Mendip Antiques

an imposing mid 19th century antique french pine buffet dresser

Description

Dating to the middle of the 19th century, this stunning French 1 piece pine Buffet / dresser is in good condition and is shown displaying plates and a kettle which are not included.
This type of dresser is unique to the Coutance area of Lower Normandy where they have been made for a couple of centuries.
Standing on traditional sleigh feet, the dresser has a lower cupboard section which is enclosed with a pair of panel doors. The left hand door is held shut with a simple sprung catch while the right hand door closes on to and is held shut with a working lock. The hinges and key escutcheons are later additions but date to about 1900.
Above the cupboard is a pot shelf followed by a pair of frieze drawers which are well constructed and have dropped ring pull handles.
The plate rack is of good proportions and has decorative friezes and a simple ogee cornice.
Commensurate with it's age, there has been some insect attack to the dresser but although historical, it has been sprayed with a 30 year 5 star treatment.
This is a lovely piece of French furniture and would compliment the dining room of any home traditional or modern..
The Buffet measures;
base; 47.5 inches wide, 17.5 inches deep max and
26 inches high to the lower section / 48 inches high to the drawer frieze.
top is; 9 inch shelf depth with an over all height of the whole dresser being 81.5 inches.
The cost to deliver this Buffet to England, Wales and Scotland (Glasgow to Edinburgh) is �75.00.
(please see website for further shipping details below).
Alternatively you are welcome to collect from my showroom at any time.
If you would like any further information or would like to view this item, please feel free to give me a call.
We have a large showroom filled with an interesting stock of furniture from all regions of France. As we live on the premises, viewing can be made at any time, but please give me a quick call to make sure I'm here.
Nick.
Internal Ref: M453