Circa: 1870 Dimensions: 46" wide x 18" deep x 82" high Stock Number: F1208-0299 This INCREDIBLY LOVELY BUFFET/SIDE CABINET was made in FRANCE, circa 1870. We purchased it in the Brittany Region of France, West of Paris. The Buffet is made of Oak. It has a rich, Deep Oak Patina. This is a French Breton Buffet/Side Cabinet. It has a complex design of multiple Display Areas, Drawers and Doors all profusely embellished with Strap Work Carving. It is truly a splendid piece! It is in very good condition. This lovely piece of furniture will create a spectacular impact upon any room that you place it. It's Gothic Design makes it a fine choice for a gentleman's' Formal Study. It could be used as a Library Cabinet. The Display Shelves are perfect for displaying a collection. The Cornice is deeply pronounced and carved with a repeating Pattern of Feathers Work. Below is a gorgeously carved, Central Door. The Door is embellished with a gorgeous Ships Wheel Design carved at the center. Beautiful, Turned Spindles complete the design. A Rosette embellishes the center of the Wheel. Below the Wheel is a beautifully carved, Scenic Cathedral Panel with a Lady in Period Breton Dress spinning wool. In the landscape behind her is a wind mill and gorgeous tree. She sits before a stone wall. Intricate Foliage is carved into the moulding framing the Panel. The Door opens to reveal a roomy interior with Two Shelves cross the center. Your fine china will stored here beautifully. The Door is flanked by a Plate Rail over a Deep Shelf. Each has a Spindle Rail framing it. The Large Back Panels are carved with splendid Rosettes. There is an Open Display Area at the center of the piece. Spindles flow across the top of it. Two Small Drawers flank the Display Area at each side. The Drawers are carved with a Floral Guilloche Pattern. The Drawers open to reveal lovely storage areas. Gorgeous Rosette Banding is carved along all of the Stiles between the Display Area, Doors and Drawers. There are profusely carved, Double Doors below. They are works of art! Each has a life-like scene carved into them. A Gentleman in period dress is on the Right Door while a Lady is at the center of the Left. The Gentleman leans upon a shovel while the Lady clutches her basket. Each poses in front of a stone wall with a Scenic Brittany Landscape behind. The carvings are incredibly lovely. Foliage Banding frames the Doors. There is a Long Display Area at the bottom of the piece. The Apron is beautifully pronounced and moulded. The piece is supported upon charming Bun Feet. This Buffet/Side Cabinet retains all of its' original hardware. This includes the Hinges, Ornate Pierced Long Escutcheons, Drop Pulls, Locks, and Skeleton Keys. If you have been searching for a spectacular Period Display Piece which will impact the interior design of your home, this very fine, French Brittany Buffet/Side Cabinet is a splendid choice. ANTIQUE ELEMENTS IN DESIGN http://www.rubylane.com/shops/antiqueelements We are an importer of fine antique furniture located in St.Charles, Illinois. We have FREE SHIPPING and DELIVERY. You can view our inventory on rubylane.com under http://www.rubylane.com/shops/antiqueelements. Contact us at (630)444-1970. [email protected] Our clients include Courtney Love. She purchased our signature piece, a English Gothic Tridarn for her new home in L.A. If you are attempting to create an elegant interior design scheme for your home, please view our gorgeous collection of antique furniture which we have collected from around the world. Each piece is unique.