19th Century Empire Buffet With Green Marble Top And Walnut Accents

Description :

Dating from the late 19th-century, this Empire style buffet is topped with green marble threaded with white veins. The marble projects slightly beyond the cabinet, and its molded edge brings out the contrast between the deep green stone and the fine network of pale veining. The warm, honey-toned wood provides a softer backdrop, with a vertical grain visible across the two broad door panels.

Each door is decorated with a gilt flaming torch encircled by a laurel wreath. Smaller ribbon-tied wreaths accent the tops of the pilasters, while a pierced mount of interlaced rings and foliage marks the center of the upper frieze. The straight pilasters and molded plinth with projecting feet frame the symmetrical front and give the buffet its architectural profile.

The two doors and two drawers provide storage for dinnerware, cutlery and table linens. The cabinet’s shallow depth also makes it suitable for an entry hall or living room, where the marble top offers room for a lamp, a tall vase or a pair of candlesticks.

Dimensions

H 96 cm (37.80 in)
W 121 cm (47.64 in)
D 44.5 cm (17.52 in)