Objekt 1
Buffet (toy furniture)
Description
This object is a typical Basel piece of furniture, a so-called buffet. This type is characterized by high representative effect and was therefore often used in guild rooms. The upper part does not serve as a cabinet, but is only a flat false front to increase the dimensions.
Object description
Basel, beginning of the 18th century.
Walnut, brass fittings
Inv. 1925.196. Gift of Abel Socin Legrand, Basel.