Oak Buffet/Dressoir

DIMENSIONS:

104cm x 135cm x 46cm

This type of cabinet, often referred to as a ‘Dressoir’ or ‘Buffet,’ was a prominent piece of furniture in European homes from the Renaissance through the Baroque periods. The elaborate carvings often reflected the owner’s status and the prevailing artistic tastes of the era.

The style of carving, particularly the deep relief, the symmetrical floral and foliate motifs, and the figural elements, are indicative of Spanish or Dutch craftsmanship from the 17th or 18th century. These pieces were typically made from solid hardwoods like oak or walnut and were designed to be statement pieces in grand dining rooms or halls.