18th Century Continental Dutch Inlaid Mahogany Metamorphic Lift-Top Buffet

A scarce antique European, most likely Dutch, inlaid mahogany transformative buffet server. circa 1780

Hand-crafted in Continental Europe in the late 18th century, styled in period Louis XVI taste, featuring high-quality solid mahogany construction with contrasting banding, having a hinged lift-top opening to form a tall shelved backsplash, above a rectangular case fitted with a drink tray slide, large drawer affixed with the original gilt brass fittings, tambour door cabinet, flanked by classic reeded stiles, rising on tapering square legs.

Dimensions: (approx)
34″ High, 38.5″ Wide, 20″ Deep
Top up: approx 52″ High

Versatile:
As warm and attractive as it is functional, having the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a dining sideboard, credenza, dry bar cocktail drinks liquor cabinet, oversized hall console, to name just a few.

Condition:
Great condition overall with beautifully aged warm rich dark patina. Retaining original antique character marks and rustic charm throughout. Wear consistent with over 200 years of age and use, including scattered nicks, chips and minor losses.

Delivered cleaned, waxed, with hand rubbed polished French patina finish, ready for immediate use and generational enjoyment!