Antique French Renaissance Revival Walnut Buffet Cabinet Cupboard Hutch 96"

Description

Antique French Renaissance / Henry II style walnut buffet a deux corps / vaisselier / cupboard / cabinet / hutch featuring Neoclassical carved figural / floral / acanthus theme. The cabinet is crowned with a cartouche panel above a central door with Northwind Face, flanked by two doors with Neoclassical torchieres. The center of the cabinet features a spice rail / rack / shelf with reticulated / pierced gallery, paneled back, scrolled shell and drop finials, and two urn or mantel vase shaped supports. The lower cabinet features drawers with brass hardware over large geometric paneled doors flanked by fluted columns, supported by bun feet.

is supported by a base with two drawers and lower cabinet with carved dolpins / delphins and floral cornucopias.

A buffet � deux corps, which literally translates to "buffet with two bodies", is a type of French furniture that has two tiers, with the upper section sitting on top of a wider lower section. This style of furniture was popular in French homes and was designed to store kitchen goods and heirlooms.

Condition

Fair antique condition, wear and distressing from age and use, warping, splitting, scuffing, marking, finish loss.

Dimensions

59.5"L x 21.5"W x 95.5"H: 38" surface height