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19thc French Walnut & Ormolu Mounted Open Bookcase
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19thc French Walnut & Ormolu Mounted Open Bookcase

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19thC French Walnut & Ormolu Mounted Open Bookcase - of waterfal form with graduated shaped shelves raised on bracket feet - 22"w x 17"d x 53"h

Physical Dimensions
Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
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Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Walnut Open Bookcase to the 1880s.

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SA1178744
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7134
Description
19thC French Walnut & Ormolu Mounted Open Bookcase - of waterfal form with graduated shaped shelves raised on bracket feet - 22"w x 17"d x 53"h
Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Walnut Open Bookcase to the 1880s.

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SA1178744
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7134
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
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Cheshire
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A nineteenth-century French walnut open bookcase featuring serpentine tiers and gilded bronze mounts.
19thC French Walnut & Ormolu Mounted Open Bookcase
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A nineteenth-century French walnut open bookcase featuring serpentine tiers and gilded bronze mounts.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • MaterialWalnut, Ormolu, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine shelves, Ormolu mounts, Cabriole feet, Pediment cresting
  • SizeH 135 cm (53 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

This nineteenth-century French Chateau open bookcase is made from walnut with a warm brown colour, enhanced by ormolu and brass mounts. The waterfall-style piece features graduated serpentine shelves, an ornate scrolled pediment cresting with a central gilded bronze floral motif, and short bracket feet. Gilded ormolu mounts trace the contours of the shaped shelves and frame the upright sides, while delicate foliate gilt hardware decorates the shaped apron above the lower tier. It stands 135 cm high, 56 cm wide, and 43 cm deep. In a modern interior, this open bookcase provides versatile display space for books, decorative objects, or collections in a living room, study, or hallway. The open-tiered design allows items to be viewed from multiple angles, bringing a touch of classical French styling to both traditional and contemporary room settings.

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Nineteenth-century French open bookcases often feature serpentine tiering, figured walnut or mahogany veneers, and gilded bronze ormolu mounts inspired by Rococo and Louis XV cabinetmaking traditions.

Cabinetmakers employed solid walnut or hardwood frames overlaid with cut walnut veneers, combined with cast brass or bronze mounts that underwent mercury gilding to achieve a durable golden finish.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, natural wood oxidation on untreated undersides, hand-chased metal castings, and subtle irregularities typical of historical hand-tooling.

Positioning a French walnut bookcase against neutral plaster walls creates a warm focal point, while displaying a mix of leather-bound volumes and minimalist ceramics balances classical metalwork with modern aesthetics.

Regular dusting with a soft, dry cloth and periodic applications of natural beeswax polish maintain the patinated finish, while keeping the piece away from direct radiator heat prevents veneer lifting.
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