Alpine Cheese Drying Cabinet or Tommière, France, 19th Century

This 19th-century pine confiturier from Savoie is a fine example of rural alpine folk art furniture. Made in solid pine, it features a simple framed door, straight stiles, and plain ...

Art populaire chestnut cupboard from the Ardèche region, dating back to the 19th century. This exquisite piece hails from the rustic traditions of the South of France and is crafted ...

Crafted in the Pyrenees Mountains around 1840, this rare French Provincial food cupboard is an extraordinary example of rustic elegance with distinct Basque and Spanish influence. Made of richly aged pine with a warm, honeyed patina, the piece features a bold architectural silhouette and unique decorative details that reflect its regional heritage. The upper cabinet showcases beautifully latticed panels, designed to ventilate stored goods, framed by inset panels and secured with simple wrought iron hardware. The lower doors are deeply molded with geometric carvings and triangular pediments, echoing Gothic and Spanish vernacular motifs commonly found throughout the Basque region. Of particular note is the carved gallery crowning the cabinet. A rare and whimsical element that adds height and a sense of ceremony to its practical function. Inside, the piece retains its original green-painted interior and shelf structure, which includes a hand-cut bottle rack, suggesting use as a multifunctional pantry or kitchen armoire...

This charming hand made cabinet was made during the post war time where materials were scarce and wood became one of the few materials to use. It is from Auvergnat France, and has a...