Credenza - Wood - Open-front buffet sideboard





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Antique Renaissance-style buffet credenza dating to 1870–1890, made in solid carved oak (rovere) from Italy, with two front drawers, richly carved ornament, and overall good condition with minor signs of age; dimensions 193 cm high, 130 cm wide, 46 cm deep.
Description from the seller
Carved Oak Open-Display Buffet Cabinet - Renaissance Style - Late 19th Century
Splendid and imposing display cabinet (buffet) crafted in solid oak (or walnut) wood, richly hand-carved. The piece stands out for the exceptional quality of the carvings, which blend elements of the Renaissance repertoire with the opulent taste of the late 1800s.
Artistic Details:
Monumental Pediment: The top features a sizable pierced pediment with foliate scrolls that frame a finely sculpted female face (mascotte).
Center Body: Beneath the main top are two front drawers, also decorated with relief motifs and equipped with original hinged handles in patinated bronze/brass with a flowing form.
Supports and Shelves: The structure rests on front cantilevered brackets richly worked with scroll and acanthus leaf motifs, supporting two wide display shelves ideal for ceramics or art objects.
Base: The piece terminates with a solid, molded base that ensures stability and grandeur.
Condition:
The furniture is in excellent overall preserved condition. It shows natural signs of time that attest to its age and originality (small patinas or light superficial wear). The structure is solid, the drawers slide correctly.
Seller's Story
Carved Oak Open-Display Buffet Cabinet - Renaissance Style - Late 19th Century
Splendid and imposing display cabinet (buffet) crafted in solid oak (or walnut) wood, richly hand-carved. The piece stands out for the exceptional quality of the carvings, which blend elements of the Renaissance repertoire with the opulent taste of the late 1800s.
Artistic Details:
Monumental Pediment: The top features a sizable pierced pediment with foliate scrolls that frame a finely sculpted female face (mascotte).
Center Body: Beneath the main top are two front drawers, also decorated with relief motifs and equipped with original hinged handles in patinated bronze/brass with a flowing form.
Supports and Shelves: The structure rests on front cantilevered brackets richly worked with scroll and acanthus leaf motifs, supporting two wide display shelves ideal for ceramics or art objects.
Base: The piece terminates with a solid, molded base that ensures stability and grandeur.
Condition:
The furniture is in excellent overall preserved condition. It shows natural signs of time that attest to its age and originality (small patinas or light superficial wear). The structure is solid, the drawers slide correctly.

