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Louis XIV Buffets

LOUIS XIV STYLE

As opposed to the styles that would follow from the other 18th-century French kings, Louis XV and Louis XVI, antique Louis XIV furniture is rigid and imposing. It expresses opulence — even its armchairs, with their upright backs, straight legs and lavish ornamentation, look like thrones. Authentic Louis XIV sofas, a then newly emerging iteration of seating, are fully upholstered and often feature decoratively carved frames of walnut, chestnut or oak.

When French King Louis XIV established his royal court at Versailles in 1682, he transformed what was once a hunting lodge into a palace that declared his wealth and power through its design. Until his death in 1715, he reigned with a spirit of excess and absolute political dominance. The “Sun King,” as he called himself, believed that France revolved around him as planets do the sun. Louis XIV adopted the sun as his emblem, decorating the grounds with symbols of the sun and Apollo, the Greek god of the sun. As he stated, “There is nothing that indicates more clearly the magnificence of great princes than their superb palaces and their precious furniture.” He was a child when he became king in 1643, only shaping his style after he became absolute monarch in 1661.

Reflecting trends in French Baroque art, Louis XIV furniture characteristics included exuberant decoration. There were gilded bronze details including shells, suns, grotesques, lions and classical references like acanthus leaves. The years of growth in the country’s manufacturing, such as the tapestries and cabinets made at Gobelins, led to design innovations. The commode replaced the chest as a storage device, with drawers and a surface that could double as a desk.

The materials were luxurious, such as the popular tortoiseshell veneer technique that leading cabinetmaker Pierre Golle used in his designs. André-Charles Boulle, who became royal cabinetmaker in 1672, was a masterful artist of marquetry, using inlays of ebony, exotic woods and mother-of-pearl.

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Style: Louis XIV
Louis XVI Style Marble Top Buffet with Reeded Doors and Brass Galleries
Louis XVI Style Marble Top Buffet with Reeded Doors and Brass Galleries

Louis XVI Style Marble Top Buffet with Reeded Doors and Brass Galleries

Located in Troy, MI

Found in France, this marble-topped buffet cabinet dates from the 1890s. Walnut cabinet features a top drawer with functional lock and open corner shelves on both sides with brass ga...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Buffets

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Marble, Brass

19th Century Painted Enfilade
19th Century Painted Enfilade

19th Century Painted Enfilade

Located in New Orleans, LA

Beautifully shaped and paint decorated enfilade/buffet. The depth of the piece allows it to be used in various rooms in various ways. The color is a beautiful light griege that will ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Buffets

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Wood

Antique French Louis XIV Marble Top Walnut Buffet with Rounded Sides
Antique French Louis XIV Marble Top Walnut Buffet with Rounded Sides

Antique French Louis XIV Marble Top Walnut Buffet with Rounded Sides

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique French Louis XIV Marble Top Walnut Buffet with Rounded Sides is the combination of style, elegance and efficiency, crafted by master artisans from sumptuous indigenous French...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Buffets

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Marble

Early 18th Century Regence Cupboard Armoire Buffet
Early 18th Century Regence Cupboard Armoire Buffet

Early 18th Century Regence Cupboard Armoire Buffet

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A great early 18th century French oak two-door armoire with a buffet interior. The exterior beautifully sculpted and the interior with blue paint.

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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Buffets

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Oak

French Louis XIV Style Bleached Oak 4-Door Enfilade Buffet, Circa 1940s
French Louis XIV Style Bleached Oak 4-Door Enfilade Buffet, Circa 1940s

French Louis XIV Style Bleached Oak 4-Door Enfilade Buffet, Circa 1940s

Located in Dallas, TX

An elongated French buffet with more than two doors is known as an enfilade. This bleached four-door enfilade (from circa 1940s) has been hand-carved in the style of Louis XIV. All f...

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1940s French Vintage Louis XIV Buffets

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Metal, Iron

18th Century French Walnut Community Buffet, Louis XIV Period
18th Century French Walnut Community Buffet, Louis XIV Period

18th Century French Walnut Community Buffet, Louis XIV Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

Small Walnut Community Buffet From The 18th Century "Louis XIV community buffet in walnut, Burgundy 18th century. A refined French walnut community buffet dating from the first half ...

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18th Century Antique Louis XIV Buffets

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Walnut

Antique Country French Stripped Walnut Buffet with Thick Siena Marble Top
Antique Country French Stripped Walnut Buffet with Thick Siena Marble Top

Antique Country French Stripped Walnut Buffet with Thick Siena Marble Top

Located in Dallas, TX

This impressive Antique Country French Buffet was executed in richly carved walnut then painstakingly stripped to reveal the natural grain and quiet patina of the wood. Rooted in the...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Buffets

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Siena Marble, Brass

Antique French Louis XIV Inlaid And Carved Oak Buffet Cabinet, Early 18Th C.
Antique French Louis XIV Inlaid And Carved Oak Buffet Cabinet, Early 18Th C.

Antique French Louis XIV Inlaid And Carved Oak Buffet Cabinet, Early 18Th C.

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE FRENCH CUPBOARD A highly decorative and unusual cabinet with carved shell details and inlaid maquetry stars. Brass handles, escutcheons and iron hinges. Two drawers over a...

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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Buffets

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Brass, Iron

French Early 20th Century Buffet
French Early 20th Century Buffet

French Early 20th Century Buffet

Located in Stockbridge, GA

This piece has been refinished. It is in a transition style of Louis XIV and Louis XV. Simple line with a bit of movement on the doors. Easy to pla anywhere.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Buffets

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Oak

Late 19th Century Liégeois Régence Style Oak Display Buffet with Rouge Marble
Late 19th Century Liégeois Régence Style Oak Display Buffet with Rouge Marble

Late 19th Century Liégeois Régence Style Oak Display Buffet with Rouge Marble

Located in Dallas, TX

A refined late 19th century Liégeois display buffet, beautifully executed in richly grained oak and crowned with its original Rouge Griotte Breccia marble top. The carving reflects ...

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1890s French Antique Louis XIV Buffets

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Marble, Brass

Antique Country French Louis XIV Oak Buffet
Antique Country French Louis XIV Oak Buffet

Antique Country French Louis XIV Oak Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Country French Louis XIV Oak Buffet is a combination of timeless styling and superb craftsmanship that you and your family will enjoy for generations! Hand-crafted from soli...

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Early 1900s Belgian Antique Louis XIV Buffets

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Brass

Antique 18th C. French Louis XIV Oak & Marble Hunting Buffet Commode Cabinet
Antique 18th C. French Louis XIV Oak & Marble Hunting Buffet Commode Cabinet

Antique 18th C. French Louis XIV Oak & Marble Hunting Buffet Commode Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

Striking Mid 18th Century French Louis XIV style Hunting Cabinet. Made from oak with a thick ruege marble beveled top over an oak case with two hand dovetailed knife drawers and a l...

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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Buffets

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Marble

19th Century Belgian Liégeoise Oak Buffet with Saint-Remy Marble Top
19th Century Belgian Liégeoise Oak Buffet with Saint-Remy Marble Top

19th Century Belgian Liégeoise Oak Buffet with Saint-Remy Marble Top

Located in Dallas, TX

A superb example of the Liégeois tradition, this 19th century Belgian oak buffet showcases the robust carving and architectural presence for which the region of Liège is so admired. ...

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1890s Belgian Antique Louis XIV Buffets

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Marble, Brass

19th Century Louis XIV Buffet in Stripped Oak
19th Century Louis XIV Buffet in Stripped Oak

19th Century Louis XIV Buffet in Stripped Oak

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century Louis XIV Buffet is a handsome piece that will add just the right amount of storage and display surface to any room! Hand-crafted from solid planks of old-growth oak, i...

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1840s French Antique Louis XIV Buffets

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Brass

19th Century Liegoise Louis XIV Three Door Buffet
19th Century Liegoise Louis XIV Three Door Buffet

19th Century Liegoise Louis XIV Three Door Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century Liegoise Louis XIV Three Door Buffet is a classic example of the master craftsmanship of the artisans of Liege, a storied region located in the heart of northern Europe ...

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1880s Belgian Antique Louis XIV Buffets

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Brass

Large 17th Century French Louis XIV Period Painted Buffet Deux Corps
Large 17th Century French Louis XIV Period Painted Buffet Deux Corps

Large 17th Century French Louis XIV Period Painted Buffet Deux Corps

Located in Birmingham, AL

A superb 17th-century Louis XIV period buffet à deux corps expertly handcrafted in walnut by skilled ébénistes near Lyon, circa 1680s. Having a captivating patinated bluish-gray pain...

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1680s French Antique Louis XIV Buffets

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Iron

Antique French Whitewashed Walnut Step-Front Marble Top Buffet
Antique French Whitewashed Walnut Step-Front Marble Top Buffet

Antique French Whitewashed Walnut Step-Front Marble Top Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique French Whitewashed Walnut Step-Front Marble Top Buffet will create a majestic visual statement in any room! The step-front design combined with serpentine sides creates interest from any angle, and accentuates the form while bringing the natural beauty of the stripped walnut to the fore. Sis boldly scrolled legs with escargot feet provide support, connecting the undulating apron that is finely bordered and at the center section beautifully carved with acanthus fronds and wildflower sprays. Four cabinet doors above feature scrolled and arched panels surrounded by finely molded frames with carved accents on the top or corner. Four drawers above that feature tailored molding detail. Brass hinges hang the doors, with figured brass key guards and cast drawer pulls...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Buffets

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Marble, Brass

Painted Two-door Sideboard, Italy, 19th Century
Painted Two-door Sideboard, Italy, 19th Century

Painted Two-door Sideboard, Italy, 19th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Large two-door sideboard in the 17th-century style, made of wood painted in yellow/ochre tones with a stylized foliage design highlighted in green on the doors and sides. Italian...

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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Buffets

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Wood

Louis XIV Buffet in Walnut, 18th Century
Louis XIV Buffet in Walnut, 18th Century

Louis XIV Buffet in Walnut, 18th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

superb Louis XIV walnut sideboard from the beginning of the 18th century from France Very elegant credenza or buffet which opens with two large molded doors with symmetrical carvi...

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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Buffets

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Walnut

19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Walnut Display Buffet
19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Walnut Display Buffet

19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Walnut Display Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Louis XIV marble top walnut display buffet for those who wish to possess an exquisitely rendered, beautifully styled focal centerpiece to a room that performs mul...

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1890s French Antique Louis XIV Buffets

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Marble

18th Century Country French Buffet ~ Cabinet in Stripped Oak
18th Century Country French Buffet ~ Cabinet in Stripped Oak

18th Century Country French Buffet ~ Cabinet in Stripped Oak

Located in Dallas, TX

18th Century Country French Whitewashed Buffet ~ Cabinet was designed to serve a typically large family, and provide adequate storage for all china, flatware and glassware while simu...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Buffets

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Brass

Antique Country French Louis XIV Walnut Marble Top Buffet
Antique Country French Louis XIV Walnut Marble Top Buffet

Antique Country French Louis XIV Walnut Marble Top Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Country French Louis XIV Walnut Marble Top Buffet represents the sophisticated side of the genre, executed in sumptuous indigenous French walnut for an unmistakable presence....

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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Buffets

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Marble, Bronze

Grand Liégeois Louis XIV Style Stripped Oak Buffet ~ Credenza
Grand Liégeois Louis XIV Style Stripped Oak Buffet ~ Credenza

Grand Liégeois Louis XIV Style Stripped Oak Buffet ~ Credenza

Located in Dallas, TX

Monumental in scale and presence, this Grand Liégeois Louis XIV Style Stripped Oak Buffet ~ Credenza reflects the bold architectural character and ornamentation associated with the L...

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Early 1900s Belgian Antique Louis XIV Buffets

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Brass

19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Buffet
19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Buffet

19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Buffet represents an elegant blend of neoclassical architecture and hand-carved embellishment inspired by the reign of the Sun King. Hand-cra...

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1890s French Antique Louis XIV Buffets

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Marble, Brass

French 18th century Buffet
French 18th century Buffet

French 18th century Buffet

Located in Stockbridge, GA

This Buffet de Chasse is made of flamed walnut with a royal marble top.

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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Buffets

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Marble

Grand Antique French Walnut Louis XIV Marble Top Buffet ~ Sideboard
Grand Antique French Walnut Louis XIV Marble Top Buffet ~ Sideboard

Grand Antique French Walnut Louis XIV Marble Top Buffet ~ Sideboard

Located in Dallas, TX

Grand antique French walnut Louis XIV marble top buffet ~ Sideboard is a masterpiece of the cabinetmaker's art, measuring eight feet in width! Rendered from sumptuous walnut, it feat...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Buffets

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Marble, Steel

Early 18th Century French Oak Buffet Deux Corps from Colmar, Alsace
Early 18th Century French Oak Buffet Deux Corps from Colmar, Alsace

Early 18th Century French Oak Buffet Deux Corps from Colmar, Alsace

Located in Dallas, TX

Colmar, where this handsome buffet deux corps was crafted, is an affluent commune in the Alsace region of France, a mere 15 miles from the German border. Because of this proximity, the hand-carved oak cabinet features some elements that were inspired by German woodworkers of the early 1700’s. A robust lower body, with a thick molding along the apron, is supported by four onion feet, often found on large German case pieces...

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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Buffets

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Iron

19th Century Louis XIV Liégeois Style Oak Display Buffet ~ Credenza
19th Century Louis XIV Liégeois Style Oak Display Buffet ~ Credenza

19th Century Louis XIV Liégeois Style Oak Display Buffet ~ Credenza

Located in Dallas, TX

At this time, a companion buffet from the same original set is also available ~ sold separately ~ offering the opportunity to acquire the pair if you act fast! This refined 19th cen...

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1890s Belgian Antique Louis XIV Buffets

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Brass

19th Century Liegoise Louis XIV Buffet ~ Credenza
19th Century Liegoise Louis XIV Buffet ~ Credenza

19th Century Liegoise Louis XIV Buffet ~ Credenza

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century Liégeois Louis XIV two-door buffet reflecting the proud carving traditions of the Liège region, where furniture was crafted with depth, movement, and enduring character....

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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Buffets

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Brass

19th Century Louis XIV Liégeois Style Oak Display Buffet ~ Credenza
19th Century Louis XIV Liégeois Style Oak Display Buffet ~ Credenza

19th Century Louis XIV Liégeois Style Oak Display Buffet ~ Credenza

Located in Dallas, TX

At this time, a companion buffet from the same original set is also available ~ sold separately ~ offering the opportunity to acquire the pair if you act fast! This refined 19th cen...

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1890s Belgian Antique Louis XIV Buffets

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Brass

Louis XIV Period 18th Century Walnut Buffet with Carved Quatrefoil Motifs
Louis XIV Period 18th Century Walnut Buffet with Carved Quatrefoil Motifs

Louis XIV Period 18th Century Walnut Buffet with Carved Quatrefoil Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XIV period walnut buffet from the 18th century with two drawers over two doors, carved X-Form and quatrefoil motifs. Indulge in the regal elegance of this 18th-century...

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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Buffets

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Walnut

Mid-Century French Louis XIV Style Light Oak "Buffet de Chasse" with Drawers
Mid-Century French Louis XIV Style Light Oak "Buffet de Chasse" with Drawers

Mid-Century French Louis XIV Style Light Oak "Buffet de Chasse" with Drawers

Located in Dallas, TX

This robust mid-century "Buffet de Chasse" was crafted in France circa 1950 in the stately Louis XIV style, combining bold architectural lines with refined detailing. Made from solid...

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Buffets

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Oak

Antique Louis XIV Buffet
Antique Louis XIV Buffet

Antique Louis XIV Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Louis XIV Buffet is a spectacular testament to the talents of a premier cabinetmaker, indeed! Designed for a lavish manoir, it was hand-crafted from old-growth indigenous wh...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Buffets

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Oak

Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Round Side Marble Top Buffet
Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Round Side Marble Top Buffet

Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Round Side Marble Top Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Round Side Marble Top Buffet combines beauty and elegance with form and function, crafted from walnut, marble and solid brass! The design features a ...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Buffets

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Marble, Brass

18th Century Louis XIV French Buffet with Original Hardware
18th Century Louis XIV French Buffet with Original Hardware

18th Century Louis XIV French Buffet with Original Hardware

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Louis XIV chest of drawers from the 18th century with doors opening from two leaves. The crossbow shaped facade simulates drawers. This piece features interesting moulding to the fro...

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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Buffets

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Wood

18th Century French Louis XIV Oak Buffet à Deux-Corps from Normandy
18th Century French Louis XIV Oak Buffet à Deux-Corps from Normandy

18th Century French Louis XIV Oak Buffet à Deux-Corps from Normandy

Located in Dallas, TX

Display your fine Quimper or porcelain collection in this museum-quality antique buffet à deux-corps, crafted in Normandy, France circa 1760. The elegant cabinet features a flat mold...

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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Buffets

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Wire

Casket Boulle,
Casket Boulle,

Casket Boulle,

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

We present casket boulle 19th century Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, so as to restore its original condition from many years ago (It has been cleaned to bare veneer, disinfected and finished by hand with high gloss shellac polish). Highly recommended especially for the connoisseurs of beauty and elegance. Opportunity to sell furniture...

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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Buffets

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Walnut

Louis Xiv buffets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XIV buffets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, 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, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIV buffets made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Belgium pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 $2,760 and tops out at $34,000 while the average work can sell for $5,384.