Large French 19th Century Painted Shop Counter

A very unique French Empire 19th century buffet, or desserte server, in demilune profile and more recent painted finish of uncertain age. The top surface is a handpainted faux marble that is nearly all black except for delicate wisps of smoky gray veining. In the frieze are three drawers: one in each corner that swings outward at an angle, and one wide drawer in the center, all using lion-motif ring pulls. The case is washed in an ethereal tone of French gray with matte texture and mottled variation blending streaks of white, gray, and blue pigment that may just as easily blend with Directoire and Gustavian tastes than the opulence of Empire. Carved wood caryatids in ebonized (painted) effect flank the pair of doors at center, which open in tandem by working lock and key. Inside the case are two shelves at different depths which could be perfect as a dry bar or dining room storage...

A collection of three painted counters from a 19th Century French pastry shop. This rare and outstanding group of counters would transform your everyday ki...

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Early Painted Shop Counter From France, Circa 1920. Solid oak construction with original brass hardware. Superb original paint and use.

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19th Century French black painted counter. Panelled front with shelves / cupboards on the other side. With scrubbed wooden top.

A French painted-wood, two-door buffet cabinet from the 18th century. This antique cabinet from France has a rectangular-shaped top, over a case that houses a pair of half-sized draw...