1980s Richelieu Art Et Muebles De France Country French Cherry & Chestnut Console

Details

Description

Stunning high-quality country French 3-drawer console table made by Richelieu Furniture. This fine console is made of solid Cherry with … Read more Stunning high-quality country French 3-drawer console table made by Richelieu Furniture. This fine console is made of solid Cherry with secondary accents of Chestnut. True mortise and tenon assembly, includes 3 dove tail drawers, and "queue de billard" panels combine with hand carving by master sculptors to create a true work of art. This piece is aged and finished with seventeen separate operations applied one by one, until they have the same disjointed planks, wormholes, and distress markings as their predecessors. Such great attention to detail adds to the authenticity of the piece. Console is engraved with "Richelieu - Art & Meubles de France" on the back certifying the origin of the piece and protection against all false copies.

About the manufacturer: Richelieu Art et Muebles de France is a high-end traditional French furniture and wood-paneling maker known for crafting authentic reproductions of classical French styles. The maker uses mature solid cherry, oak, and walnut, with secondary elements built from ash or chestnut. Employs mortise and tenon joints with real wooden dowels and dovetail drawer assemblies. Utilizes master carvers with gouges and chisels for unique ornamental motifs and moldings. Applies a detailed 17-step finishing process by hand to create wormholes, loose boards, and beeswax patinas that mimic genuine antiques.

This is a handsome piece that will serve you well. Invest in quality and enjoy for decades! See less