Hand-Carved Buffets

The Swedish Gustavian 19th-century Wedding Buffet is a stunning piece of furniture that epitomizes the grace and elegance of Swedish design. Painted in a beautiful color with marbe...

An endearing 18th century Italian hand-painted buffet that departs from the strong visual codes of the Baroque period adopting the relaxed manner of Louis XV and Gustavian polychrome...

A gorgeous pine buffet from 19th century England, the restrained construction highlights the glowing effect of the blonde wood for eyecatching storage in any room. The top surface is...

A beautiful, solid walnut enfilade from the 19th century, Louis Philippe period. The top surface is simply constructed in four pieces to frame a wide central plank and narrow boards ...

This Spanish cabinet dates from the early 20th century and is crafted in solid oak, showcasing finely carved geometric panels inspired by traditional Iberian decorative motifs. The f...

A beautiful 18th century French buffet/ sideboard in cherry wood with rounded bevel-edged, rectangular top resting on a base with two drawers over two cabinet doors. This graceful bu...

19th century oak buffet from France with a beautifully molded and hand carved lunette decorated edge around the top, following down to lovely and simple hand paneled sides and two dr...

A fine quality antique French credence cupboard by Eugene Dienst & Fils (active circa 1870-1900) Late 19th century, France, St. Faubourg Saint-Antoine region of Paris, at the time a legendary district renowned for the shops of some of the finest ébénistes (cabinetmakers) in all the world. This remarkable Parisian credence cupboard (dining buffet - sideboard - credenza, originally used for the storing and displaying of plates and for serving at banquets), circa 1880, showcases excellent quality craftsmanship, hand-crafted solid oak construction and profuse hand carved ornamentation, exceptionally executed in medieval Gothic inspired Renaissance era style, one-piece design, having a stepped cornice over dual cabinet doors, each with central portrait plaque among foliated scrollwork arabesques in low and high relief adding distinct three-dimensional qualities, warmth and rich depth. The doors opening to a shelved interior storage compartment, above a single dovetailed drawer with relief shell-form handle. Turned drop-finials flank ornate turned bluster-form column supports adorned in intricate acanthus carvings, rising on a conforming hexagonal platform base where the flowing scrolling foliate carvings continue over stepped molding, having large lower open display shelf against paneled backplate, further rising on sculpted tapering feet. The backside of the case giving a glimpse into the quality with visible hand-cut dovetail joinery. - Signature / Makers Mark / Hallmarked / Blind Stamp: Burn stamped to verso: "AMEUBLEMENTS / E.DIENST & FILS / PARIS / RUE DU FBG ST. ANTOINE 86" Retaining adhesive label to verso: "F. LE GALLAIS & SONS, DEPOSITORIES JERSEY" (Chanel island...

A handsome and sizable solid oak buffet a deux corps (in two sections) with Provincial charm from 19th century France. This four door case antique is split into two bodies: a deeper lower body and a more narrow but tall upper body. The upper cabinet is crowned with a molded cornice above imaginative carvings in the frieze depicting swags and hanging tassels, more in the Louis XVI taste. The upper doors are delightfully paneled and conceal a spacious interior with two removable shelves, approximately 13" deep. The lower paneled doors open to reveal a space with a single removable shelf, approximately 18" deep. Both sets of doors contain functioning locks and feature scrolling iron escutcheon plates. Two keys are included. All doors are supported by steel barrel...

A French Empire (19th century) buffet made of rich flamed, bookmatched mahogany. The original Saint Anne marble top of charcoal stone with gray and white veining is removable. Below ...

Antique Low French Buffet on Hand-carved Oak from the late 1700's. Just imagine how smart the French must have been over 200-years ago, knowing that the world would require low Buffe...

Low sideboard in walnut fruit wood opening with two leaves and two drawers on the front, nicely molded and resting on a arched base joined by a scalloped crosspiece. The top of the s...

A classic and sleek French mahogany buffet from the Art Deco period is the perfect modern storage piece. The cabinet has its original gray and white marble top for a durable and prac...

Mid-Century Henredon four centuries rolling 4-drawer buffet or server having flip open black laminate top over 4 hand carved barley twist legs. Made entirely of English Oak with bras...

A French Louis XV period 18th century buffet de chasse from the Château de Rosière in the Isère department. Found in the Château of Rosière located in Ruy-Montceau in the eastern Isè...

19th century oak buffet from France. The top is banded and has a beveled and hand carved decorated edge, following down to paneled sides, which...

An 18th century French Louis XV buffet à deux corps made from thick planks of solid walnut. Excellent craftsmanship and grand in scale at 10 feet tall, the provenance of this buffet ...

Buffet in Carved Oak with Marble Top, France, 1940s The façade of this monumental buffet unfolds like a pastoral frieze—four paneled doors, each framed in pyramidal relief, bear han...

Antique French Walnut Buffet with an unusual open center section to display your favorite items. In our 30-plus years of importing French Antiques, we have only seen a handful of thi...

A black-white, grey Italian cabinet in the Arte Povera technique, made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The tall, rectangular Tuscan cupboard is composed with a s...

Late 19th century mahogany wood Williamsburg Classical Inlay Hepplewhite style server / sideboard with front pull drawer design details. The server is very sturdy and in great condition with wear consistent with age / use. The server stands...

This early 20th to late 19th century French Art Nouveau buffet is a masterwork by Louis Majorelle, one of the most celebrated designers of the period. Crafted in rich, finely grained mahogany, the buffet features Majorelle’s signature ‘Algues’ or seaweed pattern carved in fluid, organic lines across the front and sides, exemplifying the sinuous forms and natural inspiration central to Art Nouveau design. The intricate carving reflects a remarkable attention to detail and a sophisticated understanding of form, turning the piece into both a functional object and a work of art. The buffet is surmounted by a polished marble top, providing a luxurious surface while complementing the warm tones of the mahogany. Beneath, two finely proportioned drawers offer convenient storage, and a single cupboard door opens to reveal fitted sliding shelves, making the piece highly practical in addition to its decorative appeal. The balance of elegance, utility, and sculptural presence is characteristic of Majorelle’s furniture, which is celebrated for merging artistic expression with exceptional craftsmanship. Measuring 54 3/4 inches in height, 51 inches in width, and 18 inches in depth, this buffet commands attention without overwhelming a room, making it suitable for both dining and living spaces. In good condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, it represents a distinguished example of early 20th to late 19th century French Art Nouveau furniture...

19th century oak dessert buffet from France with a banded edge around the top , which also features a beveled and hand carved decorated edge. The top li...

A harmony of ornament and volume, this oak buffet unfolds like a sculptural frieze—each surface a study in geometric tension and botanical exuberance. Flanking doors are crisply face...

This small scale Louis XIII style hand-carved oak dessert buffet from the late nineteenth century features carvings on three sides. Cartouches and scrolling in bas relief carving ado...

A unique Swedish Gustavian four door sideboard with original brass hardware and locks. Featuring curved corner design, beveled top, decorative hand carved dental detail, elaborate dr...

Beautiful Renaissance wedding chest in chestnut from the late 16th or early 17th century. On the front of the chest are carved the coat of arms of the spouses' families: the one on the left represents a cross patté, the one on the right three towers of a castle. The base is cut into crosspieces with small sculpted patterns, the fittings are original with a hasp lock...

Absolutely charming oakwood Art Nouveau cabinet or buffet originating from period in Austria around 1910. Consisting of two parts, the lower part (reminds a bit of a half cabinet) of...

Small cabinet, wooden hosiery from the 19th century. The four doors are carved with geometric patterns, the hinges and locks are hand-forged iron. very decorative and pratical

A Belgian solid oak buffet from the 1700s, paneled on three sides with two doors and rounded front corners. Two tall doors hanging on barrel hinges open using a turned wooden knob to...

A rhythmic play of shadow and surface animates this modest yet architectonic console cabinet, hewn from solid elm and raised on a stretchered base. The façade is articulated with dee...

A sculptural procession of symmetry and relief, this elongated sideboard presents a masterclass in carved rhythm and architectural proportion. Executed in pale, matte-finished oak, i...

A rare and magnificent 19th century Gothic Revival hand carved painted parcel gilt bibliothèque (today use as a library bookcase or hutch, dining room buffet, vitrine display) Most ...

Antique French Buffet in the style of Louis XIII made in the mid-1800's. The Antique French Buffet was constructed from a mix of woods from beautiful French white oak to pine. Origin...

A nicely carved French buffet a deux corps in pine, from the Normandy region circa 1800, carved with floral motifs, wire grill doors in the upper cabinet and the interior lined with ...

1900s Belgian Louis XIII Carved Oak Buffet. This richly detailed buffet reflects the architectural strength and ornate carving characteristic of the Louis XIII style. Crafted in soli...

A late 20th-century Italian Arte Povera armoire hand painted in a geometrical pattern in grey, white and black. The top of the Pinewood furniture has a white aged molding with a simp...

Unlike their Italian counterparts who favored painted and inlaid motifs, French ebenistes during the Renaissance utilized elaborate carvings to embellish their furniture. A fantastic...

For the ultimate fisherman or bird hunter, look no further than this exquisite Black Forest buffet! Crafted in France, circa 1860, the antique cabinet sits on bun feet over a recesse...

From a Norman manor house of the 16th century this very nice double trunk with four-door buffet decorated with inlaid hearts for the upper part and geometric motifs in the lower part...

More information coming soon… A richly carved oak enfilade from France, with motifs of hunting and fishing. Hand-carved circa 1880, the buffet has been bleached, allowing the depth...

A gorgeous enfilade from 19th century France, Louis Philippe period, in solid walnut. The top surface is simply constructed of two parallel planks, quite thick, held in place by tong...

Hand-carved in Laval, France, circa 1730, this oak buffet deux corps has been bleached, allowing the motifs of the Louis XV cabinet to gain promi...

19th century oak buffet from France with a beveled edge around the top with nice hand carved details on the corners and front, following down to raised paneled sides which have carve...

An antique French Vaisselier made of hand crafted Oakwood, in good condition. The word Vaisselier refers to a piece of furniture for storing ...

Very beautiful trunk from the Renaissance period, very nicely carved with palm leaves and acanthus leaves in an architectural setting. Four Ionic co...

19th century French Louis XVI painted buffet is a splendid example of the neoclassical revival of the late 1800s, all rendered from solid old-...

A fine and large Italian 19th-20th century Art Nouveau carved walnut credenza buffet server by Vittorio Valabrega (1861-1952). The tall finely carved walnut body with twin center doo...

A beautiful honey color German oak dresser with two doors and three drawers. The cupboard was made in Germany in the Moselle region in circa 1780. The top has a bullnose profile an...

A light-brown, grey white antique Swedish Baroque two part bureau made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The detailed Scandinavian cabinet is composed with two upp...

Hand-carved circa 1780, this walnut buffet deux corps has motifs associated with both the Louis XV and Louis XVI periods, making it a beautiful transitional case piece. The warm brow...

A Belle Époque French buffet a deux corps in a medium, brown-colored walnut. This very beautiful Renaissance-style buffet features exceptional carvings of urns, flowers & foliage tha...

19th century French Renaissance Revival Hunt Buffet represents a spectacular example of the glorious revival of the Renaissance that occurred during the middle of the century all acr...

More information coming soon… This beautiful petit buffet with a marble top has a false front center door that is a pull-out seat, allowing it to be used as a bureau. Hand-carved f...

20th century cabinet bar on stand, Varqueno, Bargueño, buffet, Spain Impressive carved and polichromed cabinet bar on stand. Beautiful reliefs with h...

19th century carved oak mirrored sideboard of grand proportions, circa 1860. Here we present a profusely carved buffet comprising of 4 sections. 2 pedestals, top surface and mirror....

Fine quality French 18th century carved walnut 2 drawer, 2 door buffet with steel hardware and inlaid star on bottom apron. During the reign of Louis XV in the 1700’s, French menuisi...

A scarce period late 16th / early 17th century with later elements Elizabethan carved oak three-tier court cupboard - sideboard server. English / Northern European; circa 1600 Hand-crafted of solid oak single board planks, heavy profusely carved bulbous turned columns, scalloped and pierced decorative elements and elaborate carvings. Provenance / Acquisition: Acquired from reputable auction house Bright Star Antiques, Sulfur Springs, Texas. Very similar notable examples can be found: Christie's; auction 14963, The Collector: English and European Furniture, Works of Art & Ceramics & Silver catalog, October 2017, lot 576, Property of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Elizabethan three-tier oak court cupboard, circa 1600 with modifications Philadelphia Museum of Art; Gallery 363, European Art 1500-1850, third floor, English court cupboard...

Hand-carved in the 1800s in the style of Louis XVI, this French buffet features Neoclassical motifs and a wonderfully hand-painted faux marble top. The top has a subtle cavetto moldi...

Beautiful Renaissance two-body buffet with four doors and six drawers. On the upper part of the buffet, who hide two secrets drawers, an alternating band of three masks, represents a mythological scene: Zeus changed into a swan seduces Leda on the banks of the Eurotas. The sides of the buffet are decorated with foliage and vines. The doors cornices...