Early 19th Century French Provincial Buffet À Deux Corps Cabinet

Description

A French provincial transitional buffet à deux corps from the early 19th century. Solid oak with original patina.

Two-part, side-moulded, … more A French provincial transitional buffet à deux corps from the early 19th century. Solid oak with original patina.

Two-part, side-moulded, oak body with slightly rounded corners and a total of 4 doors on large external brass fittings.

Double-door lower section with multiple curved moulded plinth frame and 2 drawers under a slightly protruding top panel. The upper section with moulded cornice stands on top. The doors are of frame and panel construction with wide fluted mouldings and have the original ornate brass fittings.

Inside, the cabinet is fitted with 1 shelf in the lower section and 2 shelves in the upper section.

Original cassette back panel.

Dimensions
Height: 89 cm (base) or 220 cm (total) / 35.03 inch (base) or 86.61 inch (total).
Width: 144 cm or 153 cm (headboard) / 56.69 inch or 60.23 inch (headboard).
Depth: 44 cm (top) or 59 cm (base) / 17.32 inch (top) or 23.22 inch (base).

Shelves in the upper section: 38 cm (14.96 inch)/ 32 cm (12.59 inch)/ 32.5 cm (12.79 inch) high, 136 cm (53.54 inch) wide, 33 cm (12.99 inch) deep

Shelf compartments in the lower section: 25 cm (9.84 inch)/ 23.5 cm (9.25 inch)/ 28.5 cm (11.22 inch) high, 137 cm (53.93 inch) wide, 47.5 cm (18.7 inch) deep

As a classic piece of furniture for the living and dining area, this cabinet is not only decorative but also extremely functional and offers plenty of storage space. In addition to smaller items in the practical drawers, the slightly deeper base unit can also be used to store larger items out of sight behind the doors, while glasses and crockery, for example, can be stored in the top unit.

An authentic piece of furniture with signs of age-related wear, a few visible damages and repairs. The locks in the drawers are not working. less