Buffet Louis XIV Dresche Picarde solid oak aspect Brut

Dresche (or dresses) in solid oak of picardy origin. This very old buffet has undergone some renovations over the centuries, recovering feet, locks as well as some places of the tray and drawer. Renovated it is in superb condition. Louis XIV feet, louis xv. It was sanded and then thinned as much as possible to obtain a clear oak with a rough appearance. The exterior has been protected by several layers of matte colorless varnish while the interior is painted anthracite grey, to facilitate its maintenance. The dresche found in northern france as far as the flemish country takes its name from the "dresseroir". Often composed of two identical doors on either side of the furniture, the central part is often composed of a fixed element topped with a drawer. Long and low, the set-up was once used to "prepare" dishes before putting them on the family table. Original lock completely operational except that it was mounted upside down, ie you have to make the gesture to close it to open it and vice versa.