Un Buffet

1.27.2014

Or The Buffet.......

Yesterday I showed you the vintage mirror above this buffet and today I'm sharing detailed photos of this humongous wonderful piece.

It's a good thing we have a 16 ft ceiling in the foyer so this would fit the space. It's a whopping 45 inches tall.

It is an Empire style buffet and is solid walnut.

The walnut is so pretty and as you can see it is built with pegs.

This is the knob style that was on the piece when I bought it. Not the originals and not quite right for this.

I ordered these from House of Antique Hardware and they were less than $12 apiece.

There is a shelf inside and lots of room for storage.

This demijohn was found in France, too. Large, green and dimpled.



The back side.

This is the bottom of the inside. Old dirty planks that I have since cleaned.



Before

After

Amour!

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65 comments:

  1. Judi Di1/27/14, 7:19 AM

    Beautiful piece of furniture!!! Love the whole foyer setting!

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  2. Becca1/27/14, 7:28 AM

    It's gorgeous, Kim ... your foyer is the perfect place for it, too! I "want" that demijohn!

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  3. Unknown1/27/14, 7:31 AM

    Wow! Massive and beautiful!

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  4. Poppy1/27/14, 7:41 AM

    It's stunning, Kim, and beautifully accessorized and I'm sure, worth the wait! Enjoy!

    Poppy

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  5. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life1/27/14, 7:44 AM

    Such a gorgeous piece. I love the peg detail and the fabulous patina on the wood. Hugs, marty

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  6. Tanna1/27/14, 7:49 AM

    Ditto the amore!! I think I love the backside as much as the front!! GREAT piece, Kim. (and that demi-john!). blessings ~ tanna

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  7. Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things1/27/14, 7:50 AM

    What a beautiful piece. That wood is amazing. It looks great in your foyer.

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  8. Unknown1/27/14, 8:05 AM

    WOW Kim, it's gorgeous and love the new pulls, they are perfect for the piece! With your vintage mirror, demijohn and beautifully detailed walnut buffet you have one truly stunning foyer!

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  9. Unknown1/27/14, 8:27 AM

    Beautiful piece Kim! Perfectly accessorized as well! Just lovely!~~Angela

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  10. chateau chic1/27/14, 8:27 AM

    You found a gorgeous piece that is a real show stopper in your home!!!! I love the contrast of the beautiful wood against your newly painted walls. The demijohn on top and mirror...perfection!! Definitely a piece to treasure and enjoy!
    Mary Alice

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  11. Nancy's Notes1/27/14, 8:29 AM

    Kim, that is one prized possession! Oh my, wow!! What a showstopper in your foyer! Your remarkable walnut buffet looks just wonderful with your vintage mirror above it, I just love it. Those new new knobs are just perfect too and oh my, look at your vignette - looks just like I knew it would look! A classic Kim look, captivating and unique!

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  12. Kris @ Driven by Décor1/27/14, 8:39 AM

    What a stunning piece! Lucky girl!

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  13. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting1/27/14, 8:40 AM

    Kim she's a beauty...love the color it's stained!

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  14. Nella Miller1/27/14, 8:50 AM

    It is truly a beautiful piece, Kim...the new hardware and vintage mirror perfect added companions for it....interesting how we can evolve our style with very little effort, when traditional pieces that have withstood the test of time find their way into our homes....N.xo

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  15. Deserae1/27/14, 9:11 AM

    What a beautiful piece.....the mirror is perfect too!
    ~Des

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  16. Jane@Bluebird19591/27/14, 9:29 AM

    So substantial and absolutely gorgeous. Love the worm holes and the beautiful finish. It looks perfect in your hallway. Jane

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  17. brittany renee1/27/14, 9:39 AM

    That is one hefty and gorgeous buffet! Absolutely beautiful.

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  18. Moni - Zuhaus at Home1/27/14, 9:42 AM

    This is gorgeous, love the warm, rich wood tone …you displayed it beautifully with the pretty mirror above the buffet.

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  19. Abby1/27/14, 9:52 AM

    That is absolutely gorgeous! Looks perfect!

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  20. Molly1/27/14, 9:57 AM

    That is an absolutely gorgeous piece of furniture. It looks stunning and you have decorated it beautifully!

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  21. Wild Oak Designs1/27/14, 10:17 AM

    Such a wonderful unique piece! It speaks volumes, did you get any history on it?? that would be cool...LOve the wood and color....great fun for your foyer!
    Nancy
    wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com

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  22. Leslie Anne Tarabella1/27/14, 10:22 AM

    I've always loved that piece you had there before, but this new addition is amazing! I love them equally!

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  23. Yvonne @ StoneGable1/27/14, 10:40 AM

    Rich, rich, rich! What a magnificent piece! You must do the happy dance of joy every time you pass it. You have such an eye for beautiful things, Kim! I also love the mirror and roe sheds you paired with it. The word I keep coming back to is magnificent!

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  24. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces1/27/14, 10:52 AM

    That is one BEAUTIFUL piece of furniture, Kim! I love how it looks with your lovely old mirror and special treasures...

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  25. sweet violets1/27/14, 11:02 AM

    What a beautiful piece with history........love anything made of walnut, interesting and rich......you really scored here!!!

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  26. Michele 1/27/14, 11:06 AM

    Oh, my word, be still my skipping heart!

    Kim, you didn't fail us. That is truly spectacular. Just WOW and then some. Whew. AWESOME!!!!

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  27. Unknown1/27/14, 11:23 AM

    She truly is amazing isn't she. What a beautiful piece Kim. The entire thing... the buffet, the mirror, the vignette... all amazing.

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  28. Pinky at Designs by Pinky1/27/14, 11:27 AM

    Oh Kim, this piece is exquisite! I love it and love the mirror with it! The wood is beautiful and the hardware you got is perfect. Your foyer looks amazing. I would be smiling ear to ear every time I looked at it. Your home gets better and better and I never thought it could!!! You should do a design book. I still love the roe deer antlers too. LOVE your style!!!

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  29. Sweet Parrish Place1/27/14, 12:04 PM

    That is one absolutely gorgeous piece of furniture! You have such a great eye! I would love it if you could find the time to pop over to my blog today and take a look at my antique buffet. I am asking for advice on how to give it a fresh and new life. And I would love your opinion! http://sweetparrishplace.blogspot.com/2014/01/my-antique-buffet-plea-for-help.html

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  30. Shirley@Housepitality Designs1/27/14, 12:58 PM

    Loved it in France and love it in your foyer!!!!

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  31. Dixie Delights1/27/14, 1:47 PM

    Both pieces are gorgeous. I have serious furniture envy right now :-)

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  32. Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage1/27/14, 1:49 PM

    Oh that wood.....that beautiful walnut wood! I love it!!

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  33. Anonymous1/27/14, 1:49 PM

    Kim,
    Hello! You have taken and made that buffet a wonderful addition to your home, it looks beautiful.The mirror is outstanding with it.

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  34. Loi Thai, Tone on Tone1/27/14, 1:56 PM

    Stunning buffet, Kim!! The patina looks so rich and mellow - my favorites!! Congrats and enjoy :)

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  35. Kelly1/27/14, 2:50 PM

    It's such a beautiful piece of furniture. It looks great in your foyer. The nice thing about that kind of furniture is that it can be used in any room!

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  36. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouse1/27/14, 3:13 PM

    What an amazing piece!

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  37. Kathysue1/27/14, 3:23 PM

    One word....PERFECTION!

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  38. The Hen House Chicks1/27/14, 3:54 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous! And you have such a talent in arranging vignettes. What is used to preserve the wonderful luster of the vintage wood furniture pieces?

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  39. Faded Charm1/27/14, 4:17 PM

    Love it, Kim! You found some great pieces:-)

    Enjoy your week.

    xoxo
    Kathleen

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  40. Mary1/27/14, 4:22 PM

    Beautiful piece! It looks great in your foyer. Love the mirror too.

    Mary
    from Virginia

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  41. Anonymous1/27/14, 4:32 PM

    Très, TRES belle!
    What a great purchase Kim--
    Catherine

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  42. 20 North Ora1/27/14, 4:43 PM

    Kim, love that beautiful buffet and the mirror is perfect!

    Judy

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  43. Sew a Fine Seam1/27/14, 4:44 PM

    Oh Kim that piece is just beautiful and so perfect there!

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  44. Donnamae1/27/14, 5:17 PM

    It's gorgeous Kim...so warm and lovely! Simply gorgeous! ;)

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  45. Sarah1/27/14, 5:38 PM

    Kim, this is a gorgeous piece for your foyer. The walnut has a lovely patina. I know you are excited to have these treasures in place in your home.

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  46. Deb1/27/14, 5:51 PM

    That is a gorgeous piece of furniture! I love the glass bottle and the mirror. I would love to have a piece just like it!!

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  47. foreverdecorating1/27/14, 6:17 PM

    As much as I love painted furniture, please tell me that you are not going to paint this stunning piece!

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  48. Robin1/27/14, 6:38 PM

    What an amazing statement piece Kim, I love it and I love the mirror and that gorgeous glass vase!!! It's perfect ~ ox

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  49. NanaDiana1/27/14, 6:46 PM

    GREAT piece, Kim. It didn't look all that big until you showed the before (with the buffet) and the after. Wow. What a great piece to greet you in the hall when you come in. I absolutely love it- Diana

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  50. Debbiedoos1/27/14, 6:54 PM

    That is gorgeous Kim! Love the mirror and I love the buffet, what a beauty that is.

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  51. Cristina Garay1/27/14, 8:05 PM

    What a beautiful piece! I love its patina and the beautiful knobs you gave it. Now I'm off to check the mirror ;)

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  52. Debra@CommonGround1/27/14, 8:14 PM

    just gorgeous, it looks perfect there!

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  53. Alison @ The Polohouse1/27/14, 9:23 PM

    LOVE
    love
    LOVE it!
    Perfection.
    Loved seeing the details too.
    Gorgeous.
    xoxox
    A

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  54. Angie Forte1/27/14, 9:24 PM

    Gosh! I love it. It's gorgeous and fits great in your foyer!

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  55. Unknown1/27/14, 9:47 PM

    What an absolutely lovely piece! Such a timeless beauty. Love your vignette! xo Nancy

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  56. Nita Stacy1/27/14, 10:30 PM

    Really gorgeous! My dream is to be able to go on one of these shopping trips to Paris. I so hope I can one day.

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  57. Chatfield Court1/27/14, 10:30 PM

    Beautiful piece Kim, and I love the mirror you placed over it!
    Kristi

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  58. Sandy A1/27/14, 10:37 PM

    Simply Beautiful!!!

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  59. Jane@Cottage at the Crossroads1/27/14, 10:40 PM

    Tres magnifique!

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  60. SheilaG @ Plum Doodles1/27/14, 10:46 PM

    Beautiful piece, Kim- you and Shirley really struck gold in Paris!

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  61. fixitfaerie1/28/14, 1:26 AM

    Your entry looks beautiful. I loved it before, but, now it is just, so pretty. Oh, and I love the mirror and your vignette. Thanks for sharing.

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  62. Melissa@daisymaebelle.com1/28/14, 9:20 AM

    I seriously LOVE this piece! I have been looking for a big buffet for my kitchen since November... I LOVE how tall it is and the color is PERFECT! Nice find! Life to the full! Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle

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  63. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage1/28/14, 9:27 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous Kim- I love it. Awesome awesome find!

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  64. Anita at Cedar Hill 1/28/14, 11:42 PM

    Wow, it's stunning Kim!! You have the best taste.

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  65. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes1/30/14, 10:11 PM

    Wow Wow Wow, Kim! It looks just perfect in your foyer...not that it didn't look great before. It is a stunning piece. You really have an eye. And changing out the hardware really made a difference.

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