A superb French mid 18th century Louis XV period Royal Buffet de Château, stamped with the Fleur de Lys symbol, used to identify furniture created for royal and noble residences. This bombée shaped walnut buffet has an intricately carved pierced... — Read More

A superb French mid 18th century Louis XV period Royal Buffet de Château, stamped with the Fleur de Lys symbol, used to identify furniture created for royal and noble residences. This bombée shaped walnut buffet has an intricately carved pierced apron with a central urn of prosperity amidst foliate branches. Above are four richly carved paneled doors, with iron keyhole escutcheons, accented with top foliate carvings, which open to reveal two interior drawers and shelves. The scalloped frieze continues on each side paneled side topped by a hanging foliate garland. All below the molded edge Rouge Royale marble top. All original warm grain and patina, and original hardware. Acquired in France from an 18th century Chateaux just outside of Bordeaux, this stamped French Buffet de Châteaux, is a rarity to find in the U.S. The high quality and scale of this buffet merited its position to be placed in the Château's grand dining room. This French Buffet de Châteaux is stamped twice with the Fleur de Lis, which is an extremely rare Royal French symbol to be found on pieces. The Fleur de Lis stamp signifies Royal Provenance and confirms that this piece was commissioned for a Royal Residence during that period. Furthermore this piece retains all the original hardware demonstrating that the piece has never been altered in any way, and that this very important French Historical piece has been passed down through generations of discriminating connoisseurs. — Read Less