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French Oak Library Cart
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French Oak Library Cart

19th century
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A 19th century French oak etagere on turned legs, used in a library to store and move books. Divided into four sections and able to be used free-standing.

Good solid condition with nicely turned legs on original castors.

Width 80cm / 31"

Depth 54cm / 21.5"

Height 94cm / 37"

*Price includes VAT.

If you have any questions about this item or would like us to provide you with a delivery quote please to send us an email or call Byron any time on 07834728628. If you wish to arrange your own courier, or collect in person, that’s fine.

You can contact us for an invoice to make payment by bank transfer.

We keep a large stock of antique furniture and decorative items at all times. If you are looking for something specific we have lots of stock not listed online so it is always worth asking.

We have a large warehouse and showrooms open to the trade by appointment. Please get in touch if you would like to come and visit us.

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Graham Price Antiques Ltd. has dated this French Oak Library Cart to the 19th Century.

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SA1225033
Description
A 19th century French oak etagere on turned legs, used in a library to store and move books. Divided into four sections and able to be used free-standing.

Good solid condition with nicely turned legs on original castors.

fig 1. A dark oak library cart featuring three tiered shelves, central partitions, turned legs, and small metal castors.
fig 1. French Oak Library Cart

Width 80cm / 31"

Depth 54cm / 21.5"

Height 94cm / 37"

Price includes VAT.

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If you have any questions about this item or would like us to provide you with a delivery quote please to send us an email or call Byron any time on 07834728628.
Graham Price Antiques Ltd.

If you wish to arrange your own courier, or collect in person, that’s fine.

fig 2. A dark oak library cart featuring three tiered shelves, central partitions, turned legs, and small metal castors.
fig 2. French Oak Library Cart

You can contact us for an invoice to make payment by bank transfer.

We keep a large stock of antique furniture and decorative items at all times. If you are looking for something specific we have lots of stock not listed online so it is always worth asking.

We have a large warehouse and showrooms open to the trade by appointment. Please get in touch if you would like to come and visit us.

Date of Manufacture

Graham Price Antiques Ltd. has dated this French Oak Library Cart to the 19th Century.

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Graham Price Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2024
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French Oak Library Cart

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Graham Price Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07834 728628
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Near Heathfield
East Sussex
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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A dark oak library cart featuring three tiered shelves, central partitions, turned legs, and small metal castors.
French Oak Library Cart
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A dark oak library cart featuring three tiered shelves, central partitions, turned legs, and small metal castors.
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  • ObjectLibrary Trolley
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Regional
  • MaterialOak, Iron
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, central shelf dividers, moulded top edge, castors

This 19th-century French oak etagere serves as a library trolley designed for book storage and mobility. The piece employs warm brown oak with a visible timber grain, iron castors, and a moulded top edge above three tiers divided into four central sections. Decorative elements include heavily turned wooden legs terminating in small metal castors. The etagere measures 80 cm in width, 54 cm in depth, and 94 cm in height. In a contemporary home, the trolley functions practically in a study, home office, or an empty corner to hold books or display objects. Its free-standing design allows placement in the middle of a room or against a wall, while the castors enable easy movement across floors.

FAQs

A French oak library cart is a tiered mobile storage unit constructed from solid oak, originally designed to transport and organise books in private studies and institutional libraries.

Traditional library trolleys were crafted primarily from durable hardwoods like oak or walnut, supported by iron or brass castors, and built using mortise and tenon joinery.

Authentic pieces feature hand-turned baluster uprights, natural timber wear, historic joinery techniques, and original functional metal castors on the base.

In contemporary interiors, these carts serve as flexible side tables, drinks trolleys, or compact shelving units for displaying art books and decorative objects.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish periodically, ensuring castors are kept clean and free from dust.
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