French Provincial Buffets
FRENCH PROVINCIAL STYLE
Removed from the fashions of the court, French Provincial style developed in the provinces of the country, such as Provence, Normandy, the Loire Valley and Bordeaux. Dating to the 17th and 18th centuries, French Provincial furniture was not as ostentatious as the designs being produced for the royal palaces, but elegant S-shape cabriole legs and ornate carvings elevated the sturdy chairs, sofas, tables and bedroom furniture intended for everyday use.
Although it varies by region, antique French Provincial furniture is unified by solid construction and an artisanal attention to design. While this furniture often followed the metropolitan trends — including the Rococo or neoclassical aesthetics of Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI — since it was produced in the French countryside it was more subdued with nods to its rustic settings.
Local materials like fruitwoods, oak, beech and walnut were used to construct large French Provincial armoires for storage and comfortable armchairs with rush-woven seats. Wrought-iron elements and carvings like floral details and scallop patterns were common as ornamentation. Furniture was frequently painted white or other muted colors that coordinated with gilt and would acquire a patina of age over time. Other wood was just stained with vibrant fabric such as toile de Jouy, which sometimes depicted pastoral scenes, adding color as upholstery.
The style arrived in the United States after World War I, with soldiers returning home wanting furniture like what they had seen in the rural homes and castles of France. In Grand Rapids, Michigan, designer John Widdicomb split from his family business, the Widdicomb Furniture Company, and had been focusing on Louis XV– and French Provincial–style furnishings since the early 1900s. Other American manufacturers such as Baker, Drexel, Henredon and Thomasville also responded to demand. Today antique French Provincial pieces and reproductions continue to be popular.
Find a collection of antique French Provincial dining tables, seating, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Style: French Provincial
Italy Mid-19th Century Yellow Wood Buffet with Yellow Glass Shelves
Located in Brescia, IT
Italy Mid-19th Century yellow lacquered wood and glass shelves buffet in farmhouse style
This cheerful yellow wood lacquered buffet is composed by two part: the mid-19th Century pine wood buffet, that it is currently hand-lacquered in yellow color and the contemporary metal chrome étagère that it need to be fixed directly to the wall. The yellow back lacquered glass shelves are a contemporary production. The wood shelve...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Louis XV Tall Double Walnut Buffet
Located in Sheridan, CO
Louis XV style French double buffet, 18th century. Beautiful walnut is double paneled on upper and lower sets of doors. Intricate iron escutcheons on all doors, with original iron fi...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Wooden Dresser with Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th century chifonier made in France boasts a refined marble top, resting over a wooden case with three deep and two shallow drawers adorned by gilded bail pulls. A curious ang...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets
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Marble
19th Century Country French Inlaid Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Country French Inlaid Buffet is a charming example of the genre, styled with tailored lines compared to most French furnishings, yet still a design executed with flair! ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Cherry, Oak, Walnut
18th Century Country French Regence Buffet in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Country French Regence Buffet in Stripped Oak was crafted during the reign of Louis XVI who championed the neoclassical revival, but the country was in such a state of t...
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1770s French Antique French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Brass
Antique French Limed Buffet A De Corps
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Antique French limed pine buffet a de corps, with large glazed doors over 2 blind doors. It has 2 shelves above and one below. Original hinges and escutcheons sets off this understa...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets
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Pine
19th Century Country French Fruitwood Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Country French Fruitwood Buffet was designed for an efficient floor plan. Measuring only 17" deep, it will fit where many similar types will not. Just three inches wid...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Brass
Auffray Fine French Buffet Server With Black Granite Inserts
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A long fine French buffet server or sideboard by Auffray with black granite top inserts. The server with a large center drawer flanked by two side drawers surmounted with fluted colu...
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20th Century French French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Brass
19th C Enfilade
Located in Vista, CA
A sweet painted small hand painted sideboard with bun feet in the front and block legs in the back.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Bleached Oak Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with the exquisite 19th Century French Bleached Oak Buffet, a statement piece resonating with the charm and ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Bleached Oak Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th century French oak buffet boasts elaborate panels with plentiful Baroque flower carvings mirrored on the three raised doors. The piece reveals a strong neoclassical influen...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Brass
Antique French Provincial Louis XV Style Oak Sideboard
Located in Sheridan, CO
French Louis XV style oak sideboard, late 19th c., two drawers, over two cabinet doors, scalloped apron, rising on whorl feet. Detailed carving on each door panel.
Dimensions: appro...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Brass
18th Century French Walnut Buffet or Server
Located in Milford, NH
A nice 18th century French walnut buffet with rectangular molded edge top with front rounded corners, surmounting two fitted frieze drawers over two doors, which open to a single int...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Bleached Oak Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
This timeless piece of furniture is a 19th-century French Bleached Oak Buffet that showcases the craftsmanship of its era. It is crowned with sophistication and features three drawer...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Bleached Oak Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
Hand-crafted during the 19th century in France, this antique oak buffet gives unique character while also showing an antique personality. Crafted with an elegant blend of light wood ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Wood, Oak
Antique Louis XV Style Provincial Fruitwood Buffet
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XV style provincial fruitwood buffet, 19th century. With a 3 board rectangular top with rounded front corners, 2 frieze drawers with iron hardware over two fruitwood do...
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Iron
Early 19th Century French Wooden Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
Tall and graceful, this antique wooden cabinet offers an attractive period piece. Hand-built in France in the early 1800s, elegant Rococo details bring out the delicate character of ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Brass
Country French Buffet
By Drexel
Located in Portland, OR
Inspired by French Antiques this sideboard from the Brittany Collection by Drexel Heritage is an exceptional reproduction.
Featuring raised panel doors with French style carvings, in...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Wood
19th-Century French Walnut Server: Antique Elegance Meets Timeless Craftsmanship
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Journey back to an era of unparalleled elegance with our 19th-century French Server, a gem of antique craftsmanship and design. Expertly restored by our dedicated in-house craftsmen,...
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1860s French Antique French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Lacquer, Walnut, Wood
Antique Country French Carved Oak Buffet
Located in Portland, OR
Remarkable French Country Oak Buffet. Exceptional carved details showcase fine craftsmanship. Featuring curvaceous raised door panels, scalloped apron and sweet cabriole legs. Love t...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Oak
French Country Buffet de Chasse, 18th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A French Country Buffet de Chasse in blonde walnut, mid-late 18th century, the rectangular wood top with rounded corners, over 2 small frieze drawers and 2 arched paneled doors, conc...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Bleached Oak Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
A quintessential Country French buffet cabinet, made circa 1800. The simple geometric shape recalls a countryside local and the time tested approach of regional French cabinet makers...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Bleached Oak Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
A quintessential Country French buffet cabinet, made circa 1800. The simple geometric shape recalls a countryside local and the time tested approach of regional French cabinet makers...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Provincial Oak Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
Ornamental accents give this Provincial oak buffet a uniquely charming personality. Hand-crafted in France in the 1800s, the silhouette is simple, providing ample space to store the ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Brass
Antique Country French Walnut Buffet a Deux Corps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The tall two- part cabinet with carved cornice over the top with double grille doors with fine iron mount, two shelves inside. The lower cabinet with double doors opening to one shel...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Walnut
Large Four-Door Painted Enfilade
Located in Houston, TX
Large four-door painted enfilade, circa 1850-1889, France. Large rustic French enfilade buffet with gray painted with warm salmon color undertones. Large rustic wooden top. Surface e...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Steel, Iron
19th Century French Wooden Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
Made in France during the 19th century, this wooden buffet features three drawers resting above two square-panel doors, revealing ample compartments within. The rhombus carvings in t...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Brass
Thomasville French Provincial Louis XV Pecan Buffet Server or Bar Cabinet
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style drop leaf buffet server or bar cabinet
By Thomasville
USA, Circa 1970s
Carved pecan wood, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 39"...
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1970s American Vintage French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Bleached Oak Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th-century French buffet, handcrafted from fine European oak, flaunts intricate patterns of natural grain combined with subtle carvings decorating the apron. The ornate brass ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Brass
19th Century Country French Buffet ~ Argentier
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Country French Buffet ~ Argentier combines timeless provincial style with the convenience of drawers fully lined and formed to store all your silverware! Hand-crafted a...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Steel
Rare 18th Century French Provincial “Buffet Deux Corps”
Located in Middleburg, VA
Rare and Wonderful 18th Century French Provincial “Buffet Deux Corps”(Buffet in two parts). Arched Cornice over two glazed cupboard doors and two original shaped interior shelves. T...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Provincial Oak Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
The attractive design of this Provincial oak buffet gives it a light and graceful personality despite its generous proportions. Hand-built in France in the 1800s, the upper drawers s...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Oak Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
An oak buffet, hand-crafted in France during the 19th century. The blond tone of the bleached wood reveals a graceful rippling grain, highlighting masterfully carved details on the d...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Oak Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
This delightful antique oak buffet combines a dignified Empire aesthetic with a bright natural finish. Made in France in the 1800s, fluted pilasters and an overhanging upper drawer l...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Oak
18th C. French Carved Buffet with Distressed Painted Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th C. Carved French Provincial buffet with original metal hardware. The buffet stands on four cabriole legs. There is a carved sunflower between the two drawers. Amazing dovetai...
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1780s French Antique French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Stone
Solid Oak Cabinet, France, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Discover the allure of French craftsmanship with this charming and compact oak buffet from the 1940s. Despite its smaller size, this piece exudes timeless elegance and showcases the ...
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Oak
1820s French Wooden Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden buffet created in France circa 1820. Stout and sturdily constructed, this expansive wooden buffet displays a confident design and classic 1800s French artisanry. Paneled doo...
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1820s French Antique French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Oak
Rattan Sideboard, France, 1970
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Introducing a stunning French sideboard that exudes the essence of Audoux Minet design, renowned for its timeless beauty and exceptional craftsmanship. This remarkable piece features...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Rattan, Burlap
19th Century French Oak Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
Beautiful craftsmanship and statuesque proportions give this oak buffet an air of antique grandeur. Hand-built in France in the 1800s, a brindled grain dances in dark patterns over t...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Oak
Antique French Tall Cherrywood Shallow Depth Buffet With Dish Display
Located in Sheridan, CO
French Provincial Louis XV Cherrywood buffet features 2 drawers, 2 doors, rising on cabriole legs, ending in whorl feet. Carved embellishments on the scalloped apron add charm. The b...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Brass
Transition Louis XIV Buffet with Ardoise Marble Top
Located in New Orleans, LA
This buffet has two large doors and an imposing slate colored marble top. The height is a bit taller than normal which gives it an important presence. When you open the doors there...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Marble
Vintage Henredon Four Centuries French Country Provincial Oak Buffet Sideboard
By Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
Henredon Four Centuries collection Country French bar cabinet or server, circa 1970s. features a rectangular frame made from oak with two la...
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1970s Vintage French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Oak
Fancher Furniture White Enameled Slide-Top Rolling Bar / Buffet
Located in Germantown, MD
A finely constructed rolling buffet bar with slide top extension bar the luxurious furniture maker Fancher Furniture Co of Salamanca, New York. Measures 42" wide close, 63" wide open...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Fine Quality Figured Walnut French Provincial Sideboard Buffet Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Brittany Vaisselier with Clock
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century Country French vaisselier, or china hutch, from Brittany made of solid chestnut and in two parts. The top has a tall plate rack with two sets of six shelves with turne...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Brass, Enamel
19th Century French Wooden Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden buffet created in 19th century France. Mysterious and undeniably beautiful, this classically sculpted buffet radiates a regality befitting a fairytale. Sumptuous scroll patt...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets
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Wood
Large 19th Century French Carved Double Buffet from Brittany
Located in Sheridan, CO
The extraordinary antique double buffet is from Brittany / Normandy region, France. It was made in the early 1800 (1820-1850). The heavy carving, turned ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Walnut, Pine
Massive French Pine Sideboard Server
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very large and serviceable Cherry stained Pine cabinet. The top banded on the front and sides. With three frieze drawers and three center long drawers, all with brass shed form escutcheons. Lacking a door key...
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20th Century French French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Brass
Pair of 20th Century French Provencal Bleached Oak Buffets Cabinets
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
A pair of two door provencal cabinets from France, circa 1940.
Representing the casual yet refined aesthetic of the French countryside, patinated, enhancing the natural textured fig...
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Oak
1900s Belgian Wooden Ice Box
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden ice chestcreated in 1900s Belgium. This intriguing piece exudes a timeless air despite its antiquated use. Serving a unique function, this antiquated refridgerator would hav...
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20th Century Belgian French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Bleached Oak Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
The quintessential Country French buffet cabinet, made circa 1800. The simple geometric shape recalls a countryside local and the time tested approach of regional French cabinet make...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Oak
French Burl Ash Server from Burgundy
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An attractive French solid burl ash server from Burgundy. Two center drawers in the apron have ample space for storage and open easily with smooth wood pull...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Wood, Ash, Burl
18th Century French Louis XV/Provincial French Buffet with Black Shell Marble
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th century French Provincial French Buffe*t with Black Shell Marble
*Buffet de Chasse (Hunt Board/Buffet)
This beautiful example , is a substantial yet subtle sideboard with ...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Marble, Iron
18th Century Country French Vaisselier ~ Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Country French Vaisselier ~ Buffet was designed to perform three essential functions, and to do it with flair and style! Hand-crafted in the Lower Brittany region, its style influence was derived from centuries of French artistry in wood, most notably the Louis XIV style. The most obvious function is display, with two sturdy, deep shelves...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Oak Sideboard with Handcarved Doors, France, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Introducing an exquisite mahogany buffet that exudes timeless elegance and sophistication. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this piece showcases the rich and luxurious be...
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Oak
20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden buffet made in 20th century Belgium. This large buffet features two doors and two drawers. The oak has been carefully refinished to protect the wood surface and also bring f...
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20th Century Belgian French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Oak
French Late 18th Century Burl Walnut Buffet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautiful solid walnut buffet, made in France circa 1790. The case antique is made with Provincial charm and style with burl walnut panels set into the shapely carved doors. These ...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Steel
18th C. French Walnut Buffet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century French walnut buffet. The buffet has two paneled doors with original brass hardware. The body of the piece stands on four cabriole legs. The designs on both the bottom a...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Walnut
French Provincial buffets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial buffets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage buffets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial buffets made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original buffets, popular names associated with this style include Drexel, Henredon, Thomasville, and Fancher Furniture Co.. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for buffets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $796 and tops out at $38,000 while the average work can sell for $4,720.
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