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Buffet in Carved Oak with Bas-Relief Folk Scenes, France, 1950s

$10,654.72

£7,912.66

€8,950

CA$14,646.25

A$16,326.68

CHF 8,593.31

MX$197,925.05

NOK 109,408.99

SEK 101,723.86

DKK 68,136.94

About the Item

A quiet theatre unfolds across the façade of this monumental oak buffet—each door panel rendered in high-relief narrative, depicting scenes of village life with lyrical intensity. Women gather to spin thread, children converse over stone gates, and trees bend gently toward thatched rooftops—all meticulously carved, as if the wood itself remembers. Echoing the tradition of Breton carved narrative buffets, this piece draws from a lineage of rural French craftsmanship wherein domestic furniture became both functional object and folkloric canvas. The bas-relief technique—deep, shadowed, and intimately detailed—transforms the cabinet into a sculptural storytelling device, alive with pastoral rhythm and cultural memory. Its construction, however, moves beyond pure tradition. The bold geometry of its framing, the oversized cylindrical plinth, and the recessed side panels suggest an architectural modernity inflected with rustic charm. This synthesis—heritage carving set within a clean-lined frame—belongs firmly to the 1950s, a decade in which French artisans sought to reconcile ancestral motifs with postwar formality. Carved from solid oak, the piece is a tactile exploration of grain and relief. Each figure is delineated with nuance: drapery folds, stone textures, sunlight rendered as radiant lines. Iron escutcheons and latches—modest, forged, and unpolished—accent the doors with an honest material contrast. Wear consistent with age and use. Meticulously preserved by Jada to maintain its structural integrity while honoring its original patina. Set upon a monolithic turned base—each segment evenly spaced like architectural drums—the buffet commands its space with a grounded theatricality. It does not merely inhabit a room; it speaks of life lived, of stories handed down, of craft as cultural continuity. Available for private acquisition. Inquiries from discerning collectors are welcome.

Similar to:

Guillerme et Chambron (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 46.07 in (117 cm)Width: 78.55 in (199.5 cm)Depth: 24.02 in (61 cm)

Style:

French Provincial (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Oak,Hand-Carved

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

1950-1959

Date of Manufacture:

1950s

Condition:

Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Meticulously preserved by Jada to maintain its structural integrity while honoring its original patina, this piece retains the quiet imprint of time, bearing witness to its history and authenticity. Inquiries from discerning collectors are welcome.

Seller Location:

Kaštel Sućurac, HR

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU4245146191612

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