Antique Henri II Walnut Buffet a Deux Corps
2009-038
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Location : Plano
Crafted from noyer blonde, or blonde French walnut, this handsome buffet boasts stylized hand-carvings inspired by the Renaissance, with arched, beveled display at the center top, and no less than eight tapered, fluted and carved columns to frame it properly. Bold molding completes the look.
Ancient Greek and Roman designs provided the inspiration for early renaissance antique furniture. Originating in Italy, the style quickly swept over the royal palaces and courts of France. What started under the reign of Francois I was perfected and refined under the reign of his son Henri II. It was a long and distinctive period in history encompassing new directions and discoveries of art & architecture which ultimately influenced furniture styles.
Circa 1870.
Measures 109 x 64.5 x 23.5; serving height 39.
