Antique of the Week ~ Country French Buffet a Deux Corps

Antique Letter EngravingNormandie is a storied region of France, as famous for its gastronomic delights as it is for its French antiques.  Furniture making in Normandie flourished as early as the 17th century, as Norman maritime commerce brought prosperity to the region.  The skillful artisans of Normandie developed a distinctive, unique Country French style over the course of time, and are renowned for elaborate carvings celebrating the natural beauty of the region and the blessings of provincial life.

Antique Buffet Deux Corps

French antique furniture from Normandie is usually made from the superb local materials such as oak, elm and cherry woods.  Talented & creative artisans produced embroidery-quality detail and intricately artistic carvings in the dense, heavy woods ~ truly remarkable achievements.  One of the most favored types of antique furniture for French homes was the buffet, especially the antique buffet a deux corps, which allowed the proud owners to store and display their finest heirlooms.  The name is literally translated to “buffet with two bodies”, which provided an ingenious type of storage and display case, plus it was able to be split into its component parts making it much easier to transport and deliver into the narrow doorways of homes of past centuries.  Local ceramic industry began to develop in the latter half of the 18th century in cities like Rouen, creating beautiful hand-painted faience and ceramics that were instant sources of pride for the local populace.

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  1. David's Gravatar David
    April 24, 2012    

    very amazing craft man ship really its awesome.

  2. May 27, 2012    

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Antiques in Style is a source of joy for me to create, and hopefully will be a source of inspiration for you! The variety, artistry and history of the antiques and vintage pieces that surround us every day provide pleasure, beauty and sometimes even intrigue.

The classics never go out of style, and each era, country, and even artisan's interpretations create an environment that is always full of surprises.

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