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Large French Bookcase with Marble Top

1920 - 1940
Sold 23 August 2025 · Andros Antiques
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Description

This Large French Bookcase With Marble Top is not only very stylish but also extremely useful. Standing on turned legs with polished brass collars and toe caps, with decorative fluting to the front uprights. The panelled sides are enhanced with brass moulding.

The unpolished white and grey veined marble top is enclosed by a pierced brass gallery. With three adjustable shelves allowing differing height accommodation.

All our prices include free delivery to Mainland England & Wales

Circa 1930’s

Dimensions

Width 52in/132cm

Depth 9in/23cm

Height 44½in/113cm

Shelf Depth 6½in/17cm

Date of Manufacture

Andros Antiques has dated this French Marble Top Bookcase to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
113cm (44.49")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1160767
Dealers Internal Reference
1508
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This Large French Bookcase With Marble Top is not only very stylish but also extremely useful.
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Standing on turned legs with polished brass collars and toe caps, with decorative fluting to the front uprights.
Andros Antiques

The panelled sides are enhanced with brass moulding.

fig 1. A large open wooden bookcase featuring a marble top enclosed by a pierced brass gallery rail and tapered legs.
fig 1. Large French Bookcase with Marble Top

The unpolished white and grey veined marble top is enclosed by a pierced brass gallery. With three adjustable shelves allowing differing height accommodation.

All our prices include free delivery to Mainland England & Wales

Circa 1930’s

Dimensions

Width 52in/132cm

Depth 9in/23cm

Height 44½in/113cm

Shelf Depth 6½in/17cm

Date of Manufacture

Andros Antiques has dated this French Marble Top Bookcase to the 1930s.

Height
113cm (44.49")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1160767
Dealers Internal Ref
1508
Andros Antiques
Andros Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2018

Andros antiques has been created by two colleagues with over 80 years of experience in the antique furniture trade.

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Andros Antiques

Andros Antiques
Telephone 07850 441047
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London
United Kingdom

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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/andros
Verified Since Apr 2018
Items For Sale 116
Items Sold 408
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A large open wooden bookcase featuring a marble top enclosed by a pierced brass gallery rail and tapered legs.
Large French Bookcase With Marble Top
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A large open wooden bookcase featuring a marble top enclosed by a pierced brass gallery rail and tapered legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialMahogany, Marble, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass gallery rail, Tapered legs, Open shelving
  • SizeH 113 cm (44 in) x W 132 cm (52 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

FAQs

French open bookcases featuring marble tops gained prominence during the 19th century, particularly within bourgeois homes and grand libraries. These pieces combined utilitarian storage with refined neoclassical design elements, often incorporating imported marble and delicate brass galleries.

These items were typically constructed using fine hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, often finished with carefully selected veneers. The tops feature natural slab marble, frequently secured with decorative cast brass or gilt bronze galleries and mounts.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the joinery, timber shrinkage, and hand-cut dovetails where applicable. Genuine period pieces exhibit natural wear consistent with age, hand-finished surfaces, and authentic hardware fixings rather than modern machine-made screws.

This piece works well as a grounding element in a study or living space, offering an opportunity to display curated book collections and decorative objects. The contrast between the timber and marble surface introduces texture and classical balance to modern rooms.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels and protecting the timber from direct sunlight to prevent fading. The marble top should be cleaned periodically with a damp cloth and mild, neutral soap, avoiding acidic substances that can etch the stone.
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