Antique Buffet Brittany Sideboard Carved Figures Pastoral Folk Scenes Rustic Oak

All the pastoral scenes and happy characters carved on this antique Brittany buffet or sideboard ensure that you will have a good time whenever you share a meal with your friends. Heavily carved in rich oak wood and dating to around 1890, the antique buffet was crafted in France in the traditional Brittany style. The doors are lavishly carved with figures of French country folk going about their business against a rustic backdrop of buildings and trees. You will also admire the nicely rendered figures supporting the upper hutch, one depicting a male and the other a female. They are wearing traditional costume and the carving is so detailed, you can even see the movement in the folds of the fabric. Such craftsmanship is typical of the Brittany style and it is harder to find in contemporary furniture. The buffet is crowned with a ship wheel motif, symbolizing the French province of Brittanys maritime history. Banks of spindles and finials add to the impressive silhouette. Serve your dinners, appetizers, deserts and cheese from this amazing antique French Brittany buffet and you will always have a good conversation starter. Condition: Shows normal wear due to age and use.