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Buffet in Carved Oak with Marble Top, France, 1950s

$23,734.59
£17,721.65
€20,000
CA$33,346.65
A$36,485.69
CHF 18,826.52
MX$436,912.24
NOK 239,011.51
SEK 223,930.74
DKK 152,345.70

About the Item

Buffet in Carved Oak with Marble Top, France, 1950s The façade of this monumental buffet unfolds like a pastoral frieze—four paneled doors, each framed in pyramidal relief, bear hand-carved emblems of wheat sheaves and grape clusters. These motifs, rendered in low relief with near-botanical precision, evoke the agrarian abundance of rural France. Light moves across the carvings in shadowed ripples, animating the surface with a quiet, vegetal rhythm. Attributed to a provincial workshop in the spirit of Jean-Charles Moreux, whose oeuvre bridged neoclassicism with rustic romanticism, this piece carries forward the tradition of architecture-meets-craft. The stylized base—with its stepped plinth and turned, gadrooned supports—recalls temple stylobates, yet it rests with humility in the domestic scale of a countryside salon. Emerging in the postwar decades of French Reconstruction, this buffet exemplifies the renewed valorization of artisanal heritage. In contrast to industrial minimalism, it celebrates labor, hand-carving, and material truth—offering not just storage, but sculptural presence. Crafted from solid oak, the wood has matured into a warm amber tone, its grain visibly flowing through each architectural gesture. The top is composed of verde Alpi marble, its organic veining a geological counterpoint to the arboreal carvings below. Joinery is traditional throughout: mortise-and-tenon construction, wooden dowels, and brass hinges that have aged to a gentle matte. Wear consistent with age and use. Meticulously preserved by Jada to maintain its structural integrity while honoring its original patina. The carving remains crisp, the wood nourished, and the marble unrestored—retaining the tactile trace of time. The piece commands spatial attention with the dignity of a civic altar—grounded, sculptural, and abundantly storied. It anchors a dining space or gallery wall with monumental calm. Available for private acquisition. Inquiries from discerning collectors are welcome.
  • Similar to:
    Jean-Charles Moreux (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 42.52 in (108 cm)Width: 94.49 in (240 cm)Depth: 20.08 in (51 cm)
  • Style:
    French Provincial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • 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:
    Seller: 0002904800171stDibs: LU4245146989722

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