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French 18th Century Walnut Buffet
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French 18th Century Walnut Buffet

18th century
For Sale by Hand of Glory
Description

A provincial French 18th Century walnut buffet, the top with cleated ends and a moulded edge, the carved frieze over a pair of shaped fielded panel doors and foliate carved apron, raised on shaped feet. The interior with single shelf and with key.

A lovely period buffet of good colour with some old repairs.

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
149cm (58.66")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this French Walnut Buffet Sideboard to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1190845
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00001010
Description
A provincial French 18th Century walnut buffet, the top with cleated ends and a moulded edge, the carved frieze over a pair of shaped fielded panel doors and foliate carved apron, raised on shaped feet. The interior with single shelf and with key.

A lovely period buffet of good colour with some old repairs.

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
149cm (58.66")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this French Walnut Buffet Sideboard to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1190845
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00001010
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An 18th-century French carved walnut buffet with two contoured panel doors, vertical fluting, and a shell motif on the lower apron.
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Archive I An 18th-century French carved walnut buffet with two contoured panel doors, vertical fluting, and a shell motif on the lower apron.

French 18th Century Walnut Buffet

Archive II An 18th-century French carved walnut buffet with two contoured panel doors, vertical fluting, and a shell motif on the lower apron. View II
Archive III An 18th-century French carved walnut buffet with two contoured panel doors, vertical fluting, and a shell motif on the lower apron. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century French carved walnut buffet with two contoured panel doors, vertical fluting, and a shell motif on the lower apron. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century French carved walnut buffet with two contoured panel doors, vertical fluting, and a shell motif on the lower apron. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century French carved walnut buffet with two contoured panel doors, vertical fluting, and a shell motif on the lower apron. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century French carved walnut buffet with two contoured panel doors, vertical fluting, and a shell motif on the lower apron. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century French carved walnut buffet with two contoured panel doors, vertical fluting, and a shell motif on the lower apron. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century French carved walnut buffet with two contoured panel doors, vertical fluting, and a shell motif on the lower apron. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century French carved walnut buffet with two contoured panel doors, vertical fluting, and a shell motif on the lower apron. View X
Archive XI An 18th-century French carved walnut buffet with two contoured panel doors, vertical fluting, and a shell motif on the lower apron. View XI
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Telephone 07867 305451 or 01249 447478
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Hand of Glory Antiques
34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jul 2012
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An 18th-century French carved walnut buffet with two contoured panel doors, vertical fluting, and a shell motif on the lower apron.
French 18th Century Walnut Buffet
Ref: SA1190845
An 18th-century French carved walnut buffet with two contoured panel doors, vertical fluting, and a shell motif on the lower apron.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSideboards
  • Period18th century
  • StyleFrench Provincial
  • MaterialWalnut, Iron
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCarved shell motif, Fluted frieze, Moulded panel doors, Cabriole feet
  • SizeH 91 cm (36 in) x W 149 cm (59 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

This French Provincial 18th century buffet is constructed from walnut in a warm brown timber colour with old repairs visible on the surface. The piece has a top with cleated ends and a moulded edge, positioned above a carved fluted frieze and vertical fluting between two shaped fielded panel doors. Each door features contoured panels and iron hardware, complemented by a hanging tassel ornament and a carved shell motif on the lower foliate carved apron, supported on shaped cabriole feet. The internal storage comprises a single shelf accessed by a key. Dimensions are 91 cm high, 149 cm wide, and 61 cm deep. This sideboard serves as a practical storage unit in a living room, dining room, or hallway.

FAQs

An 18th-century French provincial buffet is a low cabinet crafted primarily from local hardwoods like walnut or oak. Designed for country homes and chateaux, these pieces combine functionality with refined regional decorative elements, such as moulded door panels, fluted friezes, and carved aprons inspired by Parisian court styles like Louis XV.

Cabinetmakers utilised dense native hardwoods, predominantly solid walnut, oak, or fruitwoods. Construction relied on traditional joinery techniques, including mortise-and-tenon joints secured with wooden dowels, alongside hand-forged iron or brass lock plates, keys, and hinges.

Authentic pieces feature signs of historical hand-craftsmanship, such as hand-planed surfaces, irregular saw marks on unexposed areas, and wooden peg construction rather than modern screws. Oxidation on original metal hardware and uneven timber shrinkage along panel seams also indicate genuine age.

A French provincial buffet serves as a grounding focal point in a contemporary dining room, hallway, or living area. Pair the textured timber with contemporary artwork, minimalist ceramic lamps, or clean architectural lines to create a balanced contrast between historical craft and modern design.

Dust the timber regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth. Apply a high-quality clear beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the wood and preserve the patina, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and sudden humidity fluctuations.
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