Period Louis XIII Walnut Wood Homme Debout from Southwest France

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 grand and distinctive piece of furniture from Northern Brittany is known as a “buffet malouin” and was created in the late 17th century. These types of cabinets were created for important homes in the historic port city of Saint-Malo. The design, with large octagonal molded panels, double colonettes, and finely cut brass fittings, is unique to other French furniture of the period. The design was directly influenced by the Dutch mariner carpenters living in Saint-Malo at the time (the Dutch beeldenkast cabinet shows similarities) The large four-door cabinet was carved in oak, as was most of the other “malouin” furniture pieces. It is an imposing and impressive piece, standing over 7 feet tall and nearly 7 feet wide. The front of the piece has twisted, double colonettes, multi-profiled cushion-shaped octagonal panels, and finely cut brass key hole escutcheons, drawer pulls, and lozenge plates. There are 3 drawers, 2 of which are full sized, with a smaller drawer in the center. 3 large bun feet along the front hold up the entire piece, while 2 block feet support the rear. Each door has its own functioning key and lock, with a yet another key for the center drawer. Door and drawer panels are solid and impressive old pieces of oak, which still open and close with ease, indicating the quality of construction and great care that this piece has received over the centuries. The “meuble malouin” in the form of a large 4 door buffet is not often easily found. Research shows photos of several models in various states that have come to surface, but they were not nearly pervasive as French case...

This charming antique French walnut wood estanier or standing plate rack is in the Louis XV style. These would have originally been used to holder pewter dishes and utensils, and the...

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...

From Provence, France, this beautiful walnut panetiere was hand-carved in the 1700’s. Panetieres were usually hung on walls and functioned as a decorative way keep bread safe...

Arguably one of the most recognizable pieces of furniture to emerge from the historical French province of Provence, this panetiere “bread safe” was hand-ca...

Earliy 18th century French Louis XIII Fruitwood Homme Debout ~ Bonnetiere is a timeless reminder of necessity being the mother of invention! Most ...

A tall early 19th century French Louis XIII style jam cabinet or confiturier from Normandy, circa 1820s. Handcrafted of old growth oak with a rectangular beveled edge top over a sing...

A Renaissance Revival cupboard or vaiselier in the style of Louis XIII from Brittany, France, circa 1890. In a richly dark, carved French oak with sliding doors in the center flanked by two hinged doors at either side, offering lots of storage. Open shelf on bottom is perfect for confit pots. There is the depiction of Christian symbolism carved into the center panels of the center doors with the monogram "IHS. IHSOUS," which is "Jesus" in Latin, with a cross above the "H" and the sacred heart below it. Measures: 74" wide x 18 1/2" deep x 84" high. Note: You should always request a shipping quote. Quoted amounts are an estimate of what it might cost to ship out to you based on destinations of the greatest distance. We would love to find you a better quote if possible. From a French Antique Dealer who contacted us Hi, I have dealt in French furniture for 50 year and thought you might like to know the following! The box-bed or lit clos...

18th c. Regence Period French Walnut two-Part Cabinet. The Cabinet is Very Finely Carved and has a Shell Motif.

19th century French Louis XIV cabinet ~ Homme Debout is a great choice for a cozy room, or even as an accent piece in a larger room! Four door...

This four door/two drawer cupboard has exposed peg construction throughout. The sides each have five recessed panels. The engraved brass escutcheons and other hardware are original. ...