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19th Century French Oak Tall Open Library Bookcase

$13,504.99
£9,800
€11,699.61
CA$18,814.31
A$19,135.93
CHF 10,942.25
MX$231,464.81
NOK 128,206.67
SEK 128,175.88
DKK 87,461.27

About the Item

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. DIMENSIONS Height 246cm (96.9in) Width 212cm (83.5in) Depth 41cm (16.1in)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 96.86 in (246 cm)Width: 83.47 in (212 cm)Depth: 16.15 in (41 cm)
  • Style:
    French Provincial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Oak,Polished
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Petworth,West Sussex, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7021250966612

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