19th Century

Dimensions: 37 ⅜” H x 55” W x 25 ½” D

A French Empire buffet hand-crafted in France circa 1850. The plank top is smooth and showcases the beauty of the wood tone and grain patterns. The apron houses three drawers, the center one being more petite and can lock. Three keys are present to open both that drawer and the two bottom paneled doors that open to reveal one long shelf and ample room for storage. The front doors are flanked by handsome, turned and polished columns that follow down to sturdy blocked feet. Make sure to view all the images for a closer look.

Dimensions: 63 ⅞” H x 44” W x 21 ⅛” D

A divine 19th century mahogany secrétaire à abattant from France, circa 1810. This desk has an exceptional black marble top resting above a single drawer disguised into the apron. Just underneath is another more visible top drawer with polished brass lion’s head pulls and striking brass shield escutcheons that feature paired griffons. These stylized escutcheons follow down to be found on the bottom drawers and one key is included for all five functioning locks. Under both top drawers the front of the desk folds forward to reveal a work area inset with vibrant orange leather elegantly detailed with gold tooling. The leather is in great antique condition making this a comfortable place to work. When open, you can see the theatre is equipped with five drawers with round brass sunburst pulls and a large open cubby partitioned with arches and columns with the center housing carved stairs that can be removed to reveal a private storage space. With the desk down the maximum depth is 22 ½”; the writing surface is 34 ¼” W x 30”H. This Empire-style secretary features eye-catching bookmatched mahogany and traditional neoclassical columns down each side with decorative brass capitals and bases. Be sure to view all the images for a closer look at this marvelous antique.

Dimensions: 85 ½” H x 60 ¾” W x 25 ¾” D

A gorgeous solid walnut buffet a deux corps, hand-crafted in the Restauration style, in 1870s France. The buffet is composed of two bodies: an upper and lower. The upper body is outfitted with two fixed shelves inside that measure 14 ¾” deep. The trimmed and paneled top doors contain a working lock and one large key. The lower body is slightly deeper and has an interior cavity with a single fixed shelf that measures 21 ⅛” deep. These doors are secured with a magnetic latch. Both sets of doors have wonderful inlaid diamond pattern escutcheons. The apron houses three small drawers, the center one is petite and opens with a polished brass round pull centered in a lovely cartouche. The other two drawers slide easily and open with turned and trimmed wooden pulls. This is a handsome case antique that will provide bountiful storage and beauty to any room it graces. Be sure to view the detailed images for a closer look at the current condition and wonderful details of this highly functional antique.

Dimensions: 40” H x 51 ½” W x 23 ⅛” D

A French Empire buffet hand-crafted in France in the 19th century that features fabulous mahogany burl wood and neoclassical details. The original marble top is stunning with gorgeous dramatic patterns in the stone. The apron houses two drawers featuring attractive large brass shield motif escutcheon plates. Three keys are present to open both drawers and the two bottom doors that open to reveal a removable finished shelf and ample room for storage. Two polished burl columns flank each side that feature cast brass capitals and bases showcasing repeating neoclassical patterns.This piece is supported on delightful hand-carved paw front feet and two block feet in back. Make sure to view all the images to see the wonderful details and antique condition of this handsome Empire case piece.