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FRENCH OAK HUNTING LODGE CABINET CIRCA 1880
STYLE: RENAISSANCE
PLACE OF ORIGIN: FRANCE
PERIOD: 1870-1879
Perfect for your Hunting Style or Rustic decor dining room, kitchen, game room or gentleman’s office, this splendid antique French Renaissance buffet dates to 1880 and it boasts some superb carvings. Crafted in solid oak wood, the buffet or sideboard is a superb example of the traditional Hunting style and stands more than 8 feet high and would instantly become a statement piece. The Hunting Style is a legacy of King Francis I of France, who liked to decorate his royal hunting lodges with furniture evoking the rural world, and this antique French Renaissance Hunting buffet is a beautiful example that will look terrific in your home. The style became popular as the French middle class rose in wealth and power. People desired a way to display their new status, and a piece such as this would have made a powerful statement. The buffet deux corps seen here is crafted in solid oak wood and is a superb example of the traditional Hunting style. It’s important to note the distinctly rich carvings, thoughtful details, and patina when buying a French “Hunt” piece
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