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French Walnut Wall Shelves
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French Walnut Wall Shelves

19th century
Description

Fine quality Walnut wall shelves. 4 shaped shelves flanked by crisp turnings. Nicely carved pediment to top and 2 hooks for securing to wall. In very good condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Douglas George Antiques has dated these French Walnut Wall Shelves to the 1890s.

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SA1204936
Description
Fine quality Walnut wall shelves. 4 shaped shelves flanked by crisp turnings. Nicely carved pediment to top and 2 hooks for securing to wall. In very good condition.
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Douglas George Antiques has dated these French Walnut Wall Shelves to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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A four-tier dark walnut wall shelf unit featuring turned vertical spindles, serpentine fronts, and a carved crest at the top.
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Archive I A four-tier dark walnut wall shelf unit featuring turned vertical spindles, serpentine fronts, and a carved crest at the top.

French Walnut Wall Shelves

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Douglas George Antiques
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Hove
East Sussex
United Kingdom
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A four-tier dark walnut wall shelf unit featuring turned vertical spindles, serpentine fronts, and a carved crest at the top.
French Walnut Wall Shelves
Ref: SA1204936
A four-tier dark walnut wall shelf unit featuring turned vertical spindles, serpentine fronts, and a carved crest at the top.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Shelves
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • MaterialWalnut
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned spindles, Carved cresting, Serpentine shelves, Finials
  • SizeH 81 cm (32 in) x W 64 cm (25 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

These French chateau style wall shelves date from 1890 and are constructed from dark brown walnut. The unit comprises four graduated serpentine shelves supported by turned vertical spindles, complemented by a carved cresting pediment at the top, decorative finials, and two metal suspension hooks for wall mounting. The rich timber displays a deep dark brown colour throughout the carved wooden elements and turned supports. Measuring 81 cm high, 64 cm wide, and 15 cm deep, this piece provides practical display space for small ornaments, books, or collections. It suits placement on a narrow wall space in a living room, hallway, or bedroom, offering an authentic period accent to an interior.

FAQs

Traditional French wall shelves, often designed as hanging etageres, originated in the 18th and 19th centuries as decorative yet functional open units used to display ceramics, small books, or curio items.

These pieces are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as walnut or oak, featuring hand-turned spindles, carved openwork crests, and shaped serpentine tiers secured with traditional joinery.

Authentic period examples display hand-carved detailing, natural surface wear along structural joints, hand-cut dovetails or mortise-and-tenon joints, and an aged patina on unexposed rear surfaces.

Mount the shelving unit on a neutral wall to highlight the dark wood silhouette, and arrange a balanced mix of ceramic tableware, small framed artwork, or trailing greenery across the tiers.

Dust regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, avoiding modern aerosol sprays, harsh chemicals, and excess moisture.
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