Distressed Antique French Buffet Deux Corps

An ornate distressed buffet deux corps (“two bodied buffet”) vitrine having decorative carving around the cabinet doors, two drawers, moulding and drawer pulls. The unique weathered finish adds character that cannot be replicated. Original seeded glass in the upper cabinet doors give a peek into interior green-painted body and shelf, while the missing lower glass buffet doors open to reveal an interior with a dark stained finish and patterned vinyl sheet.

The buffet deux corps, with a shallow upper cabinet atop a two-door buffet, was a favored type of furniture throughout France, which allowed for ample storage of fine heirlooms and kitchen goods.

We’re in awe of the hand-carved details which dress up the otherwise straightforward design of the piece and and know it will add loads of character to any room of your home.

• Found in France, circa 1820

• Distressed finish reveals natural the woodtone beneath original white paint of the exterior of the piece

• Green milk paint is present in the upper cabinet, as found

• Handcrafted from solid wood and constructed using mortise and tenon and pegged joinery

• Shelf in upper portion of cabinet is not original, as found

• Shelf is missing from the lower buffet cabinet

• Decorative vinyl has been added to the interior buffet floor and drawers (as found; easily removable)

• Two pieces for ease of transport

• Upper vitrine doors must be opened with care

• Lower vitrine doors are missing original glass

• Overall condition consistent with age and use

• Measures approximately 53” W x 20 1/2” D x 83” H (when together)

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