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Stunning French Bookcase
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Stunning French Bookcase

19th century
Description

This stunning french bookcase is offered in very good condition.

The bookcase has been painted in a farrow and ball pitch black, slightly shabbied and given a clear wax finish.

The bookcase interior has been sanded and polished.

There are three drawers in the base standing on turned feet.

There are shelves are all adjustable to accommodate your needs.

There bookcase completely dismantles for ease of transportation and delivery.

There dimensions are

2550 mm overall height

2090 mm overall width

500 mm overall depth

350 mm internal depth of the shelves

Physical Dimensions
Height
255cm (100.39")
Width
209cm (82.28")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

The Vintage Interiors has dated this French Painted Open Bookcase to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1235426
Dealers Internal Reference
VI 1352
Description
This stunning french bookcase is offered in very good condition.
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The bookcase has been painted in a farrow and ball pitch black, slightly shabbied and given a clear wax finish.
The Vintage Interiors

The bookcase interior has been sanded and polished.

fig 1. A large antique French open bookcase featuring a dark painted frame with carved shell cresting and finials, contrasting natural pine shelving, and three bottom drawers with brass handles.
fig 1. Stunning French Bookcase

There are three drawers in the base standing on turned feet.

There are shelves are all adjustable to accommodate your needs.

There bookcase completely dismantles for ease of transportation and delivery.

There dimensions are

2550 mm overall height

2090 mm overall width

500 mm overall depth

350 mm internal depth of the shelves

Height
255cm (100.39")
Width
209cm (82.28")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Interiors has dated this French Painted Open Bookcase to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1235426
Dealers Internal Ref
VI 1352
The Vintage Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2013
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Archive I A large antique French open bookcase featuring a dark painted frame with carved shell cresting and finials, contrasting natural pine shelving, and three bottom drawers with brass handles.

Stunning French Bookcase

Archive II A large antique French open bookcase featuring a dark painted frame with carved shell cresting and finials, contrasting natural pine shelving, and three bottom drawers with brass handles. View II
Archive III A large antique French open bookcase featuring a dark painted frame with carved shell cresting and finials, contrasting natural pine shelving, and three bottom drawers with brass handles. View III
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WA2 7BT
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A large antique French open bookcase featuring a dark painted frame with carved shell cresting and finials, contrasting natural pine shelving, and three bottom drawers with brass handles.
STUNNING FRENCH BOOKCASE
Ref: SA1235426
A large antique French open bookcase featuring a dark painted frame with carved shell cresting and finials, contrasting natural pine shelving, and three bottom drawers with brass handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Provincial
  • MaterialPine, Painted Wood, Brass
  • ColourDark Charcoal and Pine
  • MotifsShell carved cresting, Turned finials, Spindle gallery, Breakfront design
  • SizeH 255 cm (100 in) x W 209 cm (82 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

FAQs

19th-century French open bookcases often feature breakfront proportions, architectural mouldings, and decorative pediments such as carved shell motifs or finials. They were designed for grand private libraries and reception rooms, providing accessible storage without glass doors.

These cabinets were typically constructed using native European woods such as pine, oak, walnut, or fruitwood. Secondary timber like pine was frequently used for internal backboards and shelving, often finished with paint or wax.

Authentic period pieces display evidence of hand construction, including hand-sawn tongue-and-groove backboards, hand-cut dovetail joints on lower drawers, and aged brass hardware. Natural wear around shelf supports and minor shrinkage in the timber panels also indicate genuine age.

Balance the heavy visual scale of a dark painted bookcase by filling the natural wood shelves with a curated mix of books, neutral ceramics, and framed art. Positioning the piece against a lighter wall colour accentuates its carved architectural silhouette.

Clean painted surfaces gently using a soft, dry lint-free cloth, avoiding harsh chemical sprays that can degrade historic paint. Apply a clear microcrystalline wax occasionally to protect both the painted frame and exposed natural wood shelving from moisture and dust.
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