A fine 18th century French provincial oak enfilade, buffet, or dresser base, dating to circa 1760 and attributed to the Breton/Western French region. Of substantial proportions, the shaped top with rounded corners sits above a case fitted with two panelled cupboard doors flanking a bank of three drawers, each centred with a star parquetry motif. The doors and drawer fronts retain their original ornate wrought iron rat-tail hardware, including lock escutcheons and iron drop handles. Raised on cabriole legs terminating in wonderful scrolled feet, with a shaped and carved apron running the full width of the piece. The oak throughout has developed a rich, deep patina with honest wear consistent with age and genuine use, and the piece has a two-plank shelved interior.
Formerly in the collection of noted Melbourne dealer Graham Geddes, this enfilade combines strong French provincial form with confident carving — well suited as a dresser base, sideboard, buffet, or serving cabinet, it is ready for the home with a lovely wax finish.
Height: 940mm
Width: 1760mm
Depth: 550mm
A fine 18th century French provincial oak enfilade, buffet, or dresser base, dating to circa 1760 and attributed to the Breton/Western French region. Of substantial proportions, the shaped top with rounded corners sits above a case fitted with two panelled cupboard doors flanking a bank of three drawers, each centred with a star parquetry motif. The doors and drawer fronts retain their original ornate wrought iron rat-tail hardware, including lock escutcheons and iron drop handles. Raised on cabriole legs terminating in wonderful scrolled feet, with a shaped and carved apron running the full width of the piece. The oak throughout has developed a rich, deep patina with honest wear consistent with age and genuine use, and the piece has a two-plank shelved interior.
Formerly in the collection of noted Melbourne dealer Graham Geddes, this enfilade combines strong French provincial form with confident carving — well suited as a dresser base, sideboard, buffet, or serving cabinet, it is ready for the home with a lovely wax finish.
Height: 940mm
Width: 1760mm
Depth: 550mm
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