Antique French Style Carved Oak Green Man Dessert Buffet c. Late 19th Century

Richly detailed and evocative of medieval revivalist taste, this Antique Gothic Revival Carved Oak Cabinet dates to the mid-19th century and exemplifies the era’s fascination with cr...

This Antique George IV Chippendale Flame Mahogany Buffet, dating to the mid-19th century, is a beautiful example of craftsmanship and refined design. Made from rich flame mahogany, t...

This mid-19th century French Napoleon III vassalier buffet, crafted from striking curly walnut, exemplifies the sophisticated design and meticulous craftsmanship of the period. The t...

This Antique French Louis XIV Style Highback Settee, dating back to the late 19th century, is a stunning example of neoclassical design. The settee’s high, curved back provides a sta...

19th century oak dessert buffet from France with a beveled and carved decorated edge around the top, over two drawers with hand carved decorated drawer fronts along with hand carved ...

Standing as a quiet monument to rural French artistry of the late 19th century, this oak buffet conjures a poetic tension between architectural rigor and decorative modesty. With its crisply carved starburst panels and time-softened patina, the piece speaks to a vernacular design language—functional, enduring, and deeply rooted in the material intelligence of the artisan's hand. The façade is dominated by two recessed doors, each panel intricately carved with a radiating starburst motif—eight sharply defined points emanating from a central axis, forming a sculptural play of shadow and symmetry. The geometry is bold, yet not boastful; it evokes the sacred architecture of provincial churches or the quiet rhythm of sun-soaked shutters along a village rue. This ornamental language, while modest, suggests both protection and permanence—a shield of carved oak against the passage of time. Hand-forged iron hardware—original and richly patinated—adds a restrained but distinctive punctuation to the façade. Each strap hinge, escutcheon, and keyhole bears the irregular beauty of true blacksmith work, further anchoring the piece in its historical moment. The doors open to reveal a spacious, shelved interior, once used for the daily rituals of bread, linen, and tableware—a reminder that beauty in French decorative arts often emerged from utility. This buffet is emblematic of the regional meubles rustiques...

19th century French Renaissance Dessert Buffet in Stripped Oak will make a great addition to a cozy dining room, behind an executive desk, or an...

19th century French Gothic oak buffet is a marvel of hand-worked craftsmanship and the sculptor's art, all in one piece! Rendered from old-growth oak...