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18th Century French Cherry Wood Buffet
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18th Century French Cherry Wood Buffet

18th century
For Sale by Youlls Antiques
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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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27-28 Charnham St
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 OEJ
United Kingdom
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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
Ref: SA1129810
An 18th-century French provincial cherry wood buffet with two carved panel doors, two upper drawers, and short cabriole feet.
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  • ObjectSideboards & Buffets
  • Period18th century
  • StyleFrench Provincial
  • MaterialCherry Wood, Iron
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsMoulded panel doors, Cabriole legs, Carved drawer fronts, Shaped apron
  • SizeH 98 cm (39 in) x W 163 cm (64 in) x D 59 cm (23 in)

This 18th-century French provincial buffet adopts a classic French chateau style, rendered in warm brown cherry wood with an aged timber finish and dark iron hardware. The structure comprises a rectangular top above two shallow drawers with carved floral fronts, positioned over two large cabinet doors featuring shaped moulded panels. Additional details include intricate carvings around the drawer fronts, a low shaped apron, and short cabriole legs terminating in carved scroll feet. Measuring 98 cm high, 163 cm wide and 59 cm deep, the unit provides ample concealed storage behind its doors. Practical for contemporary living, this sideboard suits placement in a dining room, kitchen or hallway to store tableware, linens or dry goods while serving as a display surface for lamps, books or decorative objects. The traditional aesthetic complements rustic, period or transitional interiors, bringing authentic historic character and functional surface space to a home.

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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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