Bring timeless French elegance into your home with this magnificent Louis XV style walnut veneered sideboard, dating from the early twentieth century. Measuring an impressive 253cm (8ft 4in) long, this exceptional French buffet combines graceful proportions with outstanding craftsmanship, making it the perfect statement piece for a large dining room, entrance hall or country home.
The beautifully figured walnut veneers are wonderfully matched throughout and are complemented by a stunning parquetry inlaid top with shaped moulded edges. The serpentine front is richly decorated with finely hand-carved floral and foliate motifs, elegant shell carvings and scrolling acanthus leaves, all standing on graceful carved cabriole feet.
Offering exceptional storage, the sideboard features six cupboard doors and two drawers, all with their original working locks and keys. The interior provides generous space for tableware, linens, serving pieces or even modern media equipment, making it both practical and beautiful.
Despite its impressive size, the flowing curved ends and elegant Louis XV styling give the piece a light, sophisticated appearance that works equally well in traditional and contemporary interiors.
Condition
This is a genuine antique piece and remains in very good vintage condition.
It retains a rich warm colour with a beautiful natural patina developed over many decades. As expected from a well-loved antique, there are minor signs of age and use including light surface marks, small areas of veneer movement and tiny losses in places. These are entirely consistent with its age, do not detract from its beauty, and simply reflect a lifetime of careful use.
The sideboard is solid, sturdy and ready to enjoy immediately.
Why We Love It
Pieces of this quality and scale are becoming increasingly difficult to find. At over 2.5 metres long, it offers incredible presence while maintaining the elegance and refinement of classic French furniture.
The beautifully matched walnut veneers, exceptional parquetry top, finely carved decoration and softly curved ends make this an eye-catching centrepiece that would suit a château, period home, boutique hotel or luxury modern interior.
Furniture of this calibre was built to last for generations and remains just as practical today as when it was first made.
Features
- Antique French Louis XV style sideboard
- Early 20th Century
- Beautiful walnut veneers throughout
- Stunning parquetry inlaid top
- Elegant serpentine front
- Curved end cupboards
- Rich hand-carved floral, shell and foliate decoration
- Six cupboard doors
- Two drawers
- Original brass handles and escutcheons
- Working locks with keys included
- Excellent storage capacity
- Rich warm antique patina
- Strong, heavy quality construction
- Ready for everyday use
Approximate Dimensions
- Width: 253 cm (99.6 inches / 8ft 4in)
- Depth: 58 cm (22.8 inches)
- Height: 110 cm (43.3 inches)
Delivery
The advertised price includes complimentary two-person delivery to a ground floor location anywhere within mainland UK.
Your sideboard will be carefully transported by experienced furniture couriers and positioned in your chosen ground floor room, ensuring it arrives safely and ready to enjoy.
Additional delivery services, including upper floor deliveries, stair carries, timed deliveries and white glove installation, can be arranged upon request for an additional charge.
Worldwide shipping is also available. We regularly arrange safe international delivery, with each piece professionally wrapped and protected for transit. Please contact us before purchasing for a personalised quotation based on your location.
Every item is handled with the utmost care to ensure it arrives in the same beautiful condition in which it leaves us.
Magnificent antique French Louis XV style walnut veneered sideboard with parquetry top, carved details, curved ends, working locks & keys. 253cm long. Perfect statement storage piece.