19Th Century French Empire Style Rosewood Open Bookcase

A handsome nineteenth-century French Empire style open bookcase, beautifully veneered in richly figured rosewood and decorated with finely cast gilt mounts.

The bookcase is surmounted by a shaped pediment centred by an ormolu mount, with further gilt mounts to the corners and uprights, all above five adjustable shelves providing generous display space. The lower section incorporates a series of vertical divisions, ideal for storing folios, magazines, records or larger books.

The warm rosewood veneers display attractive figuring throughout, complemented by restrained Empire-inspired detailing including split bobbin mouldings, gilt mounts and clean architectural lines. The open design makes the piece equally suitable as a library bookcase, display cabinet or shelving unit for books, ceramics or decorative objects.

An elegant and practical nineteenth-century French bookcase of good proportions, offering substantial storage while retaining a refined decorative presence.

DIMENSIONS

Height: 196 cm

Width: 117 cm

Depth: 33 cm

CONDITION

Presented in good antique condition consistent with age and use. There are the usual minor marks, knocks and surface scratches expected from a nineteenth-century piece. The interior has a decorative paper lining, which shows some lifting and wear in places. There is a historic repair to the front right bracket foot. There are five adjustable shelves present and pegs to support three shelves, the structure is solid throughout, and the bookcase is ready for use.