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Breton-Style Oak Sideboard Circa 1890

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Breton-Style Oak Sideboard Circa 1890 Standing as a testament to 19th-century French craftsmanship, this Breton-style oak sideboard from around 1890 is a masterpiece of form and ornament. Richly grained oak has been brought to life by master carvers, who lavished both the lower cabinet and its upper hutch with sculptural detail. The base rests on stout baluster feet, themselves perched on a stepped plinth crowned with a bold cornice. Two deep drawers, each fitted with gleaming brass ring-pulls, open to reveal generous storage, while below them a pair of cupboard doors showcase openwork panels carved with lively Breton figures and foliate motifs. Flanking each door are fluted pilasters that enhance the vertical rhythm of the piece. Rising above is a two-tiered display shelf, the lower tier framed by spindled gallery railings and supported on either side by exquisitely carved caryatid figures—graceful maidens whose full-round forms seem almost to step into the room. The back panel and door surrounds are adorned with low-relief floral and shellwork, lending subtle texture without overwhelming the eye. Crowning the ensemble is an elaborately carved pediment, complete with classical finials and a central pierced archivolt that nods to Gothic tracery. The oak’s warm patina—earned over more than a century of gentle use—gives the entire piece a soft glow, while only light cosmetic restoration has preserved its original character. Whether presented in a formal dining room or an elegant entry hall, this Breton-style sideboard is as much a sculptural artwork as it is a functional storage cabinet—an heirloom ready to bring historic charm and artisan quality into the modern home.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 72.05 in (183 cm)Width: 51.19 in (130 cm)Depth: 19.69 in (50 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Repaired. The piece is in particularly good condition and has undergone only minor cosmetic restoration.
  • Seller Location:
    Opole, PL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AB0014271stDibs: LU4074115208892

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