19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Buffet With Marble Top & Hand Beveled Glass

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Found in Paris, this 19th century French buffet was crafted in walnut in a beautifully revived Louis XVI style, drawing … Read more Found in Paris, this 19th century French buffet was crafted in walnut in a beautifully revived Louis XVI style, drawing inspiration from the refined taste and romantic decorative vocabulary associated with the Marie Antoinette era. Topped with richly veined marble, the cabinet is enclosed with original beveled glass on the front and sides, allowing light to move gracefully across the surface while offering an elegant presentation for china, silver, and cherished collections within. The façade is richly but delicately detailed, with ribbon-twist molding framing each pane, fluted corner posts, and original Louis XVI drawer hardware lending an unmistakable French character. Most captivating is the carved central stile, adorned with floral garlands, intertwined rings, and a charming pastoral motif that appears to evoke the shepherding themes so beloved in Louis XVI decorative arts. Romantic yet restrained, graceful yet tailored, the piece captures the poetry, elegance, and neoclassical balance of 19th century French design inspired by the world of Marie Antoinette.
Circa 1890s
Measures 42H x 49W x 21D
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