The buffet features 3 drawers over three doors, all decorated with beautiful carving and raised panels throughout. The drawers show beautiful hand-made dovetailed joints and the back itself is a work of art. The buffet is still sitting on its original carved feet and shows a scalloped and carved apron, and is finished with simple, original hardware. This piece was hand-selected because of its beautiful proportions, carvings and overall color. The bleaching process shows much of the natural grain of the wood but it also highlights the human-made carvings, creating a beautiful combination of natural and human designs...

Kitchen table hand-crafted in Central Italy in the early 1800s using walnut and pegged construction. The table has a beautiful warm, deep amber color and features a single drawer ins...

Louis Philippe cabinet handmade in Italy in the mid 1800s using walnut. The cabinet is built very well and can be used on a daily basis, hence it would make a perfect nightstand. Its...

Chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the mid 1800s using walnut. The chest of drawers featured four inlaid drawers with flat fronts. The hardware is not original to the piece, howe...

Late 19th century French walnut Directoire’ style server with Carrara marble. Circa 1890. Adds warmth and charm to any room!

An extremely attractive and elegant French 19th century Directoire st. cherry and ebonized fruitwood inlaid buffet. The buffet is raised by eight square tapered legs with conforming ...

Early 19th century French Directoire Period stripped oak buffet is an historically significant piece, recalling the period as France transitioned out of the Empire style into a more ...

Coming from France. Explore the refinement and authenticity of the Renaissance era with this impressive walnut sideboard and server, made with exceptional craftsmanship in the famous...

French Directoire style distressed walnut buffet sideboard with four small drawers above two double door cabinets. With half round and reeded column styles above turned baluster form...

Late 18th century French buffet from the Director period. The piece is made from walnut and cherry and was lovely figuring to the wood. the top is banded and follows down to paneled ...