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Buffet in Carved Oak, France, Early 20th Century
$8,350
£6,412.44
€7,348.58
CA$11,754.74
A$13,167.90
CHF 6,848.95
MX$160,621.25
NOK 87,196.19
SEK 82,219.80
DKK 54,847.78
About the Item
This French buffet unfolds like a carved hymn to symmetry and craft. Its tripartite façade is marked by a rhythmic procession of concentric rosettes, each hand-carved with meditative precision into recessed square panels. The repetition of these circular forms within their rectilinear frames creates a visual cadence—an optical resonance between geometry and grain.
Attributed to a provincial French workshop in the spirit of French Regionalism, the piece reflects early 20th-century reverence for ancestral techniques and folkloric ornament. While the motifs recall 17th-century rustic carving, their execution here is crisp, almost abstract—imbuing the cabinet with a quiet modernity.
The upper frieze, flanked by four drawers, is adorned with leaf-flourish carvings and wrought iron pulls, adding a layer of tactile detail. Below, three paneled doors open to reveal ample interior shelving—an architecture of order and enclosure.
Anchoring the entire composition is the base: gently curved legs that soften the mass of the body, terminating in hoof-like feet with a slight inward tuck. The sinuous apron, hand-scalloped with a carved central sunburst medallion, introduces a lyrical counterpoint to the strict geometry above. These base elements lend the piece both grace and lift—lightening its stance while enhancing its sculptural volume.
Crafted entirely from solid oak, the buffet bears the hallmarks of early joinery, from pegged mortise-and-tenon construction to the iron escutcheons that suggest both durability and discretion.
Wear consistent with age and use. Meticulously preserved by Jada to maintain its structural integrity while honoring its original patina.
The buffet exudes a grounded elegance—ceremonial yet practical, stately yet unpretentious. It holds space not only with its proportions, but with the memory of the hands that shaped it.
Available for private acquisition. Inquiries from discerning collectors are welcome.
- Dimensions:Height: 44.1 in (112 cm)Width: 70.87 in (180 cm)Depth: 21.26 in (54 cm)
- Style:French Provincial (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1930s
- 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:Seller: 1027492890171stDibs: LU4245145505272
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