Brittany France, Circa 1880

Brittany, France with its Celtic roots has a history of a very distinctive furniture style, delightfully naïve and whimsical, yet practical.  The Bretons have always had a great love of ornamentation, whether it is floral, animal, or human motifs always in an original and imaginative country style.  Scenes from the country, the city, festivities, and feasts are common themes found on panels of Brittany antiques.

This two door buffet from Brittany has human motifs with profiles of a man and a woman on each door in Brittany attire.  The rest of the ornamentation on the buffet is of floral and foliate motifs.  There is a single, long, wooden drawer beneath the top for storage of silverware and/or table linens.  Bun feet are at the bottom front and the back feet are block. 

The charming antique French Brittany buffet will be an attributes to any room it is placed in.

Condition:  Old restorations to age separation, minor rubs and nicks to wood. Age separation on side panel.