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18th Century French Cherry Wood Buffet
Youlls Antiques
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18th Century French Cherry Wood Buffet

18th century
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Description

A lovely 18th century French cherry wood buffet with 2 drawers over 2 doors and an internal shelf offering plenty of useful storage .

Circa 1780.

Physical Dimensions
Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
163cm (64.17")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
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Youlls Antiques has dated this French Cherry Wood Buffet to the 18th Century.

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SA1129810
Description
A lovely 18th century French cherry wood buffet with 2 drawers over 2 doors and an internal shelf offering plenty of useful storage .

Circa 1780.

Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
163cm (64.17")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this French Cherry Wood Buffet to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1129810
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Youlls antiques are a family business working in the trade for over three generations.

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An 18th-century French provincial cherry wood buffet with two carved panel doors, two upper drawers, and short cabriole feet.
18th Century French Cherry Wood Buffet
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An 18th-century French provincial cherry wood buffet with two carved panel doors, two upper drawers, and short cabriole feet.
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Originating in regional France during the 18th century, a provincial buffet (or buffet bas) is a low wooden cabinet designed for dining areas to store linens, tableware, and silver. These pieces adapted Parisian styles such as Louis XV into functional, handcrafted solid wood furniture for provincial homes.

French provincial buffets were crafted predominantly from local hardwoods like cherry wood, oak, or walnut. Traditional construction involved hand-cut dovetail joints, pegged mortise and tenon joinery, moulded timber panels, and hand-forged iron hardware including hinges and escutcheons.

Authentic period pieces show evidence of hand-planing, irregular back panelling, original wooden pegs, and natural timber shrinkage along grain lines. Look for period-correct iron fittings, historic wear around handles, and authentic patination inside carved recesses.

A French provincial buffet serves as a grounding focal point in a modern dining room, living space, or wide hallway. Balance the warm timber tones by pairing the piece with contemporary artwork, minimalist ceramic vessels, or a neutral framed mirror positioned above the surface.

Position the cabinet away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent wood shrinkage or splitting. Maintain the finish by dusting with a lint-free cloth and applying a high-quality clear beeswax polish once or twice per year to preserve the timber patination.
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