Sold – Maison Gouffé French Louis XVI Parquetry Buffet / Sideboard

Magnificent French Louis XVI style parquetry buffet by renowned Parisian cabinet maker Maison Gouffé. An exceptional quality French buffet with beautifully figured geometric parquetry and contrasting timbers throughout, displaying a wonderful rich, warm patina. The beautifully proportioned front features two frieze drawers above a pair of large, panelled cupboard doors, with the geometric parquetry continuing across the sides. Fine gilt brass line mouldings, decorative rosettes, corner mounts and brass feet further enhance the quality of this impressive piece. A magnificent shaped and beautifully veined white marble top follows the architectural lines of the buffet and provides a striking contrast to the warmth of the timber below. The two-door cupboard provides generous storage, making this an extremely practical piece as well as a superb example of French cabinetmaking. Bearing the Maison Gouffé maker’s plaque to the interior. In wonderful condition with a fabulous patina and the minor signs of age and use one would expect from a quality antique piece. A particularly impressive buffet that would make a wonderful statement in a dining room, drawing room or large hallway, while its clean architectural lines would work equally well in a more contemporary interior. A superb quality and very decorative piece of French furniture Dimensions: Width 168cm, depth 45cm, height 92cm