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Antique Carved Breton Buffet Cabinet, French, Oak, Circa 1880
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Antique Carved Breton Buffet Cabinet, French, Oak, Circa 1880

19th century
Description

This is an antique carved Breton buffet cabinet. A French sideboard crafted in oak in the late 19th century, circa 1880.

An ornate example of French, Breton cabinetry displaying bountiful detail

Displaying a fine lustre in the wax polished finish

Grain interest and good colour consistency throughout

Vigourously carved throughout featuring guilloche and figural forms

Quintessentially Breton, ships-wheel details repeating throughout

Offering cupboard space in the upper and lower sections

Generous countertop space offered with upper cabinet raised on figural pillars

A pair of frieze drawers dressed with solid brass drop handles

Pierced carving later backed with red satin cloth to highlight detail

A continuous, tiered plinth base stands upon four feet

An appealing antique carved Breton buffet cabinet with solid joints and construction. Delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 145cm (57'')

Max Depth: 51cm (20'')

Max Height: 271cm (106.75'')

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Our Ref: 18.5974

Physical Dimensions
Height
271cm (106.69")
Width
145cm (57.09")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this French Breton Oak Buffet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA637534
Dealers Internal Reference
18.5974
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Description
This is an antique carved Breton buffet cabinet. A French sideboard crafted in oak in the late 19th century, circa 1880.

An ornate example of French, Breton cabinetry displaying bountiful detail

Displaying a fine lustre in the wax polished finish

fig 1. A tall 19th-century French Breton carved oak buffet cabinet with figurative relief panels, carved spindle gallery, and lower cupboard doors.
fig 1. Antique Carved Breton Buffet Cabinet, French, Oak, Circa 1880

Grain interest and good colour consistency throughout

Vigourously carved throughout featuring guilloche and figural forms

Quintessentially Breton, ships-wheel details repeating throughout

Offering cupboard space in the upper and lower sections

fig 2. A tall 19th-century French Breton carved oak buffet cabinet with figurative relief panels, carved spindle gallery, and lower cupboard doors.
fig 2. Antique Carved Breton Buffet Cabinet, French, Oak, Circa 1880

Generous countertop space offered with upper cabinet raised on figural pillars

A pair of frieze drawers dressed with solid brass drop handles

Pierced carving later backed with red satin cloth to highlight detail

fig 3. A tall 19th-century French Breton carved oak buffet cabinet with figurative relief panels, carved spindle gallery, and lower cupboard doors.
fig 3. Antique Carved Breton Buffet Cabinet, French, Oak, Circa 1880

A continuous, tiered plinth base stands upon four feet

An appealing antique carved Breton buffet cabinet with solid joints and construction. Delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

fig 4. A tall 19th-century French Breton carved oak buffet cabinet with figurative relief panels, carved spindle gallery, and lower cupboard doors.
fig 4. Antique Carved Breton Buffet Cabinet, French, Oak, Circa 1880

Max Width: 145cm (57'')

Max Depth: 51cm (20'')

Max Height: 271cm (106.75'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

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We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.
London Fine Antiques
fig 5. A tall 19th-century French Breton carved oak buffet cabinet with figurative relief panels, carved spindle gallery, and lower cupboard doors.
fig 5. Antique Carved Breton Buffet Cabinet, French, Oak, Circa 1880

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.5974

Height
271cm (106.69")
Width
145cm (57.09")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this French Breton Oak Buffet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA637534
Dealers Internal Ref
18.5974
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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A tall 19th-century French Breton carved oak buffet cabinet with figurative relief panels, carved spindle gallery, and lower cupboard doors.
Antique Carved Breton Buffet Cabinet, French, Oak, Circa 1880
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A tall 19th-century French Breton carved oak buffet cabinet with figurative relief panels, carved spindle gallery, and lower cupboard doors.
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A Breton buffet is a traditional French provincial storage cabinet originating from Brittany in northwestern France, popular during the late 19th century. These cabinets typically feature a two-tiered design constructed from solid oak or chestnut, adorned with hand-carved panels depicting scenes of rural life, regional folklore, and geometric wheel motifs.

Breton buffets were primarily constructed using native European hardwoods, predominantly oak and chestnut. Joinery techniques relied on traditional mortise and tenon joints, hand-carved relief panels, turned wood spindles, and solid cast brass or iron fittings.

Authentic pieces are identified by hand-carved figurative panels portraying people in traditional Breton costume, circular spindle galleries, turned columns, and hand-cut joinery. Natural signs of age, such as slight wear around door handles and patinated surfaces inside cupboards, further confirm period authenticity.

A large carved buffet functions as a focal statement piece in a dining room, hallway, or large kitchen. Contrast the dark, heavily detailed woodwork by placing it against neutral or muted wall finishes and paring it with minimal ceramic accessories or modern lighting.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry, lint-free microfiber cloth. Periodically apply a natural beeswax polish along the direction of the wood grain to maintain moisture and lustre, avoiding silicone-based sprays and keeping the cabinet away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage.
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