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18th Century French Provincial Walnut Confiturier Cabinet with Drawer

$1,906.07
£1,400.10
€1,600VAT Included
CA$2,630.22
A$2,677.29
CHF 1,523.97
MX$32,316.94
NOK 17,770.30
SEK 17,984.56
DKK 12,200.12

About the Item

Short description A late 18th century French provincial confiturier or petit buffet, crafted in walnut with secondary woods and retaining its old iron hardware. The cabinet features a single drawer above a paneled door, opening to a shelved interior. Its modest Louis XV silhouette, scalloped apron, worn feet, and deeply aged surface give it the quiet strength and honesty of an untouched rural piece. Full description This late 18th century French provincial confiturier cabinet embodies the restrained elegance of country-made Louis XV furniture. Compact in scale yet visually substantial, it is built with a single drawer over a paneled cupboard door and stands on gently shaped feet above a scalloped apron. The façade is marked by a beautifully simple paneled door, a subtly molded drawer front, and old wrought iron escutcheons that reinforce its rustic character. The surface has developed a rich, dark patina over time, with areas of wear, rubbing, shrinkage, and age-related irregularity that speak to generations of use. The top, made from wide old boards, shows the kind of honest wear and movement one hopes to find in a genuinely early provincial piece. The interior is plain and functional, fitted with a shelf, exactly as one would expect from an 18th century rural household cabinet made for daily use rather than display. The rear construction, secondary woods, hand-worked surfaces, and old interior drawer lock all support the impression of a piece that has remained largely untouched. It is a cabinet with strong decorative presence despite its relatively modest size, equally suited for use in a kitchen, hallway, bedroom, or living room. Its appeal lies not in perfection, but in authenticity: an object with age, gravity, and atmosphere. Condition Good antique condition with substantial age and wear consistent with use and period. Old worming visible in places, along with shrinkage, minor losses, surface wear, oxidation to the iron hardware, and unevenness typical of early provincial furniture. The door closes, though it needs to be lifted slightly to fall neatly into place due to wear in the old hinges. A deeply original and honest example with a beautifully worn surface. “As with most provincial furniture of this age, minor historical repairs and restorations should be expected.” Dimensions Height: 106 cm Width: 78 cm Depth: 60 cm Suggested details for 1stDibs Place of Origin: France Period: Late 18th Century Style: French Provincial / Louis XV Provincial Materials: Walnut, secondary wood Oak, iron Condition: Good Wear: Wear consistent with age and use Search terms / keywords French confiturier, petit buffet, provincial cabinet, Louis XV provincial, antique walnut cabinet, French country cupboard, 18th century France, rustic French furniture
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 41.74 in (106 cm)Width: 30.71 in (78 cm)Depth: 23.63 in (60 cm)
  • Style:
    Country (In the Style Of)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    ca 1760
  • Condition:
    Repaired. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Boven Leeuwen, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5120149351962

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