{"product_id":"large-antique-french-chateau-painted-buffet-cupboard-louis-xv-1870","title":"Large Antique French Chateau Painted Buffet Cupboard Louis XV 1870","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eserious, large-scale French buffet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, sourced directly from a château clearance in the Loire Valley.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBuilt in solid oak and shaped by over a century of daily use, this is the kind of furniture that formed the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eworking heart of a French home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e—not decorative, but essential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe elegant Louis XV lines remain: cabriole legs, a gently shaped apron, and moulded panel doors. Over time, the surface has worn back to a soft, pale patina, revealing the natural grain and giving the piece a quiet, understated presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis is not a reproduction or “French-style” piece—\u003cbr\u003eit is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eauthentic country house furniture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, made to be used, not just admired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOriginal key and working lock. Original internal shelf. Two internal drawers both sound and run well. Wooden dowel pegs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLouis XV 1880\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eHow It Would Have Been Used\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIn a large French house, a buffet like this was central to daily life:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDining service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e – plates, cutlery, and serving dishes stored inside\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFood staging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e – dishes rested and served from the top surface\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eLinen storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e – tablecloths and napkins kept close at hand\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eEntertaining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e – wine, water, and glasses laid out for gatherings\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIt was the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003epractical hub of the room\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e—used every day, often for generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCleared from a château in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eLoire Valley, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, a region known for its historic estates and layered interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePieces of this scale were typically found in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003efamily dining rooms\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eestate kitchens\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003esecondary salons within larger homes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWhy This Piece Stands Out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eExceptional size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e – larger than most buffets of this type\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSolid oak construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e – durable and weighty\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAuthentic wear and patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e – naturally aged over time\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eElegant proportions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e – refined without being overly ornate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis is a piece that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eanchors a room\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e rather than fills it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWidth: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e165 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHeight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e110 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDepth: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e65 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGood antique condition with age-related wear consistent with long-term use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSurface marks, soft wear to the finish, and natural variation all contribute to its character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStructurally solid and ready for everyday use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eStyling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWorks beautifully as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ea dining room sideboard\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ea drinks cabinet\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ea statement hallway piece\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBest styled simply—this is a piece that speaks for itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDelivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFREE UK-wide two man courier.\u003cbr\u003ePlease allow 7–14 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"French General Trading","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58070060630397,"sku":null,"price":1750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0017\/7694\/3177\/files\/A2DE8028-9A33-446C-B657-9C3EE5526B71.jpg?v=1776620788","url":"https:\/\/www.frenchgeneraltrading.co.uk\/products\/large-antique-french-chateau-painted-buffet-cupboard-louis-xv-1870","provider":"French General Trading","version":"1.0","type":"link"}