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Matching Pair of Painted French Bookcases

1900 - 1920
Sold 2 May 2025 · The Vintage Interiors
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Description

This lovely pair of matching french bookcases are offered in very good condition.

The bookcases have been painted in a farrow and ball cornforth grey, slightly shabbied and given a clear wax finish.

The doors have bevelled glass to the top and floral carving to the bottom panels.

It is hard to find matching bookcases of this size and quality.

The bookcases have working locks and keys and have adjustable shelves.

We have kept the oak shelves natural but could be painted if needed.

The bookcases completely dismantle for ease of transportation and delivery.

The dimensions are

2370 mm overall height

2120 mm height without pediments

1400 mm overall width

450 mm overall depth

340 mm internal depth

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Interiors has dated these Painted French Bookcases to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
237cm (93.31")
Width
140cm (55.12")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1044677
Dealers Internal Reference
VI 1162
Description
This lovely pair of matching french bookcases are offered in very good condition.
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The bookcases have been painted in a farrow and ball cornforth grey, slightly shabbied and given a clear wax finish.
The Vintage Interiors

The doors have bevelled glass to the top and floral carving to the bottom panels.

fig 1. A matching pair of tall, off-white painted French bookcases featuring glazed upper doors and carved panelled lower doors.
fig 1. Matching Pair of Painted French Bookcases

It is hard to find matching bookcases of this size and quality.

The bookcases have working locks and keys and have adjustable shelves.

We have kept the oak shelves natural but could be painted if needed.

fig 2. A matching pair of tall, off-white painted French bookcases featuring glazed upper doors and carved panelled lower doors.
fig 2. Matching Pair of Painted French Bookcases

The bookcases completely dismantle for ease of transportation and delivery.

The dimensions are

2370 mm overall height

2120 mm height without pediments

1400 mm overall width

450 mm overall depth

340 mm internal depth

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Interiors has dated these Painted French Bookcases to the 1920s.

Height
237cm (93.31")
Width
140cm (55.12")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1044677
Dealers Internal Ref
VI 1162
The Vintage Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2013
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the The Vintage Interiors Profile Page

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The Vintage Interiors
Telephone 01925 652409
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Unit 6
St Peters Way
Warrington
WA2 7BT
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/vintageinteriors
Verified Since Jun 2013
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Items Sold 1,130
The Vintage Interiors
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A matching pair of tall, off-white painted French bookcases featuring glazed upper doors and carved panelled lower doors.
MATCHING PAIR OF PAINTED FRENCH BOOKCASES
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A matching pair of tall, off-white painted French bookcases featuring glazed upper doors and carved panelled lower doors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Country
  • MaterialPine, Glass, Brass
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsGlazed panel doors, Carved floral swags, Ornate pediment
  • SizeH 237 cm (93 in) x W 140 cm (55 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

FAQs

French style antique bookcases typically feature elegant architectural proportions, hand-carved decorative motifs such as swags or floral accents, and refined cornices reflecting classical design influences.

These pieces are traditionally constructed from solid hardwoods like oak or pine, often finished with multi-layered hand-painted surfaces and applied decorative mouldings.

Authenticity is determined by traditional joinery methods, period-correct hardware, hand-applied paint finishes showing natural ageing, and solid timber construction rather than modern manufactured boards.

They can be integrated by balancing book collections with decorative ceramics and sculptural objects, allowing the neutral painted finish to soften formal living spaces or studies.

Maintain painted timber furniture by dusting regularly with a soft cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners, and protecting the surface from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations.
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