0
41,013  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 84  ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAY NEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
ID #SA1230488
FOR SALE
£2,450
Email
Save
French Painted Bookcase
Arcadia Antiques
for sale €2,867     $3,112
£2,450
Arcadia Antiques

Arcadia Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Jun 2009
View Dealers Stock Page
Relevant Links
Id #SA1230488
PDF SHARE
SAVE

French Painted Bookcase

19th century
For Sale by Arcadia Antiques
Description

Interesting late 19th C French painted narrow bookcase, lovely worn paint. 1880

Shelf depth 27.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
214cm (84.25")
Width
93cm (36.61")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

Arcadia Antiques has dated this French Painted Open Bookcase to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1230488
Dealers Internal Reference
9523
Description
Interesting late 19th C French painted narrow bookcase, lovely worn paint. 1880

Shelf depth 27.5cm

Height
214cm (84.25")
Width
93cm (36.61")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this French Painted Open Bookcase to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1230488
Dealers Internal Ref
9523
Arcadia Antiques
Arcadia Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Arcadia Antiques Profile Page

Relevant Links
PDF SHARE
SAVE
A tall, narrow French painted wooden open bookcase featuring a scalloped frieze, moulded cornice, and planked back.
1 / 7
Archive I A tall, narrow French painted wooden open bookcase featuring a scalloped frieze, moulded cornice, and planked back.

French Painted Bookcase

Archive II A tall, narrow French painted wooden open bookcase featuring a scalloped frieze, moulded cornice, and planked back. View II
Archive III A tall, narrow French painted wooden open bookcase featuring a scalloped frieze, moulded cornice, and planked back. View III
Archive IV A tall, narrow French painted wooden open bookcase featuring a scalloped frieze, moulded cornice, and planked back. View IV
Archive V A tall, narrow French painted wooden open bookcase featuring a scalloped frieze, moulded cornice, and planked back. View V
Archive VI A tall, narrow French painted wooden open bookcase featuring a scalloped frieze, moulded cornice, and planked back. View VI
Archive VII A tall, narrow French painted wooden open bookcase featuring a scalloped frieze, moulded cornice, and planked back. View VII
Enlarged Archival View
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 701
Items Sold 6,136
Arcadia Antiques
Arcadia Antiques
Verified Since Jun 2009
View Dealer Info
Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/arcadia
Verified
Jun 2009
For Sale
701
Sold
6,136
A tall, narrow French painted wooden open bookcase featuring a scalloped frieze, moulded cornice, and planked back.
French Painted Bookcase
Ref: SA1230488
A tall, narrow French painted wooden open bookcase featuring a scalloped frieze, moulded cornice, and planked back.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

FAQs

French Provincial furniture originated in the 18th century as regional cabinetmakers adapted Parisian court styles for countryside homes. The design features simpler mouldings, native timber construction, scalloped aprons, and painted or distressed wax finishes.

These pieces were typically constructed from local softwoods such as pine or native hardwoods like fruitwood and oak. Finishes were created using milk paint, gesso, or lead-based paints applied in multiple layers over timber backboards and frame joins.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-planed timber backboards, pegged joinery, and natural wear patterns where paint has thinned over handles, edges, and shelves. Paint layers often show genuine craquelure and natural age oxidation rather than uniform artificial distressing.

Position the unit against a neutral wall to highlight its architectural profile and scalloped details. Balance the open shelving by layering bound books alongside tonal ceramics, stone artifacts, and structured glassware.

Dust regularly with a dry, lint-free microfibre cloth to protect friable paint. Avoid chemical detergents or excessive moisture, and apply clear beeswax lightly to bare timber areas to protect the wood from environmental humidity changes.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories