Dark Antique French China Cabinet
This is a piece right from the French Countryside which in French is called a "vaisillier" which means a dish cupboard. It is specifically for storing and displaying your china, although you could display virtually anything you really wanted. The oak is a deep dark chocolate brown, which to me is warm and inviting--my very favorite! There are three doors across the front, with arched raised panels, curved in the classic French style. Between the three doors are two fluted panels with carved medallions in the center. Notice the nicely curved and grooved apron across the front of the bottom, that is squared off in the middle with another carved medallion above the middle. Notice the contrast of the recessed panel now, on the drawers, and then admire the heavy brass pulls and thick escutcheons, that are original to the piece. The top features a very thick curved cornice above a lovely carved apron, featuring leaves and flowers. Directly below is a scalloped shelf perfect for dishes to be displayed, and underneath that you find another cabinet with green stained leaded glass doors--absolutely gorgeous! It is flanked on either side by raised paneled doors, with shelves behind them for more storage space. This is a piece for posterity for sure! It is rare to find in France, because they are actually passed on down through the generations, so we are lucky to get this set. You will be lucky to have this fabulous buffet in your home--everyone who sees it will be struck with admiration, and you will love it more and more every day. What an elegant treasure we are proud to be offering! NOTE: From a small metal plaque that was attached inside the cabinet door we can see who made this cabinet. It says: "Fabrique Mecanique de Meubles, MICHEL PIRARD, 416 Rue de Herve 416, Bois de Breux (Liege)" which translated means "Maker of Furniture, MICHEL PIRARD, street address, town, which is Liege, just east of Brussels, Belgium. Cool!! c577oc354
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