19Th C French Oak Tall Open Bookcase
Stock No
1593
2014
- £7,800.00
- €9,147 Euro
- $10,408 US Dollar
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Item Description
Superb Quality French Mid 19th-Century Tall Oak Open Library Bookcase
A striking and highly practical mid 19th-century French tall open library bookcase in solid oak, of exceptional depth and superb quality throughout. Made in France circa 1850, this impressive piece combines refined proportions with generous storage, making it ideal for a serious library or an elegant living space.
The bookcase is constructed in sections, including the moulded cornice, upper shelving unit and lower cupboard, allowing it to be dismantled for ease of transport and for access through tighter doorways, staircases or hallways.
The upper section features an attractive moulded cornice above three open compartments, fitted with twelve fully adjustable shelves, providing flexible display for books, art and decorative objects. The lower section is enclosed by beautifully figured oak panelled doors with carved roundel decoration, opening to reveal a further six adjustable shelves, and raised on an integral moulded plinth base. The generous depth of the shelves makes this piece particularly practical for larger volumes. Working locks with the original keys.
The solid oak has developed a rich, warm, honeyed patina over nearly two centuries, enhancing the natural figuring of the timber and underlining the quality of both the materials and the craftsmanship. The surface has a deep, lustrous glow that only genuine age and careful stewardship can produce.
Mid 19th-century French open bookcases are renowned for their imposing yet elegant design and use of dense, high quality oak, and this example is a particularly fine and well preserved piece. In excellent original condition, it offers both presence and practicality, with especially attractive, well figured oak that gives it a refined and authoritative character.
Equally suited to a grand library, drawing room, study or sophisticated contemporary interior, this superb mid 19th-century French oak open bookcase will serve as a commanding focal point and a truly functional piece of furniture for any discerning collector or decorator.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
UK and Belgium, England
Item Dimensions
H: 246cm W: 212cm D: 41cm
Period
1850
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
UK and Belgium, England
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)7595 603348
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