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French Oak Buffet De Corps
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for sale €5,265     $5,715
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French Oak Buffet De Corps

19th century
For Sale by Arcadia Antiques
Description

Large late 19th C French carved oak buffet de corps. 1880.

Reference: 7131

Dimensions

66 inches (168 cms) Wide

22 inches (56 cms) Deep

102 inches (259 cms) High

Physical Dimensions
Height
259cm (101.97")
Width
168cm (66.14")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Arcadia Antiques has dated these French Oak Buffet Deux Corps to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA852868
Dealers Internal Reference
7131
Description
Large late 19th C French carved oak buffet de corps. 1880.

Reference: 7131

Dimensions

66 inches (168 cms) Wide

22 inches (56 cms) Deep

102 inches (259 cms) High

Height
259cm (101.97")
Width
168cm (66.14")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated these French Oak Buffet Deux Corps to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA852868
Dealers Internal Ref
7131
Arcadia Antiques
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A two-tier carved French oak buffet deux corps featuring an arched pediment with a central shell motif, moulded panel doors, and a distressed whitewashed finish.
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Archive I A two-tier carved French oak buffet deux corps featuring an arched pediment with a central shell motif, moulded panel doors, and a distressed whitewashed finish.

French Oak Buffet De Corps

Archive II A two-tier carved French oak buffet deux corps featuring an arched pediment with a central shell motif, moulded panel doors, and a distressed whitewashed finish. View II
Archive III A two-tier carved French oak buffet deux corps featuring an arched pediment with a central shell motif, moulded panel doors, and a distressed whitewashed finish. View III
Archive IV A two-tier carved French oak buffet deux corps featuring an arched pediment with a central shell motif, moulded panel doors, and a distressed whitewashed finish. View IV
Archive V A two-tier carved French oak buffet deux corps featuring an arched pediment with a central shell motif, moulded panel doors, and a distressed whitewashed finish. View V
Archive VI A two-tier carved French oak buffet deux corps featuring an arched pediment with a central shell motif, moulded panel doors, and a distressed whitewashed finish. View VI
Archive VII A two-tier carved French oak buffet deux corps featuring an arched pediment with a central shell motif, moulded panel doors, and a distressed whitewashed finish. View VII
Archive VIII A two-tier carved French oak buffet deux corps featuring an arched pediment with a central shell motif, moulded panel doors, and a distressed whitewashed finish. View VIII
Archive IX A two-tier carved French oak buffet deux corps featuring an arched pediment with a central shell motif, moulded panel doors, and a distressed whitewashed finish. View IX
Archive X A two-tier carved French oak buffet deux corps featuring an arched pediment with a central shell motif, moulded panel doors, and a distressed whitewashed finish. View X
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Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923
Location
Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
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A two-tier carved French oak buffet deux corps featuring an arched pediment with a central shell motif, moulded panel doors, and a distressed whitewashed finish.
French Oak Buffet de Corps
Ref: SA852868
A two-tier carved French oak buffet deux corps featuring an arched pediment with a central shell motif, moulded panel doors, and a distressed whitewashed finish.
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  • ObjectCabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Provincial
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWhitewashed Oak
  • MotifsShell pediment, Carved relief panels, Arched cornicing, Moulded doors
  • SizeH 259 cm (102 in) x W 168 cm (66 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

This late 19th-century French Provincial buffet de corps from 1880 is made of solid oak with a distressed whitewashed finish over the natural timber grain. The substantial two-tier storage cabinet stands 259 cm high, 168 cm wide, and 56 cm deep. The upper section displays arched cornicing topped by a central carved shell pediment, two moulded panel doors with intricate floral and scroll relief carvings, and turned column supports at the sides. Brass hardware secures the doors, including small keyhole escutcheons and drop handles. The lower section echoes the design with a pair of cupboard doors featuring similar raised carved panels, resting on carved claw feet. Visible signs of age include weathering and fading in the whitewashed finish that reveals warmer wood tones underneath. This imposing piece provides prominent storage in a grand dining room, spacious hallway, or living space to house tableware, linens, and display decorative items.

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A buffet deux corps is a classic two-tier French storage cabinet featuring a deeper base section surmounted by a slightly recessed upper section. Originating in French regional cabinetmaking, these pieces traditionally feature two doors on each tier and ornamental hand-carved motifs.

French provincial furniture was predominantly crafted from solid native hardwoods such as oak, walnut, and fruitwood. Construction features peg joinery, hand-mortised frames, and deeply carved relief panels often inspired by Parisian court styles.

Authentic pieces feature pegged mortise and tenon joints, hand-planed backboards, original brass or iron hardware, and regional carving motifs such as Rococo shells, scrollwork, and arched door mouldings.

A large French cabinet serves as a focal architectural piece in a dining room, kitchen, or entrance hall. Neutral or limed finishes complement contemporary soft colour palettes while introducing texture and historical weight to modern spaces.

Dust regularly using a dry, soft microfibre cloth without harsh chemical sprays. To preserve distressed or whitewashed surface finishes, apply a clear beeswax paste sparingly with a soft brush, buffing gently to protect the underlying timber.
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