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Hand-painted 19th Century Black and White 'Grotesque' French Buffet/cabinet by Melissa White
Deja Vu St Leonards
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Hand-painted 19th Century Black and White 'Grotesque' French Buffet/cabinet by Melissa White

19th century
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Hand-painted 19th Century Black and White 'Grotesque' French Buffet/Cabinet by Melissa White.

This strident 19th-century French double-door cupboard has been hand-painted by renowned artist Melissa White, featuring a stunning monochrome design, inspired by an Elizabethan wall painting found in Oxford.

This large, unique, and decorative cupboard, has two doors and a single wide drawer.

About the Artist:

Melissa White is a Hastings-based designer known for her expertise in hand-painted surface patterns for interiors, bringing historical designs to life with exceptional craftsmanship.

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Height = 113 cm (45")

Width = 152 cm (60")

Depth = 54 cm (21")

Physical Dimensions
Height
113cm (44.49")
Width
152cm (59.84")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

Deja Vu St Leonards has dated this Painted French Buffet Cabinet to the Victorian era.

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SA995208
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149
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53 Norman Road

St Leonards on sea

East Sussex

TN38 0EG

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Description
Hand-painted 19th Century Black and White 'Grotesque' French Buffet/Cabinet by Melissa White.

This strident 19th-century French double-door cupboard has been hand-painted by renowned artist Melissa White, featuring a stunning monochrome design, inspired by an Elizabethan wall painting found in Oxford.

fig 1. A two-door wooden French buffet cabinet hand-painted with black and white grotesque foliate scrollwork and human figures.
fig 1. Hand-painted 19th Century Black and White 'Grotesque' French Buffet/cabinet by Melissa White

This large, unique, and decorative cupboard, has two doors and a single wide drawer.

About the Artist:

“
Melissa White is a Hastings-based designer known for her expertise in hand-painted surface patterns for interiors, bringing historical designs to life with exceptional craftsmanship.
Deja Vu St Leonards

?? Now available – contact us for details!

Height = 113 cm (45")

Width = 152 cm (60")

Depth = 54 cm (21")

Height
113cm (44.49")
Width
152cm (59.84")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Deja Vu St Leonards has dated this Painted French Buffet Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA995208
Dealers Internal Ref
149
Deja Vu St Leonards
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2019
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Deja Vu St Leonards Profile Page

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Deja Vu St Leonards
Telephone 07538 552888
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53 Norman Road
St Leonards on Sea
East Sussex
TN38 0EG
United Kingdom
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A two-door wooden French buffet cabinet hand-painted with black and white grotesque foliate scrollwork and human figures.
Hand-painted 19th Century Black and White 'Grotesque' French Buffet/Cabinet by Melissa White
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A two-door wooden French buffet cabinet hand-painted with black and white grotesque foliate scrollwork and human figures.
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A French buffet is a decorative storage cabinet originating in Western Europe, featuring cupboards and drawers for dining accessories. Grotesque decoration refers to a classical artistic style incorporating symmetrical foliate scrollwork, mythical figures, and floral elements inspired by ancient Roman wall paintings.

Traditional 19th-century French buffets were constructed from solid timber such as oak, walnut, or pine using mortise and tenon joinery. Decorative finishes were executed using mineral pigments or oil paint applied directly over a prepared timber surface or gesso layer.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-planed timber backboards, hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, and original hand-forged iron or cast brass fittings. Painted surfaces display natural age craquelure, subtle patination, and wear consistent with historic usage along edges and handles.

A monochrome painted sideboard creates a focal point when placed in an entryway, dining area, or living space. Accentuate the graphic nature of the painted motifs by pairing the cabinet with neutral stone vessel accents, minimal lighting, or framed black-and-white artwork.

Preserve painted timber surfaces by dusting regularly with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth, avoiding abrasive chemicals or water-based cleaners that can loosen delicate paint layers. Position the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber warping and finish flaking.
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