19th Century Antique French Breton Brittany Carved Oak Tall Plant Display Stand

Antique French pedestal plant stand display breton brittany carved oak Baluster. Direct from France, a tall and highly carved French pedestal/plant s...

19th century French carved oak server sideboard display Breton Brittany marble ~Direct from the Brittany region of France~ ~Versatile antique French server/sideboard or display shelf!~ ~With true Brittany style throughout, the highly carved and spindled back, features double, full length rows of finials above the three carved panels~ ~Two panels having Breton carved motif, and the center panel featuring a gentleman in period clothing, smoking a pipe, fireside! ~Ship’s wheel spindle and carved brackets on either side, support the back; marble inset to the top~ ~Two carved front drawers above the large, double open shelves~ ~Turned baluster legs, large lower moulding~ ~Lower shelf has full length spindle trim to the back~ ~Quality throughout with dovetailed drawers, well built by craftsmen of the period, ~c1890~ Brief note about Brittany Style Antique French Furniture The Celtic roots of the Brittany region of France are manifest in the furniture produced in this region. The Breton style is as distinctive as its special culture and easily recognizable due to its very ornate carvings. Historically, the local economy in Brittany was heavily dependent on fishing and maritime activities, so one often finds circles and ship's wheels as a common decorative motif in the Brittany Style of antique furniture. Often antique furniture in the Brittany Style was carved out of chestnut or oak, with a very dark finish. A hallmark feature of the Brittany Style of French Country Antique Furniture...

19th Century Antique French carved oak cabinet Breton Brittany wine liquor sideboard. Direct from the Brittany region of France, a lovely antique French ‘confiturier...

Antique French Pedestal Plant Stand Round Display Carved Brittany Baluster. Direct from France, a tall and highly carved French pedestal/plant stand, with fabulous Brittany details! The main feature here is the sold chestnut baluster with a full length, dimensionally carved Breton gentleman in period attire. Note the shape of the body, the face and details to the clothing. This stand’s hand carved details are true to the Celtic roots of the Brittany region of France, with the hallmark feature of the Breton style, the symbolic use of men and women in traditional Celtic dress. A carved beveled edge to the round top has a ring of dropped finials below; detailed carved grooving on the square base with demilune carvings on the corners. Of course, the stand would be superb for plants, bronze display or to show off your favorite French cache pot...

Antique French Cabinet Cupboard Brittany Breton Carved Oak TALL Ship Spindle Trim. Direct from the Brittany region of France, another beautiful...

19th century French hall bench settle renaissance carved oak Breton Brittany. Direct from France, a massive antique French hall bench, l...

Antique French Breton Britanny pedestal table in hand carved oak with Breton Figure. Gorgeous craftsmanship with attention for detail. The figur...

19th century oak side table from France. The top of this piece is nicely grained and has a beveled and carved decorated edge, following down to a hand carved apron on all four sides...

A 19th century French Napoleon III bronze mounted marquetry jardinière, or plant stand with inlaid veneers of mahogany and walnut. Curved ebonized legs joined by a lower shelf. The shaped oval top has cast bronze handles...

Antique walnut and fruitwood pedestal table with circular top featuring a gallery surround of foliate swag and floral motif ending in tripodal splay leg base. The bronze border is fe...

19th century Oak side or writing table from France. The top is banded and has a beveled and hand carved decorated edge. The apron is hand carved with leaves and vine decoration on al...

Charming Late 19th century Antique French Carved Oak Octagonal Entry, Hall, Sofa, Center, Parlor or End Table with "X" Stretcher~~Victorian Era Renaissance Revival ~~circa 1890s ...