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Huge French Library Bookcase
Arcadia Antiques
for sale €33,345     $36,195
£28,500
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Huge French Library Bookcase

19th century
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Huge early 19th century French library bookcase from a large chateau in Brittany. Wonderful architectural details and original paint finish. Dismantles for ease of access. 1820.

Code: 8626

Dimensions:

W: 156" (396.2 cm)

H: 102" (259.1 cm)

D: 27.5" (69.9 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
259cm (101.97")
Width
396cm (155.91")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Declaration

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Antique French Library Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1103152
Dealers Internal Reference
8626
Description
Huge early 19th century French library bookcase from a large chateau in Brittany. Wonderful architectural details and original paint finish. Dismantles for ease of access. 1820.

Code: 8626

Dimensions:

W: 156" (396.2 cm)

H: 102" (259.1 cm)

D: 27.5" (69.9 cm)

Height
259cm (101.97")
Width
396cm (155.91")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Antique French Library Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1103152
Dealers Internal Ref
8626
Arcadia Antiques
Arcadia Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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A large antique French library bookcase with four glazed upper doors, four panelled lower doors, and a distressed painted finish.
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Arcadia Antiques

Arcadia Antiques
Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923
Location
Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/arcadia
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 698
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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,
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A large antique French library bookcase with four glazed upper doors, four panelled lower doors, and a distressed painted finish.
Huge French Library Bookcase
Ref: SA1103152
A large antique French library bookcase with four glazed upper doors, four panelled lower doors, and a distressed painted finish.
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A traditional French library bookcase is a large-scale architectural storage piece featuring upper glazed cabinet doors and lower solid wooden cupboards, designed historically for grand studies and private libraries.

These pieces were typically crafted using solid woods such as oak, walnut, or pine, fitted with hand-blown glass panes and original iron or brass key escutcheons.

Authentic pieces feature traditional mortise and tenon joinery, hand-carved mouldings, hand-planed back boards, original wavy glass panes, and layered historical painted or wax finishes.

Designers position large glazed cabinets as room anchors, filling the shelves with curated ceramics, art monographs, and natural history specimens to add depth and narrative to modern schemes.

Clean surfaces gently using a soft, dry lint-free cloth, avoid harsh chemical detergents, and maintain stable indoor humidity to prevent flaking paint or timber movement.
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