Antique Louis Xvi Dessert Buffet
A GREAT many authentic antique specimens of Louis XVI furniture have come over from France. Intelligently combined with other French styles or with eighteenth century English or Italian examples, this furniture made during the reign of the last of the great French Monarchs is becoming a more integral part of our interiors. The smaller scale of Louis XVI pieces, when compared with those of other periods (including our own "overstuffed" style), permits an effect of sophisticated elegance even in small rooms. Provincial furniture of this style provides, in a simpler mode, many of the characteristic features of the period. Ornament is a distinguishing detail, and in the Louis XVI style one finds the acanthus leaf-in the previous period given forms o£ luxurious abandon-symmetrically and sedately placed. Characteristic of this time are garlands and ribbons and the extensive use of Greek architectural detail, such as the scroll and frets, which, reduced to minute forms, decorate the woodwork of chair and sofas. Even on the magnificent commodes and cabinets, with their wealth of ormolu and porcelain ornament, the decorations are generally in exquisite scale. This particular piece is features a combination of these elegant ornaments. The garlands on the cupboard doors, the awesome image of rolling waves trimmed around the drawers and wings, and the attractive raised paneling on almost every inch of this piece exudes sophisticated style and grace. Notice the delicate feet, and brass drawer pulls; attention to small details such as this make this piece truly wonderful. The most outstanding feature of this piece is the gorgeous marble top. This choice piece of stone was quarried in Belgium and is no longer commercially available. This beautiful piece would look marvelous in whatever setting you desire, from the dining room to the bedroom to the parlor; you will love this magnificent buffet.
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