French Directoire Enfilade Sideboard Buffet 18th Century Walnut
ÂŁ700 per item
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Item details
Height
111.0 cm
Width
148.5 cm
Depth
54.0 cm
Wear conditions
Wear & Tear
Wear conditions
Excellent
Shows little to no signs of wear and tear.
Good
May show slight traces of use in keeping with age. Most vintage and antique items fit into this condition.
Average
Likely to show signs of some light scratching and ageing but still remains in a fair condition.
Apparent Wear and Tear
Visible signs of previous use including scratches, chips or stains.
Please refer to condition report, images or make a seller enquiry for additional information.
Description
A really charming antique French enfilade/buffet/sideboard with a plank top. The sideboard feature two doors which open to reveal a large single cupboard with a shelf running across its length. Above this are three drawers. This certainly has a lot of age to it and is estimated to date to the Directoire period/ late 1700s. The wood is a hardwood and this piece of furniture is very very heavy, I think that it's walnut, or perhaps cherry which has faded over the years.
In good antique condition with marks and scratches as you'd expect for a piece of this age. The plank top pieces have moved over time creating a small gap between the planks. There's evidence of historic woodworm, which I think was treated long ago, however I have sprayed it again to be certain, the wood is still strong and secure. The top has a couple of cup rings and scratches throughout and lots of character! The right hand door has warped over the years, but when the cupboard is locked it pulls the door in, so this isn't a problem. The central drawer's key is missing, but it's unlocked, so can still be used. The bases of the two larger drawers have a small gap at the front, they can be used as they are as the bases are strong, but these could be adjusted to close the gap if you pull out the pins securing it. The shelf inside has bowed a little and has a small split at the front where there's a knot. The key for the cupboard door doesn't look original, but it does lock and unlock the door. There's a small piece of the inlay from the diamond shape missing on the front of the right hand drawer and the trim that runs under the top is missing on one side.
Dimensions: Height 111 x Length 148.5 x Depth 54 cm
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Collection from Shepton Mallet BA4 is welcome, or we can deliver to you ourselves within an hour of Shepton Mallet for a charge. If you need the item locally delivered then please contact me with your postcode details before purchasing for us to agree a date and delivery price with you.
For deliveries further afield we use Vinterior's chosen couriers.
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Condition report:
In good antique condition with marks and scratches as you'd expect for a piece of this age. The plank top pieces have moved over time creating a small gap between the planks. There's evidence of historic woodworm, which I think was treated long ago, however I have sprayed it again to be certain, the wood is still strong and secure. The top has a couple of cup rings and scratches throughout and lots of character! The right hand door has warped over the years, but when the cupboard is locked it pulls the door in, so this isn't a problem. The central drawer's key is missing, but it's unlocked, so can still be used. The bases of the two larger drawers have a small gap at the front, they can be used as they are as the bases are strong, but these could be adjusted to close the gap if you pull out the pins securing it. The shelf inside has bowed a little and has a small split at the front where there's a knot. The key for the cupboard door doesn't look original, but it does lock and unlock the door. There's a small piece of the inlay from the diamond shape missing on the front of the right hand drawer and the trim that runs under the top is missing on one side.
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Last updated: 24th March 2025
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