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French Louis Xv Style Mesh Door Bookcase
French Antique Warehouse
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French Louis Xv Style Mesh Door Bookcase

1900 - 1920
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A fine quality French Louis XV style bookcase, this piece has a really beautiful quartered veneer patterning to the sides and doors, with crossbanding, stringing and ormolu decoration. The doors are unglazed, with wire mesh in the top sections, to allow air to circulate around the books, for which it has four fully adjustable shelves which sit on serrated wooden supports. The doors open together, with a push fitting rounded vertical edge fitting into a groove on the other door, and there is a vertical locking mechanism. This is a lovely piece for any home and exudes quality and elegance.

Dating to circa 1900, this is made of kingwood, and originates from France.

In good age related condition, this is generally a lovely piece. There is a polished in scratch which extends across the top of the right side, but this is difficult to see and unobtrusive, as is a small dent in the wood at the top left corner of the left door. The key is available.

Height - 220 cm

Width - 148 cm

Depth - 56 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
220cm (86.61")
Width
148cm (58.27")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

French Antique Warehouse has dated this Louis Xv Mesh Bookcase to the 1900s.

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SA1062558
Dealers Internal Reference
S4DZST3583
Description
A fine quality French Louis XV style bookcase, this piece has a really beautiful quartered veneer patterning to the sides and doors, with crossbanding, stringing and ormolu decoration.
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The doors are unglazed, with wire mesh in the top sections, to allow air to circulate around the books, for which it has four fully adjustable shelves which sit on serrated wooden supports.
French Antique Warehouse

The doors open together, with a push fitting rounded vertical edge fitting into a groove on the other door, and there is a vertical locking mechanism. This is a lovely piece for any home and exudes quality and elegance.

fig 1. A French Louis XV style warm brown wood bookcase featuring double doors with wire mesh upper panels, diamond parquetry lower panels, and decorative brass mounts.
fig 1. French Louis Xv Style Mesh Door Bookcase

Dating to circa 1900, this is made of kingwood, and originates from France.

In good age related condition, this is generally a lovely piece. There is a polished in scratch which extends across the top of the right side, but this is difficult to see and unobtrusive, as is a small dent in the wood at the top left corner of the left door. The key is available.

Height - 220 cm

Width - 148 cm

Depth - 56 cm

Height
220cm (86.61")
Width
148cm (58.27")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

French Antique Warehouse has dated this Louis Xv Mesh Bookcase to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1062558
Dealers Internal Ref
S4DZST3583
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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A French Louis XV style warm brown wood bookcase featuring double doors with wire mesh upper panels, diamond parquetry lower panels, and decorative brass mounts.
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The Louis XV style is characterised by gentle curves, cabriole legs, serpentine outlines, and decorative asymmetry. In bookcases and bibliotheques, this manifests through arched tops, intricate parquetry or marquetry woodwork, and ornate cast brass or bronze mounts.

These cabinets traditionally utilise fine exotic wood veneers such as kingwood, rosewood, or walnut applied over a hardwood carcass. The upper door panels feature woven brass or iron wire mesh to protect books while allowing air circulation, accompanied by chased bronze or brass mounts.

Authentic design elements include matching diamond or geometric parquetry patterns, hand-cut joinery inside drawers and frames, original wire mesh grills, and heavy, detailed metal corner mounts fitted precisely along curved edges.

A Louis XV style bookcase serves as a anchor piece in a modern study, dining room, or living space. It can be filled with bound volumes or curated ceramics, pairing classic woodwork against neutral walls and modern minimalist seating.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, and apply a natural bees-wax polish sparingly to the timber once or twice a year. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners on metal mounts to preserve original patination and prevent damage to surrounding wood veneers.
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