Late 19th Century Monumental French Carved Walnut Cabinet with Carved Plaques

A traditional vitrine cabinet made in France in the late 19th century, having a rich mahogany frame and brass inlaid trims all around and beveled glass doors. The doors include a loc...

A grand late 19th-century Italian walnut bookcase, exquisitely crafted with intricate carvings and elegant proportions. This monumental three-door bookcase features beveled glass doo...

This exquisite Louis XV Style Buffet Deux Corps, made from rich walnut, features a mirrored back, adding a touch of sophistication and reflecting the beauty of the displayed objects....

Antique carved center table made with rich walnut in France, 19th Century. Adorned with carved floral and botanical details all around the piece. Dimensions: 29"H x 30"D

Buffet dressoir French cabinet, circa 1880 One carved door representing a woman spinning wool and one drawer. Florals motifs on the front and one the...

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...

Buffet dressoir French cabinet, circa 1880. From the area of French Britanny. Two carved doors representing the blazon of Britanny blazon. On the left the officiel blazon of Britanny...

An astounding French Renaissance walnut cabinet with superb detailed carvings. This piece is not only striking but its large. The top has a v...