Buffet Appraisal

Antique Wooden Buffet with Mirror Top

This is an antique wooden buffet or side cabinet with a detachable mirror top, likely crafted from oak due to its prominent grain and warm, medium brown hue. The piece features a substantial top surface, rounded at the front corners, suggesting a formal or semi-formal dining room application. The main body of the buffet includes multiple storage compartments: two central drawers positioned centrally and symmetrically, flanked by cabinet doors. A keyhole on one of the central drawers suggests it may be lockable. The drawer pulls are ornamental, made of brass or a similar metal, exhibiting an elaborate, possibly Rococo or Victorian-era, design with intricate scrollwork. Below the central drawers is a single, large, central cabinet door featuring a carved, ornate floral or foliate motif, indicative of a decorative period style. The lower section of the buffet includes a broad, full-width drawer, also with ornate brass pull handles, and a decorative, scalloped apron below it embellished with applied decorative elements, possibly rosettes or small turned accents. The buffet stands on short, sturdy legs, which are part of its solid construction. The attached mirror features an arched or scrolled top, providing a decorative and functional element, likely original to the piece. The wood shows a well-preserved patina, consistent with age, indicating careful maintenance over decades, though some minor cosmetic wear or surface inconsistencies might be present upon closer inspection, as is typical for antique furniture. The overall craftsmanship appears solid and detailed, reflecting quality construction from its era.