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Antique French Inlaid Parquetry Marble Top Bookcase
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Antique French Inlaid Parquetry Marble Top Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Sold 23 May 2025 · Marylebone Antiques
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Description

A stunning antique French inlaid parquetry marble top bookcase, dating from around the 1900-1920 period.

It is of extremely fine quality and has a beautiful design. The wood is a combination of mahogany and king wood, the lower and middle shelves have impressive inlaid parquetry designs. The marble top is surrounded by a gorgeous pierced brass gallery. This has high quality ormolu mounts throughout, including beautifully designed handles, beading around the drawer fronts and the lower edges, as well as the lower front edge and feet.

We have had this recently re-polished, it is in excellent condition.

Width – 29 inches , 74 cm

Depth – 13 inches , 33 cm

Height – 46 inches , 116 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
116cm (45.67")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this French Marquetry Open Bookcase to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1085526
Dealers Internal Reference
8826
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Description
A stunning antique French inlaid parquetry marble top bookcase, dating from around the 1900-1920 period.

It is of extremely fine quality and has a beautiful design.

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The wood is a combination of mahogany and king wood, the lower and middle shelves have impressive inlaid parquetry designs.
Marylebone Antiques

The marble top is surrounded by a gorgeous pierced brass gallery. This has high quality ormolu mounts throughout, including beautifully designed handles, beading around the drawer fronts and the lower edges, as well as the lower front edge and feet.

We have had this recently re-polished, it is in excellent condition.

Width – 29 inches , 74 cm

Depth – 13 inches , 33 cm

Height – 46 inches , 116 cm

Height
116cm (45.67")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this French Marquetry Open Bookcase to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1085526
Dealers Internal Ref
8826
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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Archive I An antique French open bookcase featuring parquetry veneer shelves, four small drawers with brass handles, cabriole legs, and a brass gallery rail. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique French Inlaid Parquetry Marble Top Bookcase

Archive II An antique French open bookcase featuring parquetry veneer shelves, four small drawers with brass handles, cabriole legs, and a brass gallery rail. View II
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Marylebone Antiques

Marylebone Antiques
Telephone 0207 723 7415 or 07973 541308
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Verified Since Nov 2012
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An antique French open bookcase featuring parquetry veneer shelves, four small drawers with brass handles, cabriole legs, and a brass gallery rail.
Antique French Inlaid Parquetry Marble Top Bookcase
Ref: SA1085526
An antique French open bookcase featuring parquetry veneer shelves, four small drawers with brass handles, cabriole legs, and a brass gallery rail.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Antique
  • MaterialMahogany, Marquetry Veneer, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsParquetry inlay, Cabriole legs, Brass gallery rail, Ornate brass mounts
  • SizeH 116 cm (46 in) x W 74 cm (29 in) x D 33 cm (13 in)

FAQs

French marquetry involves the artful application of small pieces of veneer to create intricate geometric, floral, or pictorial patterns on wooden furniture substrates.

These pieces typically utilised a sturdy hardwood base such as oak or pine, overlaid with exotic veneers like mahogany, rosewood, and satinwood, frequently accented with cast or gilded brass mounts.

Authenticity is assessed through the inspection of hand-cut dovetail joints, traditional animal hide glue, hand-chased brass hardware, and the natural oxidisation and shrinkage of the wood veneers over time.

Pairing this piece with contemporary minimalist seating or placing it against a neutral wall allows the intricate wood grain and brass details to serve as a sophisticated focal point.

Preserve the finish by maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent veneer fading, and periodically applying microcrystalline wax rather than modern silicone polishes.
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