Skippings Fine Arts has dated this French Provincial Oak Cabinet to the 18th Century.
Located in the chequerboard floored free standing kitchen, it would be equally at home in a dining or living room or a large hallway.
Of rare quality, it likely was built to serve as a sacristy or vestry cupboard to house liturgical vestments, which explains its impressive scale and the thickness of the solid oak used throughout. The doors retain their original hand-forged iron hinges (fiches à larder) and a functioning lock. The back is composed of heavy, irregular oak planks showing the original adze marks from the 18th-century carpenter. The frame is entirely joined with wooden pegs (chevilles), The oak possesses a deep, honey-toned patina that can only be achieved through centuries of wax and use. In excellent antique condition, with minor age-related shrinkage and wear consistent with its 250-year history.
The interior has been more recently shelved and lined in a deep claret fabric, making it perfectly suited for modern use. At 64cm deep, its rare grounded proportions make it a versatile statement piece —ideally suited as a robust lamp table, a drinks cabinet, or even a pedestal for a significant sculpture. In excellent antique condition, with minor age-related shrinkage and wear consistent with its 250-year history.
Skippings Fine Arts has dated this French Provincial Oak Cabinet to the 18th Century.
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18th Century French Provincial Oak Sacristy Cabinet – Low Buffet for Kitchen, Hallway or Living Dining Room
