Dining Room Buffet

Overview

• Style: French Provincial / Louis XV Revival
• Era: Likely 1930s to early 1940s, based on design and craftsmanship
• Material: Likely fruitwood (such as cherry or maple), with a warm hand-applied stain and waxed finish
• Size: 74" W × 22" D × 33" H
• Condition: Excellent
• Current Use: Buffet / Sideboard (also suitable for use as a console or dresser)
• Provenance: Acquired from a local yard sale, previously in seller’s grandmother’s home

Design Features

This is a beautifully crafted, serpentine-front French Provincial buffet, drawing inspiration from Louis XV style with elements such as:

• Cabriole legs
• Scrolled skirt apron and feet
• Curved drawers and molded cabinet doors
• Ornate cast brass drawer pulls and escutcheons
• Bookmatched paneling with routed edging and decorative carving

These features align with mass-produced but high-quality furniture made in Grand Rapids, Michigan, or similar U.S. manufacturing hubs during the 1930s–40s. Companies like White Furniture Co., Kling, or Drexel produced many such pieces, often unmarked or stamped on the back or inside drawers.

Estimated Value (as of 2025)

Market Type

Estimated Value (USD)

Retail (vintage dealer)

$800 – $1,200+

Private Sale

$600 – $900

Estate Sale / Auction

$400 – $700

Insurance Replacement

$1,200 – $1,500

You purchased it for $350, which is a very good deal for a solid wood piece in this style and condition.

Why It’s Desirable

• Timeless elegance: French Provincial styling works in both traditional and eclectic interiors
• Functional storage: Deep drawers and enclosed cabinets make this ideal for dining or media storage
• Solid construction: Heavy build and long-lasting joinery
• Warm wood tones: Patina adds character and vintage appeal

Recommendations

• Don’t refinish unless necessary: Original patina and finish add value
• Apply a beeswax polish or conditioner to keep the wood nourished
• If moving, lift from the base and not the legs to avoid stress cracks

Need for Professional Appraisal?

You don’t need a formal appraisal unless:

• You’re insuring the piece or your home
• You plan to consign or auction it through a fine furniture dealer

Charley:

So very much appreciate all the information you provided!  It's a piece I truly love in our 1930s home!