A French Oak Deux Corps in the Renaissance Style, C. 1875

This fabulous parcel paint bibliotheque or buffet a deux corps from Southwest France was created in the 19th Century, largely with 17th Century elements. The large variety motifs whi...

Hand-carved in Italy, circa 1830, this walnut wall cabinet has numerous Renaissance style motifs. The details are quite amazing, with all available space utilized. Even the edges of ...

A Homme debout is a two-bodied cabinet with a drawer separating the sections. This handsome Homme debout from southwest France was hand carved from oak in the 1600s. The period Louis...

This unique buffet deux corps was hand-carved from walnut wood in France during the Louis XIII period (1600’s). A buffet deux corps (literally “two body buffet”) is a two-tiered cabi...

During the 1600’s, buffet deux corps were preferred pieces of furniture in French homes. These two-bodied cabinets allowed for storage of fine serving pieces and linens in kitchens o...

Hand-carved in France, circa 1700, this exceptional oak buffet deux corps offers ample storage space with eight doors, two drawers, and a pull-ou...

18th century French neoclassical buffet a Deux corps in stripped oak is a majestic example of fine French craftsmanship, featuring a boldly ...

Original lock and key This piece of furniture shows no recess on its upper part. It opens with four folding-doors and two drawers within the belt. The key bears the date 1524 above cross motifs. Burgundy and Lyon regions subordinated themselves to architecture in a different manner than the other french schools. Rather than using particularly columns and pediments pieces of furniture from Lyon borrow architecture’s organization principles and rigorous designs. On the upper body a strong feeling of balance and symmetry appears with the folding doors reliefs. Swags of flowers and fruits held with knot cloth centered by a man seating on his arms. Here profiles, masks and chou de Bourgogne mingle with the structuring scrolls. The two lateral terms wear draperies and the goddess Diana in the center wears a belt of fruits similar to Hugue Sambin’s designs (Termes de Diane et de Venus, 1554, BNF). The two palm-leaves enriched drawers and the alternating scrolls belt balance the weight of the cornice with its alternatings consoles and tops. The lower body is also adorned by three terms with a feminine one in the center, all three are wearing fruits on their heads. The folding doors are centered upon a motif of cut cuirs by a mask in high relief. Wearing a feathered tiara...

A fine Louis XV period buffet deux Corps, constructed in burled ash and cherry, with a gorgeous aged color and paneled doors on both sections. T...

This Renaissance Cabinet reveals the great mastery of the Lyon workshops which are at the origin of its realization. Sculptors and wood-carvers worked here in symbiosis to express an...

Step back in time with the allure of the 18th century through this remarkable French Louis XV Style Oak Buffet "Deux Corps". Adorned with intricate floral motifs, this buffet embodie...

Important Renaissance sideboard-credence. This piece of furniture, originally a very large chest from the 16th century chest from the 16th century has three panels carved with mascar...