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Mid-19th Century French Figured Walnut Marble Topped Bookcase/cabinet
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Mid-19th Century French Figured Walnut Marble Topped Bookcase/cabinet

19th century
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Circa 1850. Mid-19th century French figured walnut marble topped bookcase/cabinet. The variegated pink and grey top with a moulded serpentine front over the two-door cabinet with neo-classical cast brass mounts, including rococo scrolls and scalloped shells opening to three adjustable bookshelves. The canted sides with further cast brass mounts with mirror-matched walnut panels. All supported on short cabriole legs with brass sabots.

Physical Dimensions
Height
130cm (51.18")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this French Walnut Glazed Bookcase to the 1850s.

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SA1040478
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33013
Description
Circa 1850. Mid-19th century French figured walnut marble topped bookcase/cabinet. The variegated pink and grey top with a moulded serpentine front over the two-door cabinet with neo-classical cast brass mounts, including rococo scrolls and scalloped shells opening to three adjustable bookshelves. The canted sides with further cast brass mounts with mirror-matched walnut panels. All supported on short cabriole legs with brass sabots.
Height
130cm (51.18")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this French Walnut Glazed Bookcase to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1040478
Dealers Internal Ref
33013
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Archive I A mid-19th-century French figured walnut bookcase cabinet featuring glazed double doors, ornate gilt-bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and a fitted marble top.

Mid-19th Century French Figured Walnut Marble Topped Bookcase/Cabinet

Archive II A mid-19th-century French figured walnut bookcase cabinet featuring glazed double doors, ornate gilt-bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and a fitted marble top. View II
Archive III A mid-19th-century French figured walnut bookcase cabinet featuring glazed double doors, ornate gilt-bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and a fitted marble top. View III
Archive IV A mid-19th-century French figured walnut bookcase cabinet featuring glazed double doors, ornate gilt-bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and a fitted marble top. View IV
Archive V A mid-19th-century French figured walnut bookcase cabinet featuring glazed double doors, ornate gilt-bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and a fitted marble top. View V
Archive VI A mid-19th-century French figured walnut bookcase cabinet featuring glazed double doors, ornate gilt-bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and a fitted marble top. View VI
Archive VII A mid-19th-century French figured walnut bookcase cabinet featuring glazed double doors, ornate gilt-bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and a fitted marble top. View VII
Archive VIII A mid-19th-century French figured walnut bookcase cabinet featuring glazed double doors, ornate gilt-bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and a fitted marble top. View VIII
Archive IX A mid-19th-century French figured walnut bookcase cabinet featuring glazed double doors, ornate gilt-bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and a fitted marble top. View IX
Archive X A mid-19th-century French figured walnut bookcase cabinet featuring glazed double doors, ornate gilt-bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and a fitted marble top. View X
Archive XI A mid-19th-century French figured walnut bookcase cabinet featuring glazed double doors, ornate gilt-bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and a fitted marble top. View XI
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A mid-19th-century French figured walnut bookcase cabinet featuring glazed double doors, ornate gilt-bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and a fitted marble top.
Mid-19th Century French Figured Walnut Marble Topped Bookcase/Cabinet
Ref: SA1040478
A mid-19th-century French figured walnut bookcase cabinet featuring glazed double doors, ornate gilt-bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and a fitted marble top.
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Mid-19th-century French glazed cabinets, crafted during periods such as the Louis-Philippe and Napoleon III eras, feature decorative timber veneers, protective glass door panels, and stone or marble tops. These pieces were designed to store books or curate collections within formal reception rooms.

Construction typically involves solid hardwood or softwood frames clad in selected timber veneers, such as figured walnut. Cast brass or bronze mounts provide protection and ornamentation at joint intersections, while shaped marble slabs form the upper surface.

Authentic period pieces exhibit signs of traditional hand-tooling on rear panels, original locks with hand-cut keyways, and natural wear patterns on door hinges. The fit of the marble top and patination on metal mounts also reflect historical manufacture.

Positioning the cabinet against a neutral backdrop highlights the natural figure of the wood grain and the metal accents. The interior shelves can hold a mixture of contemporary ceramics and historic books to create visual contrast.

Regular dusting with a soft dry cloth maintains the timber finish, while occasional application of natural beeswax preserves the veneer. Marble tops should be wiped clean of spills immediately to prevent staining the stone surface.
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