Strasbourg 18th century gendarme hat buffet

Beautiful blond walnut for this Alsatian piece of furniture, whose cornice, very characteristic of this region, is called a “policeman’s hat”. The overall design and details, the proportions, the choice of walnut, the high quality of execution and sculpture allow us to attribute the manufacture of this beautiful piece of furniture to the Strasbourg workshops of the 18th century. This buffet is well structured with its uprights with rounded pilasters structured by a set of candle flutes, the top of the doors of the upper body is carved with foliage, foliage and volute, the corners of the door panels are also decorated with small scrolls, the keyholes are in brass engraved with neo-classical motifs, the left door of the upper body has a beautiful wrought iron cremone bolt with brass pommel. The upper body, whose interior ceiling is vaulted, can be dismantled and assembled using wooden wedges. . Collectible furniture, but also elegant furniture, this sideboard can fit into a contemporary interior or join a more classic atmosphere. Very good condition. Alsace - Strasbourg Period 18th century.