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French Napoleon III Glazed Ormolu Bookcase
French Antique Warehouse
for sale €4,089     $4,439
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French Napoleon III Glazed Ormolu Bookcase

19th century
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A magnificent 19th century glazed bookcase from the period of Napoleon III, this piece is of exceptional quality. In line with French practice of the time, it is designed to be dismantled to allow easy transport and installation. With five adjustable shelves on saw tooth brackets, it has three drawers at the bottom, two short and lockable over one longer. The ormolu decoration includes egg and dart borders, along with leaf pattern surrounds on the doors and an ornamented broken top pediment. The lock for the doors is a quality vertical mechanism with a full length brass backing plate. This splendid piece will make a wonderful addition to any period interior.

Dating to circa 1860, this is made of mahogany and originates from France.

In good condition, with only minor signs of use consistent with age.

Height – 260 cm

Width – 147 cm

Depth – 42 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
260cm (102.36")
Width
147cm (57.87")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

French Antique Warehouse has dated this Napoleon III Glazed Bookcase to the 1860s.

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SA1056446
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S4DZST3518
Description
A magnificent 19th century glazed bookcase from the period of Napoleon III, this piece is of exceptional quality.
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In line with French practice of the time, it is designed to be dismantled to allow easy transport and installation.
French Antique Warehouse

With five adjustable shelves on saw tooth brackets, it has three drawers at the bottom, two short and lockable over one longer. The ormolu decoration includes egg and dart borders, along with leaf pattern surrounds on the doors and an ornamented broken top pediment. The lock for the doors is a quality vertical mechanism with a full length brass backing plate. This splendid piece will make a wonderful addition to any period interior.

Dating to circa 1860, this is made of mahogany and originates from France.

In good condition, with only minor signs of use consistent with age.

Height – 260 cm

Width – 147 cm

Depth – 42 cm

Height
260cm (102.36")
Width
147cm (57.87")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

French Antique Warehouse has dated this Napoleon III Glazed Bookcase to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1056446
Dealers Internal Ref
S4DZST3518
French Antique Warehouse
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the French Antique Warehouse Profile Page

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Archive I A tall nineteenth-century French Napoleon III mahogany bookcase with two glass doors, gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, and an arched crested pediment.

French Napoleon III Glazed Ormolu Bookcase

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A tall nineteenth-century French Napoleon III mahogany bookcase with two glass doors, gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, and an arched crested pediment.
French Napoleon III Glazed Ormolu Bookcase
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A tall nineteenth-century French Napoleon III mahogany bookcase with two glass doors, gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, and an arched crested pediment.
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Originating in mid-nineteenth-century France, Napoleon III furniture is defined by historical style revivals, dark polished woods, intricate gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, and formal architectural symmetry.

These cabinets typically incorporate mahogany, rosewood, or ebonised timber frameworks, fitted with glass door panels and cast gilt-bronze decorative mountings.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut joinery, heavy cast brass or bronze mounts secured with original screws, hand-blown glass panes, and expected age-related wear to internal shelf rails.

Position the piece as an architectural focal point in a dining room, study, or hallway, balancing dark polished timber against light, neutral wall finishes and understated modern accessories.

Dust timber regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply beeswax annually. Clean metal ormolu mounts gently with a soft dry brush, avoiding liquid polishes or chemical cleaners that degrade protective patinas.
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